Ability Camp

Ability Camps are national service projects that provide funding and manpower to build and renovate structures for camps and facilities serving the disability community. Members of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity from various universities construct accessible fishing piers, boardwalks, pavilions, playgrounds and more in an effort to highlight the abilities of people with disabilities. The work done will help enhance the lives of people with disabilities while also building bonds of brotherhood.

Since 1989, The Ability Experience has been dedicated to serving the disability community through these weekends. Camps or facilities interested in hosting an Ability Camp can complete a grant application HERE.

Upcoming Ability Camps

The following Ability Camps are scheduled for 2025. You can register for the Ability Camp using the respective link below. Please note that all members must log in using their member profile/Chapter Gateway username and password.

If you have any questions or your chapter is interested in attending an Ability Camp and/or serving as a ‘host chapter,’ please contact Diego Ferradas.

Ability Camps are open to any Pi Kappa Phi alumni and undergraduates. The registration fee is FREE and lodging, meals and a t-shirt are provided during the event. Registration closes approximately seven days before the start of the Ability Camp or when capacity is met.

GENERAL ITINERARY:

Friday: Arrive for check-in
Saturday: Breakfast, work on project(s), lunch, work on project(s), dinner
Sunday: Breakfast, finish project(s), depart 12 p.m.

PACKING LIST:

  • Clothes and shoes that you do not mind getting dirty
  • Extra clothes for evening activities (potentially with campers)
  • Closed-toe shoes (due to the type of work, sandals/slides/flip flops are not allowed)
  • Sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket
  • Pillow
  • Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Water bottle
  • Work gloves (optional)
  • Tools/tool belt (optional)
LOCATIONPARTNER CAMPDATE REGISTERREGISTRATION CLOSES ON
Ability Camp: Alabama
(Jacksons' Gap, Alabama)		Camp ASCCASeptember 26-28Register HereSeptember 12, 2025
Ability Camp: Colorado
(Empire, Colorado)		Rocky Mountain Village CampOctober 3-5Register HereSeptember 19, 2025
Ability Camp: Connecticut
(Waterford, Conneticut)		Camp HarknessOctober 3-5Register HereSeptember 19, 2025
Ability Camp: Texas
(Elgin, Texas)		Down Home RanchOctober 3-5Register HereSeptember 19, 2025
Ability Camp: Michigan
(Pinconning, Michigan)		Camp Fish TalesOctober 17-19Register HereOctober 3, 2025
Ability Camp: Arizona
(Williams, Arizona)		Camp CivitanOctober 17-19Register HereOctober 3, 2025
Ability Camp: Central California
(Cupertino, California)		Via Services WestOctober 17-19Register HereOctober 3, 2025
Ability Camp: Washington
(Seattle, Washington)		Camp Stand By MeOctober 17-19Register HereOctober 3, 2025
Ability Camp: Ohio
(Marengo, Ohio)		HopeWood PinesOctober 24-26Register HereOctober 10, 2025
Ability Camp: Georgia
(Rutledge, Georgia)		Camp Twin LakesNovember 7-9Register HereOctober 24, 2025
Ability Camp: Southern California
(Agoura Hills, California)		Golden Heart RanchNovember 7-9Register HereOctober 24, 2025
Ability Camp: Iowa
(Sioux City, Iowa)		Camp High HopesNovember 14-16Register HereOctober 31, 2025
Ability Camp: Virginia
(Charlottesville, Virginia)		Camp Holiday TrailsNovember 14-16Register HereOctober 31, 2025
Ability Camp: Florida
(Land O' Lakes, Florida)		Camp IdlewildTBDRegistration Coming SoonTBD
Ability Camp: New Jersey
(Willamstown, New Jersey)		Camp Sun & FunTBDRegistration Coming SoonTBD