Camp Koach is designed to benefit Jewish kids with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or neurodivergent and their entire families to enjoy a camp experience in an inclusive, supportive environment. Spend a weekend on our beautiful outdoor property, and enjoy camp activities like Shabbat, archery, boating, fishing, arts & crafts, hiking, Havdalah, and more.

Arrival for the weekend begins at 3:00 PM on Friday, and our program will end at 10:00 AM on Sunday morning. Please plan to be ready to start your amazing weekend by 5:00 PM, with activities beginning as soon as the gate opens.

HIGHLIGHTS
A welcoming, supportive environment for the entire family
A team of dedicated volunteers and staff to support you throughout the weekend
Networking and resource-sharing with lots of other local families across the Pacific Northwest with kids with disabilities
Adaptive activities for all ages and abilities
A completely flexible schedule allowing you to set your own pace
A beautiful setting in Tumwater, Washington to celebrate the magic of Shabbat
WHO CAN ATTEND?
Camp Koach is geared toward Jewish campers, aged around 8-12, with ASD Level 1 or 2 or who are neurodivergent and their families, but all family members are expected to attend, including siblings and extended family.

ACTIVITIES
This event is designed to be as action-packed or as relaxing as you want it to be. The schedule is completely flexible, allowing you to do only the activities you want to do. Activity options may include archery, boating, arts & crafts, hikes, and more. In the evenings, gather around the campfire for songs, skits, s’mores, and a talent show. If there are activities your camper is especially excited about, please let us know on your registration form!

Hiking
Swimming
Kayaking and Canoeing
Paddle boats & corcles
Evening campfire
Basketball court
GaGa
Board games
Sensory activities
Sibling activities
Fishing
Arts & crafts
Dance
Music
A detailed schedule will be sent out prior to our weekend.

MEALS & ACCOMMODATIONS
Families will stay in our camp-style cabins that encircle our beautiful lake and are in close proximity with our hub of camp, our historic Chadar Ochel (Dining Hall). Camp is also covered by a robust Wi-Fi network capable of handling multiple devices per family.

Because we are limiting attendance, each family will be housed in their own cabin (which range from 5-8 bunk beds), although they may share a building/walls with a cabin with another family. A limited number of accessible cabins are available.

Bathrooms are located en-suite and feature 2 sinks, 2 toilets, and 2 showers. All cabins are heated and air conditioned. There are also all-gender bathrooms located in common spaces around camp. All cabins require families to bring linens such as sleeping bags, pillows, and towels.

All meals are provided during the weekend, as well as snacks, coffee, and tea will also be available. Most special diets can be accommodated with advanced warning, please provide any dietary restrictions during the registration process. All food provided by camp will be Kosher and we ask that you help us maintain our nut-free campus by leaving nut products at home. A menu will be sent out prior to our weekend.

DATES, COST & REGISTRATION
Registration opens: June 4th, 2024

Camp Dates: September 27 – 29, 2024

Cost: $210 per family member, youth under the age of 4 are free.

Camp recognizes that these prices may affect a family’s ability to pay for camp programs. We worked closely with funders so that this weekend would be priced the same as our other family camp offerings. We know that raising a differently-wired child comes with additional costs and burdens on the family. To assist in making Camp Koach accessible, we offer a couple of options:

Flexible scheduled payment plans (must be paid in full by Labor Day).
For additional financial assistance, please contact Ruth rchaban@campschechter.org with what you would be able to afford.

Register: https://solomonschechter.campintouch.com/ui/forms/application/person/App#ApplicationSelection