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Georgia – Camp Caglewood’s 2010 Schedule

Melissa — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:09:26 +0000

Camp Caglewood is a Georgia-based summer camp program for individuals with special needs. In addition to providing supervised fun for children and adults on the autism spectrum, the camp also helps meet the needs of children with Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. Camp Caglewood already has several events planned for 2010.

Okefenokee Swamp – April 9 – 11, 2010
Stone Mountain Park – May 21 – 23, 2010
Unicoi State Park – June 25 – 27, 2010
White Water Rafting – August 6 – 8, 2010
Appalachian Trail at Amicalola State Park – September 25 – 26, 2010
Brass Town Bald – November 5 – 7, 2010

For more information on participating in one of these events, call Caglewood at (678) 405-9000.

Camp Runamuk in Arizona

Melissa — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:53:19 +0000

The 2nd annual Camp Runamuk will be held from October 9-12 in Prescott, Arizona. Camp Runamuk is a family camp and the fees include one room per family, eight meals, snacks, and all on-site activities. The fee schedule is as follows:

Family of 2 – $454
Family of 3 – $639
Family of 4 – $796
Family of 5 – $925
Ea add’l family member – $175/ea

Families will get the total camp experience from bunk beds to campfires, for 4 days and 3 nights while they participate in family and individual activities all geared for campers with special needs, their siblings, and parents. At night, each family will turn in to their own room in a suite-style log cabin, each complete with its own bathroom and shower.

For more information, download the following PDF files…

Camp Runamuk 2009 Flyer
Camp Runamuk 2009 Application
Camp Runamuk 2009 Camper Information Form

Cheryl Fudge Fashion Camp for Children with Autism

Melissa — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 03:21:44 +0000

While many of the autism camps that I feature here on the Autism Education Site are more of your traditional summer camps, this one is quite a bit different. Cheryl Fudge Designs will be hosting a fashion camp for children over the age of six that are on the autism spectrum. The camp will be held at 4pm on 6/30/09, 4pm on 7/8/09, 10am on 7/25/09, 10am 8/8/09, and 4pm on 8/26/09. Each camp will last one hour and there is no registration fee. Children may attend one or all of the camps. To register, contact Kim Horyn, Director, Nantucket Autism Speaks Resource Center, khoryn@autismspeaks.org, 646-341-3043.

Open Doors Center Summer Camp in Arizona

Melissa — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 22:00:47 +0000

The summer camp session sponsored by the Open Doors Center in Arizona will be held at the New Vision Center in Scottsdale from June 22-26. The fee for the week-long day camp is $200 with a $25 deposit due tomorrow, June 12.

Hands-On Expeditionary Summer Camp

What: For kids ages 8-12, all kinds of learners including Gifted, Twice Exceptional, and even “Reluctant” learners by Certified teachers from the Open Doors Center
Date: June 22-26, Monday-Friday
Time: 9:00AM-1:00PM
Themes:

Monday – Going Green
Tuesday – Inventions
Wednesday – Stars and Planets
Thursday – Theatre
Friday-Celebration

Place: 9659 N. Hayden, Scottsdale 85258
Space Provided by New Vision Center
Fee: $200 (deposit of $25 due by June 12)
Contact: Terry at 623-703-3452 opendoorscenter@gmail.com

North Carolina Autism Summer Camp in Need of Financial Sponsorships

Melissa — Sat, 02 May 2009 23:17:57 +0000

The recession is affecting summer camps throughout the United States and an autism camp in North Carolina is feeling the crunch. Although the tuition at Camp Royall runs upward of $1500 per week, the camp using a sliding scale so that children can attend even if their parents can’t afford the full tuition.

According to an article that appeared on the Lincoln Tribune website, the average amount paid per camper in 2008 was $490, which represents a loss of $400 per camper.

“The financial challenge of caring for someone with autism is significant,” says Scott Badesch, CEO of the Autism Society of North Carolina. “Our renowned summer camp program provides life-changing experiences for individuals living with autism. Our goal is to be able to offer that experience to families without causing additional financial strain.” Source: Lincoln Tribune

For more information and ways that you can help, read the article: Camp for People with Autism Seeks Sponsorships.

Photo by AMagill

Autism Summer Day Camp in Maryland

Melissa — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:31:32 +0000

The St. Mary’s County Department of Recreation and Parks will be hosting an autism summer day camp for children aged 5-17 on the autism spectrum. The camp will be held in Leanordtown, Maryland. Children aged 5-10 can attend from July 6-10, 2009 and children aged 11-17 will have camp the week of July 13-17, 2009.

Recreation & Parks Day Camp is a co-ed, one week day camp designed specifically for children and young adult’s between the ages 5 to 17 diagnosed with Autism. Our program is intended to maximize a child’s potential and develop his/her strengths and hidden abilities. We offer a very unique program of recreation activities, academic and social development.

Your child will enjoy the fun-filled days of a one week summer camp while learning practical life skills. All our activities are instructional in nature and administered by a professional staff. Our activities are designed to stimulate your child’s awareness and interest while building upon positive relationships with others.

For more information, contact Rocco Aiello at 301-481-7377.

Transitioning from School Year to Summer Time – Autism

Melissa — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 03:55:02 +0000

As the school year draws to a close, I am dreading the transition. I know that all children have a few off days when the summer break starts but in our household, it can take up to a month to get in a new groove. By that time, we’ve got to start preparing for the back-to-school transition. Scheduling summer time activities is a great way for children to have some structured time and hopefully, have an easier transition.

When parents plan ahead and schedule summer activities for their child, the transition out of school and into the less structured summer time can be easier for all involved.

Read the entire story: Summer Activities for Children with Autism: Extended School Year, Summer Camps and Social Skills Groups

Seeking Parents of Children who Have Attended an Autism Summer Camp

Melissa — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 04:31:28 +0000

My children are young – 7 and 5 – and I haven’t taken the leap to enroll them in a special needs/autism summer camp. The area in which I live doesn’t have the widest variety of options available but as I report about autism summer camps across the country, I realize that there are some truly unique camping experiences available.

I am interested in interviewing parents of children who have attended an autism or special needs summer camp. I want to hear first hand experiences, either good or bad, and report on them here at The Autism Education Site. If you want to share your experiences but remain anonymous, I will gladly respect that.

If you’re interested, please post a comment here or fill out my contact form. Please feel free to pass this on to your email lists, blogs, contacts, etc.

Warmly,

Melissa
The Autism Education Site

Florida Autism Camp May be Cancelled Due to Funding

Melissa — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:57:37 +0000

The worldwide financial crisis is hitting one Florida special needs camp hard. The Pasco Association for Challenged Kids (PACK) needs to raid tens of thousands of dollars in order to open its doors for its traditional, four-week summer camp.

An article by Carl Orth on The Suncoast News website tells of the camp’s plight:

“Our kids have nowhere else to go!” Barry Cohen wrote in the e-mail plea for help. “Most of our kids are severely autistic, and we have several Down’s kids as well as many with (cerebral palsy) who are in wheelchairs. Our kids are often non-verbal, not potty trained, have medical needs which require a full-time nurse, and have very challenging behaviors.”

For more information on the issue or if you’d like to donate, read the entire article: PACK deals with possibility of canceling summer camp

Camp SSTAR in Kansas Releases 2009 Information

Melissa — Thu, 09 Apr 2009 04:01:41 +0000

This year will mark the second year that Camp SSTAR is held. SSTAR stands for Social Skills Technology Asperger Recreation Camp and is a summer camp that “was developed to provide children with Asperger syndrome and high- functioning autism an environment that delivered a “scouting” experience like other camps. What makes Camp SSTAR unique is that it delivers a fun and engaging camp experience that is the catalyst for deeper understanding of social situations, communication, and the value of friendship.”

The 2009 camp season will feature three different camp weeks.

The Apprentice Group
Dates: June 8th-12th
Age: 13-21
Time: June 8: check in at 8:00 – 9:00 am, June 8-12: day camp, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $150.00

The Reporter Group
Dates: June 15th-19th
Age: 4-6
Time: June 15: check in at 8:00 – 9:00 am, June 15-19: day camp, 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
Cost: $125.00

The Producer & Editor Group
Dates: June 22nd-26th
Age: 7-13
Time: June 22: check in at 8:00 – 9:00 am, June 22-26: day camp, 9:00 am – 1:30 pm
Cost: $150.00

REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS MAY 1, 2009

For more information, contact Camp SSTAR ar (316) 634-8862