FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

Who does Round Lake serve?
RLC serves campers ages 7-18 who present with learning disabilities, social skills challenges, communication disorders, Asperger’s, high functioning autism and ADHD.

What are the dates and prices?
Our full season dates are June 25 – August 15. We offer 2 week, 3 week, 4 week and full season options. Prices vary based on selected session. Prices stay the same.

How will the move to the Milford campus benefit RLC campers?
The Milford campus provides diverse resources, including more elective activity options, higher quality ropes and sports centers, swimming pools, a variety of lakefront activities, dance studios, arts, ceramics and woodworking studios, as well a range of sciences and sports in our Total Specialty Camps and expanded transportation to camp. Each camper is integrated into the ongoing activities of the camp to the best of his or her abilities, and becomes a part of the total NJY camp community.

How will my child’s individual needs be met?
We continue to maintain a high camper to counselor ratio. Senior staff actively monitors each camper’s unique needs and maintains close communication with each family. Campers are given the same level of supervision as they received at RLC in Lake Como, with the same attention to care and detail. Camper medications and health is attended to by a team of nurses and doctors.  Occupational therapy, speech therapy, Social work services, bar/bat mitzvah training and academic support are provided.

How are special diets accommodated?
Dietary laws are observed. We have a dedicated, GIG certified Gluten Free kitchen providing kosher meals and snacks. 

Where will RLC campers live?
Campers reside in dedicated bunks in Nah Jee Wah, Cedar Lake Camp and Teen Age Camp based on age and gender.

What will a typical day look like?
RLC campers participate in programs which take into account individual needs, affinities and abilities. All program offerings of the mainstream camps are available to RLC campers. Participation in adaptive physical education for our campers and our RLC traditions such as the talent show, banquet and prom are a part of the program.

What training does our staff have?
NJY staff is carefully selected based on their experience with our population, educational background and their desire to work in a very intensive environment.  All staff attends a week-long training program. Sessions are tailored for counselors based on the types of children with whom they work. Counselors receive on-going training through weekly meetings and daily supervision on the job.

Where is the Milford Campus located?
Our address is 570 Sawkill Road, Milford, PA 18337