Accessibility is what we make it
Adventure for the whole family
Camp Hayden creates safe, accessible adventures for families with special needs — from zip lines to paddleboards to blowing your first bubble.
A bit about us
Our story
Camp Hayden was inspired by 3-year-old Hayden Chapa. Hayden was a child with special needs from Idaho Falls, Idaho with microlissencephaly. Knowing that his time on earth would be limited, Hayden’s parents, Kami & Jason Chapa, were determined to give him every wonder-filled childhood experience possible. And so began the story of Camp Hayden.
The loss of our son led us down a path of healing, helping, giving and living.
Kami & Jason Chapa, founders
We understand first-hand that adventure comes in all shapes and sizes. From ziplining to climbing through fire trucks, horses to paddleboarding, or simply blowing your first bubble — we celebrate every triumph with wild enthusiasm. At Camp Hayden it’s all about what we can do.
Why we do what we do
Every adventure counts
9,000+
Children with special needs served
9,999+
Hours of accessible fun had by all
55,550
Volunteer hours
Our vision
A forever home for Camp Hayden
Our goal is to acquire land near Idaho Falls and build Idaho’s first special-needs camp that includes the entire family — a fully equipped adventure camp, lodge, cabins, horse arena, butterfly garden, and much more.
We’d love your support
Our current causes
Here’s how you can directly impact the programs our families count on.
Send a family to camp
Goal: $8,000
Cover housing, meals, activities, and a welcome swag bag so a family can experience Family Adventure Camp together.
Support Hayden’s HeART’s
Goal: $2,000
Buy art supplies and materials so every participant in our adapted art program can find their special artistic ability.
Fund a mobile adventure
Goal: $5,000
Bring the adventure to families — float trips, horseback rides, winter sledding, and more, out in the great outdoors.
Make an impact in our community
Become a corporate sponsor
Join our community of corporate sponsors. Your business can make a tangible impact in the lives of those with special needs and their families — and we’re grateful for any level of support.
Collective acts of service
Our current sponsors
Our events might not have happened without the support of our sponsors — thank you.
Testimonials
What families are saying
I have nothing but love for what Camp Hayden has done for our family. The biggest joy I have from this camp is that I have seen both boys do things I never thought they would be able to.
Deanise Franck, parent
Being part of Camp Hayden has changed my life. Kami and Jason were my support, our cheerleaders — they gave me the courage to take my son out of our comfort zone.
Amy Smith, board member & parent
This experience sits in my top five greatest adventures in my 59 years.
Elaine Schmidt, volunteer & grandmother
An inside look
What we’ve been up to lately
