PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles
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 successfully and details an overnight summer camp experience for young adults with Down syndrome. The organization was founded over 40 years ago by Robert and Charlotte Geller. While specific Google reviews for 'PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles' were not readily available, the main PALS Programs organization has a strong online presence. The camp emphasizes a 1:1 staff-to-camper ratio, with staff undergoing background checks, and focuses on fostering independence and social skills. The program is described as an overnight camp, and the organization is a nonprofit. Social media handles found on the site include @palsprograms for Instagram and palsprograms for Facebook. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited in the ACA directory, and no state license number for New Jersey was found on the website.
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Since 198640+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–17
PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles 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
- 1986 (40 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
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 Los Angeles
- What ages does PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles accept?
- PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles cost?
- PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles's hours?
- PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?
- PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 40 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 PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles provide lunch?
- PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles compare to other specialty camps in Moorestown?
- PALS Programs - PALS Los Angeles 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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