Join us at PALS New York Inspired by Hope & Family!

PALS New York was started in remembrance of Hope and Bob, and their family.  Inspired by Hope & Family reminds us that "Family isn't always blood. It's the people in your life who want you in theirs; the ones who accept you for who you are." PALS New York carries on the legacy of Hope and her family - including her grandson Jason, a PALS camper - while celebrating the care and love that exists in the greater PALS family as well.

 

DATES:

June 14-20, 2026

  • Leaders arrive Friday, June 12

  • Peers arrive Saturday, June 13 (evening)

  • Partners arrive Sunday, June 14

Ages:

18-30

PROGRAM SIZE:

Medium (40 pairs)

LOCATION:

Fordham University

Medical Support:

This program will have a licensed medical professional and a medical volunteer with applicable certifications on-site for the duration of the week.

 

  • Vaccination

    PALS Programs recommends that all participants stay up to date on vaccinations, following CDC guidance. PALS Staff will specifically verify that every participant has a current Tdap vaccine (required every 10 years) as of the program start date, as well as at least one dose of the Meningococcal/Meningitis vaccine for anyone under the age of 21.  Verified medical exemptions will be considered.

    Please note that these policies may be updated at any time.

  • The cost of a full week of camp for participants with Down syndrome is $2,300.

    PALS recognizes that the cost of camp may not be accessible for every family. We also recognize that our community achieves its mission of inclusion and belonging only when we are able to engage with as many unique participants as possible. With this in mind, we are committed to ensuring that cost is never a barrier to joining the PALS community. We work with every participant to identify the appropriate support - waiver funding, payment plans, partial and full scholarships.

    Please contact support@palsprograms.org for more details on any of these options.

  • Need more information? Email PALS support@palsprograms.org or by calling the PALS office line at (267) 477-7257.

 
 

PALS New York is accredited by the American Camp Association.

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