A Camp for People With Special Needs

Handicapable Camp provides outdoor recreation and overnight camping in scenic Southern Indiana for approximately 100 physically, mentally, and emotionally handicapped people each year. It gives many of these people an opportunity to enjoy camping for the first time.

Handicapable Camp helps fill a void. These campers get a chance to enjoy outdoor activities they've never been able to try. Most important, these campers see themselves become a part of these activities, thus boosting their morale and confidence. Even severely handicapped campers, confined to wheelchairs, are able to participate and enjoy nature's best.

Each year since 1974,

Handicapable Camp, Inc. has provided adults living with disabilities a weekend camp experience. This all-volunteer run camp focuses on what the campers can do and not their limitations. Some highlights of camp include horseback riding, fishing, pontoon rides, crafts, and an evening dance. Camp takes place in Martinsville, Indiana at the beautiful Bradford Woods site.

Handicapable Camp 2012

September 7th - 9th, 2012 at Bradford Woods

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Camper Application (9 page packet)

Application for Volunteer Cabin Leader, Counselor, Staff

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Pictures from 2011

Pictures from 2010

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The concept

of Handicapable Camp was developed in 1973 and became a reality in 1974 with the first camp outing, a one-half day, on a Sunday afternoon. This first outing involved seven handicapped boys and girls and three staff members. Over the past several years, the need and number of campers has grown.

The camp now has served more than 3,000 handicapped campers while still utilizing a volunteer staff. This often includes many entire families. We also involve non-handicapped youth as staff aides. These young people are part of various youth groups in Indiana. The program now runs three days. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.