SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION
* AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION, 3544 N Progress Ave., Suite 202, Harrisburg, PA, 17110. www.diabetes.org
Call Charlotte or Jennifer, 717-657-4310 or 1-888-Diabetes
Camp Crestfield, Slippery Rock (near Pittsburgh) -Session I: July 8-12, 2001 for ages 8-11 and Session II: July 22-July 27 for ages 12-16. Fees for Session I is $345.00 and II is $370.00. Camp Setebaid at Camp Green Lane, PA . Fee is $345 for children ages 8-16. Session runs from August 13 - 17, 2001. Thereis also a One Week and Two Week Session as well as a Family Retreat Weekend at Camp Glyndon at Lions Camp Merrick in Nanjemoy, Maryland. For fees and more information call the American Diabetes Association. Financial Aid available to cover all or part of camp fees except for $25--non-refundable deposit. In addition to the general camp activities, children learn to have better control of their diabetes.
* PENNA. LIONS BEACON LODGE CAMP,
114 SR103 South, Mount Union, Pa. 17066-9601.
Call 814-542-2511;
E-Mail Address: beacon1@penn.com;
Web: http://www.bcity.com/beaconcamp
Sessions for blind/visually impaired ages 6-18; deaf/hearing impaired ages
6-18; mild to moderate levels of retardationages 6-18; moderate to severe levels of retardation; autistic or autistic like behaviorages 6-21. Fee: $450 for blind/deaf sessions (11 days); $275 for mentally challenged sessions (6 days). There is a $25.00 non-refundable registration fee per person. Base Services unit may assist with payment, or contact local Lions Club for full or partial scholarships. Sessions run from June 9 to August 15, 2001. Call camp for more information.
* CAMP SUPERSTUFF/AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION,
525 Plymouth Rd., Suite 315, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462
Call Linda Stezelberger, Camp Director, 610-941-9595 or 1-800-LUNG-USA
Residential camp located at Camp Spring Mountain, Schwenksville, PA, for children ages 8-12 who have asthma. August 18-22, 2001. First year campers with moderate to severe asthma receive first consideration. Teaches asthma management skills. Swimming, arts & crafts, boating, nature, basketball, etc. There is a $325.00 fee. Camperships (scholarships) are awarded based on economic need. Transportation provided upon request.
* CAMP JRA(JUVENILES REACHING ACHIEVEMENT), ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION (EASTERN PA CHAPTER)
219 N. Broad St., 2nd floor, 19107
Call Annette Mijarick, 215-564-9800/1-800-355-9040
A summer residential camp for kids with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases.
Ages 8-18. July 15-20, 2001. Camp JRA is held at Camp Victory in Millville
10 miles west of Bloomsburg, PA (Exit 42 on Interstate 80). No transportation provided. Traditional camp activities (archery, swimming, fishing, crafts, campfire games and songs) and mandatory health education sessions every day to help increase self-care.Fee is $200.00. Scholarships are available through the Eastern PA Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation.
* VARIETY CLUB, P.O. Box 609, Valley Forge & Potshop Roads, Worcester, PA 19490,
Call 610-584-4366
Ages 7-17 girls & boys with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic impairments, visual/hearing impairments, etc. Children must function at average intellectual capacity & must be able to attend to certain health needs (self-catherization, oral feeding, etc.), $450 per child per session. Session I:June 30 1-July 17,2001 (children 7-12). Session II: July 22-August 10, 2001(teens 13-17). Must apply early. Financial aid available but must apply early.
* CAMP JOY, 3325 Swamp Creek Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473
Call 610-754-6878. E-Mail Address: campjoy@fast.net
Website: www.campjoy.com
Residential camp serves children & adults, ages 4 and up with mental retardation, autism spectrum disorders, brain injury, and other developmental disabilities. Because they specialize in serving people whose disabilities range from mild to profound, continence is not required for most of their programs. Camp is totally wheelchair accessible. Activities include swimming, horseback riding, outdoor games, arts & crafts, nature walks, storytelling, music, and dancing. Flexible enrollment options. Fees vary. Some financial assistance available. BSU may pick up fee. Camp located in Western Montgomery County. Call to discuss transportation needs. Camp runs from June 10-August 26, 2001. There are eleven-7 day (overnight) sessions; eleven-5 day (overnight) sessions. There are two Adventure Sessions which are seven day sleepover program for ambulatory, verbal and continent campers. The theme is action-oriented with off-site excursions. They also have a day camp, June 11-Aug 24, 2001. No transportation provided.
* CAMP CAN-DO, AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY, Penna. Division, 1626 Locust St., 19103
Call Joan Applegate, Coordinator Childhood Cancer Program, 215-985-5311
Residential camp near Hershey, for children ages 8-17 with cancer. Two -1 week sessions. August 5-11 & Aug.12-18, 2001. Camp Can Do II is a four day session for siblings, (June 2-5, 2001) ages 8-14, of a camper from Camp Can Do. Swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, archery, canoeing, etc. Medical staff & social workers on site. Transportation provided.NO FEE.
* HANDI*CAMP 2001, 237 Fairfield Ave., Upper Darby, PA 19082.
Call Brian Robinson, 610-352-7177 E-mail: handi-camp@juno.com
Conducted by Handi*Vangelism, a ministry of BCM International, Inc. Christian overnight camping programs in Spring City, PA (near Pottstown)& Newfield, NJ (near Vineland) for children, teens & young adults who have physical and/or mental disabilities. Fees are $230.00 for 5 day & $265.00 for 6 day sessions but some financial assistance is available. Transportation from the Philadelphia area to camps ($5.00 one way). Sessions fill rapidly - important to apply early. Camp Dates: May 28 - July 13, 2001.
* CAMP SUSQUEHANNA, SPONSORED BY THE SERTOMA SOCIETY AND PHOENIX SOCIETY FOR BURN SURVIVORS, INC., 11 Rust Hill Road, Levittown, PA 19056
Call Delwyn Breslau, Camp Coord., 215-946-2876
Pennsylvania's Camp for Burned Children, ages 7-16. Camp located at Franklin & Marshall College, Lancaster, Pa. June 28-July 1, 2001. Free including transportation from St. Christopher's Hospital and Crozer Chester. Content varies around a central theme each year but generally includes arts and crafts, games, party/disco, outings, swimming, storytelling, etc.
* KEYSTONE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, KEYSTONE POCONO CAMP. RR1 Box 1515,
Gouldsboro, PA 18424. ACA Accredited.
E-mail: campkey4U@aol.com
Call Gloria Lance, Camp Director, 570-842-4521. Website: www.campkey.com
Specialized camp in the Pocono Mountains for people with Prader Willi Syndrome. June 16-August 18, 2001. Campers can attend from 2 weeks to 9 weeks.
Ages 7-Adult. In addition to traditional camp activities, there are programs offered in instructional, leisure, cultural and performing arts as well as swimming. Dietary and caloric intake monitored daily. There is a camp fee.
* KEYSTONE COMMUNITY RESOURCES, KEYSTONE POCONO CAMP, RR1 Box 1515,Gouldsboro, PA, 18424. ACA Accredited.
E-mail: campkey4U@aol.com
Call Gloria Lance, Camp Director, 570-842-4521.
A special camp in the Pocono Mountains serving people with developmental disabilities: severe, moderate, and mild; Autism, ADHD, and other related impairments. Ages 5-adults. Sessions run from June 16-Aug. 18, 2001. Can attend camp from one week to nine weeks. In addition to traditional camp activities, there are programs offered in instructional, leisure, cultural and performing arts as well as swimming. There is a fee.
* SOUTHEASTERN PA MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION, 455 Business Center Drive,Horsham, Pa, 19044
Call Rick Worrell, 215-682-9270
One week overnight program located at the Variety Club, Worcester, PA. for children and teens ages 6-21 diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. Must be registered with the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Dates are June 17-23,2001. There is no fee. Transportation can be provided.
* CAMP BRIGHT FEATHERS
Call Trudy Campbell, Action AIDS, 215-981-3375 or Barbara Maronski, 1-856-428-5688, ext. 17
Camp Bright Feathers serves children of HIV infected parents, and children whoare HIV positive and their siblings. Camp is located at Camp Ockanickon, Medford Lakes, NJ. Ages 6-13 (must be 6 by Jan.1, 2001). If child is in foster care, he or she must be infected with HIV. If parent is HIV and child is not, child must be living with parent to be eligible for camp. This camp is FREE. Dates: Sunday, Aug. 19-Saturday, Aug. 25, 2001. Transportation provided (departure sites: CHOP, St. Christopher's and Cooper Medical Center in Camden). FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. There is also a CIT (Counselor in Training Program) for ages 14-16 (same criteria as campers). CIT candidates need to contact: Barbara Maronski, Aids Coalition of New Jersey, at 1-856-428-5688, ext.17.
* CAMP DREAMCATCHER
Call Patty Hilkirk, Camp Director, 610-925-2998
Camp for 85 children, ages 5-13with HIV or AIDS, or who have lost a parent orrelative to HIV/AIDS or someone in the family is HIV Positive or has AIDS. Camp is held in southern Chester County, Pa. from August 19-25, 2001. In addition to traditional camp activities (swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, tennis, etc.), there will be psychotherapy, music, art and massage therapy. Children must know about their condition or condition of family members. Camp is FREE. No geographic or income guidelines. 10 adolescents, 14-16, are selected for CIT.
* CAMP HELPING HANDS, INC.,
415 Hoffmansville Rd., Bechtelsville,PA 19505
Call Laura McGinty, 610-754-6491
Overnight camp (located in Lenhartsville, PA near Kutztown) for physically and mentally challenged children and adults, ages 5-adults, specifically mental retardation and seizure disorders (cerebral palsy, etc.). Program consists of a three week camp program and a three week shore program in Avalon, New Jersey. Camp Program runs from June 24-July 13, 2001 ($450 per week); Shore Program runs from July 15-August 3, 2001. (Shore fee runs from $400 - $450 a week).
Base Service Unit may assist with fees. Scholarships are primarily for Montgomery County and Berks County residents but Phila. residents should inquire.Camp program provides music, sports, games, swimming, cooking, arts and crafts, etc.
* DOUBLE <H<- HOLE IN THE WOODS RANCH - A HOLE IN THE WALL GANG CAMP, 97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Call Wendy Clarke, 518-696-5676 www.doublehranch.org
Camp located in the Adirondacks Mts. in New York. For ages 6-16 with past or current diagnosis of cancer, serious blood disorders (hemophilia, HIV/AIDS, Sickle Cell Anemia)or neuro-muscular impairments (MD, MS, etc.). Camp is FREE but transportation costs are not included (from Phila. to Glen Falls, NY, 40 minutes from Albany, NY). Diversified activities ranging from horseback riding, to whitewater rafting; creative arts, nature studies, etc. There are 8 sessions, lasting 6-7 days. Camp Dates: June 23-Aug. 26, 2001.
* CAMP BRANDON FOR BOYS, Northern Sports & Recreation,
21 Track Side, Plattsburgh,NY
Call Dick Cooper, 1-800-255-1980 or 518-562-4644
Residential camp at Geneva Point Center on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire for boys, ages 8-18, who have bedwetting-bowel problems.(Enuresis & Encopresis). July 6-August 31, 2001. (1,2,4,&8 week programs). Fee is $875.00 per week. There are very limited scholarships & sliding scale plans. Campers learn interesting discoveries about themselves and being away from home under close supervision. Crafts, swimming, sailing, basketball, track, rocketry, etc.
* CAMP HORIZON, DEPARTMENT OF DERMATOLOGY, PENN STATE GEISINGER MEDICAL CENTER,
Danville, PA 17822-1406
Call Dr. Howard Pride or Judy Achy, 570-271-8010
Camp Horizon is located at Camp Victory in Millville PA. This is a residential camp for children 8-13 who have severe skin diseases such as psoriasis, ichthyosis, epidermolysis bullosa, atopic dermatitis, ectodermal dysplasia, and extensive alopecia areata. There is one session: August 12-18, 2001. Camp offers outdoor and indoor activities such as games, fishing, water sports and arts and crafts. Activities are structured to accommodate children who are sun or heat sensitive. All children with severe skin disease are invited to attend camp regardless of where they live or their financial means. NO FEE is charged for camp. Transportation can be provided.
* HOPE WITH HEART, P.O. 618, Hewitt, NJ 07421
Call Virginia Cibenko, Camp Director, 973-728-3854
Residential Camp for children, ages 7-15, with heart problems. One week session runs from August 12-19, 2001 in Warwick, New York. Call regarding possible transportation arrangements. Camp is Free!
* CAMP GOOD DAYS AND SPECIAL TIMES, INC.,
1332 Pittsford - Mendon Road, Mendon, NY, 14506-9733,
Camp located in Branchport, NY (Finger Lakes)
Call Jennifer Spino 1-800-785-2135 or 716-624-5555 Website: www.campgooddays.org
Overnight camp for: children who have lost a family member to violence; have HIV/Aids or have a family member with Aids; Children with cancer and their family members; children with Sickle Cell Anemia or children who have a physical disability. There is a special program for children of law enforcement officers or firefighters who have lost a parent (or if a parent has been severely injured) in the line of duty.Ages 8-17. One week sessions. Separate sessions for cancer, Aids, violence, Sickle Cell Anemia, etc. Many children receive scholarships. There is a $25.00 registration fee. Transportation is not provided from Philadelphia. Sessions run from June 25- August31, 2001.There is also a residential camp program geared for long termcancer survivors, ages 18 and up, which runs from August 28-30, 2001.
* MUSTARD SEED FARM CAMP,
100 Porter Rd., Suite 104, Pottstown, PA 19464
Call Barbara Hamarich, 610-323-8866
This camp (held in Zionsville, PA, near Allentown, PA) is a project of the Reformed Episcopal Church. Purpose is to give children with handicaps (mentaland/or emotional--including mental retardation and ADHD, etc.) a Christian camping experience through a specially designed and supervised program geared to their special needs. One week residential camp August 5-10 2001. Campers must be capable of self-feeding, toileting, and walking. Fee is $260.00.
* CAMP SIMCHA, CHAI LIFELINE,
151 West 30th St., 3rd Fl., New York, NY 10001
Call Zahava Farbman, 212-465-1300 Website: WWW.CHAILIFELINE.ORG
Camp Simcha is a Kosher camp for Jewish children, ages 6-20, who have cancer and other hematological disorders. The camp is located in Glen Spey, New York. There are two sessions: July 1-July 15, 2001 which is for girls and July 31-Aug. 15 for boys. The camp has swimming, rocketry, photography, karate, dance, arts and crafts, music, sports and Jewish cultural activities. Preference is given to children on active treatment or post treatment. While camp and transportation are completely free (they will transport children from any place in the country), a nominal registration fee is charged.
* CAMP CHATTERBOX, CHILDREN'S SPECIALIZED HOSPITAL, 150 New Providence Road, Mountainside, NJ 07092
Call Dr. Joan Bruno, 908-233-3720, ext. 5339
An intensive therapy camp for children ages 5-16 years who use Augmentative andAlternative Communication (AAC) systems and a training program for their parents. (Parent or caregiver attends camp with his/her child). Camp is located at Variety Club in Worcester, PA. Camp runs from August 20-26, 2001. This overnight camp gives children an opportunity to interact with other children using AAC systems while learning to use their devices in functional activities. It also helps parents or caregivers gain the necessary skills to facilitate functional use of the device at home while networking with other parents who share similar concerns. Daily activities include structured language and educational activities in addition to typical camp activities: hiking, hayrides, swimming, boating, fishing, etc.. Fee is approximately $575.00 for parent and child. No transportation is provided.
* RONALD MCDONALD CAMP,
Ronald McDonald House of Phila., 3925 Chestnut St. 19104
Call: Cindy Candela-Ryan, Camp Director (general information) 954-433-3830 or Elaine Roy (applications) 215-387-8406
This is a Residential camp located in the Pocono Mountains, serving childrenwith cancer and their siblings ages 7-17 from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and New York. Camp is free for cancer patients and there is a $100 fee for siblings. Camp is a 1-week session from Aug. 19-24, 2001. Activities include biking, drama, arts and crafts, high and low ropes course, swimming, archery, woodworking, all sports, nature, etc. Transportation is provided for children from Philadelphia.
* CAMP LOST & FOUND, Sponsored by Trinity Hospice,
150 Ninth Ave., Runnemede, NJ 08078
Call Liz Hoff or Susanne King, 1-800-255-8986, ext. 7157
Bereavement Camp. For children ages 7-14 who have lost a loved one through death. This is a therapeutic and supportive camping environment with activities to address the grief issues of children. Dates: July 27-29,2001.Applications are due by July 1. The camp is FREE. Camp is held at Linwood MacDonald in Branchville, New Jersey. No transportation from Philadelphia tothecampsite; however, transportation provided from Runnemede, NewJersey (which is 10 minutes from Philadelphia).
* CAMP INDEPENDENCE/MOSS REHAB HOSPITAL,
1200 W. Tabor Road, Phila. 19141
Call Valerie Northcutt, 215-456-9105
Overnight camp at the Variety Club Camp in Worcester, PA for ages 18 and up. Physical disability must be the primary diagnosis - amputation, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis, stroke, traumatic brain injury, etc. The level of physical involvement varies from totally independent in campers physical needs to totally dependent. Camp runs for one week in August 2001. Fee for the week is $450.00. Partial scholarships are available and are determined according to need. Activities include sports, swimming, crafts, nature, creative writing, drawing, dances, drama, horseback riding, etc.
* LIONS CAMP KIRBY, P.O. Box 318, Dublin, PA 18917
Call Katherine Geroni, 215-249-3710 (toll call) or fax: 215-249-1239
Overnight camp (located in Upper Black Eddy, Bucks Co.) for children ages 6-17 with hearing impairment/deafness. There are four -1 week sessions: First session begins June 24,2001 and the last session begins July 15.
Fee for one week session is $275 if paid after May 1, 2001. The fee is reduced if paid earlier. There is a $25.00 registration fee.
* NATIONAL TECHNICAL INSTITUTE FOR THE DEAF,
52 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, New York 14623-5604
Call Jean Bondi-Wolcott, 716-475-6705(Voice/TTY); E-mail:JMB4646@rit.edu
"Explore Your Future" is a week long transition education program for deaf andhard of hearing high school studentsentering their senior year in the fall of2001. Session I: July 21-July 27, 2001 and Session II: July 28-
August 3, 2001. Program allows students to have hands-on experience in a variety of career areas; make better decisions about their lives after high school through person awareness, and experience life on a college campus (Rochester Institute of Technology). $600 Program Fee; $25 application fee.
Some scholarships are available. Transportation to Rochester is not provided.
Applications can be downloaded from the internet at www.rit.edu (and search for National Technical Institute for the Deaf.
* CAMP NACOARA, One Mt. Hope Ave.,
Rochester, New York 14620
Call 716-423-9490
Located in Arkport, New York which is in Steuben County. Camp is affiliated with National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence. For children, ages7-16, from families affected by alcohol/other drug addictions. Camp is usually held during the second week of August. Fee is approximately $250, but there are payment plans and scholarships. Transportation is not provided. Activities include fishing, swimming, arts and crafts, boating, nature and ropes adventure course.
* EPILEPSY FOUNDATION,
7 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, 6th floor, Phila. 19103
Call Jane Mare, 215-523-9180; 1-800-887-7165 (PA Only)
The Epilepsy Foundation/Southeastern Pa. does not run a summer camp. However, they will provide scholarships in the amount of $250 for children who have epilepsy and who are accepted to a summer camp but cannot afford to pay the fees. The deadline is early - April 16, 2001.
SPECIAL NEEDS POPULATION/DAY CAMPS & ACTIVITIES
NOTE: FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS CALL:
THE SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK AT 1-800-986-4550
* PROGRAMS EMPLOYING PEOPLE ---CAMP PEP, Admin. Office 1200 S. Broad St., 19146
Call Barry Johnston, 215-952-4266.
Camp located at the Greenfield School, 22nd & Chestnut Street. Children with developmental and physical disabilities, ages 5-21. FREE Transportation from South & Southwest Phila. Tuition is $250 per camper week, but there is no cost to campers who are sponsored by their Base Service Unit (BSU). Dates are:
July 9 - August 3, 2001. Activities include swimming, field trips, arts and crafts/ Lunch included with the fee.
* ROXBOROUGH YMCA, 7201 Ridge Ave., 19128
Call Steve Shelly 215-482-9945; 215-482-3900
CAMP MAGIC - a day camp for children with disabilities or special needs,ages 5 and over. Lunch and snack provided. June 18-August 31, 2001. Limited financial assistance to qualified families.
* PENNA. SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF, 100 W. School House Lane, 19144
Call Marsha M. Miceli, 215-951-4723 (Voice/tty)
American Sign Language Communication Day Camp for Hearing Impaired/Deafchildren who are ages 3-7 years of age. Children who are approaching age 3 can attend if space permits. Dates are: July 11 - August 9, 2001. This is a five week camp. First week is from Wednesday and Thursday. The other weeks are from Monday -Thursday. Hours 9am-2pm. Breakfast and lunch will hopefully be provided at no charge to parents. NO INCOME OR GEOGRAPHIC GUIDELINES. STUDENTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE ENROLLED AT PSD. Transportation may be provided within city of Philadelphia. Field trips, swimming, etc. Fee: $90.00 for entire program which includes the $10.00 non-refundable registration fee. Deadline date: June 1, 2001.
* FREE LIBRARY OF PHILADELPHIA, LIBRARY FOR THE BLIND AND PHYSICALLY HANDICAPPED, 919 Walnut Street, 19107.
Call Susan Horvath, Program Coordinator, 215-683-3213
Summer Reading Program-2001 Plug into Your Library for children in grades 1-8.
Runs from June 14 - August 3, 2001. Children win stickers and prizes for reading (large print, braille)/listening to books, cassettes, CDs, or other library activities.
* CAMP MAKE-A-FRIEND (EASTER SEAL SOCIETY),
3975 Conshohocken Ave., 19131.
Call Betty Ingram, 215-879-1000, ext. 249 or 215-879-1001
Serves ages 5-21 who have physical disabilities, mental retardation and seizure disorders. Child can have a G-tube. Camp is divided into two parts. Session I is 3 weeks (July 9-July 27, 2001) but Session II is only 2 weeks from July 30 until August 10, 2001. Hours are: 9am-3pm. Free lunch. Check with camp about fees. Transportation provided on a first-come, first serve basis. All campers pay a one-time $25.00 registration fee. Financial assistance is available on a limited basis. Call Easter Seals Society for financial assistance or families should contact Office of Mental Health/Retardation, Spina Bifida Association, Base Service Units and associations that support specific diagnoses. All new applicants must have a copy of an IEP and an interview with the camp director.
Other Easter Seals Camps in the Five County Regions:Montgomery County CampCan-Do which serves 5-21 with disabilities (physically,mentally and learning disabled). Located in Kulpsville, Pa. July 2-Aug.3, 2001 Transportation and financial assistance are provided on a limited basis. Call: 215-368-7000. Delaware County Area Camp Dumore serves preschool age to adults with disabilities. Located in Media, Pa. July 2-Aug. 3, 2001. Call:610-565-2353. Limited transportation.Bucks County Camp Surefoot serves preschool age to adults with disabilities. Camp location to be decided. Limited transportation from Bensalem, Chalfont, Doylestown, New Britain, Northeast Philadelphia, and Warminster. July 2-Aug.3, 2001. Call: 215-945-7200.
Chester County Camp Carefree serves 5-21 with disabilities. Located in Coatesville. Transportation is provided to and from camp throughout most areas of Chester County. July 2-Aug.3, 2001. Call: 610-873-3990.
* SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NORTHEAST (SPIN), 10980 Norcom Rd., 19154
Call Eileen Latzko, 215-613-1074, ext. 1116 www.SPININC.ORG
Integrated Camp program for children 5-11 with and without developmentaldisabilities. Seven-5 day sessions from June 25-August 10, 2001. Hours are 9:00am-3pm. Fee is $110.00 per week. Before and after camp care available at an additional charge. $60.00 per week additional fee for children who need a one-on-one Junior Counselor. Activities include swimming, trips, sports, games, crafts, theater activities, cooking, horticulture, special events and more. Program held at the Norcom Community Center, a newly renovated state of the art community center. Must pay 50% down payment with registration. Base Service Unit may provide partial payment.
* SPECIAL PEOPLE IN NORTHEAST (SPIN), 10980 Norcom Rd., 19154
Call Eileen Latzko, 215-613-1074 ext. 1116 www.SPININC.ORG
Programs for participants with and without disabilities. Combo Program for ages 12-15 and Explorer Program for ages 16-20. Combo Program combines recreational activities with scheduled trips, swimming and special events. Some of the Activities include sports, games, crafts, horticulture, cooking, movies, nature hikes, museums, etc. There are seven - 5 day sessions. June 25-August 10, 2001. Hours 9:00am-3:00pm. Fee is $135.00 per week (admissions included). Explorer Program has outside trips five days a week. Same dates and Times as Combo Program. $135.00 (admissions included). Must Pay 50% down payment with registration. Base Service Unit may provide partial payment.
* CAROUSEL HOUSE DAY CAMP/DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, Carousel House, Belmont Ave.
Call Scott Bowman or Stuart Greenberg, 215-685-0160 thru 62.
Ages 5-21.Mentally disabled as well as mentally disabled with physicaldisabilities. Limited space available. Fee for 2001 is $80 per encampment plus a $20.00 registration fee which will be returned to parents if they attend a parent orientation.. Three 2-week encampments. Hours 9am-2pm. First session: July 2-July 13, 2001 for campers from South and Southwest Phila. The second session is July 16-July 27 mainly for Northwest Phila. residents. The third session, July 30-August 10 is mainly for residents from the Northeast and North Phila. Call for more specific information. Bus transportation available. Lunch provided. Field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, dance, music activities, discussion groups, etc. Two Week Sports Camp (Aug 13-Aug. 24, 2001) for mentally disabled ages 16 and over. $50.00 for two weeks. Lunch & transportation included.
* HOUSEMAN RECREATION CENTER/DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, Summerdale & Godfrey, 19124
Call Carl Holod, 215-685-1240 or 215-535-9655
Mentally disabledages 7-21. One - 3 week encampment beginning July 2, 2001.
Bus transportation provided at selected stops. Camp runs from 9:30am-2 PM
Lunch is provided. There are field trips, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, low-organized games, etc. Fee is approximately $90.00. Bus fee is extra.
* COMMUNITY COUNCIL COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH/MR CENTER, 4900 Wyalusing Ave.,19131
LEARNING THERAPY SUMMER PROGRAM
Call Patricia Whitlock, 215-473-2600, ext. 138
Day program for children ages8-12 whose emotional and socialization needs usually require a special education setting, but is not limited to children in special education programs. Runs from June 25 - August 24, 2001.
Monday-Friday from 10am - 4pm. Children must live in the WestPhiladelphia area. Door to Door van service provided. Lunch is provided. This is a socialization and emotional support program with structured activities, trips, in therapeutic groups. Fees paid by Medical Assistance or HMO. Call for more information.
NEW START SUMMER PROGRAM -THIS PROGRAM IS FULL FOR SUMMER OF 2001.
Call Marc Brown, 215-473-2600 ext. 114
Summer Program for children 8-13 whose emotional and socialization needs usually require a special education setting, but is not limited to children in special education programs. Monday-Friday, 8am-2pm. Lunch included. This is a socialization and emotional support program with structured activities, trips, in therapeutic groups. Fees paid by Medical Assistance or HMO. Door to Door Van Transportation included for children in the West Philadelphia area. Call for more information. Once again, NEW START PROGRAM is full for 2001.
WEST PARK SUMMER PROGRAM
Call Anthony Brown, 215-473-2600, ext. 245
The West Park Summer Program is for children ages 13-18whose emotional and socialization needs usually require a special education setting, but is not limited to children in special education programs. June 25-August 31, 2001. Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm. Lunch is provided. This is a socialization and emotional support program with structured activities, trips, in therapeutic groups. Fees paid by Medical Assistance or HMO. Call for more information.
THERAPEUTIC CLASSROOM PROGRAM
Call Arlene Berry, 215-473-2600, ext. 140
The Therapeutic Classroom program is a year round partial hospital program for emotionally disturbed children ages 3-6. The program provides a corrective therapeutic experience within the context of group activities, using mental health assessment, intervention and case management modalities. They will accept referrals for the summer only. The program hours are 8:30am - 2:30pm. Fees paid by Medical Assistance or HMO. Lunch. Call for more information.
*CAMP LOVE, 4601 Market St., 19139
Call 215-471-8686
Day Camp for children with Sickle Cell Anemia/Trait. WILL NOT BE HELD IN 2001.
* HMS SCHOOL FOR CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, 4400 Baltimore Ave., 19104
Call Ellen Scharff, 215-222-2566
Day and Residential Camp for children ages 3-20 with cerebral palsy. Dates are June 27 - July 12, 2001. For those who qualify for the Extended School Year (ESY) through local school districts, the final date of the camp is August 9. Day Camp hours are 9-3:30 (extended hours are available).There are arts and crafts, adaptive recreation, work with computers, field trips, etc. Lunch provided. For students who qualify for Extended School Year (ESY) services, the local school district funding in PA is expected. For those who do not qualify, other sources of funding will be explored. Transportation provided for those who qualify for Extended School Year.
* WORDSWORTH SUMMER THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES PROGRAM, Pennsylvania Ave. & Camp Hill Road, Ft. Washington, PA 19034)
Call Centralized Mental Health Admissions, 1-800-769-0088
An individualized summer day therapeutic activities program for children and adolescents (1st grade - 12th grade). Program will be held at 2 sites-clients will be matched to site based on proximity. Six week program. Hours: 8:30am-2:30pm. A structured program in which children can develop and practice appropriate social skills and emotional controls in controlled and supportive peer group settings. Accept children with phobic behavior; recent psychiatric hospitalization; thought and affective disorders; moderately aggressive behavior due to personality disorder; impulsive acting out behaviors; hyperactivity; depression; developmental delays, etc. Availability is limited. Child must be MA eligible and service must be approved by CBH. Transportation provided from Philadelphia. Other counties need to check about transportation.
* EDUCATIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES, INC.
Call Lorenzo Woodson, 215-917-2394
Camp is held at Blair Christian Academy, 220 W. Upsal St., 19119. From June 18 - August 10, 2001 for ages 7-12. Provides a variety of structured activities to develop and enhance self esteem, independence, educational development, cultural awareness and a sense of responsibility for others and community. There will be behavioral health professionals to address children with special behavioral needs. Camp offers arts and crafts, tours, therapeutic group activities, recreation, education, swimming. Regular hours are 9am-3:30pm. Extended hours available. $75.00 a week for regular hours. Lunch and snacks included. Children of parents receiving public assistance will be accepted on a sliding scale. Children receiving mental health services will be receiving aid through Office of Mental Health.
* JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER- KLEIN BRANCH, 10100 Jamison Ave., 19116
Call Phyllis Actman, 215-698-7300, ext. 175
Day camp for ages 2-14. Full season June 25-August 17, 2001. Half seasons
June 25-July 20 and July 23-August 17. Indoor pools, outdoor tennis courts, softball and soccer fields, basketball courts, roller hockey rink, racquetball courts, karate studio, full gymnasium, sand volleyball, outdoor playground, theater, dance, art studios, Judaica, trips. Inclusion program for specialneeds. Extended hours available. Call for more information regarding fees and hours. Limited amounts of financial assistance, fee adjustments & special payment arrangements based upon need distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.
* PHILLIES BASEBALL ACADEMY SUMMER CAMPS, P.O. Box 505 Haverford, PA 19041
Call: Mike Trachtenberg, Director of Camper Development, 610-520-3400, x231
For boys and girls ages 7-14. There are eight (8) locations in Pennsylvania: Haverford College, June 18-22 and August 6-10, 2001; Abington High School,
June 25-29; Bishop Shanahan High School in Downingtown, July 2-6; Alverthorpe Park in Jenkintown, July 9-13; West Chester East High School, July 9-July 13; Cardinal O'Hara in Springfield, Pa, July 16-July 20; Plymouth-Whitemarsh High School in Plymouth Meeting, July 16-July 20; Rosemont College, July 30-August 3. Each session includes baseball instruction, a Phillies uniform and baseball cap; a trip to Veterans Stadium; 2 tickets to a Phillies Home Game, and membership into the Phillies Baseball Academy. Lunch is not included. Camp runs Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm. Extended hours 7:30-5:30pm are available. Specialized instruction on an individual and group basis. Tuition is $280.00 for one week all-inclusive session. Cost for two week session is $545.00. Extra fee for extended hours. Camp office gives family information about car pooling. CAN TAKE CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS AT THE HAVERFORD COLLEGE SITE!!
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS CALL: THE SPECIAL KIDS NETWORK AT 1-800-986-4550