The dedicated staff and founders of Trailways Camps are your neighbors—compassionate individuals committed to making a difference in the world, one life and one smile at a time.

PROVIDING CAMPING EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN SW FLORIDA.

Trailways Camp is based on tried-and-true best practices for providing overnight camping experiences —where every day is a “fun day.” We have designed this inclusive experience to encourage wholesome fun, foster new friendships, and offer parents and caregivers much-needed rest, relaxation, and downtime. Drop off your loved one and leave the rest to the Camp’s experienced professionals and highly trained volunteers to provide every aspect of the sleep-away camp experience.

Sharon and Jerry Miller

Founders

Our sons, Robert and Ben, were born with a rare disease and severe disabilities. They showed us a void in the world of activities for adults with such challenges. We want to fill the void with good ol’ camping fun in a safe, nurturing environment. From sing-alongs, arts and crafts, fishing, horses, campfires, talent shows, and much more, we bring campers to nature while creating an exceptional community experience.

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Sustainability

The Founders. Jerry and Sharon Miller are joined by their son Lewis Miller as directors of the corporation. Estate plans are aligned with the organizational vision and carefully coordinated with mission of the Robert V. & Benjamin G. Miller Fund/Collaboratory and a new sustaining Miller Family Fund/Charitable Foundation of the Islands was established.  Lewis Miller and Kristina Beuning will maintain Successor Advisor roles for these sustaining Funds.  Executive Director position will lead operational efforts aligned with the vision and mission.

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Our Measurable Impact

The first ten years: Every Camper, Caregiver, Staff and Volunteer is asked to complete a Trailways Camp Satisfaction Survey when they leave camp or at the close of a session. The lives of about 1000 camper participants have been touched by 200 plus  staff and over 1,000 volunteers who have shared their time, talent, and heart.

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40 Overnight Camps and Counting!
4.5+
Satisfaction ratings have averaged between 4.5 and 5.0 (on a 5-point scale)
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A desire "to come back" is universally expressed.
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Remembering

Robert and Ben had a very special relationship with their Grandpa Miller and Uncle Tom, who were incredible supporters of the camping program. Mr. Miller, Tom and Fran Miller, and Kathy and Terry Paramore have been donors and supporters of Trailways Camp since it was established in late 2005 in memory of Robert V. Miller.

Grandpa and Uncle Tom are greatly missed, but their love, faith, inspiration and generosity will continue to inspire.

The Lewis T. Miller, Sr. Family

Future Legacy

The Founders, Sharon and Jerry Miller, have established Trailways Camps, Inc. as a 501(c)3 non profit organization to plan for the future of Trailways Camps. As part of this planning  the Trailways Board of Directors includes their son Lewis Miller, as well as community and national leaders empowered to secure the Trailways legacy and sustain the growth of the organization so that many more will be able to enjoy the fun at Trailways Camp.