Homelessness takes a terrible toll on children and can contribute to health, social, developmental, and education-related challenges as a result of the traumas endured.
To help children overcome these challenges — and to provide respite from the grinding boredom and sweltering heat of the shelter system in the summer — the Coalition launched Camp Homeward Bound (CHB) in 1984.
Every summer, CHB holds three 16-day sessions for up to 120 campers per session. Campers range in age from seven to 15, with older kids able to return as Leaders-in-Training.
Campers take part in swimming, sports, art, dance, yoga, archery, biking, culinary arts, and music, among other activities. We take full advantage of the beautiful environment by providing children living in the NYC shelter system with a variety of adventures and opportunities to be immersed in nature — biking along nature trails, harvesting vegetables in the garden, telling stories around a blazing campfire.
CHB gives wonderful kids the chance to grow, learn, play, make friends — and just be kids again.
CHB counselors and staff come from all over the world, bringing their unique cultures and experiences to share. After an intensive week of training, staff live and work together for the 10-week summer season, building lasting friendships, learning valuable skills, and creating unforgettable memories. Ongoing supervision helps CHB staff properly respond to the needs of our campers and develop as mentors and teachers. LEARN MORE
CHB counselors and staff come from all over the world, bringing their unique cultures and experiences to share. After an intensive week of training, staff live and work together for the 10-week summer season, building lasting friendships, learning valuable skills, and creating unforgettable memories. Ongoing supervision helps CHB staff properly respond to the needs of our campers and develop as mentors and teachers.
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Camp Homeward Bound is the nation’s first summer sleep-away camp designed specifically for homeless kids.
