Weekend Respite Camp
Camper attendance has increased by 25% over the last ten years.
Respite Weekends are a great short getaway for campers ages 16 and older, providing them the opportunity to make new friends and lifelong memories. Respite provides campers with a fun, positive, and safe environment to gain a sense of community, develop healthy relationships, and learn through first-hand experiences. Campers take part in activities such as arts & crafts, sports, talent shows, campfires, dances, nature and sensory hikes, and much more! Respite is offered two weekends a month, September through May.
Camp Cheerful accepts a variety of third-party funding sources that assist families in paying for camp and recreation services. If utilizing a waiver for the weekend, the family/self-pay portion is $104.10, plus a $50 application fee. The self-pay portion covers some of the costs associated with snacks and activities.
Fall 2026
| SESSION | REGISTRATION DEADLINE |
| September 11-13 | August 28 |
| September 25-27 | September 11 |
| October 9-11 | September 25 |
| October 23-25 | October 9 |
| November 6-8 | October 23 |
| November 20-22 | November 6 |
| December 4-6 | November 20 |
Program Details
- Check in begins Friday at 7pm. Check out is before 11am on Sunday.
- Campers must sign up for the entire session (Friday-Sunday)
- Limited number of campers per session
- Breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday, and snacks are provided
- There is a 1:3 or 1:4 staff to camper ratio
- Nurse in onsite 24 hours a day