Haskell, NJ
Campers and their counselor are assigned to a specific activity group. This group will include people they live with and others who are not in their cabins. This way campers are able to socialize with each other. These individual groups will travel together throughout the whole week.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Camp is so much more than just activities and programs. ECM allows campers to develop social skills through real-life day-to-day scenarios that they can be supported to navigate through. Camp provides opportunities to make real connections and friendships with peers with similar interests and likes.
"My favorite part of camp is seeing all the campers having fun in the activities and making friends. ECM has become my summer home!" — Darcey, Country UK, 4th Summer
Although Elks Camp Moore is situated on a Mountain, our facilities and grounds are accessible for those with low mobility.
Set in the beautiful Ramapo Mountains, Camp Moore was originally established in 1936. Since 1971, Elks Camp Moore has been the New Jersey State Elks Association's State Major Project. From its first season in 1971, Elks Camp Moore has been supported by our Lodges and Districts. The State Special Children's Committee Trustees continue to maintain and improve Elks Camp Moore, providing a unique camp experience for our Special Children.
Sometimes you just need time to do your own thing. Campers can choose to use our Sensory Room, Ball Pit Room, Recreational Building, Swings, Playgrounds, etc. These are activity areas the camper and counselors can do between programs and when campers need a break.
Director Todd Thompson joined Elks Camp Moore in 2016 and serves the American Camping Association as a Lead Visitor ensuring camps operate at the highest level. Assistant Director Jenna Bado joined Elks Camp Moore in 2013 as a Special Needs Camp Counselor and was brought on as Assistant Director in 2017. Jenna has a degree in elementary education and a Masters degree in Special Education with a focus on Autism. She is a teacher throughout the school year supporting individuals with Autism in an ABA classroom.
While at Elks Camp Moore we provide a FULL day of activities and programming. From the moment campers wake up to the moment they go back to their cabins they have a fun day of activities and programs scheduled ranging from Swimming, Arts & Crafts, Music & Movement, Sports & Recreation and/or Nature & Science. Each day at camp is a little different. Are we dressing up as knights and princesses for a medieval dance or casting spells and playing Quidditch with Harry Potter? We could be making our way through a haunted house or having a visit from Santa in July! EVERY day is themed to ensure that we have the most fun.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Witt Hall was replaced with a state-of-the-art recreation center adjacent to the pool and includes an accessible entertainment stage, gaming floor and covered seating on the pool deck. Buch Hall was completely renovated from top to bottom including a new kitchen, new bathrooms, a new arts/crafts room and all new furniture. The New Jersey State Elks Association takes pride in the upkeep and appearance of our camp. Districts and Lodges sponsor areas through the property and spend volunteer hours and money keeping up the appearance of our special children.
Explore on the camp’s website ↗Our modern camp sleeping cabins provide the campers with the most comfort possible. All our camper sleeping cabins are climate-controlled (air-conditioned and heated), have indoor ADA accessible bathrooms and showers. With each camper receiving their own twin bed, dresser and space. ECM also has a number of hospital beds, specialized enclosed beds, high sided beds, etc. for campers requiring additional support.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗We have a full kitchen that will produce three meals a day for our campers. We do have ONE main option, plus a vegetarian alternative. These meals are served family style and served at the table by the counselors who can monitor portion control. We do like to keep our food options kid friendly, such as chicken nuggets, pizza, pancakes, waffles, etc. Any campers that have picky / selective eating preferences are encouraged to bring food to camp to ensure that they have an option they are comfortable eating. Families are welcome to reach out to the Camp Director one week prior to the scheduled program and request a copy of the menu for the upcoming week.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Elks Camp Moore is a PEANUT/TREE NUT free facility. The food that we purchase and serve will be safe for campers with this allergy. Campers with other food allergies such as Gluten, Soy, etc. are encouraged to contact the camp and provide alternative ingredients or food for some or all of the meals. Families are able to contact the Camp Director at least one week prior to the camper arrival for a copy of the menu.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗Elks Camp Moore has a Licensed nurse on-site 24/7 during all camper programs who will be able to support with common illness that could occur while at camp. The Health Center and nursing team will be in touch with any families throughout the session to keep them updated on any major illness or issues that might occur. The camp also has agreements with local doctors, hospitals, emergency services, etc. that could support in larger medical emergencies.
Read more on the camp’s website ↗