summer camps

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Well, just putting in my 2 cents' observations, but this summer camp thing

for most of us parents doesn't sound like a very good thing.......it's

supposed to relieve all of you from stress, but instead, causes more, what

with the worry about how they're behaving, etc......is it worth it??

I know I could never send at his age because emotionally, I just don't

think he would be ready....maybe in a few years.....I'm not saying anyone

made a mistake by sending their kids to camp, but do you all think that

maybe, just maybe, your kids are just too young to really impact them

positively??

I would reconsider sending when he is in more control of himself and not

so much in the " toddler stage " that he's in now......lol.....that means I

wouldn't send him to camp until he's 15!!

I just don't know......maybe it's best if we wait a few more years.........

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In a message dated 8/11/00 6:24:55 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Ltb3105@...

writes:

<< ..I'm not saying anyone

made a mistake by sending their kids to camp, but do you all think that

maybe, just maybe, your kids are just too young to really impact them

positively?? >>

Hi ,

I struggled with that one myself. I asked my family and friends before

sending him. Most said " He needs to get away and do something on his own, it

will be good for him " . And in the long run, they were right and he had ended

up having a great week. The counselor sent home a book of pictures with Gene

doing crafts, hiking and they even got him to ride a horse!! That is a

miracle to me. His personality totally mellowed over the week and I am

finding him less angry and much calmer today than I have seen in a few year.

His counselors loved him and he had his special ones. I am thankful he had a

good experience and I know some others didn't ...but I guess we would never

have known unless we tried.

Lauri

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> <<In PA we have Variety Club Camps and Camp Joy for starters which are sleep

> away . >>

>

Hi, Everyone.........Sara......do you know of any camps near State College

area that Gareth can go to this summer? We plan to move there after school

is finished.....probably mid-June. You can e-mail me privately if you want.

Kankakee has a fantastic camp that Gareth has gone to every summer since we

moved here. I have gotten quite spoiled by it!!! I hope he finds a good one

this summer in State College.......he really enjoys going off to camp. I

have never had him go overnight, though. He's scared to death of darkness

and rain storms. Best keep him home at night!!! Take care, Everyone.

Margaret

>

>

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We are surely too far away (darn it), however you may be interested in

checking out our Web Sites:

www.computerlearningexpeditions.com and

www.equestriantherapiesranchofskagitcounty.org

I am a widow of two Autistic boys ages 20 (started college this year) and 4

(stared Pre School last year). There are some fun things on our web sites.

Wishing you and your family the best of luck...

Bullock-Luke

Teacher and Parent Advocate Since 1985

summer camps

Hi All,

I am trying to find a summer camp that offers services for special education

for my niece that is 10 years old (11 in July). We live in Puerto Rico so

New York, Boston or around the New England State will be fairly close. But

are willing to look into anything that is available.

Appreciate your help,

Ginny

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Thanks I will pass this info to my sister. The website are very inviting.

My son loves horses and this place looks great.

ginny

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From:

[mailto: ] On Behalf Of Autism Society of

Whatcom & Skagit County

Sent: Thursday, April 13, 2006 7:50 AM

Subject: RE: summer camps

Importance: High

We are surely too far away (darn it), however you may be interested in

checking out our Web Sites:

www.computerlearningexpeditions.com and

www.equestriantherapiesranchofskagitcounty.org

I am a widow of two Autistic boys ages 20 (started college this year) and 4

(stared Pre School last year). There are some fun things on our web sites.

Wishing you and your family the best of luck...

Bullock-Luke

Teacher and Parent Advocate Since 1985

summer camps

Hi All,

I am trying to find a summer camp that offers services for special education

for my niece that is 10 years old (11 in July). We live in Puerto Rico so

New York, Boston or around the New England State will be fairly close. But

are willing to look into anything that is available.

Appreciate your help,

Ginny

[Guest guest]

Lekotek has a 4 day computer camp for kids his age July 17-20 9:30am

to 12pm. I have sent my non verbal son for the last 4 years and he

loves it. www.lekotekga.org/compcanp.htm

>

> Hello everyone,

> My name is Cassandra I have an 11 year old named Malik. He's a boy

with

> Autism. I would like to know if anyone knows of a summer camp or

any

> other activity Malik can go to for the summer.

> I have a couple of places to check out on the 29th of April. I

wanted

> to have as many options as possible.

> We live in Lithonia and Malik is non- verbal. I believe that's one

of

> the reasons Im having such a difficult time trying to find some

place I

> feel comfortable.

> If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it

>

> Thank you,

> Cassandra

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you I will check it out . Hopefully they will have an all day camp? Thank you dishatlanta <karen@...> wrote: Lekotek has a 4 day computer camp for kids his age July 17-20 9:30am to 12pm. I have sent my non verbal son for the last 4 years and he loves it. www.lekotekga.org/compcanp.htm--- In autism , "harlemnewyorkrd" <harlemnewyorkrd@...> wrote:>> Hello everyone,> My name is Cassandra I have an 11 year old named Malik. He's a boy with > Autism. I would like to know if anyone knows of a summer camp or any > other activity Malik can go to for the summer.> I have a couple of places to check out on the 29th of April. I wanted > to have as many options as

possible.> We live in Lithonia and Malik is non- verbal. I believe that's one of > the reasons Im having such a difficult time trying to find some place I > feel comfortable.> If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it > > Thank you,> Cassandra>

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Thank you I will check it out . Hopefully they will have an all day camp? Thank you dishatlanta <karen@...> wrote: Lekotek has a 4 day computer camp for kids his age July 17-20 9:30am to 12pm. I have sent my non verbal son for the last 4 years and he loves it. www.lekotekga.org/compcanp.htm--- In autism , "harlemnewyorkrd" <harlemnewyorkrd@...> wrote:>> Hello everyone,> My name is Cassandra I have an 11 year old named Malik. He's a boy with > Autism. I would like to know if anyone knows of a summer camp or any > other activity Malik can go to for the summer.> I have a couple of places to check out on the 29th of April. I wanted > to have as many options as

possible.> We live in Lithonia and Malik is non- verbal. I believe that's one of > the reasons Im having such a difficult time trying to find some place I > feel comfortable.> If anyone has any ideas I would appreciate it > > Thank you,> Cassandra>

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>

> Does anyone have any leads on programs for the summer?

>Try this resource -www.schwablearning.org

[Guest guest]

>

> Does anyone have any leads on programs for the summer?

>Try this resource -www.schwablearning.org

[Guest guest]

I don't see any responses on this one so I'm bumping it up - Anyone in Nevada know??-LanaOn 2/24/08, whales_strawberry <whales_strawberry@...> wrote:

With the end of the school year fast approaching, we want to send our 8

year old son to Summer Day Camp. Our son has a very high functioning

case of Aspergers; he is however on the social level of a 5 year old.

We live in Las Vegas Nevada and were wondering if anyone knows of any

summer day camps that work with children who suffer from Autism? We are

hoping to find one that will work with his social skills. Any

suggestions/help is greatly appreciated. Thanks :<)

[Guest guest]

I live in Minnesota and would love to find one as well. WE attended a very good camp in Hudson Wisconsin that dealt with Sensory Integration therapy. Some kids were on the spectrum but that was not the focus.

lj

Re: Summer Camps

I don't see any responses on this one so I'm bumping it up - Anyone in Nevada know??

-Lana

On 2/24/08, whales_strawberry <whales_strawberry > wrote:

With the end of the school year fast approaching, we want to send our 8

year old son to Summer Day Camp. Our son has a very high functioning

case of Aspergers; he is however on the social level of a 5 year old.

We live in Las Vegas Nevada and were wondering if anyone knows of any

summer day camps that work with children who suffer from Autism? We are

hoping to find one that will work with his social skills. Any

suggestions/help is greatly appreciated. Thanks :<)

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[Guest guest]

I have given up on summer camps all together, it would be great to hear from other parents on summer camps. I know there are camps out there for kids with special needs, but what about the AS kids who still have meltdowns? My 12 yr. old has meltdowns that keep him from getting into a lot of summer programs, including special needs programs. I think a lot of his meltdowns in a group setting are caused by his sensory issues. I would also like to hear what other families will be doing for the summer.

Thanks,

Dawn

[Guest guest]

There are summer camps designed specifically for AS kids in most states, where the staff is trained to manage those situations ... Check with your Community Parent Resource Centers or your Parent Information Centers (PTIS & CPRC's).. or contact the Alliance @ 888-248-0822... for resources available to you in your State.

From: azucarmama68@... <azucarmama68@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Summer camps Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 9:18 AM

I have given up on summer camps all together, it would be great to hear from other parents on summer camps. I know there are camps out there for kids with special needs, but what about the AS kids who still have meltdowns? My 12 yr. old has meltdowns that keep him from getting into a lot of summer programs, including special needs programs. I think a lot of his meltdowns in a group setting are caused by his sensory issues. I would also like to hear what other families will be doing for the summer.

Thanks,

Dawn

[Guest guest]

My son went to the Easter Seals of Wisconsin Aspergers weekend camp last year and plans on going to the week-long one this year. He had a wonderful time. It was 1 person for 2 kids........and it was MEANT for kids with AS!!!!Check out the Easter Seals site for your state!!! Good luck!

It really is simple. Just treat others kindly and with respect.

Robin

From: azucarmama68@... <azucarmama68@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Summer camps Date: Tuesday, February 9, 2010, 9:18 AM

I have given up on summer camps all together, it would be great to hear from other parents on summer camps. I know there are camps out there for kids with special needs, but what about the AS kids who still have meltdowns? My 12 yr. old has meltdowns that keep him from getting into a lot of summer programs, including special needs programs. I think a lot of his meltdowns in a group setting are caused by his sensory issues. I would also like to hear what other families will be doing for the summer.

Thanks,

Dawn

[Guest guest]

Our county program here in land offers free Inclusion Specialists for kids

with special needs in summer camps. You might want to Google your county with

" inclusion specialist/s " to see what similar programs are offered near you.

Jaelynne

[Guest guest]

Do you mean Bergen County in New Jersey?

My son has been to mainstream summer camps but this year we're looking at

special needs camps.... I just feel like he's wasting valuable time during the

summer by going to mainstream camps where he's bullied and not learning

friend-making skills - which the special needs camps do ...

We are considering a day camp for special needs through the JCC in Staten

Island. http://www.sijcc.org/specialneeds_weissglass.htm

Many JCH's and JCC's offer camps at reasonable prices -- and scholarships, as

well. Y camps occasionally offer special needs divisions too -- and have

scholarships.

There are also many sleep away camps ... Resources for Children with SPecial

Needs hosted a camp fair last month with many camps in attendance and they gave

out a book with over 500 camps listed. You can check their database here ;

http://www.resourcesnycdatabase.org/resources

I'm considering a week or two of sleepaway for my son .. It'd be his first time.

There are a couple of camps that do an integrated mainstream/special needs

program... both Y camps. Camp Eljabar-Speers and Frost Valley Y through YAI -

called mainstreaming at camp. As my son is coping in a mainstream 3rd grade

class in school, I thought these would be great options for him.

Many of the 100% special needs sleep aways are very expensive because they have

so much staff .. but they seem worth it to me... Summit Camp

(http://www.summitcamp.com) looked like a really good one, to me.

Good luck,

>

> Hello! My son just turned 15 and needs to attend camp this summer,

> preferably in Bergen county. Any ideas? Can you share what your children

> do during the summer?

>

>

>

> Thank,

>

> JoAnne

>

[Guest guest]

Charis Hills is nice down in Texas, but could make him feel uncomfortable if your not Christian (trust me I have worked there)... sadly as far as I know there isn't many overnight camps for special needs kids in Missouri. Talisman camps in NC have a program just for aspies, but its really expensive. Ummm there are some others out east and I think one in Colorado. This helping at all? LOL Might help if I knew how much you were willing to spend (and note any type of special needs overnight camp is really really expensive) and for how long (some only have 3 or so week programs).

From: lanham@...Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:20:50 -0500Subject: ( ) Summer Camps

Does anyone know of any really good summer camps for kids with Asperger's? We live in Missouri and woul prefer to drive, but would consider flying...Sent from my iPhone

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My son attended Charis Hills and he had a great experience.

"Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one out."

From: G <fnofsports@...>Aspergers Treatment Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 2:51:09 PMSubject: RE: ( ) Summer Camps

Charis Hills is nice down in Texas, but could make him feel uncomfortable if your not Christian (trust me I have worked there)... sadly as far as I know there isn't many overnight camps for special needs kids in Missouri. Talisman camps in NC have a program just for aspies, but its really expensive. Ummm there are some others out east and I think one in Colorado. This helping at all? LOL Might help if I knew how much you were willing to spend (and note any type of special needs overnight camp is really really expensive) and for how long (some only have 3 or so week programs).

From: lanhamcenturytel (DOT) netDate: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:20:50 -0500Subject: ( ) Summer Camps

Does anyone know of any really good summer camps for kids with Asperger's? We live in Missouri and woul prefer to drive, but would consider flying...Sent from my iPhone

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Oh really when maybe I was his counselor , tell him if he remembers a ... ummmm a G lol.

From: smacalli@...Date: Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:29:58 -0700Subject: Re: ( ) Summer Camps

My son attended Charis Hills and he had a great experience.

"Over-optimism is waiting for you ship to come in when you haven't sent one out."

From: G <fnofsportshotmail>Aspergers Treatment Sent: Wed, April 28, 2010 2:51:09 PMSubject: RE: ( ) Summer Camps

Charis Hills is nice down in Texas, but could make him feel uncomfortable if your not Christian (trust me I have worked there)... sadly as far as I know there isn't many overnight camps for special needs kids in Missouri. Talisman camps in NC have a program just for aspies, but its really expensive. Ummm there are some others out east and I think one in Colorado. This helping at all? LOL Might help if I knew how much you were willing to spend (and note any type of special needs overnight camp is really really expensive) and for how long (some only have 3 or so week programs).

From: lanhamcenturytel (DOT) netDate: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:20:50 -0500Subject: ( ) Summer Camps

Does anyone know of any really good summer camps for kids with Asperger's? We live in Missouri and woul prefer to drive, but would consider flying...Sent from my iPhone

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Hi Pam,

There is a great program that is put on by a center in Kansas City called Center. Just google them and they have a summer camp June 13-17th. It is out near Lake Jacomo.

Hope this helps!

Patty

( ) Summer Camps

Does anyone know of any really good summer camps for kids with Asperger's? We live in Missouri and woul prefer to drive, but would consider flying...Sent from my iPhone

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Yes, it does! Thanks! Have you had a child attend?Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 29, 2010, at 8:58 PM, "Barry Bunch" <tpal@...> wrote:

Hi Pam,

There is a great program that is put on by a center in Kansas City called Center. Just google them and they have a summer camp June 13-17th. It is out near Lake Jacomo.

Hope this helps!

Patty

( ) Summer Camps

Does anyone know of any really good summer camps for kids with Asperger's? We live in Missouri and woul prefer to drive, but would consider flying...Sent from my iPhone

[Guest guest]

Hi Pam,

In researching potential residential schools for teenagers with as, I discovered

Bachman Academy. While it is a residential school , it also offers summer camp

opportunities. It is located a little north of Chattanooga, Tn.

This is a youtube video interview that introduces Bachman.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7272766094156352013#docid=-564036251888\

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Or do a search for Bachman Academy on youtube.com

I have no connection to the school and only learned about it by a chance

encouter with their recently retired headmaster who was very charismatic and

sincere. I don't know what the summer programs cost but tuition is around $45K

/year...no scholarships are available which is why our aspie cannot attend.

>

>

> Does anyone know of any really good summer camps for kids with

> Asperger's? We live in Missouri and woul prefer to drive, but would

> consider flying...

>

> Sent from my iPhone

>

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I am looking for a nice summer camp for my 9 year old daughter. We live in PA,

West Chester area.

I am willing to travel a bit.

My dream is a summer camp near the beach. A camp with services and fun.

Can anybody recommend a camp. Thanks,

Eveline.

Mom to Quirine who has a zest for live, Cp, low tone, low vision, speech delay,

and is very proud she is a smarth cookie in math.