Experience Fatimagic
Magical camp experiences for people with disabilities
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About Camp Fatima
Our mission is to provide free, life enriching camp experiences, for children and adults, with developmental disabilities. For over 50 years, Camp Fatima of New Jersey has provided magical summer camp programs for children and sleep-away weekends for adults with special needs. As a not-for-profit organization, we are funded entirely by private donations and fundraising events and operated only by volunteer efforts.
Welcome to Camp Fatima
the year Camp Fatima NJ began
50+ years of programs filled with Fatimagic
Campers served
smiling faces with curious minds and each of their loving families and caregivers
Volunteers Participated
dedicated people from east to west each left with memories to last a lifetime
Daily camper cost
our daily expected daily camper cost for our upcoming 2023 programs
Upcoming Events
01
Mar
Spring Adult Weekend Applications Deadline
All camper and volunteer applications for the April and May 2023 Adult Weekends must be completed to 100% by midnight on March 1st. The directing team will review all applications and provide communications by early April. If you have questions, please reach out to applications@campfatimanj.org.
30
Mar
Summer Camp & Camp Fatima Company Application Deadline
All camper and volunteer applications must be completed to 100% by midnight on March 30th. If you have questions, please reach out to applications@campfatimanj.org.
21-23
APR
Spring Adult Weekend 1
Accepted campers and volunteers will spend the weekend together singing around the flagpole, reminiscing around the campfire, and enjoying the weekend's activities and entertainment.
05-07
may
Spring Adult Weekend 2
Accepted campers and volunteers will spend the weekend together singing around the flagpole, reminiscing around the campfire, and enjoying the weekend's activities and entertainment.
20
MAY
Worth the Wait - Dinner Dance
Hosted at Somerville Elks Lodge 1068 in Bridgewater, NJ. More details to be available soon. For inquiries please contact fundraising@campfatimanj.org .
03-04
Jun
04
JUN
Summer Camp New Volunteer Orientation
All new volunteers for our summer camp programs must attend in-person orientation at the campsite. You will learn about the camp structure, common camper needs and strengths, We can’t wait to have the BEST WEEK EVER with you! As we gear up to celebrate another amazing summer at Fatima, you will have the opportunity to meet your camp directors, board members, and other summer program leaders. You will receive your camp handbook and take a tour of the campsite. All of your camp questions can be answered at this event before you join us in August!
16
JUN
Golf Outing
Hosted at Fox Hollow Golf Club in Branchburg, NJ.
Check out the below links to register for the event, learn more information or to download the sponsor form.
For inquiries please contact fundraising@campfatimanj.org .
30
jun
Summer Camp Acceptances, Waitlist, and Rejection Notices Released by Email
All campers and volunteers will receive emails from directors or assistant directors of their respective programs. If you have questions, please reach out to applications@campfatimanj.org.
01
AUG
Fall Adult Weekend Applications Deadline
All camper and volunteer applications for the September and August 2023 Adult Weekends must be completed to 100% by midnight on August 1st. The directing team will review all applications and provide communications by August 25th. If you have questions, please reach out to applications@campfatimanj.org.
Applications are expected to go live in July 2023.
05-12
aug
Summer Camp: Week 1
Accepted campers and volunteers will spend the week together singing around the flagpole, experiencing the outdoors, and enjoying the week's activities and entertainment.
12-19
AUG
Summer Camp: Week 2
Accepted campers and volunteers will spend the week together singing around the flagpole, swimming in the pool, and enjoying the week's activities and entertainment.
22-24
sep
Fall Adult Weekend 1
Accepted campers and volunteers will spend the weekend together singing around the flagpole, reminiscing around the campfire, and enjoying the weekend's activities and entertainment.
13-15
OCT
Fall Adult Weekend 2
Accepted campers and volunteers will spend the weekend together singing around the flagpole, reminiscing around the campfire, and enjoying the weekend's activities and entertainment.
20
oct
Golf Outing
Hosted at Preakness Hills Country Club in Wayne, NJ. More details to be available soon. For inquiries please contact fundraising@campfatimanj.org .
What’s Been Happening
This week only! Double the Joy for Camp Fatima!
Camp Fatima is happy to announce that we are teaming with Open the Joy, a company that designs activity kits for kids. These therapeutic-based...
Happy Valentine’s Day
Hello Camp Fatima! Wishing you all a wonderful and Fatamagical Valentine’s Day! View the card
Camp Fatima and the Stop & Shop Community Bag Program
For the entire month of February 2021, when you purchase a $2.50 reusable Community Bag at the Stop & Shop located in Elizabeth NJ, $1 is...
Board of Directors Update
We are pleased to advise you that we have filled the open Programs Director board position. We were fortunate to have several qualified candidates...