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Come join the fun at camp during the winter and spring months!

What: 2-night weekend sessions of fun activities for campers of any ability level. Activities for the weekend respite camp for children and adults with disabilities include themed weekends, campfires, dances, arts & crafts, nature and sensory walks, recreation and sports, horsemanship activities, and special field trips.  See the themed weekends schedule below. 

2015-16 Weekend Themes:

When: One weekend each month from September to April. Check-ins are Fridays at 7:00 pm and check-outs are Sundays at 2:00 pm.

Where: Residential cabins at Camp Cheerful, 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville, Ohio.

Who: For children 7 years and older and adults with disabilities.

Staff: Our highly trained, compassionate staff will care for your camper around the clock.

Fees: Includes food, lodging and all programming at Camp Cheerful from Friday night through Sunday afternoon. A $35.00 non-refundable application fee must accompany the application. Total fees are $310 for each session.  The registration deadline for each Weekend Session is one week prior to the start date of that session.

Click here to register online for Weekend Respite Camps sessions at Camp Cheerful

If you prefer to complete a paper application, download the Weekend Respite Camp application packet here.

Camp Cheerful is a waiver provider - IO Waivers and Level 1 Waivers are accepted.

For more information, please call the Camp Cheerful office at 440-238-6200.

Achievement Centers for Children is an authorized licensee of the Cleveland Metropolitan Park District. Inquiries regarding the cooperative relationship may be directed to the Chief Executive Officer, Cleveland Metroparks, 4101 Fulton Parkway, Cleveland, Ohio 44144; 216-635-3200.