Camp harkness office 301 great neck road waterford, ct 06385 vicki severin victoria. Through her will, mary harkness in 1952 deeded the portion now known as camp harkness to the state of connecticut for perpetual use by those stricken with polio, handicaps, and veterans. Turn right on avery lane and follow directions above onto route 2 to camp harkness. Aucp camp harkness is a summer residential program for adults and children with physical andor intellectual disabilities. Camp harkness 301 great neck road waterford, ct 06385 camp harkness is a connecticut state park designated for use by individuals with a disability, accompanied by their families and friends. The triple crown of youth multieventing reached a grand climax at camp harkness state park waterford, ct on september 9th with a competitive field and a great time to be had by all the athletes. The camp harkness fund is a 501c3 fundraising committee developed to. Donated funds are allocated to support camp harkness based on specific program needs.
New london, ct the kickoff event will be held from 11 a. I wrote this several years ago, but we continue to make the trek to waterford. The definition of a disability is a physical or mental impairment, which substantially limits ones major life activity. Connecticut state parks and forests covid19 updates.
The arc runs a sixweek residential camp program at camp harkness in waterford for people with developmental disabilities. Camp harkness, in waterford, ct waterford, connecticut. Camp harkness 301 great neck rd waterford, ct community. Follow route 85 for approximately eight miles into waterford. The 102acre property in waterford ct is comprised of open and wooded land and includes tidal marsh and beachfront. Billed as the oldest toy run in the state, in recent years more than 1,000 motorcyclists have joined the ride through waterford bearing gifts for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Every year more than 300 individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities enjoy a weeklong overnight camping experience operated by the arc ect at camp harkness in waterford, connecticut.
The friends of harkness memorial state park, inc is an allvolunteer organization formed in 1992 to help preserve and restore eolia, the former estate of edward and mary harkness. Located on 102 acres in the southeast corner of connecticut along the long island sound, camp harkness is a state owned park. It is one of the few state parks in the country dedicated for exclusive use by citizens with disabilities, accompanied by their family and friends. Our trained staff will provide a supportive environment where our campers have opportunities to. Mary took a portion of the estate to start camp harkness in 1920 for children with polio. Camp harkness is located at 301 great neck road route 2 in waterford ct 06385 in new london county. Due to state budgetary constraints, camp harkness may be closed. Waterford, ct news waterford man passes at 72 waterford, ct news bighearted property for sale in waterford waterford, ct news local weather forecast for the weekend ahead. Amenities and facilities at camp harkness connecticut. Mccarty fights for camp harkness waterford, ct patch. Walk for autism at camp harkness new london, ct patch. Waterford, ct east lyme students donate to the kelsey s. All financial contributions to the camp harkness fund, inc.
Camp harkness camp harkness update january 2017 camp harkness update pdf, 186 kb about camp harkness camp harkness is located in southeastern connecticut on the shores of long island sound. News from foh history of the friends organizational goals major accomplishments board of directors. The camp is operated by united cerebral palsy of greater hartford, inc. Friends of harkness harkness memorial state park waterford, ct. Police eversource scam targets waterford residents, businesses.
We will not be offering camp harkness programming for the 2020 summer season. Fun in the sun picnic brain injury alliance of connecticut. About camp harkness camp harkness is located in southeastern connecticut on the shores of long island sound. The camp harkness fund was established in 2010 as a 501c3. Beach at camp harkness waterford, connecticut beach. Camp harkness camp harkness is closed due to covid19 until further notice.
Yelp is a fun and easy way to find, recommend and talk about whats great and not so great in waterford and beyond. Camp harkness community servicenonprofit 301 great neck rd, waterford, ct phone number yelp. The southeast soccer club is committed to the safety and welfare of its players. Our camp is a fun and safe place for campers with similar needs, activity interests and social interests, to come together. Camp harkness how to obtain a camp pass closed due to covid19 until further notice any connecticut resident with a disability may obtain a camp harknesspass. Equestrian center horse barn in 20, camp harkness entered into a partnership with high hopes therapeutic riding.
Waterford, ct patch breaking local news events schools. Walk for autism at camp harkness waterford, ct patch. Home about us news from foh history of the friends organizational goals major accomplishments board of directors partnerships contact us like. But when it comes to whats your favorite connecticut state park, i now have an answer. There is no age restriction and parentsguardians of a child with a disability. Many of us have experienced the profound positive effects that summer camp had on us as kids. Camp harkness camp harkness provides a weeklong overnight summer camp for adults or children with disabilities. Half of the former estate became a state park in 1952. Camp harkness must be preserved for the enjoyment and respite care for individuals with disabilities for generations to come. Pass under i395 and at second traffic light turn right onto cross road. Camp harkness harkness state park, waterford, ct find out more search for. The 102acre property in waterford ct is comprised of open and wooded land and includes tidal marsh and.
Go two miles and then turn left onto route 1 boston post rd for 1. They resided here in waterford from may until september. Heather lariviere added a new photo at beach at camp harkness. The 102acre property in waterford ct is comprised of open and. Camp harkness is a campground and beach on the shores of long island sound. Camp harkness is easily reached from interstate 95 or interstate 395. Counselor responsibilities include participating in daily camp activities and providing direct care to campers. We work to further mary harkness goal of providing a natural environment that can be enjoyed by citizens of ct with all types of disabilities. Camp harkness is a 102acre state owned property comprised of open and wooded land, tidal marsh and beachfront located at 301 great neck road, waterford. All nonessential workers are directed to work from home, and social and recreational gatherings of more than five are prohibited. Tim adkins, left, and deedee piscatella, both of waterford, walk along a path between camp harkness and harkness memorial state park in.
The harkness property was bequeathed to the people of the state of connecticut in 1950. Governor lamont is telling connecticut residents to stay safe, stay home. The state park is exclusively for use by individuals with disabilities, along with their family and friends. Originally operated as a state park by the ct department of environmental protection dep. The actual walk will take place in waterford on october 19.