Limited Spots RemainThe Arc of Essex County continues to acceptapplications for the 2020 Camp Hope seasonwhich will run from June 29 - August 14, 2020.Popular weeks are filling up fast, so don’t delay insubmitting your application and reserving yourspot! To apply, please visit the Camp Hopewebsite and download the application. Applications will be processed as they are received – limitedavailability remains for some weeks. For questions and to find out availability for desired weeks ofattendance, contact Erica Zupkus at (973) 535-1181 ext. 1275 or by emailing ezupkus@arcessex.org.Funding Assistance:The New Jersey Department of Children and Families’ deadline to receive applications for [...]

Check Out the Spring/Summer 2020Adult Recreation & Respite CatalogWhile we may be practicing social distancing now, we arebusy planning for life after quarantine. Do you have a lovedone interested in educational programming, communityexperiences, seasonally-themed events, and weekend grouprespite programs? The Arc of Essex County’sSpring/Summer 2020 Adult Community Inclusion,Recreation, & Respite Catalog is now available! Highlightsinclude:Sea Turtle Celebration at Turtle Back ZooStrawberry & Peach FestivalsA Day at American Dream’s Sealife Aquarium andPoint Pleasant BoardwalkCupcake Decorating, an Ice Cream Social, and Community FestivalsCheck out the Spring/Summer 2020 Recreation Catalog, available here, then reach out to The Arc ofEssex County's Manager of Community [...]

Beginning on Monday, March 16 The Arc of EssexCounty’s Stepping Stones School transitioned toremote learning as schools throughout the stateclosed due to Coronavirus. Students (and a fewsiblings) are making the most of their remotelearning experience while completing work sheets,participating in interactive learning activities, andeven taking virtual yoga classes! The Arc would liketo thank the parents who are helping our teachersand therapists with this tremendous undertaking!The Arc of Essex County's Stepping Stones Schoolis a Department of Education Approved PrivateSchool for Students with Disabilities serving childrenages 3-10. Located in Roseland, NJ, the school isdesigned to meet the developmental andeducational needs of children [...]