2010 SUMMER CAMP RESOURCES
for children with autism and other special needs
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S.M.I.L.E. SUMMER CAMP™
Special Memories Include Laughter & Enrichment
Summer Camp
For many youngsters, summer means summer camp with all its many pleasures of childhood: Playing games,
making friends, and having plenty of smiles to go around. But hundreds of kids rarely get to make new
friends or play the childhood games we take for granted.
The therapeutic program was developed for children with disabilities out of a need to provide them with a
fun, interactive way to further develop their social skills and to help these kids have a better summer –
and a better life.
Space is limited to only 5 children per week. The ratio will be 5 children with two adults. Reserve your
child's place with a $100 deposit that will be credited towards your child's tuition.
Please contact:
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ACHIEVEMENT CENTERS CAMP CHEERFUL
(Adaptive Aquatics Sessions are also available!)Camp Cheerful Camp Programs & Services
At the Achievement Centers' Camp Cheerful, campers enjoy all the traditional camp activities
including: hiking, swimming, fishing, canoeing, arts and crafts, nature study activities, games,
campfire activities, music and sports. We also offer year-round Therapeutic Horseback Riding
sessions and a new state-of-the-art, fully handicap-accessible High Ropes challenge course during
camp sessions. Our camp programs include:
• Day and Residential Camp
• Weekend Respite Camp
• Camp for Children with Autism
About the the Achievement Centers for Children's Camp Cheerful
In 1947, the Achievement Centers’ Camp Cheerful, located in Strongsville, Ohio, opened as Ohio’s
first camp for individuals with disabilities. Today, more than 60 years later, children and adults with
physical, developmental, medical and sensory disabilities continue to enjoy and benefit from typical
camp activities in a barrier-free environment. At Camp Cheerful, children and adults with disabilities
participate in a variety of recreational activities that encourage confidence and independence, and
create opportunities for lifelong friendships while having fun and improving their quality of life.
CALL 216-292-9700 or www.achievementcenters.org
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Galvin Therapy Center - Play & Social Skills Group
25221 Miles Rd., Suite F, Warrensville Heights
www.ot4children.com
216-514-1600
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STEPS Center
Excellence in Autism social skill program is a 4 week program for children age
Preschool to 8th grade on the Autism Spectrum. This group offers an opportunity for children to
interact with their peers in a social based activity program that discusses practices and increases
appropriate social skills STEPS believes in the potential of each child that we work with. We
understand it is our responsibility to believe in the children so they can, in turn, believe in themselves.
Our goal at STEPS is to help each child reach their full potential; develop healthy self?esteem and
self-efficiency.
Skills Targeted: Develop friendships, Conversation team building, Build self?confidence,
Understanding social situations, Understanding social cues and limitations, Cooperative projects,
Problem solving, Joint attention, Emotional identification, 1 to 3 Ratio
Camp Info:
July 5th, 2010 to July 30th, 2010
Monday thru Thursday
9am – 2pm
Location:
St. Adalbert’s
56 Adalbert St.
Berea, Oh 44017
Please contact STEPS if you are interested in this program.
(440) 572?1337
STEPS Center for Excellence in Autism
21337 Drake Rd, Unit A, Strongsville, OH 44149
Building on Skills and Strengths Group for Teens diagnosed with
Aspergers, ADHD, ADD and High Functioning Autism
STEPS Center for Excellence in Autism is now offering a Building on Skills and Strengths Group
for Teens diagnosed with Aspergers, ADHD, ADD and High Functioning Autism. This workshop
focuses on building & strengthening special interests and talents that can better your teen’s future.
STEPS believes that special interests and talents of all children need to be nurtured and broadened
to aid in positive self-image. The B.O.S.S. Group is a program designed for teens diagnosed with
Aspergers, ADHD or High Functioning Autism. The goal of these sessions is to build, strengthen,
mentor and develop your teen’s skills and talents into positive tools that can lead to an overall
improvement in confidence, attitude and self-image. STEPS staff will help access community
resources to aid in strengthening skills and will work with schools and/or outside service providers
in identifying how to use talents in teaching and broadening skills.
Targeted areas:
Building confidence, Instilling positive attitude, Working as a team, Identifying strengths,
Developing and practicing skills, Broadening abilities, Developing personal goals, Putting skills to
use in the community and at school
Please contact STEPS if you are interested in this program.
(440) 572?1337
STEPS Center for Excellence in Autism
21337 Drake Rd, Unit A, Strongsville, OH 44149
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Akron Rotary Camp - Camp Fun for Everyone
The Akon Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs, in cooperation with the Akron Area YMCA
offers children and adults with disabilities, the opportunity to experience all the friendship, fun and
excitement of camp. Akron Rotary Camp is American Camp Association (ACA) accredited and provides
a nurturing and enriching atmosphere where campers develop relationships, skills and memories
that will last a lifetime.
The Akron Rotary Camp was founded to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.
While at camp, children are able to participate in activities that help build self-esteem and physical
endurance.
Today the mission of serving children and families is still very much alive in all of our programs.
Akron Rotary Camp is more than the summer experience or respite weekend, it’s about doing what
is right for campers and their families and providing everyone with a true camp experience.
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Monarch Schools' Summer Social Language Program
The 2010 Monarch Summer Social Language Program, which will take place June 21 – July 23, is
a 5-week summer program located at Monarch School in Shaker Heights, for children and teenagers,
ages 6-18, with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
At Monarch Summer Social Language Program, our goal is for children to have fun. We emphasize
building social and communication skills through a highly engaging curriculum which utilizes written
and visual supports, in a therapeutic and recreational environment. All activities are presented as
traditional camp activities including: sports/group games, arts and crafts, music/art therapy, swimming
and drama. The program’s inclusion of typical peer models assists with skill development. The result is
a fun-filled experience where children gain self-confidence while creating lasting friendships.
IEP-Driven Program
All of our activities are designed to coordinate with the children’s Individual Educational Program
(IEP) – while the kids are having fun, we continue to teach.
Low Child-to-Staff Ratio
We purposely limit the number of attendees so that your child can get the small-group and one-on-one
attention needed to ensure a successful experience.
Highly Trained Staff
All staff members are professionally trained intervention specialists, speech, music and art therapists,
a drama instructor and college assistants.
MSSLP for TEENS (ages 13-18)
In addition to the MSSLP curriculum, our teenagers experience the following:
• Shoot the Breeze: Participation in a skill development and social connections group that discusses
pertinent topics in a safe and supportive environment
• Big Buddy: Pairing with a “little buddy” (MSSLP camper) on Fridays to share lunch and an activity
• Camp Trip: A weekly trip to a local camp for swimming, lunch and activities
Tuition
The tuition per child (ages 6 to 12) is $3,000 and per teenager (ages 13 to 18) is $3,050 for this five-
week program.
Application Procedure
Please download, complete and submit our MSSLP Application . Once we receive your child’s
application, we will call you to set up an intake appointment (at Monarch School) and a school
observation (at your child’s school). These appointments are free of charge. Program acceptance
will be determined within 2 weeks of your child’s final appointment.
Additional Information
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Kidslink Summer programs - Twinsburg
KidsLink offers a number of special summer programs. These programs are detailed below and in
their Summer 2010 brochure, available online via www.kidslinkohio.com. To sign up for one of these
programs, you can fill out the Program Interest Form in the brochure and mail or fax it to us. (The
address and fax number are provided on the form.) Alternately, you can fill out the web form on our
Schedule an Appointment page. Be sure to choose Other Group from the "Choose provider/service"
pop-up and use the Additional Information field to let us know which program you are interested in.
Regardless of which form you fill out, KidsLink staff will contact you for additional details once the
form is received.
Intensive Summer Therapy
What: Speech and/or occupational therapy services for children with neurologic or developmental
disorders
Ages: All
When: Day, evening or weekend
Pkg. 1: 10 one-hour sessions
OT or speech therapy
Cost: $1100
Pkg. 2: 10 90-minute sessions
45 min each of OT & speech
Cost: $1600
Social Communication Groups
What: Speech-based treatment groups focusing on social communication for children with autism
spectrum disorders or communication disorders
Ages: 3-14
When: 1 hour / week
Screening: 1st week in June
Session 1: June 5, 12, 19, 26
Session 2: July 10, 17, 24, 31
Session 3: August 7, 14, 21, 28
Cost: $240 / session
OT Summer Group
What: Group occupational therapy sessions designed to utilize playground equipment and social
interaction as opportunities to enhance each child's individual growth and development in an outdoor
environment. Themes will be based on some of the following areas: basketball, soccer, baseball,
cooperative use of playground equipment, and picnicking.
Ages: 3-15 (divided groups)
When: 6 week sessions, June - August
Cost: $360 per child
Facilitated Play Dates
What: Facilitated play dates promoting active play & social engagement for children with
developmental disabilities
1 adult per 2 children
Ages: Any
When: Flexible (home- or center-based)
Cost: $40 / hour (+ travel fee for home settings)
KidsLink Buddy Day Camp
An Extended School Year Program
What: An inclusion summer experience for children with autism spectrum
disorders & other developmental disabilities
Ages: Group I (3-6) and Group II (7-10)
NEW - 2 age groups
When: July 5 through July 29
Days: Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursday
Time: 9 am - noon
Where: Hudson Community Chapel
Cost: $2950
Schedule will include:
• Social skill development
• Large & small group activities
• Games & crafts
• Movement / Music
• Individual focus on IEP-driven goals
• 1:1 & Group speech therapies
• Progress monitoring
• Community-based instruction
• ...and More!
Each child will interact with peer buddies daily. Buddy recommendations are welcome.
No charge for buddies.
Space is limited to 8 participants and per age group.
Daily camp staffing includes:
• (2) Certified special education teachers
• KidsLink speech and ABA therapist
• Teacher assistants
SUCCESS Club / Teen Club / CALM Kids
What: Psychological treatment group for those with Asperger's Disorder/High Functioning
Autism providing direct teaching and practice of social and friendship behaviors, self-esteem
development and coping skills
SUCCESS Club
Ages: 7-12
Cost: $640
When: Saturdays, July 10 through August 28
ages 7-9: 9:00 - 10:30 am
ages 10-12: 10:45 am - 12:15 pm
Teen Club
Ages: 13-18
Cost: $400
When: Thursday evenings
July 8 through August 26
6:00 - 7:00 pm
CALM Kids
Ages: 8-15
Cost: $480
When: Tuesday evenings
July 6 through August 24
Ages 8-11: 4:30 - 5:30 pm
Ages 12-15: 5:45 - 6:45 pm
Summer Supported Job Club
What: Educates and trains students with developmental disabilities to find supported employment
opportunities with the support of their families and community.
Ages: 16 - 22
When: July 5 through July 30
Weekly, 9:00 AM to noon
Play Group
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Behavioral Intervention Institute of Ohio
Summer Camp is open to current and new clients, and you are welcome to sign up
for one week or the entire summer. Each week we will focus on communication skills, social skills,
and play skills through fun and interactive activities based on the weekly theme. Themes include
Animal Adventure, All Star Sports, Wacky Water Week, Crazy Chef's Cooking, Community
Helpers and Safety Week. Please contact BIIO for this summer's schedule at
info@behavioralinterventioninstituteofohio.com.
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ASGC Summer Social Skills Camp
July 12 thru July 16, 2010 for ages 6-12
July 19 thru July 23, 2010 for ages 13-19
Located at City of Independence Park
For Children/teens with Autism Spectrum Disorders
We only have a few slots left for our Social Skills Summer Camp 2010. If you would like applications
or more information, please contact us at (216) 556-4937, or (216) 407-0139 or (216) 524-0424 or
support@asgc.org.
Applications and brochures are also available on our website at www.asgc.org.
If you have registered for the camp, but have not sent in your enrollment material, please do so as
soon as possible. In addition to the application, please send in a copy of the child's IEP and MFE.
All applications should be mailed to ASGC, P.O. Box 41066, Brecksville, OH 44141.
The mission of the ASGC Summer Camp is to provide direct social skills instruction and educational
intervention as identified by the camper's Individual Education Plan (IEP). This will be accomplished
through the use of direct social skills training. Typical peers, who have been educated in autism, will
assist in the faciliataion of targeted social skills in recreation, leisure and group activities under the
direction, guidance and supervision of special educators. This unique summer camp experience will
nurture and educate all participants.
Session One: July 12 thru July 16, 2010 Ages 6 thru 12
Session Two: July 19 thru July 23, 2010 Agest 13 thru 19
Location: The of Independence Recreation Center.
Cost: $250.00 per week.
We are a provider with Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (Formerly MRDD). If your
child is eligible for Respite/Family/Camp Resources, we will accept payment from this agency.
Ages: 6 to 19 with Autism, Asperger's or PDD.
If you have any questions, please call:
(216) 556-4937 ASGC
(216) 407-0139 Camp Director Jim Wotowiec Cell
(216) 524-0424 Eileen Hawkins
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Game On Summer Camp
Game On is an adventure-based program designed to facilitate pro-social interactions in children who
have difficulty connecting with peers. Focusing on children with high-functioning autism in Pre-K
through 7th grade, Game On gives kids on the autism spectrum the skills they need to navigate the
challenges their autism presents, while providing peer models with life lessons in diversity and
multiple intelligence. Ultimately, all involved deepen their appreciation and understanding of each
individual’s unique qualities and strengths through fun, interactive, kid-centered activities.
Game On Summer Camp is a nature-based day camp that encourages social interactions while
cultivating a connection with the outdoors. Kids develop an appreciation for nature with engaging
activities that are age/developmentally appropriate ... and really big fun!
In addition to employing counselors trained as intervention specialists and program specialists,
Game On also has a speech and language pathologist on staff. Combined with college and high school
counselors, our camper-to-counselor ratio is 4:1. Ultimately, Game On’s staff and school-age peer
counselors and peer models combine to make Camp an exceptional experience.
Activities for Game On Summer Camp will include:
• Nature-based experiences like creek walks and hiking
• Group interaction, cooperative challenges and teamwork skills
• Sports and play skills including kickball, tag and soccer
Game On Summer Camp will take place on Tuesdays and Wednesdays beginning the end of June and
through the month of July for a total of 10 sessions (June 29, 30, July 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 and 28).
Each session will run from 10:00am-2:00pm. Camp sites will alternate between Cleveland
Metropark’s Lagoons, Wallace Lake and Huntington Reservation.
Space is limited. For more information, please contact Game On Co-Directors, Meg Downey
(meg.downey@sbcglobal.net, 216.509.1475) or Shawn Stansbury (shawnkid4life@gmail.com,
440.488.7199).
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Camp Insight Wellness Adventure for Kids
Holistic Summer Camps for Ages 6-12
Where kids have fun and learn healthy skills
for a lifetime of wellness!
Exercise and Energize Body, Mind & Spirit
Through Movement, Art, and Positive Psychology
While immersed in a fun, active environment, campers will take part in a variety of activities designed
to teach important life skills such as confidence, patience, self-control and how to make healthy
choices. While many summer camps are led by young counselors, at Camp Insight, your child will
be working with a carefully selected
group of licensed and experienced colleagues who are among the best in their fields.
Professionals will lead fun activities that exercise and energize the mind, body and spirit. Campers
will take part in movement, art, music and positive psychology exercises to build confidence,
selfawareness and focus. Camp lessons are designed to help children learn to concentrate to improve
school performance as well. Fun physical exercises
such as Tae Kwon Do and yoga will help kids build cardiovascular stamina, strength and flexibility.
If that's not enough... Fun is Guaranteed!
"The camp was just a week, but it had such a lasting impact on my son. He came out more confident
and happy. Every school should follow the guidance of Insight Wellness in how they teach, inspire and
love the kids. Michelle has an amazing gift and talent with kids. She helped Matthew work on his
strengths and challenges from day one." - Maribeth Morrissey
Goals
* BE CREATIVE & HAVE TONS OF FUN!
*Strengthen Mind & Body
*Build Focus & Concentration
*Increase Patience & Calmness
*Improve Social Skills
*Build Self-Esteem
*Develop Healthy Habits for Life
Activities
*Yoga & Qi Gong
*Tae Kwon Do
*Meditation/Mindfulness
*Guided Imagery
*Creative Arts,
Music & Dance
*Creative writing / Bookmaking
* Drumming & Reiki
* EFT /Positive Psychology
*Healthy Cooking and Eating
* Nature Exploration, Challenge Games ...AND MORE!
Camp Fees:
One Week: $295 by April 30 ($325 after)
Two Weeks: $535 by April 30 ($595 after)
Includes $50 non-refundable deposit due with registration.
Balance for June camp due 6/1/2010
Balance for August camp due 7/15/2010
Register early for 10% Discount!
Call: 216-765-4470
Registration form online: www.insightwellness.org
Emery Place, Suite 112 25901 Emery Road Cleveland, OH
44122
At Richmond/Emery
2 exits south of Chagrin Blvd off 271
To register call: 216-765-4470
www.InsightWellness.Org
Camp Insight Dates:
June 14 - 25
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
And/Or
August 9 - 20
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
One or two week sessions
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Hattie Larlham Camps
Camp is an integral part of childhood. The Play Center at Hattie Larlham provides a variety of camps
for children of various ages and abilities. Children spend their day in a variety of structured and
unstructured activities designed to help them learn and grow while they play.
At Hattie Larlham camps, children with and without disabilities are encouraged to play and interact
with one another. Hattie Larlham offers several camps throughout the year including Camp Connect,
Connect with Play, Connecting with Movement and Sensory Adventure Camp.
Each camp offers attendees a different and unique approach to fun, depending on their interests and
needs. To meet the needs of your busy schedule, camps are in session when children are out of school
over the summer, during winter and spring breaks and over popular in-service days and holidays.
All camps require pre-registration.
Hattie Larlham Camps:
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Camp Connect
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Connect with Play
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Connecting with Movement
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Sensory Adventure Camp
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Connect with Fun
http://www.hattielarlham.org/home/program/play/camp.htm
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Baldwin-Wallace Intensive Intervention AAC Program
July 5 - August 4, 2010
Berea, OH
Baldwin-Wallace College
Ages: 3-18 years
A program to build functional and social communication skills in children who are nonverbal or have
limited verbal communication skills.
This program is available to families with one or more children with limited verbal or nonverbal
communication skills.
These children may use any of the following forms of communication:
Vocalizations
Sign language
Picture communication
Object communication
Augmentative communication devices
Children may be just beginning to use alternative forms of communication or have no experience
with alternative forms of communication.
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Trinity Horse Farm LLC
2536 Columbia Rd.
Medina, OH 44256
Phone: 330 483 3601
Trinity Horse Farm provides specialized horse programs for Autism.
We serve children, adults, and their families in the following areas: 1.Speech/Language/
Communication
2.Social Skill Development
3.Sensory Response/Cognitive Awareness
4.Daily Life Skills
