This program is for campers age 7 to 14.   

This program is for campers age 7 to 14.

The Hematology Session is for kids with Hemophilia and Sickle Cell Disease.    Our goal is to provide an exhilarating, challenging, and nurturing camp experience through which children gain a greater sense of independence, self-esteem, and self-reliance. Dragonfly Forest aspires to maximize the beneficial therapeutic impact of camp with a state-of-the-art facility and an innovative camp program which integrates peer support and outdoor adventure with high quality medical care, supervision, and education.
 
While constant vigilance is given to the medical needs of the campers, the trappings of a medical presence are avoided everywhere. Our infirmary is located in the living area of camp has a beautiful outdoor porch and is called “The Getaway.”  The Getaway is devoid of the steely look and antiseptic smell.  Clad in t-shirts and shorts, medical personnel made up of volunteer nurses and doctors (from some of the areas largest pediatric hospitals) provide round-the-clock medical coverage for our campers.  For this session we have two separate medical teams each who specialize in their respective disease states.
 
There is one adult to every two campers and medical staff who join kids in their cabins and throughout their daily activities.   This also gives our medical staff a chance to interact with their patients in a unique way compared to the traditional doctors’ offices and hospitals.  Dragonfly Forest is staffed by some of this area’s top medical specialty professionals, who live at the camp throughout each session.
 
Our 10 housing units each designed to house no more than twelve campers and six counselors are located directly above The Getaway.  Each counselor is equipped with professional radios that connect them to our medical staff instantaneously if a problem arises.  In addition, each unit has a golf cart to help transport a sick child who needs immediate medical care.
 
As you walk around our CAMPus, one hardly notices that walkways end in access ramps and that forest trails are smooth enough for wheelchairs and motorized golf carts.  There are elevators in any multi-story buildings and a set of wide green ball fields where a helicopter can land in case of an emergency.   Dragonfly Forest has made sure that it has a specially heated swimming pool which permits campers to swim without the fear of impending painful events.
 
Our facility is less than 15 minutes away from The Chester County Hospital (with its CHOP Connection) which is aware of our campers.  Our staff has a direct line to the Emergency Room and works hand in hand with the hospital to get a camper who has to leave camp back to our program in the shortest time possible.  The camp has its own transportation capabilities, and we have built partnerships with the local police, fire departments, 911 Call Center, and Ambulance providers.  Each group is thoroughly briefed before the start of season so they are ready to handle any emergencies that we may encounter. 

This program is for campers age 7 to 14.

Dragonfly Forest is serving kids with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome.  This year this will be a joint session with children with 22Q  deletion and Persistent Asthma.  Our goal is to provide an exhilarating, challenging, and nurturing camp experience through which children gain a greater sense of independence, self-esteem, and self-reliance. Dragonfly Forest aspires to maximize the beneficial therapeutic impact of camp with a state-of-the-art facility and an innovative camp program which integrates peer support and outdoor adventure with high quality medical care, supervision, and education.
 
While constant vigilance is given to the medical needs of the campers, the trappings of a medical presence are avoided everywhere. Our infirmary is located in the living area of camp has a beautiful outdoor porch and is called “The Getaway.”  The Getaway is devoid of the steely look and antiseptic smell.  Clad in t-shirts and shorts, medical personnel made up of volunteer nurses and doctors (from some of the areas largest pediatric hospitals) provide round-the-clock medical coverage for our campers.   
 
There is one adult to every two campers and medical staff who join kids in their cabins and throughout their daily activities.   This also gives our medical staff a chance to interact with their patients in a unique way compared to the traditional doctors’ offices and hospitals.  Dragonfly Forest is staffed by some of this area’s top medical specialty professionals, who live at the camp throughout each session.
 
Our 10 housing units each designed to house no more than twelve campers and six counselors are located directly above The Getaway.  Each counselor is equipped with professional radios that connect them to our medical staff instantaneously if a problem arises.  In addition, each unit has a golf cart to help transport a sick child who needs immediate medical care.
 
As you walk around our CAMPus, one hardly notices that walkways end in access ramps and that forest trails are smooth enough for wheelchairs and motorized golf carts.  There are elevators in any multi-story buildings and a set of wide green ball fields where a helicopter can land in case of an emergency.   Dragonfly Forest has made sure that it has a specially heated swimming pool which permits campers to swim without the fear of impending painful events.
 
Our facility is less than 15 minutes away from The Chester County Hospital (with its CHOP Connection) which is aware of our campers.  Our staff has a direct line to the Emergency Room and works hand in hand with the hospital to get a camper who has to leave camp back to our program in the shortest time possible.  The camp has its own transportation capabilities, and we have built partnerships with the local police, fire departments, 911 Call Center, and Ambulance providers.  Each group is thoroughly briefed before the start of season so they are ready to handle any emergencies that we may encounter.

Minimum Requirement for Registration:  Dragonfly Forest accepts children across the spectrum of needs (from Verbal to Non-Verbal, High Functioning to High Needs).  However, we do have limited counselors who can help campers with their Activities for Daily Living (toileting, showering, etc.).  During the application process we will gather information on your camper's needs in this area.  Please be honest.  If you do not give us a complete picture of your camper we cannot assign the correct counselor(s) to them, and may have to send your child home from camp - no one wants that to happen!

A special thank you to The International 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Foundation, The 22Q and You Center at Children's Hospital and The Dempster Family Foundation for supporting this special session of camp.

This program is for campers age 7 to 14.

This session is for kids with Respiratory and/or Persistent Asthma and 22Q Deletion.  Our goal is to provide an exhilarating, challenging, and nurturing camp experience through which children gain a greater sense of independence, self-esteem, and self-reliance. Dragonfly Forest aspires to maximize the beneficial therapeutic impact of camp with a state-of-the-art facility and an innovative camp program which integrates peer support and outdoor adventure with high quality medical care, supervision, and education.
 
While constant vigilance is given to the medical needs of the campers, the trappings of a medical presence are avoided everywhere. Our infirmary is located in the living area of camp has a beautiful outdoor porch and is called “The Getaway.”  The Getaway is devoid of the steely look and antiseptic smell.  Clad in t-shirts and shorts, medical personnel made up of volunteer nurses, respiratory therapists and doctors (from some of the areas largest pediatric hospitals) provide round-the-clock medical coverage for our campers. 
 
There is one adult to every two campers and medical staff who join kids in their cabins and throughout their daily activities.   This also gives our medical staff a chance to interact with their patients in a unique way compared to the traditional doctors’ offices and hospitals.  Dragonfly Forest is staffed by some of this area’s top medical specialty professionals, who live at the camp throughout each session.
 
Our 10 housing units each designed to house no more than twelve campers and six counselors are located directly above The Getaway.  Each counselor is equipped with professional radios that connect them to our medical staff instantaneously if a problem arises.  In addition, each unit has a golf cart to help transport a sick child who needs immediate medical care.
 
As you walk around our CAMPus, one hardly notices that walkways end in access ramps and that forest trails are smooth enough for wheelchairs and motorized golf carts.  There are elevators in any multi-story buildings and a set of wide green ball fields where a helicopter can land in case of an emergency.   Dragonfly Forest has made sure that it has a specially heated swimming pool which permits campers to swim without the fear of impending painful events.
 
Our facility is less than 15 minutes away from The Chester County Hospital (with its CHOP Connection) which is aware of our campers.  Our staff has a direct line to the Emergency Room and works hand in hand with the hospital to get a camper who has to leave camp back to our program in the shortest time possible.  The camp has its own transportation capabilities, and we have built partnerships with the local police, fire departments, 911 Call Center, and Ambulance providers.  Each group is thoroughly briefed before the start of season so they are ready to handle any emergencies that we may encounter.  

This program is typically for participants starting at age 15.

The purpose of Teen Leadership Program is to continue to serve campers who are typically age 15 and 16 years of age.  This program is based on recreation and team building, leadership development, and service back to the camp community.

Development through the program is based on the ability of the participant to demonstrate the ability to execute the skills necessary to move to the next level.   Dragonfly will continue to work with a TLP participant to help them develop the necessary skills before moving to the next level of development.

In 2012, there will be only ONE 3 week program for our Teen Leaders.  The Teen Leader program has always been designed to be a counselor in training program, and is not just a continuation of camp.  The new 3 week format is designed to mimic what it is like to be a counselor at camp during the summer, and will help prepare a participant to get ready to be a counselor at Dragonfly Forest in the future.  The program will run from Monday, June 25 till Tuesday, July 17th.   Program participants must come for all 3 sessions of the program.   Program participants will go home during the Intersession breaks between sessions (View the Summer Calendar for details on start and end of each session).  Participants and their families are responsible for supervision between the camp sessions.  We will not be able to provide staff supervision at that time.  For more information please contact us.

There is no cost for this program.

You must be at least 17 years of age to participate in this program.

We are excited that you are interested in joining the Summer of 2012 Staff Team.  Our staff come from all over the country and are some of the best people in the world.   Last year our staff came from 20 states.

Junior Counselors (typically age 17) can determine what sessions they wish to participate with us.  Junior counselors are an integral part of our summer program. These men and women serve for as volunteer counselors working with our campers.   They are under the watchful eyes of our Senior Counselors and Unit Leaders. As a Junior Counselor you are assigned to one of our cabins, together with full-time counselors and campers.  Junior Counselors are required to come to a half day of training the day before the session starts.  However, we also welcome Junior Counselors to come to our training session prior to the start of camp. 

The training/camp calendar of for all sessions can be viewed here.

There is no cost for this program.

You must be at least 18 years of age to participate in this program

All Female Paid Positions have been Filled for Summer 2012.

We are excited that you are interested in joining the Summer of 2012 Staff Team.  Our staff come from all over the country and are some of the best people in the world.   Last year our staff came from 20 states.

Paid Staff make a commitment to all sessions of Dragonfly Forest. This year we are having four full sessions of Camp. This is a commitment from June 23rd till July 18th.  Our last day for Close Down/Staff Goodbye Party is on July 18th. You can stay on CAMPus until July 19th.

Volunteer counselors are an integral part of our summer program. These men and women serve for a full camp session or as a day volunteer.  As a Full Camp Session Volunteer you are assigned to one of our cabins, together with full-time counselors and campers.  Volunteer counselors are required to come to a half day of training the day before the session starts. 

Day Volunteers will work with our Volunteer Coordinator to determine where they can be the most help.  Volunteer counselors participate in the full range of camp activities, assisting our campers in reaching our main goal - having FUN!!!

The training/camp calendar of for all sessions can be viewed here.