Rochester Rotary Sunshine Campus | Where Kids Have No Barriers to Fun

Camp is a place where magic happens and people meet lifelong friends!

Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp is a fully accessible residential summer camp that has met the needs of children with paralysis and other physical challenges and their families since 1922.

Each summer, more than 2,500 children and adult campers with disabilities and city youth take advantage of this 157-acre campground in Rush, N.Y. It is the only camp facility of its kind in Greater Rochester that gives children with special needs unique overnight camping experiences.

Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp is owned by Rochester Rotary Charitable Trusts Inc. and operated by the Rochester Rotary Club. The facility hosts summer camps held by Rochester Rotary as well as eight partner agencies.

Sunshine Camp offers state-of-the-art experiences for campers, including a rock climbing wall, zipline, Olympic sized swimming pool, archery course, fully accessible wooden treehouse, and the Gizzi Family Sensory Center.

About the Sunshine Camp

Sunshine Camp Trail Mix 5K & Beer Fest

Friday, October 17th

Run or walk our paved and dirt 5K trail through the 157-acre Sunshine Camp located in Rush, NY. This fully accessible camp provides the camping experience to over 2,500 children with disabilities every summer, free of charge.

After the race, enjoy beer and cider from 7 different breweries listed below, live music from The Dawgs, Macarollin, and Vasko’s food trucks, and family-friendly activities including a bounce house, train rides, games, and more.

Beer Fest Only Tickets

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Is your Non-Profit Group looking to hold a retreat?

Consider utilizing the many beautiful spaces at the Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp. The Camp is available for rental by Non-Profit Organizations in the Fall (September 1 - November 30) and Spring (March 1-Memorial Day).

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