As the camp enters into its 84th consecutive season, Walter Thorpe's tradition and philosophy is maintained with the highest allegience-meeting the needs of each individual camper; showing each that he/she has ability and potential. Participation is intended to further develop this potential.



Currently, camping experiences are provided to children and adults with a variety of physical and developmental needs. Although the program has expanded and changed through the years, Walter Thorpe's purpose is perpetuated through positive, successful camping experiences for children and adults in a fun, happy, stress-free environment. At Camp Thorpe, we want each camper to leave with feelings of self-respect, new leisure skills, and respect for others and for nature.

Camp Thorpe has both a children's camping program (Mountain Reach) and a camping program designed for adults (Pine Haven).



Mountain Reach (ages 10 to 20)

Mountain Reach accepts children with a variety of physical and mental challenges including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, epilepsy, muscular dystrophy, moderate emotional difficulties, Down syndrome and abuse histories. Campers receive individual care, close supervision, assistance with participation in activities and a caring structured environment. The camper to counselor ratio is 3:1.



Pine Haven (ages 21 and over)

Campers accepted are primarily developmentally disabled. However, some campers are physically challenged, autistic, have moderate behavioral problems and have personal care needs. Camp activities are designed to be fun and age appropriate. Again, the ratio of campers to counselors is 3:1.