Summer Camp

CSOC Summer Camp Services 2025

For youth determined eligible for Developmental Disability Services

Dear Parents and Caregivers:

Out of an abundance of caution, PerformCare recommends that applications for CSOC Summer Camp Services be submitted online through the Family Portal.

Applications completed online will be processed faster at this time.

Please note that the preferred browser for the Family Portal is Microsoft Edge. Other browsers can be used in the Family Portal but are not supported for technical assistance by the PerformCare Service Desk.

In addition, before applying for Summer Camp Services, please make sure to direct specific questions about camp facilities and camp programming to your preferred camp.

For 2025, the Children's System of Care (CSOC) will be providing Summer Camp Services to eligible children, youth, and young adults under 21 years of age. These services include Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition and One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp.

CSOC, a division of New Jersey's Department of Children and Families (DCF), is offering Alternative Recreational Sessions (ARS) as an additional component of Summer Camp. ARS provides youth an opportunity to engage in a recreational activity with peers within the community, on a per session basis, rather than a full day of camp. This shorter time frame will increase camp access for youth who may benefit from a brief structured period compared to a longer traditional camp day.

Your child must be determined eligible for Developmental Disability Services by CSOC and registered for a Qualified Camp prior to submitting the application for CSOC Summer Camp Services.

A youth can be considered eligible for CSOC Summer Camp Services if all of the following conditions are met:

  1. The youth is deemed eligible for CSOC Developmental Disability (DD) Services.
  2. The youth is under the age of 21 and will not turn 21 before the end of the camp dates selected for reimbursement.
  3. The youth resides in their own home with a caregiver.

Youth are eligible for CSOC Summer Camp Services only during the period of time in which they are not eligible to attend an extended school-year program. Financial support is based on available resources in a given fiscal year. The amount of financial support available per individual is capped and may vary year-to-year and by how many families apply.

Completed applications for CSOC Summer Camp Services (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, 2025. Your application must be complete for the services requested for it to be considered.

Parents and Guardians can now apply online for CSOC Summer Camp Services through the PerformCare Family Portal.

Before applying for Summer Camp Services, please make sure to direct specific questions about camp facilities and camp programming to your preferred camp.

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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.

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

Summer Camp Services frequently asked questions

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

Before applying for Summer Camp Services, please make sure to direct specific questions about camp facilities and camp programming to your preferred camp.

Summer Camp Services application

The application form for CSOC Summer Camp Services is now available. Part A of the application is for Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition. Part B is for One-to-One Aide Services for Summer Camp. Completed applications must be postmarked and/or submitted to PerformCare by June 30, 2025. Please review the instructions on the application before completing the application.

You do not need to complete Part B if you are not requesting One-to-One Aide Services.

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 Alternative Recreational Sessions
  • Hybrid Option: up to 5 days of traditional day camp and 10 sessions of Alternative Recreational Sessions (ARS)

Each option is only available at a CSOC-qualified summer camp, subject to available resources. Please note that the amount of financial support is also capped at specific dollar amounts.

Qualified CSOC camp providers

CSOC will provide financial support toward summer camp tuition only for those camps on the Qualified Camp Provider list linked below.

Please select a county in New Jersey to view the available Qualified Camp Providers. To access services, you must directly contact the Qualified Camp Provider to register your child for camp.

One-To-One Aide Information: For Youth Determined Eligible for Developmental Disability Services ONLY

For Summer Camp Season 2025, one-to-one aides can be provided to youth deemed eligible for CSOC Developmental Disability Services who would otherwise be unable to participate in camp.

Before applying, families should consult with their selected camp. If the camp has determined your child will require the assistance of a One-to-One Aide/Advocate to attend camp, you must complete Part B of the application. You and the camp provider must complete the Child Adaptive Behavior Summary (CABS) together on the application in order to apply for One-to-One Aide Services. The camp must retain a copy of the jointly completed CABS.

In addition, a copy of the CABS must be provided to the identified One-to-One Aide Provider Agency as it provides a broad picture of the impact of the child’s disability on daily life for both the child and the caregiver and helps ensure the “best fit” of One-to-One Aide for your child. Please also refer to the Qualified One-to-One Aide provider list below to complete the application.

*Please note: Not all Qualified Camp Providers offer One-to-One Aide services. If your child requires a One-to-One Aide to attend summer camp and the selected camp cannot provide a One-to-One Aide, you must contact a Qualified One-to-One Aide provider from the list below to ensure the One-to-One Aide provider can meet your child’s needs and provide services at the selected camp on the dates requested.*

You will also need the child’s CYBER ID number in order to complete the application. If this information is not known, please contact PerformCare at 1-877-652-7624. Your application must be complete in order for it to be processed.

ATTENTION: Due to high demand for One-to-One Aides for children attending camp the last two weeks of August, CSOC cannot guarantee all requests will be filled. It is important to apply for a One-to-One aide as soon as possible if you believe your child will need this level of support.

Please note: If you are applying for Financial Support toward Summer Camp Tuition, you must also complete Part A of the CSOC Summer Camp Services application. Applications must be completed and postmarked/submitted to PerformCare by June 30, 2025.

Parents and Caregivers