Pets 'N' People helps people to form friendships with pets and their owners. The Family Advisory Council affects programs, policies and procedures. Resource Information on community services and opportunities are also available. Activities include arts and crafts, games and sports, nature walks, swimming, and field trips. Residential Camp is held for two weeks during the summer at Camp Sertoma.
Campers attend one or two weeks.
Other camping programs are held on weekends throughout the year. Through the years, the role of the Association, along with its name, has changed as needs have changed. Camping, education, recreation, transportation and community awareness programs have been developed. Remaining constant has been the mutual support for parents, increasing community awareness, and advocating for the rights of people with mental retardation . In 1991 the official name was changed to The Arc of Dauphin County.