Kamp for Kids Welcome Day Celebration

July 18, 2023

On Tuesday, July 18th, Kamp for Kids campers and staff entertained families and community members with their songs, dance, jokes, and art talents at the Annual Welcome Day celebration. Located at Camp Togowauk in Westfield, Kamp for Kids offers an opportunity to experience growth, inclusion, and fun in a summer camp setting that includes a spray park, expressive arts, outdoor education, arts & crafts, and non-competitive sports.

The program began with a warm welcome from Camp Director Luis Burgos, followed by brief remarks from Steve Winn, BHN CEO, who highlighted the camp's history. Kamp for Kids was founded in 1975 by Judy Hoyt for her son with cerebral palsy. It was noteably the first summer camp to offer children and young adults – both with and without disabilities – an opportunity to experience growth, inclusion and fun in a camp setting.


Jerry Scott, Director of the Department of Developmental Services, Urban Youth Collaborative Program (UYCP) spoke about the special relationships that develop between Kamp for Kids staff and youth through the UYCP program. He thanked BHN's staff, interns and camp parents for providing love and support to the campers. 


Camp parent Nychelle Cassel expressed her gratitude for the program, noting the welcoming environment provided by staff and youth that helped her daughter feel comfortable from day one. Thank you to everyone who came to Welcome Day and a very special thank you to the campers for their wonderful performances that brought joy to all in attendance!


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