Camp Oasis
Camp Oasis is a free, week-long overnight summer camp program for children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, offered by the Crohn's & Colitis Foun...
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Oasis loads as a legitimate program page hosted by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. This camp is a free, week-long overnight program for children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, with sessions offered in various locations across the US. The program emphasizes a supportive environment with medical staff, including gastroenterologists, nurses, and social workers, available 24/7. The website states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks and extensive training. While the specific camp locations are not individually listed in the ACA directory, the national program is run by a well-established non-profit organization. Google reviews for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation generally reflect positive sentiment regarding their support and resources, though specific reviews for Camp Oasis are not readily available as a distinct entity. The program is clearly defined as an overnight camp, and the owner type is a non-profit organization.
Who thrives here Ages 7–18
Camp Oasis is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
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: 7–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 733 Third Avenue, Suite 510, New York, NY 10017, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Scholarships are available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Oasis
- What ages does Camp Oasis accept?
- Camp Oasis is open to children ages 7–18. 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 Camp Oasis cost?
- Camp Oasis publishes $80/week for the standard session. That sits 80% below the $400 median for specialty camps in New York, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. USD. Scholarships are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Oasis's hours?
- Camp Oasis 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 Camp Oasis?
- Camp Oasis 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 Camp Oasis provide lunch?
- Camp Oasis 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 Camp Oasis compare to other specialty camps in New York?
- Camp Oasis is one of 27 specialty camps in New York 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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