School-age Respite Retreats

Mt. Gilead, Stroudsburg, PA

(Ages 10–21) March 28-30

Camp Kweebec, Schwenksville, PA

(Ages 7–21) May 9-11

VFES' respite retreats give families and caregivers the peace of mind knowing their child or adult with special needs is being well cared for while having fun and memorable experiences with friends and peers.

Spring & Summer Adult Retreats

Fenwick Island, Delaware

April 11-14 (Weekend Retreat for ages 22+)

Mt. Gilead, Stroudsburg, PA

April 25-27 (Ages 22+) 

Camp Innabah, Spring City, PA

May 30-June 1 (Ages 22+) 

Lake Harmony, Lake Harmony, PA

July 26-Aug 1 (Ages 22+)

Fenwick Island, Delaware (Beach Week)
Aug. 2-8 (Ages 22+) 

Summer Camp

Camp Vanguard (Formerly VFES @ Camp Kweebec)

(Ages 7–21)

Session 1: Aug. 11-15 (Overnight starts Aug. 10)

Session 2: Aug. 18-22

Day, Overnight and Weekend options available.

Located on Camp Kweebec's 200+ acres in Schwenksville, PA, Camp Vanguard offers a camp experience that fosters independence and cultivates friendships within the context of traditional camp activities like fishing, boating, swimming, sports, arts & crafts, games, cooking and environmental education.

Vocational Immersion Program

Ages 18-24

June 30–July 25, 2025

VIP is a four-week intensive pre-employment transition program with a strong focus on career exploration, work readiness, and job training in a real work setting.

Partnering with local businesses, VIP evaluates each participants’ interests and strengths to place the young adult within a valuable work environment. Unique to this program and the capstone of VIP is a supported, week-long independent living experience held in a hotel the last week of the program.

For questions or more details, please visit www.vfes.net/ars or email camp@vfes.net.