Summary
"Camp Talooli was founded in 1945 and it has been serving the youth, children, and families of CNY ever since." (www.camptalooli.org)
They are accredited by the American Camp Association and have been in business for over 70 years, since1945 and dedicated to serving the children, youth, and their families of Central New York.
Camp Talooli offers day and residential camping experiences. The staff are trained to provide campers with acceptance, kindness, accessibility awareness and skills to promote inclusiveness for campers that require accommodation and ease of access, allowing the fullest experience per camper skills and needs.
Staff are always available for answers to questions and they are very personable and willing to discuss any changes if need be.
Inclusivity is first and foremost and always part of the tradition of Camp Talooli and their staff.
Camp Talooli is a large campground located in a woods and has dirt and stone terrain, thus care is needed if using a wheelchair as wheels may get stuck or lose grip while maneuvering.
In the Nokomis Welcome building, a full kitchen is available for refrigeration, cooking, or storage needs to include special dietary needs, though the main eating hall provides meals that accommodate dietary needs also.
There are accessible bathrooms and bunk beds with flat tile flooring located in each wing of the single story Nokomis Welcome building.
Travel from area to area would need to be by vehicle if unable to manage terrain on foot. And, accommodations would be discussed at initial meeting/conversation to provide inclusivity.
Separate camp sites have separate outdoor bathing and restroom facilities than the sleeping quarters with rugged terrain, not near the food and health centers, and have inclines above 8 degrees in certain spots, walking on roadway and trails are the main ways of travel inside campgrounds, campsites are separated and campers have a long walk to main areas; that is something to think about if certain accommodations are needed.
Assistance may be needed for the beach and boating area and they work to make it accessible as possible.
Please check out www.camptalooli.org for additional information to create an experience like no other.