It was founded in 1910 and incorporated in 1917. The present camp was established in 1930. Today, Camp Happiness is a year-round facility for the blind. In addition to the vacation program, a work training and work opportunity project was in operation from 1975 to 1980 but was halted by lack of funding.
Negotiations are now underway to possibly reinstate that program.
Rehabilitation projects for adults are conducted year-round. Blind men and women are taught the use of commercial sewing machines in order to obtain work in the needle trades. As in other camps of this nature, constant repair and updating are necessary. The Lions of New Jersey have provided financial aid in years past and, it is hoped, will continue in the future.