The Paul Center for Learning and Recreation

The Paul Center for Learning and Recreation The Paul Center is an innovative social, recreational and educational experience in a camp-like environment! Students of all ages and ability levels welcome!

Call 978-256-4396 to set up a visit! In the beginning Anna St. Germain had a dream. She wanted to establish a "camp" for young people with special needs. In 1968 she met with Ray Paul to share her dream of a special place for special kids. They brought friends and neighbors together to bring this dream to a reality. Ray Paul provided the land to be used for this "camp". The land was prepared, tent

s were set up, transportation was arranged and the children arrived. The Founders enlisted the help of professionals to develop a program for "Camp Paul" which was the first of what would become several programs to be offered to special needs children. In 1984 the Camp Paul Summer Education Program was approved by the Department of Education as a Chapter 766 school. This program is now called the Extended School Year (ESY) Program at The Paul Center. In 1988 the governing Board initiated a pilot after school program that would provide respite care and recreational activities for young people with special needs during the school year months. In 1995, the Board of Directors was encouraged to change the name from Camp Paul for Exceptional Children, Inc. to The Paul Center for Learning and Recreation, Inc. We believe that the new name more accurately reflects the range of programs being offered at The Paul Center. The spirit of the founding purpose remains as a cornerstone of the mission of the organization. Our Mission is made possible by hundreds of people who have given generously to our cause.

03/29/2026

Special Ed instructors and support staff needed for ESY/camp program!
Email
[email protected]

Thank you to our incredible corporate sponsors for the their continued support!
01/13/2026

Thank you to our incredible corporate sponsors for the their continued support!

We hope to see you there!!! Ticket link in our bio
12/27/2025

We hope to see you there!!! Ticket link in our bio

We are READY for our Annual Donna Sabella Hockey Game at UMASS Lowell! We hope to see you there!! Get your tickets at th...
12/27/2025

We are READY for our Annual Donna Sabella Hockey Game at UMASS Lowell! We hope to see you there!! Get your tickets at this link!

1/10/26 @ 7:05 PM - The Paul Center

12/20/2025

A huge thank you to our friends at Milltown Plumbing for making Winter Wonderland so special!!!

To our friends at MillTown Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical, we thank you for your generosity and love that you...
12/19/2025

To our friends at MillTown Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical, we thank you for your generosity and love that you put forth to give our students such a meaningful time each year! We couldn’t do it without you!

We had so much fun at our Annual Winter Wonderland this past weekend. Boy, was it cold but we had hot chocolate and s’mo...
12/17/2024

We had so much fun at our Annual Winter Wonderland this past weekend. Boy, was it cold but we had hot chocolate and s’mores around the bonfire to keep us warm! ☃️

BIG THANK YOU to everyone who helped make this event possible!

Including Westford Rotary, MillTown Plumbing, Heating, Cooling and Electrical, Chelmsford Landscaping Co & all of our lovely vendors: The Cozy Poet, Bliss Baskets, The Lost Mermaid Co, Design M.E., Heavenly Creations, C&C Treats & Bakery, A Wee Vice Flower Farm

Plus thank you to Ironstone Farm for joining us this year!

Also special thank you to all of our volunteers from both the Lime Club, the Give Club & all other volunteers who took the time out of their day and night to bring this event together!

We can’t wait for next year! 🎄 Drop a comment below & tell us what your favorite part was or tell us what you would like to see next year! Stay warm, friends 💞

Don’t forget UML/UCONN Hockey Game 11/22!! All proceeds to support student scholarships! Spread the word and visit the l...
11/11/2024

Don’t forget UML/UCONN Hockey Game 11/22!! All proceeds to support student scholarships! Spread the word and visit the link

https://gofund.me/756ad120We are saddened to share the news of the passing of one of our ESY students, Mario Evans. Mari...
11/05/2024

https://gofund.me/756ad120

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of one of our ESY students, Mario Evans. Mario was a sweet, kind young man with autism, who instantly brightened everyone's day. Despite his challenges, he tried his hardest and always worked to be the best that he could be. His curious nature, energy, sense of humor and bright smile will be missed by all who knew him. We are all better teachers, mentors, peers and humans from spending the past two summers with Mario! Rest easy young man, and thank you for all you taught us.

I'm at a loss for words on how to begin this without crying. On October 2… sabrina beauzile needs your support for Help Rebuild Lives After Tragic Boston Fire

10/22/2024

Important change!!! The Donna Sabella Scholarship hockey game fundraiser is Friday November 22!!! Please save this date!!

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39 Concord Road
Chelmsford, MA
01824

Telephone

+19782564396

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