Accessibility & Accommodation Support for J Day Camps
The Life Enrichment department at the J provides J Day Camp with accommodation and accessibility services to ensure that everyone can access and participate in our programs, regardless of ability or diagnosis.
During camp, we provide specialized staff to provide various supports to qualifying campers so they can participate fully and get the most out of camp alongside their peers. These supports are individual to the camper and can include behavioral, social, emotional, and physical support with up to a 1:1 staff-to-camper ratio.
Who qualifies for Life Enrichment support?
Typically, one of the following diagnoses is required to qualify for Life Enrichment services.
- Autism
- Cerebral Palsy
- Down Syndrome
- Epilepsy
- Head Injury
- Intellectual Disability
- Learning Disability
- Mental or Physical Impairment
Please note that we are unable to support individuals who elope (run away), create an unsafe environment to themselves or others, are not bathroom independent, or destroy property.
How much do these additional support services cost?
For eligible individuals living in St. Louis County, Life Enrichment Services are funded by the Productive Living Board of St. Louis and are offered at no additional cost. For individuals living in St. Louis City or outside of St. Louis County, other funding sources may be available.
How do I register my J Day Camps camper for Life Enrichment services?
During the J Day Camps registration process, please select the session option of “J Day Camps for Campers who Require Additional Support & Accommodation Services.”
You may also go directly to these registration pages for Summer 2026: FOX/Chesterfield | SFC/Creve Coeur
Who do I talk to if I have questions?
For any questions about Life Enrichment services, eligibility, or the registration process you can contact our Life Enrichment & Camp Services Manager.
If you need to change or edit an existing registration, please contact the Senior Camp Director.
Contacts
| Senior Director of Day Camps and Youth Services | Director of Youth Services, Chesterfield | Manager of Youth Programs, Creve Coeur |
| Mark Cohen | Jess Bauer | Sydney Reynolds |
| 314.442.3263 | 314.442.3431 | 314.442.3128 |
| Administrator, EC Camp Katan | Administrative Assistant, EC Camp Koplar | Director, Youth Theatre Summer Experience |
| Kathy Coldiron | Melissa Burgess | Robyn Hartley |
| 314-442-3450 | 314-442-3224 | 314.442.3239 |
| Life Enrichment & Camp Services Manager | ||
| Sarah Loos | ||
| 314.442.3295 | ||
| ACA Accreditation J Day Camps program is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), the only national accrediting body for camps of all types. ACA’s accreditation standards focus on health, safety, and risk management, and are used as benchmarks by government entities. ACA accreditation provides public evidence of a camp’s commitment to the well-being of campers and staff. | ||