Specialty Camps
Where courage grows, friendships form, and every child discovers what’s possible.
The Joy Experience
Camp Joy’s Specialty Camps are designed for children and teens who thrive with additional medical, emotional, social, or bereavement support. In partnership with healthcare organizations, grief-support experts, and community agencies, we create safe, inclusive outdoor experiences that help young people build confidence, connection, resilience, and joy.
Whether campers are navigating a chronic illness, recovering from loss, or managing emotional or behavioral challenges, Camp Joy offers personalized programming, 24/7 supportive care, and a welcoming community where every child belongs.
Interested in Bringing a Specialty Camp to Camp Joy?
If your organization serves children who could benefit from a tailored camp experience, Camp Joy may be the right partner.
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Camp Pathways through Ohio Hospice
Camp Joy is proud to partner with Ohio Hospice to host Camp Pathways, a specialty camp created for children who are grieving the loss of a loved one.
Through this partnership, children are given space to process their grief alongside peers who understand what they’re going through, while still experiencing the freedom, connection, and joy of camp. With guidance from trained grief professionals and the supportive setting of Camp Joy, Camp Pathways blends healing and hope with outdoor play, creativity, and shared moments of belonging.
This collaboration is a powerful example of how Specialty Camps combine expert care with the restorative power of nature, ensuring children feel supported, understood, and never alone.
