Welcome, campers!

Get ready for the best time of the year!
We offer TWO yearly camp events for campers:
PA Vent Camp is a traditional 5-day, 4-night summer camp for adolescent campers.
Horizons is a fall weekend retreat for adult campers ages 21 and older. 
Parents/guardians will be notified if their ​child has been accepted for PA Vent Camp.
For camper related inquiries, contact campers@paventcamp.org

PA Vent Camp
*2023 Vent Camp is expected to be held as a "hybrid camp," meaning there will be in-person and virtual participation options*

PA Vent Camp is typically held during the last week of June. This overnight camp runs Sunday-Thursday at Camp Victory in Millville, PA. The dates for 2023 are June 25-29. 
 Camper Eligibility
  • ​Camper's age is between 5-18 years
  • Camper is dependent on ventilation, CPAP, or Bi-PAP for all or part of the day
  • Camper is able to understand and participate in camp activities
  • Medical care plan is able to be carried out in a camp setting
  • Camper is able to provide transportation to and from camp

Benefits of Attending
  • Promotes group interaction between children of like and varying ages
  • Enhances normal socialization and facilitates new friendships
  • Enhances outdoor recreational activities and promotes environmental awareness
  • Enables campers to excel towards their full potential
  • Promotes adaptive play activities
  • Encourages artistic expression

Events and Activities
  • Zip-line, rock wall, fishing, nature center, treehouse, archery, swimming
  • Arts and crafts, board games, movies, campfires
  • Dance party, talent show, carnival, and more
Arrival & Departure​

Arrival is on Sunday and a time is assigned for each.
 
It is important to arrive as close to your designated time as possible as there is a check-in process that is somewhat time-consuming. Arriving at your designated time will help the check-in process run more smoothly. If needed, CLICK HERE for directions to Camp Victory. 

You will receive a packet at check-in that you will need to take with you to each station. Your camper will need a physical. All medications will need to be checked-in with the cabin nurse and respiratory team leaders. All equipment will also be checked in and labeled at the cabins.

There will be a checklist of equipment for us to know exactly what you are bringing to camp for your child. We will check each piece of equipment in. Parents will be responsible for setting up the bedside equipment to ensure that all of the equipment is there and that the set up is correct. The parent will then need to review and sign the checklist of equipment.

Upon departure, the parent/guardian will again be responsible for packing the bedside equipment making sure that everything that was brought to camp is going back home with the camper. The parent/guardian will then sign the checklist again to ensure that the camper has all of their equipment when they leave. 

​Departure is on Thursday between 9:00 am – 12:00 pm.

Horizons

Horizons is a weekend retreat for adult campers, typically during mid-September. This overnight camp runs Friday-Sunday at Camp Victory in Millville, PA. The dates for 2023 are September 15-17.
Camper Eligibility
  • ​Camper's age 21+ years
  • Camper is dependent on ventilation, CPAP, or Bi-PAP for all or part of the day
  • Camper is able to understand and participate in camp activities
  • Medical care plan is able to be carried out in a camp setting
  • Camper is able to provide transportation to and from camp

Benefits of Attending
  • Enhances normal socialization and facilitates new friendships
  • Enhances outdoor recreational activities not regularly enjoyed by the participant
  • Enables one to excel towards one's potential
  • Encourages artistic expression
  • Promotes independence

Events and Activities
  • Zip-line, rock wall, fishing, nature center, treehouse, archery
  • Arts and crafts, board games, movies, campfires
  • Professional seminars
  • Casino night, dance party
Arrival & Departure​

Campers may arrive Friday evening (4:00 PM or later).

There is a check-in process that can be somewhat time-consuming. Campers receive a packet at check-in that they must take to each check-in station. Campers will need a physical and all medications must be checked-in with the cabin nurse and respiratory team leaders. All equipment will also be checked-in and labeled at the cabins.

There will be a checklist of equipment for us to know exactly what you are bringing to camp. We will check each piece of equipment in. Parents will be responsible for setting up the bedside equipment to ensure that all of the equipment is there and that the set up is correct. The checklist is reviewed and signed.

Upon departure, the camper's bedside equipment must be packed up, making sure that everything that was brought to camp is going back home with the camper. The checklist is signed again to ensure that the camper has all of their equipment when they leave. 

Departure is on Sunday morning.