Experience & Rates
So, What Can Campers Expect?
With day camp and overnight options for ages 5-35, Camp Accomplish offers swimming, equestrian activities, arts, sports, climbing, adventure, nature, horticulture, culinary, STEM, career exploration, and more.
Located at Melwood Recreation Center an hour south of D.C., it’s a place for kids and teens to gain independence, make friends, and explore new opportunities. Customized weekly programming combines Melwood’s dedication with Children’s National Hospital’s medical expertise, creating an inclusive, empowering experience for campers with or without disabilities. Families return year after year knowing they’ll have a fun, safe, empowering experience.
Activities and Amenities
With day camp, overnight camp, and specialty camps, we have something for everyone. With specialized equipment and dedicated staff, our campers can enjoy a barrier-free experience. Each camper will have the opportunity to try the following activities:
- Equestrian programs
- Creative and performing arts
- Sports
- Climbing wall access
- Archery
- Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) activities
- Nature and gardening
- Culinary arts
- Canoeing
- and much more!
Camp Rates
Day Camp Programming costs $550 per week and Overnight Camp Programming costs $1,250 per week. Early Bird Registration (before 1/31/2025) will save $50 off day camp and $100 off overnight camp. These rates are made possible by the generous support of our donors. Because of their support, Melwood ensures that all children have access to the amazing experience of summer camp, regardless of their needs.
Register today to give your child a once-in-a-lifetime summer camp experience!
Camp Scholarships
We believe summer camp experiences are an important part of childhood, and we do not want any camper to miss out on that experience because of a need for financial assistance.
Camp Accomplish is pleased to offer need-based scholarships. Anyone seeking a scholarship must indicate their interest on the initial camper application.
To ensure our financial aid resources can go as far as possible, we also encourage families to seek other avenues for support. Below is a sample listing of support groups that may be contacted for possible financial support.
- Respite Care Services/Developmental Disability Administration
- County Departments of Social Services
- Developmental Disabilities Administration Low Intensity Support Services (LISS) Program
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs (DC residents)
Financial Support for HSCSN Participants
This summer, Camp Accomplish is partnering with Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Inc. (HSCSN) to offer a unique benefit for attending summer camp. If you are an HSCSN Enrollee between ages 5-18, you can apply to attend the camp week of your choice and HSCSN will cover the costs! Apply to the camp week of your choice today and we’ll handle the rest!
There are also certain tax benefits that may help defray the cost of participating in Day Camp. Please consult your tax advisor for more information.
A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account allows parents to be reimbursed on a pre-tax basis for child care expenses, including Day Camp expenses, for qualified dependents that are necessary to allow parents to work, look for work, or to attend school full time.
The child and dependent care credit, or CDCC, is a tax credit for parents or caregivers to help cover the cost of qualified care expenses, such as day camp. The child and dependent care credit is generally worth 20% to 35% of up to $3,000 (for one qualifying dependent) or $6,000 (for two or more qualifying dependents).