PALS Programs - PALS New York
PALS Programs offers inclusive overnight summer camps for young adults with Down syndrome and their peer mentors, focusing on social development and independ...
▌ Editor's read The PALS Programs website loads as a legitimate site for summer camps. While specific Google reviews for 'PALS Programs - PALS New York' in Moorestown were not readily available, the organization's main Facebook page has a 4.9-star rating from 110 reviews, with many praising the positive impact on campers and the dedication of staff and mentors. The program is not listed as ACA accredited. PALS Programs operates as a nonprofit organization, as indicated by its 'About Us' page and mission statement. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. The program is an overnight camp designed for young adults with Down syndrome, paired with peer mentors. Social media handles found on the site include @palsprograms on Instagram and 'palsprograms' on Facebook.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 18–21
PALS Programs - PALS New York 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: 18–21
- 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 New York
- What ages does PALS Programs - PALS New York accept?
- PALS Programs - PALS New York is open to children ages 18–21. 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 New York cost?
- PALS Programs - PALS New York 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 New York's hours?
- PALS Programs - PALS New York 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 New York?
- PALS Programs - PALS New York 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 New York provide lunch?
- PALS Programs - PALS New York 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 New York compare to other specialty camps in Moorestown?
- PALS Programs - PALS New York 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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