Camp Exploration
Designed specifically for pre-teens, Camp Exploration allows campers to continue their summer experience while developing the emerging skills needed to become confident role models and leaders among their peers.
- Classic Summer Fun: Campers still get to fully enjoy all their favorite traditional activities, including pool time, sports, and camp dance parties.
- Shared Responsibilities: Campers will step up by assisting with daily routines and age-appropriate special events (like helping younger campers get settled or keeping them entertained during transitions), learning firsthand what it takes to be a helpful mentor.
- Skill-Building Projects: Rather than strict weekly themes, days are filled with collaborative, engaging activities—such as a group book reading with a creative wrap-up project, pinewood derby racing, and advanced puzzle challenges.
- Personal Growth: Through age-appropriate social interactions, Camp Exploration empowers campers to explore a more responsible life, the world around them, and themselves.
General Information
Children qualify for Camp Exploration if they have an IEP from the City of Milford or the city they are from (proof of IEP may be required - submit page #1).
Your child is not registered until the registration and the full payment is received by the Recreation Department. Those who are seeking financial assistance must call the Recreation Department to register and put down a deposit fee with their application to reserve their spot.
You will receive an email confirming your child's acceptance after the deadline date.
For more information contact Marlene Sanchez at
masanchez@milforded.org
Contact Information
Email: camphappiness203@gmail.com
Daily Information
Everyday your child will need to bring the following to camp - Backpack; Lunch with a drink , bathing suit, and towel. - ALL items need to be labeled!
When you are driving your child to and from Camp Happiness, please park in the side parking lot, or drop off / pick up in the front of the building across from the flag pole.