Where kids have no barriers to fun!
No Barriers to Fun!
Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp is a fully accessible residential summer camp that has met the needs of children with disabilities and their families for over 100 years.
Each summer, more than 2,500 children and young-adult campers (ages 7 to 21 years old) with disabilities take advantage of this 157-acre campground in Rush, N.Y. It is the only camp facility of its kind in Greater Rochester that gives children with special needs unique overnight camping experiences.
Sunshine Camp offers state-of-the-art experiences for campers, including a rock-climbing wall, zipline, Olympic sized swimming pool, archery course, fully accessible wooden treehouse, the Gizzi Family Sensory Center, and a fully accessible playground (Shirley Playland).
Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp is owned by Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts Inc. and operated by the Rochester Rotary Club. The facility hosts summer camps held by Rochester Rotary as well as seven partner agencies.
No disability is too complex
Our staff members are experienced and highly trained to work with children facing all kinds of physical challenges. The types of disabilities we serve include but are not limited to:
Asperger’s syndrome
Asthma/Allergies
Autism
Cerebral Palsy
Diabetes
Down Syndrome
Dyslexia
Head injury
Hearing, Speech or Visual impairments
Heart conditions
Learning disabilities
Multiple Sclerosis
Muscular Dystrophy
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Seizure disorders
Spina Bifida
Terminal illness
A Camp for the community
Sunshine Camp Program
Rochester Rotary offers the Sunshine Camp two-week program to children with disabilities for free, thanks to generous contributions from Rochester Rotarians and from the community. During the rest of the summer season the camp is enjoyed by campers from our seven partner agencies.
Off-Season Facility Rentals
The Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp is one of the most completely accessible facilities in the state for people with disabilities. Six specially designed cabins house up to 24 people each. The central Adstaff Building includes a kitchen and rooms that can sleep 50 people. Wegmans Lodge is the dining and assembly area, equipped with a stage and fireplace. Medical facilities are centrally located in the Whispering Pines Building. The Memorial Recreation Center houses the campus’ radio station, WRSC, and can be used for indoor sporting activities, social events or retreats.
A community resource for more than 5,700 people from more than 75 non-profit organizations the facility is available to rent from September-April.
For registration information for the Sunshine Camp program or for rental information visit sunshinecamp.org or call the Sunshine Camp 585.533.2080 x103
- Sunshine Camp parent
Sunshine Camp 809 Five Points Rd. | Rush, NY 14543 sunshinecamp.org 585.533.2080 Questions? Contact Brandi Koch, Sunshine Camp Director 585.533.2080 x103 or brandi@rochesterrotary.org Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp is owned by Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts, Inc. and operated by the Rochester Rotary Club.
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