Camp Promise

We Make Happy Campers

Welcome to Camp Promise, a free, week-long camp and year-round program for kids, teens, and adults with neuromuscular disorders. Each year, campers and volunteers from all over the country join us at our many locations. Will you be the next member of the Camp Promise family?

Camp Promise 2022 Dates & Locations

Camp Promise West (Washington): June 19 – June 24, 2022
Camp Promise Rockies (Colorado): July 25 – July 29, 2022
Camp Promise Arizona Retreat (18 years and older): July 27 – July 31, 2022
Camp Promise Ohio Retreat (18 years and older): August 10- August 14, 2022
Camp Promise East (Pennsylvania): August 15 – August 20, 2022
Camp Promise Connect (Virtual): August 24 – August 27, 2022

Camp Promise is proud to offer our program at FIVE locations across the country, and one camp virtually. Think of us like a circus that comes into town, gives a magical experience, then packs up and moves on until the next year when we get to do it all over again!

Our Mission

The mission of Camp Promise is to provide a barrier-free, week-long, overnight camp for kids, teens, and adults with muscular dystrophy or select neuromuscular diseases —regardless of age, capability, or ability to pay.

Our camper-focused programming builds independence, confidence, and life skills through traditional camp activities and by bringing campers new experiences through adaptation, technology, creativity, and special guests.

We are a welcoming community where campers learn from and support each other, fostering new and lasting friendships that extend beyond camp. We are committed to providing Camp Promise in a professional, safe, and respectful environment with a leadership team, trained volunteers, and licensed medical staff who support the needs of each and every camper.

Application Process

A Day in the Life

Get a feel for camp by spending a day in the life of some of our campers. No two days at camp are ever the same, but you can catch a glimpse of our staple camp traditions as well as the ever-improving programs and activities we bring to our locations each summer.

Campers

We welcome campers age 6 and up (no joke, there’s no upper age limit) to join us for a week unlike any other. Paired with your own counselor, you’ll be ready to take on the world.

Learn About Our Campers

Parents

Camp is for the camper. But, it’s a pretty good week for our campers’ families, too. We’ll make sure your camper is safe and happy so you can relax and have peace-of-mind.

Read About Camp Promise

Volunteers

From counselors, to medical staff to activities staff, we’re 100% staffed by volunteers at Camp Promise. Whatever your skills are, we will put them to use (and then some!).

Join Our Team

Recent Camp Promise Stories

Camp Promise Wraps Up Summer With Magical Week in Pennsylvania

Camp Promise wrapped up a summer full of on-the-ground magic with an exciting week in Brackney, Pennsylvania.

Campers Experience the Magic at Camp Promise Retreat Ohio

From August 10-14, 2022, campers at our Camp Promise Retreat in Ohio experienced tons of magic! “Camp Promise Retreat brought to life the goal of supporting young adults both at camp and in their everyday life,” says Jackie, Director of Camp Promise Retreat Ohio.