ABOUT US
The History of Camp HarmonServing California and beyond since 1964
Camp Harmon is located in Boulder Creek, California, amidst the beautiful redwood forest of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Easterseals Central California has owned and operated Camp Harmon since 1960, when two sisters from a pioneer logging family, Jessie and Mignon Harmon, charitably sold the land to Easterseals for $1. In 1964, Camp Harmon offered its first camp for children with disabilities and continues to be a magical place, offering hundreds of children and adults living a safe, inclusive and fun summer camp experience.
Learn more about the Harmon Family History
Our Approach to Disability CampEvery activity becomes an enrichment opportunity
At Camp Harmon, skill development is intentionally woven into the restorative qualities of
recreation and the joy of exploration. Whether it’s art, games, aquatics, music, drama, or hands-on experiences in the farm and garden, campers have numerous opportunities to:
- build fine and gross motor skills,
- practice social and recreational abilities,
- and discover new strengths in a supportive, inclusive and uplifting environment.
Each experience is thoughtfully designed to inspire confidence, belonging, and lasting impact—ensuring that every camper leaves with new skills, new friendships, and memories that continue to shape them long after summer ends.
Environmental conservation and stewardship practices are incorporated into daily camp life, helping campers and staff form a meaningful connection to our natural resources.
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Summer Camp Sessions
Camp Harmon serves campers ages 8 to 65. Each session is designed for a specific age group and for individuals living with developmental and/or physical disabilities. The camper-to-counselor ratio for Camp Harmon is 3 campers per 1 counselor, and campers live in cabin groups that typically consist of six campers and two staff.
Facilities and Features
Easterseals Camp Harmon features a combined lodge and dining hall, an on-site health center, 14 heated cabins, an arts-and-crafts center, accessible swimming pool, a golf putting green, an athletic field, gardening areas, and an animal farm. Campers choose from a wide variety of activities including swimming, arts and crafts, horse-drawn wagon rides, archery, hiking, sports and games.
Accessible Campgrounds
Our campgrounds are fully accessible. This means extra measures have been taken so that all campers and guests can access and participate; especially those who use a wheelchair or walker devices (paved pathways, smooth thresholds and transitions, wide access ways and doorways, unobstructed table access).
Premier Staff
Our camp team members are top-notch! Many are experts in various professional disciplines including behavioral, recreational, speech, occupational therapy. Others are in college gaining experience and marketable skills. Roles are diverse, from managing a cabin to facilitating a group adventure, demonstrating anactivity, or leading a sing-along around the campfire.
Nutritious Meals
Our kitchen crew is well-versed in all the campers' favorite meals and dietary preferences and restrictions to safeguard allergies, sensitivities and tolerance issues (gluten, nuts, dairy, egg, soy, fish, meat, etc.).
Mealtimes are punctual and serve as the one consistent routine throughout the entire session.