Camp Sharing Meadows

• Application– A camper application must be completed each year. Once the application is completed for a minicamp or summer camp, it is good for the rest of the calendar year, unless there are changes to a camper’s personal or medical information. 
• Physical Form– A medical physical form must be completed by the camper’s physician in order for a camper to attend camp.  
• Medication Administration Record (MAR) Form– An up-to-date Camp Sharing Meadows MAR (med sheet) must be sent in for each camp.  We cannot accept campers unless they have a completed MAR and all medications match this record. 
• Camp Fee– A camper’s registration is not officially completed & their spot is not reserved until we have the application, physical, MAR & camp fee.  

• Here are typical packing lists for minicamp and summer camp. We encourage campers and caretakers to label all items brought to camp. This will help ensure your camper comes home with everything they brought to camp.  
• We encourage campers to unplug for the weekend or week, so phones, ipads, tablets, etc. are asked to be kept at home.  
• If a camper uses a tablet as his/her way of primary communication with staff and fellow campers, then he/she can bring it with them.  

Since we are a privately funded nonprofit organization, we are not a Medicaid Waiver provider and cannot accept funds allocated for services through the waiver program.   

We can offer financial assistance by a case-by-case circumstance. Contact our Camp Coordinator for more info. 

No refunds will be made for a camp session if the camper is dismissed due to health or behavioral situations. Camp Sharing Meadows has the right to send campers home without a refund if medications received during check-in do not match the medication sheet on file. 

Cancellations for a Summer Camp registration must be made at least 30 days prior to the camp start date to be eligible for a refund. Any cancellations made within 30 days of the camp start date will not be eligible for a refund. 

Cancellations for a Mini Camp or Day Camp must be made at least 7 days prior to the minicamp start date to be eligible for a refund. Any cancellations made within 7 days of the minicamp start date will not be eligible for a refund. 

• The cost of a day camp is $75 per camper. This includes breakfast and lunch, drinks, and activity supplies.  
• The cost of a minicamp weekend is $175 per camper. This includes 5 meals, snacks, drinks, lodging, and activity supplies. 

• The cost of a week of summer camp is $500 per camper. This includes 15 meals, snacks, drinks, lodging, and activity supplies. 

• Each camper stays in a designated female or male dorm room with other campers. Each camper has their own bed, which is part of a bunk bed.  
• Both female & male campers have their own bathroom & shower rooms.  

• Minicamp- A minicamp is a weekend camp or retreat. It begins Friday at 7pm CDT and ends on Sunday with a closing ceremony at 2pm CDT. A camper can go to as many minicamps as they wish.  
• Summer Camp- The summer camp season lasts 5 weeks during the summer. A camper can go up to 2 weeks in the summer (they cannot be back-to-back weeks). Summer camp is a weeklong beginning with registration at 4pm CDT on Sundays and ends with a closing ceremony on Fridays at 1pm CDT.  

We have camp opportunities throughout most of the year. Typically, we have 6 monthly minicamps in the fall (3) & spring (3), and 5 weeks of summer camp. 

We are able to accommodate special dietary needs including gluten, dairy and nut free diets, low sugar diets, vegetarian diets and a variety of other allergies. Great care is taken by our staff regarding our campers with food allergies. We ensure that special meals are prepared separately to avoid cross contact. At Camp Sharing Meadows, we value the communal dining experience and make it a goal for every camper to enjoy the food from our dining hall. Meals are a special time at camp and we do our best to make sure everyone is healthfully nourished. 

At Camp Sharing Meadows, we strive to have a 1 : 3 ratio.  

• Our camp is located at our St. Timothy Center 6357 N County Road 300 East La Porte, IN 46350
• The best way to get to camp is to plug in “Sharing Meadows Leprechaun Hunt” into your GPS & this will take you directly to the St. Timothy Center.

Please see below for a schedule of what a typical day of camp may look like. This is subject to change.  

• Camp staff is comprised of the Camp & Volunteer Coordinator, the Assistant Camp Director, the camp nurse, multiple camp counselors, and multiple camp cooks. All staff are at least 18 years of age and have the necessary credentials. All staff are required to pass a background check and go through a week of training prior to summer camp.  
• Our staff are trained in how to care for individuals with disabilities, including dressing, grooming, hygiene, toileting, feeding, and more. Camper- specific training is given before each week of camp to ensure staff are prepared to support your camper.  
• The camp nurse is available 24/7 for any medical needs, to administer medication, and to provide support to camp staff.  
• All staff are overseen and supported by the Camp Coordinator and the Assistant Camp Director. One or both are available at all times and lead activities throughout the day.   
• Staff Summer Packing List