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Camp Footprint

Cure CMT

Keep Hope Alive for Everyone Living with CMT

Families that live with CMT all share one hope: that their children and grandchildren will grow up without the fear of CMT hanging over them.

CMTA Legacy Society

By investing in the CMTA’s Legacy Society, you can ensure that children with CMT will grow up with the hope of a world without CMT.

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Camp Footprint

AUGUST 8-13, 2022

Experience the Magic of

CMTA CAMP FOOTPRINT

The CMTA’s Camp Footprint is the only camp in the United States just for kids with CMT! It is an annual, FREE, six-day sleepaway camp for youth (ages 10-18) with CMT. Camp will be held August 8-13, 2022! Camp Footprint envisions a world where children with CMT are empowered with the courage, hope, skills and community for a lifelong journey of realizing potential and developing strengths.

Our mission is to provide each camper with an unforgettable week of adventure and fun with friends! Through participation in a community of youth with CMT, our campers make friendships based on shared experiences and understanding. An activity-driven week dedicated to exploration and creativity, Camp Footprint is about building confidence and community!

At Camp Footprint, we unite in team spirit through fun, challenge, and community. As a camper, you’re part of a family of adventurers who support and encourage each other.

Camper Registration Form

Please Note: Campers are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

Volunteer Application Form

Camp Footprint wouldn’t be the same without our incredible staff! We need volunteers to be camp counselors and camp staff. Volunteers must be 19 and older.

PLEASE NOTE: Applying for a volunteer position does not equate to being accepted. After applying, you will be contacted by one of the camp directors for an interview and then final staffing decisions will be made.

We would like to thank our amazing camp sponsors!

Summer 2022 Registration opens Wednesday, January 5, 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the camp located?

    • Camp Kon-O-Kwee is located at 126 Nagel Rd, Fombell, PA 16123.  The camp is conveniently located 40 miles north outside of the Pittsburgh Airport.

Is Camp Kon-O-Kwee accessible?

    • Yes! And, we are able to work with individual families as far as certain needs, requests and concerns.  If you would like to address these needs prior to registering, we ask that you please contact the CMTA so that we can accommodate.  We want your camper to experience the best camp experience possible, no matter the need.

Who can I call or email about additional camp questions?

Can you change the date of camp?

    • The CMTA works very hard to find a week that suits as many campers as possible. The dates for 2022 are August 8-13.

Does my child have to have CMT to attend camp?

    • Yes. All campers must have a diagnosis of CMT. This question will be asked on doctor’s forms and will need to be signed off by doctor.

Can a sibling attend camp?

    • If the sibling also has CMT, then yes they are more than welcome to join in the fun!

Can a parent volunteer as a counselor the week that their child is at camp?

    • We ask that mom and dad stay home for this one. The camp is designed to build confidence and independence for kids living with CMT.

What is your camper to counselor ratio?

    • 3:1, 2:1, or 1:1.  You will have the ability to choose the appropriate ratio for your child during the application process.

Can my camper attend if under 10?

    • Due to liability and consistency, we cannot make exceptions on the age requirements.

For more information contact Jonah Berger, National Youth Programs Manager: jonah@cmtausa.org