Ability in Action: Creating Camp Jobs for All

Want to take your camp’s inclusivity to the next level? This session explores how summer camps can serve as powerful platforms for vocational development and meaningful employment experiences for adults with developmental disabilities. By showcasing inclusive, strengths-based programming, the session will highlight how camp environments offer unique opportunities for skill-building. Attendees will gain practical tools for designing or enhancing vocational programs within their own camps, along with strategies for creating individualized work plans and adapting tasks. Participants will walk away with a clear framework for implementing camp-based vocational initiatives, real-life examples of success, and ideas for measuring progress and fostering long-term outcomes. This session is ideal for camp professionals looking to expand inclusive opportunities in their camps. This session will provide fresh insights into how camp can be a launchpad for lifelong vocational success.