Rotary Camp's new Portage County Day Camp

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Akron Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs Portage Trailblazers Day Camp Summer 2010

Ages 3â€21 Mondayâ€Friday 9am – 3pm

One Session â€June 21â€July 2 & July 12â€23*

*(no program during the week of July 5â€9)

We are excited to offer this new program collaboration with the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities (PCBDD) and the Akron Rotary Camp. We are offering one –four week day camp session at the beautiful Happy Day School campus. Everyday campers will have a blast exploring the natural environment, enjoying craft, games and other activities, singing camp songs, and developing friendships. The phenomenal Akron Rotary Camp staff will provide opportunities for campers to learn and grow in a safe environment.

The Akron Rotary Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). Through this accreditation process camps are assessed on meeting over 300 national camping standards ranging from staff screening and training to activity and program safety.

History

The Akron Rotary Camp has been providing recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities and their families for over 85 years. The camp was founded by and is still the primary project of the Rotary Club of Akron. Akron Rotary Camp is operated by the Akron Area YMCA. Together, the YMCA and Akron Rotary serve over 1000 campers and their families annually through a variety of yearâ€round recreational and support programs.

Staff

The Akron Rotary Camp staff are typically made up of college aged individuals who are studying special education, recreation, or similar program. Following ACA standards and Rotary Camp guidelines, the staff are exceptionally trained to work with our campers in a caring and appropriate manner. The counselor to camper ratio is 2:6.

The PCBDD will provide nursing staff to distribute any medications and manage first aid while also providing some additional staff to help provide necessary care to our campers.

Eligibility

Children, ages 3â€21, who have physical or developmental disabilities are eligible to participate in this funâ€filled camping experience. The camp staff reviews all camper applications to ensure eligibility. Campers must be in good health at time of attendance and able to participate in all activities.

Financial Information

This program is being sponsored through the Portage County Board of Developmental Disabilities for current Happy Day school students. There may be a limited number of funds are available to help support the cost of camp to other eligible participants. Once those spots are filled, additional spaces would be paid by the families. Please contact Gail McAlister at the Happy Day School or the Rotary Camp office at 330.644.4512 for more information about this and other potential resources. For private paying or third party billing, please contact the camp office.

Transportation

Transportation will be provided by the Portage County Board to for Happy Day School students only. Any additional campers would be required to provide their own transportation. Registrations must be received by May 15th to ensure a space on the bus.

To register for this program or if you have any questions, please contact the Akron Rotary Camp at 330.644.4512