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Our Programs and Services

Summer Programs, based at the Jack and Moishe Horn Campus, Glen Spey, NY

  • Camp Simcha, named in memory of Dr. Samuel Abraham
  • Camp Simcha Special, dedicated in memory of Zvi Dovid Obstfeld

Family Respite and Vacations

  • Stella K. Abraham Family Center
  • Pamela and Craig Goldman River Retreat

Daily Living Support for Hospitalized Children and Their Families

  • Medical referrals
  • Case management
  • Meals for children and caregivers
  • Hospital visits
  • Overnight respite
  • In-home respite
  • Transportation assistance to medical centers and doctors’ appointments

Educational Services

  • Tutoring
  • Webcam connections between homebound or hospitalized children and their classrooms
  • Laptop loans

Children’s Services

  • Sibling programs
  • Recreational activities
  • Big Brothers and Big Sisters
  • Art and art therapy
  • Counseling
  • Toy drives
  • Shaindy Leffel Memorial Lending Library

Family and Parent Programs

  • Advocacy and Information
  • Retreats
  • Holiday pParties
  • Family outings
  • Joan and Shael Bellows Family Day (Midwest)
  • Insurance support
  • Family counseling
  • Telephone support groups that link parents of children with similar health challenges
  • Music and concerts
  • Bereavement Programs

Community Services

  • Crisis Intervention Services (Project CHAI)
  • David J. and Dina Lipins Publications
  • Bryna Fertig Volunteer Training
  • “Together We Make a Difference” High School Award Program
  • Martha Prince 6 x Chai Volunteer Opportunities

Special Trips

  • Disney World Trip sponsored by the Ohr Meir Foundation
  • Hartman Family Foundation Wish at the Wall

Who We Are

  • About Camp Simcha
  • About Camp Simcha Special
  • About Chai Lifeline
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  • Our Staff
  • Our Medical Program
  • Health and Safety
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Camp Simcha is dedicated in memory of Dr. Samuel Abraham. Camp Simcha Special is dedicated in memory of Zvi Dovid Obstfeld.

Member: Children's Oncology Camping Association- International | Camp Simcha is Accredited by the American Camp Association.

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