Rising Treetops, established in 1906, is an independent non-profit social service agency with offices in New York City and Oakhurst, New Jersey.

While at a camp or respite session at Rising Treetops, clients enjoy daily activities including arts & crafts, music, drama, iPad-based learning, swimming, sports, cooking, and gardening/nature. All our respite services and summer camp programs are designed to engage our clients and improve their skills. Clients have fun, inspire each other, have new experiences, make new friendships, and experience a heightened sense of independence.

Summer Camp (for Youth and Adults)
For 117 years, Rising Treetops has provided services for adults and children with special needs in Oakhurst, New Jersey.

2024 Application

Complete our universal Application for Service for our 2024 Summer Camp or for any Rising Treetops at Oakhurst services. You can request a paper application by calling 732-531-0215 or 212-533-4020 or you can print a copy by clicking the following downloadable PDF file of our universal Application for Service.  Applications are received throughout the year.  Confirmation for a particular camp or respite session can only be made after 1) receiving the Application and supporting documents, 2) having an intake interview (in person or during the pandemic by zoom/video chat), 3) after an applicant’s appropriateness to be served in Rising Treetops’ service and staffing model is determined, as well as 4) space availability.

For 2024 Summer Camp applications, you can also view and download the following application documents:

2024 Summer Camp Schedule and Fees

Session Dates Fees

• Adult Session (Ages 26+) Friday, June 14 – Friday, June 21 $1,172*
• General Session 1(All ages) Monday, July 1 – Friday, July 12 $1,839*
• General Session 2(All ages) Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 26 $1,839*
• General Session 3(All ages) Monday, July 29 – Friday, August 9 $1,839*
• Autism Session 1: Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28 $980*
• Session 2: Monday, August 19 – Friday, August 23 $980*
• Summer Send-off Sunday, August 25 – Friday, August 30 $837*

* A $200 non-refundable deposit toward the camp fees is required for all campers not using state family support funding or private third-party funding. Should the camper cancel or be unable to attend, the deposit can be applied to a future camp or respite session.

* All campers must be fully COVID-vaccinated at least 14 days before arriving for a session. In addition, all campers must also have received at least one COVID-vaccination booster shot, if booster shot-eligible, before arriving at the camp.

*Limited scholarships are available for eligible applicants upon request

2024 Summer Camp  Cover Letter

Annual Physical Exam Form

Contact Card

2024 Summer Camp Sessions Request Form with Fees

Scholarship Request Form

Return your completed application by mail, fax, or email:

Rising Treetops at Oakhurst
111 Monmouth Road, Oakhurst, NJ 07755

Email: [email protected]
Fax:  732.531.0292

Rising Treetops staff will contact you upon receipt of application. Your application will be reviewed and a personal interview will be scheduled, if appropriate.

After completion of a personal interview, camp staff will assess your needs to see if Rising Treetops at Oakhurst is right for you. Staff case conferences typically occur weekly. If you have not heard from us in two weeks or more, please call us.

Age Groups	Children Adolescents Adults
Community Services	Community Volunteer Opportunities Family & Support Services Child Care / After School Respite Care Seasonal Programs Spring Break Camp Summer Camp
Health Services	Behavioral / Mental Health ADHD / ADD Intellectual and Developmental Needs Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) Learning Disabilities Special Needs
Payment Options	Medicaid Scholarships / Financial Aid Self Pay Sliding Scale / Payment Plans System of Care (CSOCI Medicaid / FlexFunds)
Language Spoken	Spanish

Last Updated: 02/07/24