The New York Foundling launched Camp Felix in order to provide the young people we serve with an uplifting summer experience that enables them to bond with their peers, learn new skills, stay active, nurture their creativity and connect with nature.
Camp Felix is an unforgettable experience for its campers and counselors, all of whom are involved in the child welfare system or are participants in The Foundling’s programs. This adventure changes many of our campers’ outlook on life, their futures, and their sense of pride. Camp Felix campers immerse themselves in activities that instill feelings of self-confidence, resilience, respect, and community. Many campers leave carrying a new sense of hope, and the belief that despite their difficult circumstances at home or with their families, they can “do anything.”
This year, Camp Felix is thrilled to offer campers an unforgettable experience at our beautiful campsite in Sandyston, New Jersey, offering activities such as swimming, boating, fishing, zipline, rock climbing, ropes course, sports, arts, music, dance, and more!
The 2024 camp sessions are listed below:
(Campers can select 1 session and enrollment will be based on availability/capacity)
- Session 1: August 5-9
- Session 2: August 12-16
As in 2023, we are also offering an additional week at Camp Felix Pride! Camp Felix Pride is a 5-day sleepaway camp July 15-19 in Kent, CT for LGBTQ+ youth ages 10-16 and their allies. The registration process for this camp is the same as traditional Camp Felix – you will have an option to select Camp Felix Pride when selecting your preferred camp sessions in the camper profile.
To be eligible for Camp Felix, children must be between the ages of 8 and 15 and either currently or previously involved in Foundling programs, or are students at Haven Academy. Children whose cases have been closed within The Foundling are still eligible to register up to one (1) year after case closure.
Applications are open for the 2024 season! Eligible families are encouraged to apply by June 14, 2024.
- Returning campers can log into their account here.
- New campers must register using this link.
Families must also schedule a doctor’s appointment for their child: Required medical forms (here) must be completed by each camper’s doctor.
Download the parent guides here:
- Instructional Guide for First-Time Camper Application (English)
- Instructional Guide for Returning Camper Application (English)
- Camp Felix Parent/Guardian Handbook (English)
- Campamento Felix Manual del Padre/Tutor (Spanish)
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Jane Feyder-Siegel or call 212-660-1321.
Thank you and we look forward to another fun-filled summer at Camp Felix!
