Programs
Each family member attending Camp Chatterbox must register to attend. All camp attendees are required to submit a health form signed by a physician.
Parents & siblings join the AAC campers for a week-long family camp experience. The whole family shares cabins with other families. Siblings participate fully in all recreational activities of camp.
CRITERIA
1. Able to participate in various camp activities without requiring one-to-one behavioral support.
AGES
5-17 years old
LOCATION
Rising Treetops at Oakhurst
111 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
GOALS
Connect with peers navigating similar life experiences.
Connect with their sibling through new camp and recreational activities.
Note:
DURING REGISTRATION on RecDesk as “Camp Chatterbox-Family Member Under 18,” please submit the following online:
1. Media Release Form
2. Statement of Agreement
3. Health Form
4. Approved Pick Up List (one per child under 18)
5. Non-refundable camp deposit of $150 paid either online or via check; full camp registration fee of $500 must be paid by check or online before May 31st.
VIA EMAIL, FAX or MAIL please submit before May 31st, 2026:
1. Medication Form (if applicable)
2. A copy of immunization records (collect from physician and submit via email)
Email: CampChatterbox@childrens-specialized.org
Fax: (908) 301-5503
Mailing Address:
Children’s Specialized Hospital
Attention: Activity Connection, Elizabeth Trembley
150 New Providence Road
Mountainside, NJ 07092
**Please keep a copy of these documents for your records**
PAYMENT
Payment for all attending family members is due before May 31st, 2026. Any outstanding balances after this date will result in your child being removed from the roster in order to accommodate our long waitlists. Our top priority is ensuring all teenagers and young adults have access to our programs. If there are concerns with registration fees, please contact our staff as soon as possible to discuss some of our many financial assistance options.
If paying via Check:
Check must be made payable to: CHILDREN’S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL with “Camp Chatterbox” written in the Memo of the check.
Family registration ends on April 30, 2026. No family members will be able to register after this date, no exceptions.
*If requested, you may receive a partial refund before June 1, 2026. No refunds will be granted after this date. Deposit is non-refundable.*
| Program Type | Summer Camp |
| Program Subcategory | Residential Camp |
| Program Code | - |
| Online Registration | Yes |
| Enrollment Begin Date | 1/2/2026 |
| Enrollment End Date | 5/22/2026 |
| Instructor(s) |
Liz Trembley
Kat Tappan Verderosa
Liz, Kat, Charlie
|
| Gender | Any Gender |
| Enrollment Minimum | - |
| Maximum | - |
| Grade Minimum | |
| Maximum | |
| Age Minimum | 5 years Enforced - As of date 8/9/2026 |
| Maximum | 17 years Enforced - As of date 8/9/2026 |
| Standard Fee | Residency Restriction |
Membership Restrictions |
Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camp | -None- | $500.00 | |
| Camp | |||
| Residency Restriction | -None- | ||
| Membership Restrictions | - | ||
| Amount | $500.00 | ||
| Date | Day | Start Time | End Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/09/2026 | Sunday | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst |
| Sunday - 08/09/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 8:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 PM | |||
| Location | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | |||
| 08/10/2026 | Monday | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst |
| Monday - 08/10/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 8:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 PM | |||
| Location | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | |||
| 08/11/2026 | Tuesday | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst |
| Tuesday - 08/11/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 8:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 PM | |||
| Location | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | |||
| 08/12/2026 | Wednesday | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst |
| Wednesday - 08/12/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 8:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 PM | |||
| Location | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | |||
| 08/13/2026 | Thursday | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst |
| Thursday - 08/13/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 8:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 PM | |||
| Location | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | |||
| 08/14/2026 | Friday | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst |
| Friday - 08/14/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 8:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 PM | |||
| Location | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | |||
| 08/15/2026 | Saturday | 8:00 AM | 8:00 PM | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst |
| Saturday - 08/15/2026 | ||||
| Start Time | 8:00 AM | |||
| End Time | 8:00 PM | |||
| Location | Rising Treetops at Oakhurst | |||