Programs + Camps

The Koinonia Foundation, in partnership with The Therapeutic Recreation Program at The University of Tennessee—Knoxville, hosts residential camps at various locations throughout the year. These camps foster independence, cultivate friendships and provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities in a camp setting.

Our Growing Programs

All Koinonia Programs & Camps

Camp Koinonia

Camp Koinonia is our week-long flagship camp that started it all. This camp is for campers ages 7-21 with varying disabilities. It is held at 4-H in Crossville.

Koinonia Retreat

Koinonia Retreat is our extension of Koinoina for participants age 21 and up. Held Thursday through Sunday in the fall at 4-H in Crossville.

We Adapt

We Adapt is our expanded service programs held locally in Knoxville. Events and programs happen all throughout the week to provide a social outlet for young adults with disabilities to build community.

Koinonia Classroom

We provide Special Education classrooms with 5 hour-long activity videos. Videos include camp songs and activities that have goals aligning with students’ IEP goals. Activities range from Exercise to Yoga to Music and Movement to STEM!

“It is so easy to accept a worker when they tell me they went to Camp K. I know they are well trained and know many techniques that help.”

-Parent of a camper

Meet Koinonia Connect

Koinonia Connect is our online home for campers, families, volunteers, and staff. One account gets you everything you need — no paper packets, no waiting on a callback.

Register for camp

Complete camper forms, upload documents, and hold your spot for Camp Koinonia, Koinonia Retreat, and We Adapt events.

Apply to volunteer

Submit your application, track your training, and sign up for the sessions that fit your schedule.

Stay in the loop

Check your dates, update your information, and get program announcements the moment they go out.