The Arc of Warren County was recently awarded two grants, which will benefit the organization’s summer camp, Camp Warren, among other things.

A grant from the Greenwich Autism Alliance for $3,780 will be utilized to purchase a new pool cover the pool at Camp Warren. A Community Advisory Board (CAB) Grant from Atlantic Health System (AHS) and Hackettstown Medical Center (HMC) for $3,500 will be used for Therapeutic Course Integration in the Recreation Department and Camp Warren Summer Camp Program.

“Being awarded the CAB Grant from Atlantic Health Systems and Hackettstown Medical Center has enabled The Arc of Warren County’s Recreation Department to fund value-added experiences in the form of music and expanded art therapy programs for our consumers,” said John Whitehead, CEO of The Arc of Warren County.  “This opportunity will impact our Recreation Department programs in a positive manner and we are very thankful to be a CAB grant recipient.”

Camp Warren is managed by the Recreation Department at The Arc of Warren County. Camp Warren has provided a quality summer camping experience on a scenic 35-acre site in Knowlton Township since 1962. Adult residential camps are available for two weeks during the summer and four weeks of day camp are provided for both adults and children. Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, music, sports, games, fishing and group activities. The focus of the camp supports the development of social, behavioral and interpersonal skills and daily living and physical skills.

Many Camp Warren Counselors have backgrounds in Special Education or related fields in Human Services. All counselors receive training on how to care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities prior to the summer camp program.

To learn more about Camp Warren or how to help support this program, please visit arcwarren.org or call (908) 689-7525.