Eagle Springs Programs

Now 2 years later the Hamilton’s have continued their camp, they now have people who are from all over the world who come there to gain experience working with the disabled and it is as rewarding to the staff as it is to the campers, I have NEVER seen an unhappy camper and our son continues to rave about it each time he attends, this is an outstanding program and can give family members as well as care givers a much needed break in caring for a family member or a charge. Check them out online
and you can see for yourself, it’s wonderful !

I started as a camp counselor in 1988. I had just finished by Freshman year in college as a special education major, and was looking for some experience with the developmentally disabled population. 26 Years later, and I thank my lucky stars every day for Eagle Springs. I worked at camp for 4 summers, including the year I met my husband. Yes, camp work requires long days, and A LOT of hands on, physical labor. But it’s the fun, and laughter and life long friendships you make, that makes it unforgettable. The feeling of helping other people is amazing. Every 2 — 3 years I go back and visit, and I am still created with open arms, by both staff and vacationers.
Jennifer W.
Setauket, NY

Great camp for Adults with physical and mental disabilities.
I’m reviewing as a previous counselor.
You come in Mid June, have training, meet fellow counselors, and from then on your life is like nothing you have every experienced before. You live in the woods in a bare cabin, wake up before 7am, report to your vacationers’ cabin, get everyone dressed for breakfast. Then there are meals, activities, singing, dancing, etc… Finished by 10pm and exhausted, have a snack and chat with friends, then go to bed. Some nights you have night duty. The regular names of days (Monday, Tuesday…) dont exist anymore, it is now Day1-​Day6. Day 7 you have off to go to surrounding cities and pubs.
Wow, what an amazing experience. I mean, all camps apparently are that way for the counselors, but this one is undoubtedly special. You could not be more humbled and touched by the whole experience. You grow so close to your fellow counselors as you are all in this very VERY difficult summer job together.
You will leave this experience feeling so accomplished and confident about yourself and the world of strength, understanding, and patience you now have.