Camp Jabberwocky

In 2019, Camp Jabberwocky successfully ran its summer overnight camp sessions and Family Camp retreats for children and adults with disabilities from June through September, then opened its campus and Main Cabin to the Vineyard Montessori School, Island Grown Initiative, Vineyard Independence Project, and several other local organizations. The Montessori School has its upper school at Jabberwocky and hosted its fall play in the Main Cabin and VIP hosted archery lessons this fall.

Highlight: Island Grown Initiative. IGI processed gleaned produce all fall in our kitchen, and now they are cooking soups there and distributing them through health care providers and social workers that visit new moms and families of all backgrounds. In November and December they have distributed 168 soups to Island Health Care, The Visiting Nurses Association, the Food Pantry and the social workers at the Hospital, with many of those soups going to food-insecure families with children. They are continuing this program through the winter, as well as preparing soups in the kitchen to serve for April school vacation week. IGI estimates about 250 meals will be served during April break.

In 2020, Camp Jabberwocky is planning to launch its own community programs with collaboration from local organizations, including dinners, craft nights, and retreats such as writing or movement workshops for young adults throughout the year. In addition, IGI is meeting with the director of Big Brother Big Sister to organize a cooking class in January or February for their program at Camp Jabberwocky.