Author: Jessica Murphy

Camp Hope Applications Open for Summer 2022

The Arc of Essex County is currently accepting applications for the 2022 camp season, which will run for seven weeks, from July 5 through August 19. Visit the Camp Hope website (arccamphope.com) to apply; registration opened for returning campers on February 1 and will be open to new campers on February 15. Applications will be processed as they are received. For application questions, contact Stacey Kerstner at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1292 or camphope@arcessex.org. Camp Hope has been providing an exceptional camp experience for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1956. Located in East Hanover, NJ, the camp property features [...]

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24th Annual Building Tomorrows 5K Run/Walk

Registration Opens for Return to In-Person BUILDING TOMORROWS Event

After two years as a virtual event, The Arc of Essex County will once again host the 24th Annual Building Tomorrows 5K Run and Family Walk in person on Saturday, April 9th at The Clipper Pavilion in the South Mountain Recreation Complex in West Orange. Entertainment and activities will also take place on site. JOIN US as we run, walk, and celebrate being together, as we raise money for children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, and other with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Register today at www.RunOrWalk.org. Run Information: The 5K run kicks off at 9 a.m. and features a beautiful, tree-lined course around [...]

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