Camp · Specialty · Ages 18–21 · $2,000/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 18–21

AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults

AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults · $2,000/week · ★ 4.7 (39 reviews)

AbilityFirst Camp Paivika offers a unique overnight camp experience for children and adults with disabilities,...

▌ Editor's read The website for AbilityFirst Camp Paivika loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about their programs for individuals with disabilities. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, indicating adherence to recognized standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3, and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. AbilityFirst, the parent organization, is a non-profit, and the camp has been operating for over 75 years, demonstrating a long history of service. The program type is overnight, offering various sessions for both children and adults. Google reviews for AbilityFirst Camp Paivika show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100+ reviews, with many reviewers praising the caring staff and the positive impact on campers' lives. Social media handles found are @abilityfirst for Instagram and AbilityFirst for Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 18–21

AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults 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
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 18–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 600 Playground Dr, Crestline, CA 92325, USA
  • Phone: (909) 338-1102
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: USD. $2000 for most sessions. Friends & Family Day Camp is $25/person. Independent Adults session is $900. Financial aid is available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 5 sessions (5 one-week), from Jun 21 to Aug 5.

Sessions

Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.

  • Session 1 Jun 21 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $2,000
  • Session 2 Jun 29 – Jul 4, 2026 · 1 week · $2,000
  • Session 3 Jul 7 – 12, 2026 · 1 week · $2,000
  • Session 4 Jul 15 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $2,000
  • Session 6 Jul 31 – Aug 5, 2026 · 1 week · $2,000

↗ What parents like

  • Fully accessible camp
  • Financial aid available

↘ Watch for

  • Registration is a survey

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults

What ages does AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults accept?
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults 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 AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults cost?
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. USD. $2000 for most sessions. Friends & Family Day Camp is $25/person. Independent Adults session is $900. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults's hours?
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults 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.
Is AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults accredited?
Yes — AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults?
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults provide lunch?
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Adults 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.

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