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Summer Camp Directory for Children With Special Needs
All Abilities Camp
All Abilities Camp Fair set for February 4
ABOARD will hold their 8th Annual All Abilities Camp Fair on Saturday, February, 4, 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at The Mall at Robinson, 100 Robinson Centre Dr.
Exhibitors include:
- Camps for typical children and those with disabilities
- Inclusion friendly camps
- Full and half day programs
- School and preschool age camps
- Information regarding extended school year (ESY)
Free and open to all. For more information, call 1-800-827-9385 or visit www.autismconnectionofpa.org.
PA Lions Beacon
Lodge Camp
PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp is a summer camp for children and adults with special needs. Nestled in the mountains along the Juniata River, Beacon Lodge is the perfect place to experience summer fun activities like boating, fishing, climbing, hiking, crafts, and more, all adapted for your loved one's abilities.
For more information, contact Hayley Lacombe, Camp Coordinator, PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp, 114 SR 103 S, Mount Union, PA 17066, (814) 542-2511 or blcood@verizon.net.
Camp WISP
The Watson Inclusive Summer Program (WISP) is an inclusive therapeutic summer camp program for children with autism and related disorders.
WISP is a model inclusive summer program that enables children with autism to be integrated successfully into typical summer camps with their peers. The program operates in multiple sites, providing children with services near their own neighborhoods. The program time and duration vary according to the camp schedule. Typically, a camp program lasts eight weeks, from mid June to early August, and runs from approximately 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
For more information about WISP, contact Carolyn Belich at (412) 749-2895 or carolynbe@thewatsoninstitute.org.
Camp STAT
The Summer Therapeutic Activities for Teens (STAT) program of The Watson Institute is specifically-designed for adolescents with Asperger's disorder and high-functioning autism. The program focuses on the development of social competencies and includes both therapeutic and recreational components. Appropriate candidates need to have the ability to benefit from verbally based intervention methods.
STAT operates at The Watson Institute's Sewickley, Sharpsburg, and Upper St. Clair sites. Each program runs for a period of four weeks. This year, Camp STAT will hold two summer sessions.
For more information, contact Daryl Ault at (412) 749-6425 or daryla@thewatsoninstitute.org.
ACCLAIM Program
The Autism College and Community Life Acclimation and Intervention Model (ACCLAIM) of The Watson Institute is specifically designed for college-bound teenagers with Asperger's disorder and high-functioning autistic disorder. The program focuses on the development of skills necessary to succeed at college and includes therapeutic, learning, and social components. Watson developed ACCLAIM to help adolescents get a "preview" of college prior to enrollment. The program is intended to acclimate academically capable candidates to campus life, reducing the anxiety associated with a major life transition, and developing the social and organizational skills that are requisites for success in college.
For more information, contact Tiffany Thompson at (412) 748-2883 or tiffanyt@thewatsoninstitute.org.
Blind & Vision Rehabilitation Services of Pittsburgh Summer Youth Program
This comprehensive summer program helps students age 16 - 21 with vision loss to learn Braille, audio
devices, and adaptive computer technology, along with orientation and mobility, cooking, shopping,
clothing maintenance, grooming. Classes in exercise, nutrition and health care are included, along with
leisure time activities.
5-week session in late June/early July. (412) 368-4400
Camp ACHIEVA Weekends
Camp Weekends are offered through June 2012 for individuals of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Locations vary from month to month and include Camp Fitch on the shores of Lake Erie, Camp Guyasuta in Pittsburgh, Oglebay in West Virginia, Raccoon and Moraine State Parks.
Most weekends begin on Friday evening and end Sunday afternoon. The cost of the two-night weekend is $212. Funding can be made by waiver, family support service (FSS) or private pay.
A Camp ACHIEVA Registration form must be completed and received one month prior to attending a weekend. The form will be kept on file for future weekends.
Please contact Karen Vodenichar at The Arc of Beaver office at (724) 775-1602 x10 or kvodenichar@achieva.info to request a brochure, receive forms or with questions.
New Story
STAP/TAP Camps
Our camp is designed to meet the needs of children with the most serious and/or complex behavioral challenges. We offer traditional recreational and social activities found at other summer camps, but within a therapeutic environment to support each child's continued growth and development.
New Story STAP
333 Gompers Ave.
Indiana, PA 15701
(724) 463-5390
Dates: June 11 – August 17th, 2012
Ten week program, 30 hours per week
Autism/DD
New Story STAP
Hempfield Church of Christ
144 Hugh Black Rd.
Greensburg, PA 1560
(724) 463-5390
Dates: June 11 – August 17th, 2012
Ten week program, 30 hours per week
Autism/DD
New Story STAP
460 Jeffers St.
Dubois, PA 15801
(724) 463-5390
Dates: June 11 – August 17th, 2012
Ten week program, 30 hours per week
Autism/DD
New Story TAP
460 Jeffers St.
Dubois, PA 15801
(724) 463-5390
Dates: June 11 – August 17th, 2012
Ten week program, 30 hours per week
Behavioral Diagnoses
New Story STAP
715 Bilberry Rd.
Monroeville, PA 15146
(724) 463-5390
Dates: June 11 – August 17th, 2012
Ten week program, 30 hours per week
Autism/DD
For more information on New Story STAP, contact Tracy Serbian at (724) 463-5390 ext. 228 or tserbian@newstory.com or visit www.newstory.com.
Day Camp in
Beaver County
Day Camp is a summer recreational camp available to school age children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The camp runs Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. and is based out of Brady's Run Park.
Swimming, crafts, hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities are provided. Transportation services are available for children living at home with their families in Beaver County.
Please contact Karen Vodenichar at The Arc of Beaver office at (724) 775-1602 x10 or kvodenichar@achieva.info to request a brochure, receive forms or with questions.
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