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Summer
Camp Announcements
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As we become aware of camp announcements
we will post them to this page.
Other than one or two camps in Florida that have
a one or two week long program specifically for autism, there
are no camps for children on the autism spectrum. We have not
found any camps in Florida that are summer long programs for kids
with an ASD.
The camps in the directories listed below, may
be willing to accept your child, but you will need to go through
the directories to see which programs might apply and then contact
them.
For children 12 years and younger, you can contact
your county's information line and ask for the number for your
county's Child Care Resource and Referal Program. That is the
program in each county that is charged with helping parents find
child care. They should also know of any summer programs in your
county.
Another source of information would be your school's
ESE Specialist who can tell you which schools (if any) offer extended
care after school programs or summer programs.
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Posted 3/28/2008
This is an online newsletter devoted to articles on choosing summmer
camp for children with disabilities, followed by an extensive list
of resources on finding one.
http://www.fctd.info/resources/newsletters/displayNewsletter.php?newsletterID=10056
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Posted 3/10/2008
Central Florida area
Camp
listing provided by the Central Florida Parent Center.
http://www.cflparents.org/Information/Resources/SummerCamps.htm
Posted
3/31/2008 South West Florida area
The best resource we have in SWFL for summer camps and activities
is the
April 2008 issue of Southwest Florida Parent and Child Magazine.
The Ft. Myers CARD office encourages parents to get a copy, since
camps fill up quickly. It can be found in more than 500 locations
throughout SWFL.
The companion magazine website is http://www.gulfcoastmoms.com
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Summer camp
search engine http://www.news-press.net/map/layers/camp.php
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Posted
4/22/2008 Hillsborough County
Summer
Camp begins on June 9, 2008
Kids In Balance - Summer
Camp Schedule
Therapeutic Learning Center
501(c)(3) nonprofit
http://www.kidsinbalance.org
Phone: (813)
677-8450
Email: kidsinbalance@usa.com
There must
be 4 children registered for a class to be held. No refunds for
classes missed.
PreK
Camp for 3 - 5 year olds
Monday and Wednesday Time: 8:30 - 11:30 a.m. June 9 - July 9 (5
weeks)
Cost:
$300.00
School
Skills Camp for K - 5 grades
Tuesday and Thursday June 10 - July 10
Cost: $300.00
Toddler
Picky Eater Class
Toddlers and Guardian
Friday 10:30 - 12 p.m. June 13 - July 11
Cost:
$100.00
No Classes
on July 4
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Posted
5/23/2008 Manatee County
Camp Able. Camp
experiences for special needs individuals, ages 12 - 21. Operated
by the Episcopal Dioces of SW Florida & St. Mark's Episcopal
Church, at Dayspirng Episcopal Conference Center in Ellenton,
FL. Contact 1-800-992-7699 for information and details
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Posted 3/17/2008
Lee County Area
It's that time of year again for planning your child's summer. Registration
for Lee County Special Needs Summer camp fills extremely quickly,
so make sure your child has a completed assessment and an updated
IEP in our Special Needs Office.
Registration opens on Monday February 25, 2008. This year we are
trying something new.
Online registration at http://www.leeparks.org.
By registering online you can get a 10% discount. Those children
who have free or reduced lunch may be eligible for more of a reduced
rate, but they must obtain and complete a financial needs application
from our main office at 239 533-7440.
Special Needs camps are located at the Karl Drews Special Needs
Center, 18412 Lee Rd, (San Carlos) Ft Myers, FL 33912 (239) 267-2181
from 8 am - 4:30 pm.
The cost for each week is $75.00. The 8 week camp runs Monday -
Friday with the only exception July 4, 2008 we are closed.
Reminders:
Are you new to our program? Have you completed a Lee County Parks
and recreation Special needs assessment? call 239 267-2181 10am
- 6 pm or email: Jmelendez@leegov.com.
We ask parents to be as open and honest with us when completing
the assessment. this helps us plan staff, transpiration and successful
activities. All information is kept confidential.
Need a financial aid form call 239 533-7440 (9-4pm).
Set up your Customer record with Registration at 239 533-7440 (9
am-4pm) (name, address, email address, password, and child(ren)'s
birth certificate.
Register online at http://www.leeparks.org
Camp Sunshine ages 6 - 21 in school (Ratio 1:3) or Camp All*Star
12 and above (Ratio 1:5) (This camp is for active teens, who are
able to keep up with an active athletic and outdoor schedules/activities).
Inclusion opportunities are available in most Traditional/Teen camps
(Ratio 1:15 between 9am - 4 pm). To make this a successful summer
experience for your child we ask parents work with our staff on
an Inclusion plan prior to camp . Call our office for further information
at 239 267-2181.
CALL AHEAD and GET ALL NECESSARY PAPERWORK IN TO MAKE SURE YOU GET
A SPOT!!!
If you need further information please email jmelendez@leegov.com
or call 239 267-2181
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Posted 3/17/2008 Naples
Area
The
ABLE Academy --Use
this summer to propel your child academically and socially in a
specially designed environment. Your child will participate in fun,
them-based activities designed and led by Behavior Analysts and
Educators. With a low teacher to child ratio and a focus on academic,
language, and pro-social skill development, your child is sure to
succeed. Accepting children ages 3-12. Space is limited. For more
information please contact ABLE Academy at
239-352-7600.
Visit our
website at http://www.theableacademy.org
to find more information about our school day program and other
services that we provide.
Thank you,
The ABLE Academy Staff
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| Posted
5/23/2008 Pinellas County
Special
Kids Dance & Performing Arts
http://www.specialkidsdance.org
Contact:
(727) 394-2636 Lisa Fultz
6925 112th
Circle. N., Suite 103, Largo FL 33773
Fees charged:
Donation
Nonprofit
organization that offers dance instruction to children and young
adults with special needs to improve physical fitness and development.
Coming this
Summer: Modeling & Manners - 6 week class (age 13 and up)
Begins July 12th
Posted 3/17/2008 Polk County Area
Camp
Cabat
June 9-13, 2008
Campers will follow the regular Vacation Bible School schedule
with the VBS campers. They will be grouped based on camper’s
individual skill level and VBS requirements. The focus will be
group instruction, peer interaction, and social skills. Staff
to student ratio is 1:2 within the group setting. Cost $100 per
camper/$25 non-refundable registration fee.
Hours: 9am – 12 noon
Ages: 5-10 years
Location: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 145 E. Edgewood
Drive, Lakeland
June
16-20, 2008
Campers will participate in outdoor games, arts and craft activities,
music activities, and more in group settings with peers and siblings.
Instruction will emphasize social skills, play skills, group instruction,
and communication skills. Staff to camper ratio is 1:2 with 1:1
as necessary. Teaching techniques include direct instruction using
ABA principles and procedures.
Hours: 9am-12 noon AND/OR 1pm – 3pm. Cost $100 per camper/
$25 non-refundable registration fee.
Ages: 3-11 years
Location: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 145 E. Edgewood
Drive, Lakeland
June
23-27, 2008
Campers will participate in horse back riding, outdoor games,
arts and craft activities, music activities, and more in group
settings with peers and siblings. Instruction will emphasize social
skills, play skills, group instruction, and communication skills.
Staff to camper ratio is 1:2 with 1:1 as necessary. Teaching techniques
include direct instruction using ABA principles and procedures.
Cost $100 per camper/$25 non-refundable registration fee.
Hours: 9am-12 noon AND/OR 1pm – 3pm
Ages: 3-11 years
Location: St. David’s Episcopal Church, 145 E. Edgewood
Drive, Lakeland
TIANVICA Riding Academy, 1704 Parker Road, Lakeland
July
7-11, 2008
Campers will participate in community based recreational activities
with local student volunteers (high school and college) as peer
mentors to model appropriate communication, conversation, and
social skills. Staff to camper ratio is 1:2. Teaching techniques
include direct instruction using ABA principles and procedures.
Cost $100 per camper/$25 non-refundable registration fee.
Hours: 9am – 12 noon
Ages: 13-19 years
Location: To be determined based on scheduling.
Requirements: See application.
Florida Lions Camp.
Ten week-long, overnight sessions for children/adults 5+ who are
visually impaired or visually impaired/multi-handicapped, and their
siblings/friends. Theme this year is "Traveling the U.S."
June 8 - August 22, 2008.
2819 Tiger Lake Rd., Lake Wales, FL 33898.
Call 941-696-1948 for information.
http://www.lionscampfl.org/summersessions.htm
Fees charged: $350/week long session for summer residential camp
$125/day for respite services ($100/day for respite services
over
5 consecutive days)
$150/day for weekends between camp sessions in the summer
Nonprofit
camp that serves children and adults (all ages) with a variety
of developmental and physical challenges in an inclusive camp
setting. Also, provides respite services throughout the year and
several off season programs to coincide with school breaks.
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Posted 3/17/2008 Sarasota
Dream Oaks Camp
Day, overnight and week-end camps for children with special needs.
Foundation for Dreams, Inc.
Phone: 941-907-1111
Fax: 941-907-1112
http://www.foundationfordreams.org
Email: Info@foundationfordreams.org
Fees: http://www.foundationfordreams.org/campfees.asp
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| Posted 3/17/2008 Orlando
Area
UCP Summer Programs
During the summer, it is important that children
enjoy time with family and friends, but it is equally important
they continue working toward their educational goals. This summer,
UCP of Central Florida will be offering a variety of programs
for children of all ages and abilites. Each of these programs
include learning opportunities and a chance to make many new friends
through an assortment of exciting activities.
http://www.ucpcfl.org/ser-sup-summer-services.shtml
Camp
Thunderbird.
Six or twelve day overnight, outdoor/indoor summer camp experiences
for children & adults with developmental disabilities. Quest
Camp Thunderbird, 909 E Welch Rd., Apopka, FL 32712. June 8 -
August 8. For information contact 407-889-8088. http://www.questinc.org/camp.htm
Camp Challenge.
Weeklong, overnight, summer sessions for children & adults with
cognitive or physical disabilities. 31600 Camp Challenge Rd., Sorrento,
FL 32776
Contact 352-383-4711 for information. http://fl.easterseals.com
or
http://fl.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=FLDR_AboutCamp
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3/17/2008 Aspen, Colorado
What's Your Kid Doing this Summer???
For many teens and preteens, summer is a time to immerse themselves
in rigorous sports activities which challenge the mind and body.
Now, children and teens with autism can have the same opportunities.
Extreme
Sports Camp is an overnight summer camp in Aspen,
Colorado, where older children with autism spectrum disorders
can safely engage in sustained physical activities and find personal
growth through a supportive, individualized, and adaptive program
of recreational sports.
The sports
chosen by Extreme Sports Camp foster motor planning and skills
that can lead to higher cognitive function and improved behavior.
The activities chosen can be individualized, are free of complicated
rules, and are intrinsically fun and motivating to the average
ASD child no matter what level of mastery they have achieved.
Our core
program consists of wall/rock climbing, hiking, horseback riding
and water sports (rafting, swimming, skiing and tubing).
Extreme Sports
Camp enrollment is limited to boys and girls ages 8-18.
Campers participate
in activities as a group but have the benefit of one to one camper/buddy
interaction.
Camp activities
take place in the beautiful town of Aspen, Colorado, and the surrounding
Roaring Fork Valley, a setting ideal for outdoor recreation.
Please visit our website for complete information and camper/counselor
enrollment forms. We look forward to seeing you in Aspen!
email: info@extremesportscamp.org
phone: 970-920-3695
web: http://extremesportscamp.or
Posted
3/17/2008 North Carolina
Talisman
Summer Programs is a wilderness experiential program
offering children (8-21) opportunities to develop physical and
social competence in an atmosphere that encourages increased self-regulation
and self-direction. We offer programs for campers diagnosed with
ADHD, Aspergers, high-functioning
autism, and learning needs. Our campus is in the
mountains of western North Carolina, south of Asheville.
Utilizing
a high staff to camper ratio (1:2.5), and small groups, we address
the needs of campers struggling with ADHD, learning disabilities
and Asperger's Syndrome. Base Camp activities include backpacking,
rock climbing, ropes course, whitewater rafting, and tree climbing.
Older teens (14-17) can choose between Trek (backpacking), TOBA
(paddling), and Tri-adventures, all of which are high-adventure
experiences emphasizing decision-making skills. Sight and INSight
are designed specifically for children and adolescents with Asperger's
Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism. http://www.talismancamps.com/
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3/17/2008 San Diego, CA
Surfers
Healing seeks to enrich the lives of children with autism and
the lives of their families by exposing them to the unique experience
of surfing.
A free surf camp for children with autism.
http://www.surfershealing.org/index.html
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The following listings are from past summers. You can check to see
if they still have programs that are active.
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| This guide is created and produced
by the Prevention, Education and Outreach Department of Florida
Health Partners, Inc. and lists camps across
the state. It is 34 pages long so it may take a long time
to open on your computer. 2007
Summer Camp Listing.
A number of camps that are listed
in the 2007 will have the same programs in 2008. Be sure to contact
the camp you are interested in to find out about their program.
This will be updated when we receive the 2008 guide
Posted
5/2/2007 Pasco County Florida
The Pasco
Association for Challenged Kids Inc. (PACK) has a two week summer
camp each year for kids with any type of disability.
http://www.pascopack.org
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5/2/2006 Pasco County Florida
The Red Apple School
is an adult training program for individuals with disabilities.
They may accept a limited number of older teens for summer programs.
Families would need to contact the school to see what their policy
is about summer programs.
Phone: 727-847-2555
The Red Apple School, Inc.
6640 Kentucky Ave.
New Port Richey 34653
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4/4/2007 Pinellas County
CAMP REDBIRD 2007
Every day Camp Redbird has something
different to offer. Daily activities may include a variety of
games, arts & crafts, sports, drama activities, nature activities,
exercise, library visits and swimming.
Camp Redbird summer playcamp consists of three
separate programs for youth, teen and adult
participants:
JUNIOR PROGRAM: Ages 6-12 years, 1 staff member per 6 campers.
A typical summer playcamp opportunity.
Therapeutic recreation and leisure activities are planned to foster
each individual’s motor, cognitive and social skills development.
Activities include active and passive games, arts & crafts,
swimming,weekly field trips and more!
TEEN CAMP: For participants ages 13-19 years old, 1 staff member
per 6 campers. Programming for our teen camp will include weekly
activities with participants from the Recreation Department’s
other teen camps.
Community service is included in addition to all of our typical
summer camp adventures!
EXPERIENCED CAMPER PROGRAM (ECP): Ages 20 and above, 1 staff per
12 campers. For the adult who still enjoys a summer recreational
program. This group focuses on peer interaction, leisure education
and developing an awareness of community recreation opportunities.
Participant directed activity planning is emphasized.
CAMP REDBIRD PREREQUISITES: Participant must meet the following
prerequisites
- Have independent bathroom skills;
- Is able to follow basic instructions;
- Is able to function in a group structure; Is capable of participation
in group activities;
- Reasonable accommodations will be made on a case by case basis.
Camper applications are mailed out in mid-March.
Call 893-7899 for additional information.
Cory Kapes, MS CTRS
Supervisor I - Therapeutic Recreation
St. Petersburg Recreation Department
1400 19th Street North
St. Petersburg, FL 33713
Email: cory.kapes@stpete.org
Phone: (727) 892-5196
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