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Camp Kirchenwald
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The Diocesan Summer Camp for Adults with Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities is a residential camp that takes place every August at Camp Kirchenwald in Lebanon County and serves the needs of approximately 40 adults. Volunteers are vital to the operation of the camp. Please see the information below on how to volunteer.
Camper Applications:
Applications for campers are now available. To view and complete the application, please click here. As part of the application process, a $100 registration fee will be collected with the application. Applications are due by May 15, 2026. Questions or issues with the registration form should be directed to campk@hbgdiocese.org.
Camper Application Form (click here)
Where:Â Camp Kirchenwald, Lebanon County
When: August 9-14, 2026
Who: Adults (ages 18 and older) with a primary diagnosis of mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities who enjoy group activities and have no severe behavioral problems. Campers must be ambulatory and the camp is open to adult campers and volunteers of all faiths.
Program: Activities at the camp are all adapted to the needs and abilities of adults with intellectual disabilities. These activities include: faith sharing, swimming, canoeing, hiking and nature study, sports, games, arts and crafts and fishing. In addition, campers will participate in evening activities in a beautiful multi-acre wooded setting.
Staff: The camp is staffed by trained volunteers. The camp is staffed by 2 full-time registered nurses. Volunteers are always needed! Full-time staff are desirable, arriving late in the afternoon on Saturday and staying until noon on Friday. No experience is necessary, but those with experience in working with people with disabilities are especially welcome. Attendance at training is required for all volunteers.
Volunteer Registration Form: Youth & Young Adult / Adult (21+)
Cost: The cost per camper is determined annually. Please contact campk@hbgdiocese.org for current information about camper costs. Volunteers attend at no cost. A deposit is required with registration and the remainder is requested prior to the start of camp week. Camp cost includes all meals, snacks and lodging. Financial aid may be available, depending on need and registration levels.
Donation Opportunities: While campers are asked to pay a fee to attend camp and some counties will subsidize the cost of camp, the entire cost is often not paid. Donations are welcome to assist the diocese in providing this week-long experience. Your contribution helps make the camp possible for many who couldn’t afford it, enabling various activities for all attendees. Make a Donation
For more information: Call 717-657-4804 ext. 317.
