Applications are Open for 2026 - 2027 Respite Weekends

The respite weekend program at Camp Fairlee includes accessible, adaptive & age-appropriate outdoor recreation. Campers can find fun and friendship during community-inclusive activities. The weekend allows parents and caregivers a short interval of rest and relief from the 24-hour responsibility of direct care.

Below is the upcoming Respite Weekend schedule for the 2026-2027 season:

Respite Weekend Schedule

October 16-18, 2026
"Halloween Respite"
(3:1 & 2:1 Only)

November 20-22, 2026
"Thanksgiving Respite"
(3:1 & 2:1 Only)

December 11-13, 2026
"Holiday Respite"
(3:1 & 2:1 Only)

March 12-14, 2027
"Spring Respite"
(3:1 & 2:1 Only)‍

Date

Theme

Description

March 19-21, 2021

Ring in the Spring

We’ve missed you! It’s been so long since we’ve seen you at camp, and now that the icy chill of winter is finally over, we are thrilled to be welcoming you all back to camp to celebrate the first day of spring. Come join us for singing, in pottery, crafts, music, and games. We are so happy to be able to invite you to come ring in the spring season with Camp Fairlee.

Party for the Planet

Camp Fairlee invites you to join us as we Party for the Planet in the world-wide Earth Day celebration. Come join us for a weekend filled with music, laughter, pottery, nature walks, and time outside in our garden. We can’t think of a better place to celebrate our planet and the wonders of nature than at Camp Fairlee.

April 16-18, 2021

May 14-16, 2021

MS Weekend Retreat

The MS Weekend Retreat is a weekend dedicated to adults with multiple sclerosis. During this weekend Camp Fairlee offers a variety of activities for participants such as pottery, gardening, campfires, nature walks, and guest speakers. Space is limited for this weekend. If you are interested and would like to know more please contact the office at 410-778-0566.

March 19-21, 2021

Ring In the Spring
We’ve missed you! It’s been so long since we’ve seen you at camp, and now that the icy chill of winter is finally over, we are thrilled to be welcoming you all back to camp to celebrate the first day of spring. Come join us for singing, in pottery, crafts, music, and games. We are so happy to be able to invite you to come ring in the spring season with Camp Fairlee.

April 16-18, 2021

Party for the Planet
Camp Fairlee invites you to join us as we Party for the Planet in the world-wide Earth Day celebration. Come join us for a weekend filled with music, laughter, pottery, nature walks, and time outside in our garden. We can’t think of a better place to celebrate our planet and the wonders of nature than at Camp Fairlee.

May 14-16, 2021

MS Weekend Retreat
The MS Weekend Retreat is a weekend dedicated to adults with multiple sclerosis. During this weekend Camp Fairlee offers a variety of activities for participants such as pottery, gardening, campfires, nature walks, and guest speakers. Space is limited for this weekend. If you are interested and would like to know more please contact the office at 410-778-0566.

Easterseals Camp Fairlee is a location of
Easterseals Delaware & Maryland's Eastern Shore.
Easterseals and its affiliate organizations are 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.

Easterseals Camp Fairlee | 22242 Bay Shore Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620 | Phone: (410) 778-0566 | Fax: (410) 778-0567 | Email: fairlee@esdel.org
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Applications are Open for 2026 - 2027 Respite Weekends

Respite Schedule & Themes