Camp Able
Camp Able is a nationally known camp serving children and adults with diverse abilities. Each June, we host a traditional day camp with outdoor and indoor activities in a safe and nurturing environment and a 1:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. Campers climb, zip, slide in the mud, canoe, swim, fish, hike and make new friends at St. Columba in Memphis, Tennessee.
About Camp Able
For youth and adults with disabilities, or "diverse-abilities"
1:1 camper to staff ratio
One week of day camp on the grounds of St. Columba
Lunch provided
Work hours offered
Children and teens with autism, cerebral palsy, severe ADHD, and Down syndrome have participated since our launch in 2015
20-30 Campers each summer
Traditional summer camp activities including:
Climbing Tower
Zip Lines
Water Slide
Canoeing
Swimming
Mud Hole
Field Games
Arts & Crafts
Family Day
Registration
June 8–12, 2027, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. (On Saturday, all campers’ families are invited to join the fun.)
$250 per camper (financial aid is available for those in need)
Volunteering
Camp Able Staff
Day and Overnight Staff
Rising 8th grade and older
Sunday–Saturday
Staff Training: June 6–7, 2027
Camp Dates: June 8–12, 2027
Leadership Roles
Camper Counselor
Musician
Lifeguards
Arts & Crafts Leader
Nurses
Cooks
Application Process
Once an application has been reviewed, notifications will be sent to each applicant.
Staff will be selected based on the number of campers attending.
Upon selection to serve on staff, anyone age 18 or older must complete a background check.
Each staff member will also be required to complete Safeguarding God’s Children online before coming to camp.