Causes: Camps, Sports

Mission: Exceptional Needs Network provides camp for children with special needs. For most families, ENN camp is the “once a year respite” break to recharge and be able to do typical family outings while their special needs child reaps the benefit of attending camp in an environment with his / her peers. Exceptional Needs Network has been providing camps since 2002.ENN has served over 1,000 campers providing one counselor for every camper. Exceptional children. Extraordinary experiences.

Results: Host respite camps for over 17 years, serving over 1,500 children

Target demographics: Families with special needs children in the Tri-Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area

Direct beneficiaries per year: 120 children with developmental delay

Geographic areas served: The East Bay Area of San Francisco

Programs: The only overnight respite camp program in the East Bay area of San Francisco, serving families of special needs children. - ENN provides two summer sessions and one weekend fall camp at no cost to families- Each camp session accommodates 45 children ages 6 - 22- Campers swim, participate in group activities and eat healthy meals in the safe environment at Camp Arroyo in Livermore- Camper to Counselor ratio is 1:1- Counselors are skilled and experienced paid care givers