Summer Camp

The New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ Children's System of Care (CSOC) will offer 2027 summer camp services to eligible children, youth, and young adults under the age of 21. Services include:

• Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition
• One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp

Alternative Recreational Sessions (ARS) are available as an additional summer camp option. ARS allows youth to participate in community-based recreational activities with peers on a per session basis instead of attending a full day of camp. This shorter format may help expand access for youth who benefit from a brief, structured setting rather than a traditional full-day camp program.

Before applying for CSOC summer camp services:

• Youth must be determined eligible for CSOC developmental disability (DD) services.
• Youth must be registered with a CSOC-qualified camp. Families should contact their preferred qualified camp directly with any questions about its facilities or programming.

A youth is eligible for CSOC summer camp services if all of the following requirements are met:

• Youth has been determined eligible for CSOC DD services.
• Youth is under the age of 21 and will remain under the age of 21 through the end of the camp dates selected for reimbursement.
• Youth lives in their own home with a parent/caregiver.

Youth may receive CSOC summer camp services only during periods when they are not eligible for an extended school-year program. The amount of financial support available for each youth is limited and may change from year to year based on funding and the number of families who apply.

Remember to plan early for next summer. Registration for many camps starts as early as fall, so mark your calendar and identify your preferred camp as soon as possible.

The CSOC Summer Camp Services Application, which includes requests for financial support toward summer camp tuition and one-to-one aide services for summer camp, must be postmarked or received by PerformCare no later than June 30, 2027. Applications must be complete before they can be processed.

More information for camp providers may be posted to the Public Notices section of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families website.

• CSOC Summer Camp Services 2027 Frequently Asked Questions — FAQs (PDF)
• CSOC Summer Camp Services Paper Application Form (PDF)
• CSOC Summer Camp Services Online Application Form
• Qualified CSOC Camp Providers 
• One-to-One Aide Provider List
• Alternative Recreational Sessions Provider List (PDF)

• Preguntas frecuentes: Servicios de campamento de verano del CSOC 2027 (PDF)
• Solicitud para los servicios de campamento de verano del CSOC 2027 (PDF)
• La lista de proveedores calificados para el campamentos de verano de CSOC
• La lista de proveedores de asistencia personal calificada
• La lista de proveedores de sesiones alternativas de ocio (ARS) (PDF)

Please review the CSOC Summer Camp Services Frequently Asked Questions for details about eligibility, deadlines, and how to apply.

The 2027 CSOC Summer Camp Services Application is now available. Part A is for Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition. Part B is for One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp. Please review the application instructions before completing the form. Completed applications must be postmarked or submitted to PerformCare by June 30, 2027.

If you are not requesting one-to-one aide services, you do not need to complete Part B. To apply for ARS, complete the CSOC Summer Camp Services Paper Application Form.

You can request financial support for one of the following:

• Up to 10 days of traditional day camp
• Up to 6 days of overnight/residential camp
• Up to 20 sessions of ARS
• Up to 5 days of traditional day camp and 10 sessions of ARS (hybrid option)

Each option is available only at CSOC-qualified summer camps and depends on available resources. Financial support is limited to set dollar amounts.

Online Application

PerformCare recommends submitting the CSOC Summer Camp Services Application online through the CYBER Family Portal. Online applications are processed faster than paper applications.

• CSOC Summer Camp Services Online Application

Qualified CSOC Camp Providers

Financial support toward summer camp tuition is available only for camps included on the Qualified CSOC Camp Provider List linked below.

• Qualified CSOC Camp Providers

Select a New Jersey county to view available qualified camp providers. To access services or register youth, contact the qualified camp provider directly.

One-to-One Aides for Youth Determined Eligible for DD Services

One-to-one aides/advocates may be available for youth who need this support to attend camp. Families should contact their preferred qualified camp before applying for one-to-one aide services. Please note, not all qualified camp providers offer one-to-one aide services.

If the qualified camp determines that the youth needs a one-to-one aide/advocate:

• The family and camp provider must complete Part B of the CSOC Summer Camp Services Application together, which includes the Child Adaptive Behavior Summary (CABS). The camp must keep a copy of the completed CABS.
• A copy of the completed CABS must also be provided to the selected one-to-one aide provider agency. The CABS offers a broad overview of how the youth’s disability affects daily life for both the youth and caregiver and helps support the best match for one-to-one aide services.
• If the selected camp cannot provide a one-to-one aide/advocate, a qualified one-to-one aide provider should be contacted to confirm availability and ensure that the agency can support the youth’s needs.

ATTENTION: Because demand for one-to-one aides is high during the last two weeks of August, CSOC cannot guarantee that all requests will be filled. Please apply for one-to-one aide services as soon as possible if this level of support is needed for the youth.

• CSOC Summer Camp Services Paper Application Form (PDF)
• CSOC Summer Camp Services Online Application Form
• One-to-One Aide Provider List

If you are applying for financial support toward summer camp tuition, you must also complete Part A of the CSOC Summer Camp Services Application. The youth’s CYBER ID number is required to complete the application. Please contact PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624 if you do not have this information. 

Applications must be complete before they can be processed. Completed applications must be postmarked or submitted to PerformCare by June 30, 2027.