Camp · Specialty · Ages 7–17 · $400/week
▌ Specialty · Ages 7–17

Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut

Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut · $400/week

Camp Oasis is a free, week-long overnight camp program for children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, offering a traditional camp experience with ...

▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Oasis loads successfully and describes a program for children with Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, run by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. The camp is an overnight program, and the website explicitly states that it is free for campers. While the specific Camp Oasis of Connecticut is part of a larger national program, the website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation has a Facebook page (ccfa) and an Instagram handle (@crohnscolitisfoundation). Google reviews for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation generally reflect positively on their mission, though specific reviews for the camp program are not readily available. The program emphasizes providing a traditional camp experience while ensuring medical supervision for campers' specific health needs.
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut 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

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 7–17
  • 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 - Camp Oasis of Connecticut

What ages does Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut accept?
Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut cost?
Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut publishes $400/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $400 median for specialty camps in New York. USD. Scholarships are available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut's hours?
Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut 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 of Connecticut?
Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut 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 - Camp Oasis of Connecticut provide lunch?
Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut 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 - Camp Oasis of Connecticut compare to other specialty camps in New York?
Camp Oasis - Camp Oasis of Connecticut 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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