Information for Parents
Since 1976, children with mental health needs in Cattaraugus County have been given the opportunity to find success at an overnight summer camp that is designed to meet their needs. Camp New Horizons is 100% free for each child that attends; eligibility is based on the child's needs, not the family's economic means. Many parents are hesitant about sending their child away for one night, much less five, however we hope that in viewing the following pages, you are convinced of just how dedicated we are to meeting the needs of each and every child that attends our camp and to providing a fun, educational, and safe summer camp experience.
Why Camp New Horizons?
Eligibility Requirements:
- Age 8-15 (while at camp)
- A formal mental health related diagnosis OR receiving mental health related services.
- Living in OR receiving services in Cattaraugus County.
Referral Process:
- Beginning in February, referrals for the program are accepted.
- Once you have signed a release of information form, your referring professional can submit a referral form directly to the camp office by fax or mail. You may request a referral from a referring professional; if they need more information, please have them call or email the camp office.
- Once the referral is received at the camp office, a parent application is mailed to you.
- After you return the application to the camp office, a determination of eligibility is made, and you are notified of your admission status.
- Children are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis so you are strongly encouraged to complete your application early.
- We are strictly limited to 80 campers per season; in 2009, we received over 200 referrals.
- After we reach our capacity in an age/gender group, additional eligible children are put on our "wait list." Because of cancellations and no-shows, many children from the "wait list" will be able to attend camp.
For further information, please call (716) 372-0208 x102 or email the Camp Director
Operation Dignity will resume in the spring! Please call (716)372-0208 for more information on how you can help.
Attention Teens! No One Way teen support group will be meeting every Friday from 3pm-6pm. Please call (716) 372-0208 to learn more.
GED Classes Mondays and Wednesdays 9am - 12pm. All are welcome.
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