The first time I saw Camp Jabberwocky to know what it was, it looked just like what you will see sometime after five o'clock this afternoon, probab
TORONTO, ONTARIO - It all began in the summer of 1993 when Sean Costello, a short man with red hair and Down syndrome, wandered onto a playing fiel
Among the wooded knolls and winding paths of Camp Jabberwocky, tiger lilies bloom in profusion.
Jabberwocky Campers Arrive for Summer of 2024
![[l-r] Rachel Cortez, Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer, Hilary Dreyer. wave to incoming campers on the boat.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/gallery/2024/06/24/re_6-23-24_jabberwocky_arrival_dsc0853.jpg?itok=pcTGwccR "[l-r] Rachel Cortez, Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer, Hilary Dreyer. wave to incoming campers on the boat.")
[l-r] Rachel Cortez, Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer, Hilary Dreyer. wave to incoming campers on the boat.
![[l-r] Rachel Cortez, Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer, Hilary Dreyer. wave to incoming campers on the boat.]( /sites/default/files/gallery/2024/06/24/re_6-23-24_jabberwocky_arrival_dsc0853.jpg "[l-r] Rachel Cortez, Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer, Hilary Dreyer. wave to incoming campers on the boat.")
[l-r] Rachel Cortez, Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer, Hilary Dreyer. wave to incoming campers on the boat.
New camp director Hilary Dreyer is excited to see the campers.
New camp director Hilary Dreyer is excited to see the campers.
July campers wave from the bow of the boat.
July campers wave from the bow of the boat.
![[l-r] Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer make sure they are loud enough to be heard from the ferry.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/gallery/2024/06/24/re_6-23-24_jabberwocky_arrival_dsc9354.jpg?itok=YmI-egVQ "[l-r] Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer make sure they are loud enough to be heard from the ferry.")
[l-r] Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer make sure they are loud enough to be heard from the ferry.
![[l-r] Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer make sure they are loud enough to be heard from the ferry.]( /sites/default/files/gallery/2024/06/24/re_6-23-24_jabberwocky_arrival_dsc9354.jpg "[l-r] Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer make sure they are loud enough to be heard from the ferry.")
[l-r] Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer make sure they are loud enough to be heard from the ferry.
The big welcome at the dock is an annual tradition.
The big welcome at the dock is an annual tradition.
Old friends reunite.
Old friends reunite.
Campers and counselors cheer on the newcomers.
Campers and counselors cheer on the newcomers.
Some camp staff went across on the boat to travel with the campers.
Some camp staff went across on the boat to travel with the campers.
Everyone is excited for summer.
Everyone is excited for summer.
New friends and old friends are happy to see each other.
New friends and old friends are happy to see each other.
Camp counselor hugs Shirley Reppert (right)
Camp counselor hugs Shirley Reppert (right)
Matt Casavant is representing in his Jabberwocky shirt.
Matt Casavant is representing in his Jabberwocky shirt.
Gabi Cortez leads the way through town.
Gabi Cortez leads the way through town.
Gabi Cortez leads the way through town.
Gabi Cortez leads the way through town.
Jack Knower driving the van.
Jack Knower driving the van.
![[l-r] Rachel Cortez, Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer, Hilary Dreyer. wave to incoming campers on the boat.](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_200x133_/public/gallery/2024/06/24/re_6-23-24_jabberwocky_arrival_dsc0853.jpg?itok=9FQONoFf "[l-r] Rachel Cortez, Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer, Hilary Dreyer. wave to incoming campers on the boat.")
![[l-r] Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer make sure they are loud enough to be heard from the ferry.](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_200x133_/public/gallery/2024/06/24/re_6-23-24_jabberwocky_arrival_dsc9354.jpg?itok=0nTw9mua "[l-r] Kelly Tzannes, Mikayla Braver, Julia Neumeyer make sure they are loud enough to be heard from the ferry.")
Camp Jabberwocky counselors dressed in high style to greet July campers as they arrived by ferry. After hugs and hellos they all headed up to camp to begin a busy month of activities, beach trips and a summer play.
A new session begins as Jabberwocky campers arrive.
Stacie Hanson awaiting campers in the van.
Stacie Hanson awaiting campers in the van.
Campers can be seen as the ferry approaches.
Campers can be seen as the ferry approaches.
Camp staff cheers for new campers.
Camp staff cheers for new campers.
A camper-laden ferry pulls into Vineyard Haven.
A camper-laden ferry pulls into Vineyard Haven.
Emily Begley and Marianne Mahoney are ready for camp to start.
Emily Begley and Marianne Mahoney are ready for camp to start.
High-fives all around.
High-fives all around.
Camp can't start soon enough.
Camp can't start soon enough.
Camp staff help campers off the boat.
Camp staff help campers off the boat.
The march through town begins.
The march through town begins.
A mini Jabberwocky parade.
A mini Jabberwocky parade.
Campers arrive in Vineyard Haven for thbe second session of Camp Jabberwocky. Camp Jabberwocky is the oldest sleep away camp for people with disabilities in America.