Harbor Haven Day Camp is where children with mild to moderate special needs can experience the magic of summer camp. Under the leadership of owners Kristie Thomas-Enyeart and Jessie Tredinnick, Harbor Haven blends exciting camp activities with language, math and reading reinforcement as well as social-emotional learning and sensory motor development to help bridge the learning gap between school years for neurodivergent children.
“We offer all of the traditional fun camp activities, from sports to swimming to arts and crafts, but what makes us unique is that we also have a maintenance learning component to help campers hold on to the academic skills they learned during the school year,” Tredinnick says.
Launched in 1997 to serve children with ADHD, autism, learning disabilities and language delays, Harbor Haven’s mission is to provide a safe and nurturing environment where campers’ needs are supported and their unique characteristics are not only accepted but embraced.
Seven weeks of camp are open to ages 3-15, with a unique program for 16-18-year-olds that focuses on helping them develop life and job skills. Harbor Haven provides a fun, structured and supportive summer program that allows campers to thrive. The camp’s smaller group sizes, low staff-to-camper ratios and specially trained staff help campers experience success—thereby building confidence and positive self-esteem.
“We pride ourselves on bringing the magic of summer camp to kids who just need it delivered in a different way,” Tredinnick says.
1418 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange
908-255-1052
harborhaven.com
