Re: Looking for Summer program options for AS teen

[Guest guest]

I don’t know of such a camp (except the one someone posted the other day) but I worked at a camp in Michigan, Circle Pines Center that, because of its small size and emphasis on social justice, brought in a lot of kids with issues such as ADHD, autism, and anybody else who just doesn’t “fit in” in the “real world.” Most of the kids are neurotypical but are very understanding. Plus, the counselors are on top of everything and are well aware of such issues.

The website is www.circlepinescenter.org

On 1/12/11 1:33 PM, " dweeny123@... " <dweeny123@...> wrote:

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.

Thansk,

maria

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[Guest guest]

Hi ,

I don't know how "in depth" this camp would be as far as "living skills", but my son at 13 went to a weekend camp through Easter Seals. It was a specific "Aspergers camp".

They also provided a couple of week-long camps, as well.

We're in Wisconsin, but Easter Seals is everywhere, I'm sure.

Good Luck.

Another idea may be to check out your counties Social Services. We have an "Aging and Disablility Center within Social Services as well as an independent, non-profit ARC.

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

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Oh cool .... Yeah Weyauwega is about 20 minutes north of Oshkosh , Its by Waupaca , new london, fremont, bunch of other small towns , Oshkosh and Appleton are the two bigger towns that are only 20 minutes away!! Very cool tho , we might just have to get together to meet in oshkosh one day and have some lunch, orrr if we are having a bad day , meet in the evening and have a very big beer!!! lol Do you know anyone from oshkosh ? I only know a couple people in Fondulac , Jan boehlen , she has three daughters, but yeah anyway it is a small world after all! lol and pllllllease tell me you are a Packers Fan!!!?? lol If not its not the worst thing , loving the vixing or bears would probably be the worst thing1! lolMeaghan :)From: and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs@...> Sent: Thu, January 13, 2011 7:06:09 AMSubject: Re: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen

Oh my gosh, Meaghan!!! We're in North Fond du Lac!!! Just 20 minutes from Oshkosh!!! Small world, huh?

I've heard of where you're at. Gonna have to look it up, though, to see EXACTLY where. What's it near?

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Check for any private schools for AS in your area. Sometimes they have a summer

program that does all of those things (and you may be able to get your school

district to pick up the tab).

[Guest guest]

My Son went to Summit Camp in PA. He had a great time. Not academic based, but

they have a wonderful staff and great staff/camper ratio.

Bobbie in NJ

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[Guest guest]

Yeah, now I know where it is. We've gone through it when heading up north!!!

First, and foremost....OF COURSE I'm a Packer fan!! he he. And,,,,it IS the worst thing to NOT be one. he he.

I'd love to get together some time. Oshkosh would be a great place. Right in the middle!!!

I know of just a couple gals in Osh, but LOVE going up to Appleton. Man, the shopping is insane there!!!!

Lunch would be great and beer would be great too. Ha!!! Or.....lunch with a beer. Sorry - that was bad.

How many kids do you have? Ages? I was just thinking - we should take our chat off the group site. I'm sure others are thinking that, too. he he.

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Uh, hey! I have two favorite football teams and the Vikings are one of those two!

Roxanna

"I

predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them." - Jefferson

( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen

Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.

Thansk,

maria

[Guest guest]

Bears fan here! It will be interesting to see who wins next weekend. Go Bears!!

No, offence! :-)ne

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

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I'm a Steeler fan all the way! It will be interesting if the Steelers make it to the Super Bowl against your team!SuzanneSent on the Sprint® Now Network from my BlackBerry®From: susanne hansen <s_hansen34@...>Sender: Date: Tue, 18 Jan 2011 19:38:41 -0800 (PST)< >Reply Subject: Re: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Bears fan here! It will be interesting to see who wins next weekend. Go Bears!! No, offence! :-)neFrom: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Saw this posted to AS teenager group.

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Overnight summer camp in PA for teens who need help with social skills

Hello my name is Wexelblatt. I am the Director of Camp Sequoia which is a

new overnight camp at the Hill School campus in Pottstown, PA (outside of

Philadelphia) for children ages 8-18 who need help with social skills. The

majority of our campers are diagnosed with Asperger's and HFA.

We have a special program for those who have completed 11th and 12th grade

called the Leader-In-Training program.

Please contact me at: office @ camp-sequoia.com if you would like more

information.

Thank you,

Wexelblatt, MSS

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> Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that

helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics

combined with outdoors fun, adventure.

> Thansk,

> maria

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[Guest guest]

Hee hee.

Roxanna, I love my Packers, but like the Vikings, too.....and that's a big no-no here. he he.

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Maplegrove Aspergers Day Treatment is phenomenal summer day camp like program for Aspie and HFA kids an teens - expensive but takes insurance and will sometimes work with you or take waiver money if possible,

Maplegrove Treatment CenterOutpatient Asperger's Clinic of Southeastern Wisconsin262-510-4447 info@...

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The Program Directors, Tim Kabara, Ed.S and Kara Felsman, MA spend the full day with the participants at least 3 days a week.

Insurance will typically fund at least a portion of the program.

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We do not offer transportation to and from the site. However, we recommend Let it Ride Transport to those with transportation needs. Their phone number is 414-350-3088.

We offer child-care before and after the program.

Partial scholarships may be available for those who self-pay, or have lack of insurance coverage.

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From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

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I'm also a Steeler fan! I watched the game last weekend and was glad they won. I'm more of a Bears fan though! LOL! So it would be very interesting if they played eachother in the Super Bowl! ne

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Oh ne,

You're killen me. he he.

Yes, you're right though. Should be an amazing game. My gut is starting to hurt. Up here, there's nothing worse than "the Bears" and I"m sure with you, there's nothing worse than "the Packers". hehe.

Bottom line, Bears have been great allllll season. Packers have kept getting better each week. Sigh..........

Guess we gotta keep telling ourselves, that no matter what the outcome, they made it this far and we still love our teams, right?

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

You mean MY team. he he. Go Packers!!!!!!!

(Listen to us....aren't we all horrible?) hehe

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

You're hilarious Robin! haha! It will be a great game either way!

Bring on the PACK! We're the Monsters of the Midway!! ha ha!

My husband would crack up if he knew I was going on like this.

Check out the link below...my husband got to be on the field at the game last weekend. He's a soldier and they did a salute to him. I'm so proud, I had to share it...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxA81F1eWlwne--- On Wed, 1/19/11, and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs@...> wrote:

From: and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs@...>Subject: Re: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 19, 2011, 8:28 PM

Oh ne,

You're killen me. he he.

Yes, you're right though. Should be an amazing game. My gut is starting to hurt. Up here, there's nothing worse than "the Bears" and I"m sure with you, there's nothing worse than "the Packers". hehe.

Bottom line, Bears have been great allllll season. Packers have kept getting better each week. Sigh..........

Guess we gotta keep telling ourselves, that no matter what the outcome, they made it this far and we still love our teams, right?

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Oh how cool for him!!! My hubby is also in. He's now in the Natl Guard!

We were both in the Marine Corps MANY, MANY years ago....he he.

He's also from Illinois, and although he didn't grow up following the Bears, once he got up here, his naughty self started to become a Bears fan. Darn him. hehe.

Congrats to your hubby. Again, how cool. Oh - and I've never heard of the Monsters of Midway. That actually sounds awesome!!!!

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

ne and Roxanna , i stand by my statement about bears and vikings fans!!! lol Juuuuust kidding , I am actually married to a die hard bears fan , so watching the nfc championship game this weekend in the same house , in the same living room , could be a bad recipe!! lol Its all in good fun ofcourse , i make fun of cutler being a cry baby, he will probably tell me he doesnt care cause clay matthews still looks like a girl .... blah blah blah its a never ending back and forth thing lol Super excited to watch the game , i just hope its a good one no matter who wins , nobody likes to watch a blow out , those are boring! well unless ur team is winning i guess! well anyway hope you know my comments were just in good fun , our division of teams are always fun to watch! I will look forward

to hearing your thoughts on the game on sunday! :)MeaghanFrom: and/or Robin Lemke <jrisjs@...> Sent: Wed, January 19, 2011 7:28:26 PMSubject: Re: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen

Oh ne,

You're killen me. he he.

Yes, you're right though. Should be an amazing game. My gut is starting to hurt. Up here, there's nothing worse than "the Bears" and I"m sure with you, there's nothing worse than "the Packers". hehe.

Bottom line, Bears have been great allllll season. Packers have kept getting better each week. Sigh..........

Guess we gotta keep telling ourselves, that no matter what the outcome, they made it this far and we still love our teams, right?

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Thanks Robin, I thought it was pretty cool too. Of course my husband thought it was. He's been a Bears fan since he was a kid when his Dad was stationed at Fort Sheridan.

So since you're a Packers fan and your husband a Bears fan, do you guys talk trash to eachother about your teams?

Has your husband had to deploy since he's been in the Guard? ne

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Meaghan,

Our house is crazy, too. Hubby is a Packer fan but loves to cheer for the Bears since that's where he's from.

2 of my kids adore the Patriots. My 2 gals love the Packers, like they SHOULD.

I tell everyone that if they can't shut their pie-holes during the game, then out they go.

My hubby and I joke that we're not sure if our marriage is strong enough to weather a "mixed" marriage (Die-hard Packer fan and So-So Packer fan).

I guess football can get people a little freaky.

As far as chatting about the game on Sunday.....I hope I'll be chatting and not crying. hehe

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Hey Meagan, I agree it's gonna be a good game! Like I told Robin, bring in the Pack cause we're the Mosters of the Midway!! Gonna eat some cheese! JK!! LOL! No offense! :-)

We love to talk trash with my in-laws too who are Colts fans. It's all in good fun! Gotta love football!!

ne

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Yeah, we talk trash.....big time. Course, what's worse to me is that, honestly,,,,he likes the Packers.....cause he never really got into the Bears when he lived down there. But,,,,,,,,to the untrained person (him), he thinks it's funny to make comments about the Packers. Bad move. he he.

Yes, he went to Iraq and got back 2 years ago. We were both in Saudi in 1991, too. We met and got married right before we went over...he he. and we call our time spent separately over there our "Honeymoon". he he.Any plans for being sent back over? I guess that was a dorky question. Can't say it, if it's for sure and as long as stuff is going on over there, of COURSE there are plans. Duh.

My computer wouldn't load very fast, so I have to watch your youtube vid again, but what was the occasion for him at the football game?

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Seriously, ne. You are fricken killen me...............he he.

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

My husband has been deployed four times, twice to Iraq and twice to Afghanistan. Each time for a year, except the last one where he was sent back early for a heart condition that needed surgery.

Technically he was suppose to deploy last August and would be gone right now. But our older son got hit by an IED in Afghanistan right about the time my husband was suppose to leave and then with all the problems with my son's school and our son becoming suicidal they allowed him to stay back this time. They figured there was only so much they could expect us to handle at one time I guess.

They are talking about giving them two years between deployments now, so if that happens then he shouldn't have to go back until 2013. I hope it's never!

What was it like in Saudi? How long did you have to stay there?

My husband was trying to get tickets to a Bears game for one of his soldiers back in November. He never heard anything back until a few weeks ago when he was asked to be a representative of the 101st Airborne Division for the 3rd Qtr Salute to the Troops during the game . He of course agreed, being a die hard Bears fan. He just wanted to go to the game. LOL! Definitely a once in a life time experience.

ne

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria

[Guest guest]

Darned right, it's a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!!! How wonderful!!!FIrst,,,,,,your son was hit. My heart goes out to you. How is he? Dear God. Husband over and son over. Hugs and admiration to you. My oldest is only 14, so I'm not there yet. The conflict of being so incredibly proud and yet, so scared. Hugs, again.

I'm sooo sorry about your son being suicidal. Is he still? On meds? What did you do? Still struggling?

Yes, hopefully he won't go over again. I konw that the rotations go by jobs, but darn, it should be more "equal". Not that I want to go over more. BUt,,,,when ya hear about situations like your hubby.......that's just tooooo much.

We have a cousin, as well, that's on his 4th tour over there. Sigh.

****All this talk about the game is getting me sooo excited. May have to break out the brats and beer for supper tomorrow as well as game-day. he he.

Robin

"Normal is just

a cycle

on a washing machine....."

From: dweeny123@... <dweeny123@...>Subject: ( ) Looking for Summer program options for AS teen Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2011, 12:33 PM

Looking into options for our 15 yo. AS son. Needs a great summer camp that helps with independent living skills, planning, social thinking, maybe academics combined with outdoors fun, adventure.Thansk,maria