PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore
PALS Programs offers inclusive overnight summer camps for young adults with Down syndrome and their peer mentors, fostering independence and social growth.
▌ Editor's read The PALS Programs website loads successfully and details their overnight summer camps for young adults with Down syndrome and peer mentors. While specific Google reviews for 'PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore' in Moorestown were not readily available, the organization's main Google profile for 'PALS Programs' shows a 4.9-star rating from 10 reviews, with positive comments highlighting the impactful and inclusive nature of the program. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in CPR/First Aid. PALS Programs is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. The program is an overnight camp, with sessions typically lasting one week. Social media handles @palsprograms on Instagram and PALSPrograms on Facebook are active.
Who thrives here Ages 12–17
PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 12–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: P.O. Box 396, Moorestown, NJ 08057, USA
- Cost notes: USD. The cost of a full week of camp for participants with Down syndrome in 2026 is $2,200. The cost of a modified program is $1,200. PALS is a 501(c)3 non-profit and the tuition is purposefully set below the actual cost of camp.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore
- What ages does PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore accept?
- PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore cost?
- PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore publishes $2,200/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $2,200 median for specialty camps in Moorestown. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore's hours?
- PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore?
- PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore provide lunch?
- PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore compare to other specialty camps in Moorestown?
- PALS Programs - PALS Baltimore is one of 17 specialty camps in Moorestown that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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