Camp Dartmouth Hitchcock

Coed
Ages 8-17
Disability

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Primarily serves campers with: Rheumatic Diseases

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Overview

Camp Dartmouth Hitchcock is a one-week residential summer camp experience for children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and other inflammatory connective tissue diseases. Since 1983, Camp DH has hosted up to 53 boys and girls a year from ages 8 to 17. At Camp DH, campers enjoy traditional activities such as outdoor games, swimming, canoeing, and arts and crafts, and have fun with their peers who share similar diagnoses.

Disability-centered camp for: Rheumatic Diseases

Unique Features

Camp Dartmouth Hitchcock is an invaluable part of services we offer to children, primarily from the New England region, with rheumatic diseases.
Experienced staff include physicians, allied health professionals, medical students, nurses, therapists, plus adults with rheumatic diseases and past campers.
Tons of daily activities from arts & crafts, ropes course, sports, waterfront, nature, and more!
Located at the Hulbert Outdoor Center on the beautiful Lake Morey in Fairlee, VT.

Quick Facts

Year Opened 1983
Type Disability
Gender Coed
Ages 8-17 years old
Sessions 1 week or less
Capacity 53 campers
Cost $750 /week
Total Activities 17 activities
Bunk Type Cabins
Camper to Staff 10:1 Ratio
Setting Forest
Waterfront Lake
Religion Non-Religious
Affiliation Arthritis Foundation

Activities

Arts

Arts & Crafts

Culinary & Cooking

Dance

Sports

Archery

Disc Golf

Golf

Riflery & Shooting

Yoga & Pilates

Water

Canoeing

Sailing

Swimming

Wilderness Adventure

Challenge Course

Fire Building

Hiking

Outdoor Skills

Rock Climbing

Ropes Course

Dates & Rates

2026 Season:

Camp Season August 17 - August 23
Session Lengths 1 week or less
Cost $750 /week

Financial Offers:

Tiered/sliding scale tutition: No
Financial assistance: Yes
Special discounts: No

Accommodations

Bunks

Type: Cabins
Not open air
Electricity/lights
No air conditioning
No separate bathhouse
Showers attached
Toilets attached

Health

Staff certified in First Aid / CPR
Doctor onsite
Nurse onsite
24/7 medical staff
Health Center

Dietary Needs

Food Allergies
No gluten free option
No kosher
Not peanut free
Not tree nut-free
No vegan option
No vegetarian option

International Campers

Does not enroll non-US campers

Welcome Message

Emily and Liz, Directors

For the past 30 years, Camp Dartmouth Hitchcock has been a place for children with JRA and other rheumatologic conditions to enjoy a summer camp experience with their peers in a safe and medically supervised environment. It is one of the oldest JRA camps in the country, founded in 1983 by the late Dr. Joshua Burnett, first Section Chief of Rheumatology at Dartmouth Hitchcock.