| SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP |
Autism Spectrum and Other Neurobiological Disorders
BIG APPLE DAY PROGRAM. Headquarters: 107 W. 82nd St, Ste., LL #106, NY, NY 10024. Camp Site: 202 W. 97th St., NY, NY 10025. 646-450-6210; 212-500-0007 (fax). www.BigAppleDayProgram.com info@bigappledayprogram.com Ages 6 – 12. Full-day. Fee: $7,200 for 6 weeks (7/2/12 - 8/10/12). Upper Westside location within Holy Name School with classrooms, computers, indoor gym, Central Park sports field, nearby swimming and recess playground. Professional staff ratio of 3:1 provide social skills training, team sports, problem-solving and academic remediation for kids with various social-emotional difficulties. Token economy reward system with Friday field trips to local attractions. Weekly Parent Training classes included. No transportation or meals available. Open house: Call. Registration: Rolling. Contact: Dr. Joshua Rosenthal.
GERSH ACADEMY AT WEST HILLS DAY CAMP. 150 Broad Hollow Rd., Ste. 120, Melville, NY 11747. 631-385-3342. www.gershacademy.org skleven@gershacademy.org Ages 5 – 16. Full-day. Fees: Call for rates. Serving children and young adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other related neurobiological disorders. Social skills, swimming and instruction (7 pools), sports, rock climbing, mini-golf, fishing, boating, arts and crafts, music, drama, computers, and much more. 1:3 staff-to-child ratio. Certified special education teachers as group leaders. Transportation and snacks included; lunch is additional. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Sheryl Kleven.
JCC OF THE GREATER FIVE TOWNS CAMP FRIENDSHIP. 207 Grove Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516. 516-569-6733. Gayle.fremed@fivetownsjcc.org Ages 5 – 9. Co-ed. Half-days. Fees: Call for rates. Swimming at North Woodmere Park. Integrated camp for children with special needs. Activities include swimming, sports, music, drama. Transportation included. Lunch and snack provided. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Gayle Fremed.
Developmental/Physical Disabilities
CAMP BRIGHT STAR. Headquarters: Town of Huntington Department of Parks and Recreation, 100 Main St., Huntington, NY 11743. Camp site: North Ridge Primary School, Townline Rd., Commack. 631-351-3071. www.town.huntington.ny.us jfass@huntingtonny.gov Ages 6 – 13, co-ed. Full-day. Fees: Starting at $30 per week. Special needs camp for children with developmental disabilities. Swimming, trips, sports, arts and crafts. On-site swimming. Transportation provided. Meals not included. Registration: Begins Mar. 1. Contact: Jack Fass.
CAMP CHAVERIM. Headquarters: and Camp Site Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside, NY 11572. 516-766-4341; 516-766-0513 (fax). www.friedbergjcc.org dsherwood@friedbergjcc.org Ages 6 – 12. Fees: Call for fees. Serves children who are on the autism spectrum and/or may need a more intimate summer camp setting to flourish. On-site swimming. Offers crafts, music, outdoor play, sports, water play and much more. Includes kosher lunch and snacks. Extended hours for working parents (based on demand). Call for more information.
CAMP HOPE. Headquarters: Childrens’ Bible Fellowship of NY, Inc. P.O. Box 670, Carmel, NY 10512. Camp site: 250 Nimham Rd., Carmel, NY 10512. 845-225-2005, Ext. 207, 845-225-2087 (fax). www.cbfny.org camp@cbfny.org Ages 6 & up. Fees: Starting at $550 for one week. A residential Christian camp for children with physical disabilities or children with mild-to-moderate mental retardation. On-site swimming. Activities include crafts, games, bible study, music. Transportation available from Grand Central Station, Manhattan. Meals provided. Open house: On-site visits welcome. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Gail Cohen.
CAMP HORSEABILITY. 238 Round Swamp Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 631-367-1646. www.horseability.org info@horseability.org Ages 3 – adult, co-ed. Full-day (9 am – 3:30 pm). Fees: Starting at $700. On-site swimming. Offers horseback riding, swimming, indoor/outdoor sports, arts and crafts and more. Meals and transportation not provided. Open house: Call for appointment. Registration: Began in Nov. Contact: Jamie Kolodziejski.
CAMP LOYALTOWN. Headquarters: 115 E. Bethpage Rd., Plainview, NY 11803. 516-626-1000. Camp site: Camp Loyaltown, AHRC, Glen Ave., Hunter, NY 12442. 518-263-4242; 518-263-3861 (fax). www.camployaltown.org camp@ahrc.org Ages 4 and up. Fees: Call for fees. Camp offers ceramics, nature, athletics, drama and more for developmentally disabled children. Transportation and meals available. Contact: Paul Cullen. Note: This is a Citizens, Inc., camp.
CAMP PAQUATUCK. Headquarters: P.O. Box 677, Center Moriches, New York 11934. Camp site: 2 Chet Swezey Rd., Center Moriches, NY 11934. 631-878-1070; 631-878-2596 (fax). camppaquatuck@optonline.net Ages 6 – 21; co-ed. Sleepaway camp. Fees: Starting at $735/week. On-site swimming. Swimming, arts and crafts, boating, music, campfires. No transportation. Meals provided. Open house: Call. Registration: Began in Jan. Contact: Johneen Feehan.
KEHILLA VOCATION EXPERIENCE. Headquarters: Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center, 300 Forest Dr., East Hills, NY 11548. Campsite: Henry Kaufman Campgrounds, 75 Colonial Springs Rd. Wheatley Heights, NY 11798. 516-484-1545. www.sjjcc.org lwarren@sjjcc.org Ages 17 – 21. Full-day. Fees: Call for rates. Serving teens and young adults with social disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorders, autism spectrum disorders including Asperger’s syndrome, learning disabilities, speech and language delays and other special needs. Activities: Job training, on-job experience, recreational trips, expressive therapies. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Lisa Warren.
MID-ISLAND Y JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER ASPIRE PROGRAM. 45 Manetto Hill Rd., Plainview, NY 11803. www.miyjcc.org 516-822-3535, Ext. 332. Ages 3–5, half-day program, Mon. – Fri. 12:15 – 3:45 pm. Full-day program Mon. – Fri. 10 am – 3 pm. Ages 6–12, full-day program, Mon. – Fri. 9 am – 4 pm. The Aspire Program is for children with developmental disabilities including, but not limited to, autism spectrum disorders, Asperger’s, ADHD, learning disabilities and language delays. Part of the K.I.S.S. Center (Kids In Special Services) Contact: Joanna Diamond.
MY SHINE PROGRAM. Sweet Hills Riding Center. West Hills Park, Sweet Hollow Rd., Melville, NY 11747. 516-551-1491. info@myshineprogram.com www.myshineprogram.com Ages 3 and up. Fee: $190/6 weeks. Therapeutic equestrian program, half-hour group lessons, riding, grooming, tacking, games on horseback. Open house: Call for dates. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Barbara Kruger.
NYU SUMMER PROGRAM FOR KIDS. Headquarters Address: 1981 Marcus Ave., Suite C-102, Lake Success, NY 11042. Camp Location Address: College of New Rochelle, New Rochelle, NY. 516-358-1811; 516-358-1820 (fax). donofd01@nyumc.org Ages 7 – 11, co-ed. A 7-week (starting last week in June), all day, therapeutic, evidence-based program exclusively for children with ADHD and behavior disorders. Fees: $9,500. Activities include: academics enrichment computer-assisted learning, art projects, sports and daily in-door swimming. Transportation included. Meals not provided. Registration: Began in Nov. Note: Telephone screening required for application. Contact: Donna D’Onofrio-Watts.
POWERPALS PHYSICAL FITNESS CAMP. 4 Cedar Swamp Rd., Glen Cove, NY 11542. www.power-pals.com spez00@aol.com Ages 6 – 10. An afternoon recreational program for typically developing and special needs children with unique talents and abilities. Daily curriculum includes kickball, soccer, T-Ball, bike riding lessons and water slide/slip and slide. Activities will be held both outside and inside in our air-conditioned, self-contained gymnasium. Teacher-to-student ratio depends upon individual needs of the student. Contact: Chris Speziali (516-359-7734) or Melanie Donus (516-316-3730).
VARIETY CLUB CAMP & DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER. 2950 Potshop Rd., P.O. Box 609, Worcester, PA 19490. 610-584-4366. www.varietyphila.org angusmurray@varietyphila.org Ages 5 – 21. Three-week residential program. Fees: Call for fees. Specializes in physically and/or developmentally disabled children. Offers swimming, sports, art, golf. Transportation limited (additional). Meals included. Contact: Angus Murray.
Diabetes
BARTON DAY CAMP LONG ISLAND. Headquarters: 30 Ennis Rd., North Oxford, MA 01537. 508-987-2056. Camp location: Roslyn, NY. www.bartoncenter.org kerry.packard@bartoncenter.org Ages 6 – 12. Full-day. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Arts and crafts, theme days, camp games. Transportation additional. Lunch and snacks provided. Contact: Kerry Packard.
ROBERT K. SWEENEY SUMMER FUN DAYS FOR CHILDREN WITH DIABETES. Suffolk County Farm and Education Center, Yaphank Ave., Yaphank, NY 11980. 631-852-4613. Ages 5 – 10. Co-ed. Fees: $225 for 1 week, from 9 am – 2 pm. This camp offers a wide range of farm education programs, plus programs specifically designed to help children with diabetes better manage their life situation. Scholarships available. Contact: Debbie Castelli.
Epilepsy
CAMP FROG. Headquarters: 1501 Reedsdale St., Pittsburgh, PA 15233. Camp location: 12600 Ables Rd., North Springfield, PA 16430. 412-322-5880. www.efwp.org/programs/programs_08.shtml jhinds@efwp.org Ages 8 – 17. Overnight program. Fees: $460/week. Camp Frog creates a fully integrated setting for children who have epilepsy/seizure disorder. Offers horseback riding, rock climbing, archery, canoeing and more. On-site swimming. Transportation available. Meals provided. Registration: Began Feb. Contact: Jordan Hinds.
Grief/Loss
EAST END HOSPICE’S CAMP GOOD GRIEF. Headquarters: P.O. Box 1048, Westhampton Beach, NY 11976. Camp site: Peconic Dunes Camp in Southold, NY. 631-288-8400. www.eeh.org info@eeh.org Ages 4 – 16, co-ed. Full-day. Aug. 20 – 24. Fees: Free of charge. On-site swimming. A bereavement camp for children who have experienced the loss of a loved one. Offers group therapy, art therapy, arts and crafts, games, sports. Transportation and meals provided. Registration: All year. Contact: Sarah Zimmerman.
Hearing Impaired
EXPLORE YOUR FUTURE. 52 Lomb Memorial Dr., Henrietta, NY. 585-475-6700. www.ntid.rit.edu/prospective/eyf_program.php EYFinfo@rit.edu Grades 11 – 12. Full-days, Half-days, weeklong. Fees: Start at $650. Run by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. On-site swimming. Offers career exploration programs, hands-on activities involving arts, engineering, information technology, computer science, business and helping professions. Transportation to off-campus activities. Meals included. Registration: Deadline May 31. Contact: Mark Sommer.
STEPS TO SUCCESS. 52 Lomb Memorial Dr., Henrietta, NY. 585-475-6700. www.ntid.rit.edu/prospective/eyf_program.php EYFinfo@rit.edu Grades 7 – 9. Full-days, Half-days, weekends. Fees: start at $50. Run by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf. On-site swimming. Offers career exploration programs, hands-on activities involving arts, engineering, information technology, computer science, business & helping professions. Transportation to off-campus activities. Meals included. Registration: Deadline May 31. Contact: Mark Sommer.
Mentally Challenged
CAMP LOYALTOWN. Headquarters: 115 E. Bethpage Rd., Plainview, NY 11803. 516-626-1000. Camp site: Camp Loyaltown, AHRC, Glen Ave., Hunter, NY 12442. 518-263-4242; 518-263-3861 (fax). www.camployaltown.org camp@ahrc.org Ages 4 and up. Fees: Call for fees. Camp offers ceramics, nature, athletics, drama and more for developmentally disabled children. Transportation and meals available. Contact: Paul Cullen. Note: This is a Citizens, Inc., camp.
Oncology
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY CAMP ADVENTURE. 4 Rocky Point Rd., P.O. Box 549, Shelter Island Heights, NY 11965. 1-800-ACS-2345. www.cancer.org/campadventure Ages 6 – 18. Fees: Free. On-site swimming. Offers arts and crafts, sports and nature study. Meals included. Residential camp. One-week program for children with cancer and their siblings, held on the last full week of August. Contact: Elisa.
CAMP KESEM MIT. Headquarters: PO Box 397219, Cambridge, MA 02139. Camp site: 147 Canaan Road, Tuftonboro, NH 03816. 617-848-2824. www.campkesem.org/mit campkesem@mit.edu Ages 6 – 18, co-ed. Fees: Free. Meals included. Residential camp. One-week program for children who have or have had a parent with cancer. Sports, drama, arts and crafts, nature, swimming, hiking, ropes courses, climbing. Open house: Mid-July. Registration: Began in December. Contact: Yun Xue and Hamsika Chandrasekar.
SUNRISE DAY CAMP. Head-quarters: Friedberg JCC, 15 Neil Ct., Oceanside, NY 11572. Campsite: Henry Kaufmann Campgrounds, Colonial Springs Rd., Wheatley Heights. 516-766-4341; 516-766-0513 (fax). www.sunrisedaycamp.org mvernon@friedbergjcc.org Ages 3 – 16 (for children, on a non-sectarian basis, who are in active or follow-up treatment for cancer and their siblings). Full-days. Fees: Free of charge. Open house: Call for appointment. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Michele Vernon.
Physically Challenged
SOUTHAMPTON FRESH AIR HOME. 36 Barkers Island Rd., Southampton, NY 11968. 631-283-1594. www.sfah.org dbillingham@sfah.org Ages 7 – 18. Co-ed. Fees: Call for fees; scholarships available. On-site swimming. Small residential camp with state-of-the-art facilities for physically challenged children and young adults. Sports, swimming, computers, arts and crafts. Transportation and meals included. Contact: David Billingham.
Stuttering
OUR TIME THEATRE COMPANY. Headquarters: 307 West 38th St., NY, NY 10018. Camp site: Iroquois Springs, Rock Hill, NY. www.iroquoissprings.com 212-414-9696. 212-414-8527 (fax). www.ourtimestutter.org Ages: 8 – 18 (for children who stutter and their siblings). Discover the joys of creating and performing original theater and music with unconditional acceptance. Fees: Call for fees. Registration: Ongoing. Contact: Taro Alexander.
Visually Impaired
HELEN KELLER SUMMER CAMP. Headquarters: 1 Helen Keller Way, Hempstead, NY 11550. Camp site: Farmingdale State University of New York. 516-485-1235, Ext. 617. www.helenkeller.org info@helenkeller.org Ages 4 – 15. Full-day. Fee: Nominal registration fee. Camp is free to participants who are blind or visually impaired. Swimming, crafts, dance, computers, martial arts and trips. Open to children from Nassau and Suffolk. Door-to-door transportation available (free). Registration: Begins Apr. 1. Contact: Bill Dale.
Weight Loss/Nutrition
CAMP KINGSMONT. 893 West St., Amherst, MA, 01002. 877-FITCAMP. www.campkingsmont.com Ages 8 – 17. Co-ed. Fees: Call for information. On-site swimming, horseback riding, drama, rec center and pool, sports, nutrition classes, paintball, talent shows, concerts, dances, go-karting, exercise, outdoor fun. Transportation available from nearby airport; meals provided. Open house/registration: Call. Contact: Danny Heisler.
CAMP SHANE. 302 Harris Rd., Ferndale, NY 12734. Winter phone: 914-271-4141; summer phone: 845- 292-4644. www.campshane.com office@campshane.com Co-ed; ages 7 – 17 (boys) and 7 – 25 (girls). Fees: Call for fees. This is a camp for children, teens and young adults who want to lose weight and get fit. Olympic swimming pool, all sports, aerobics, dance, crafts, theater, waterskiing and jet skiing, go-karts, paintball, nutrition and cooking classes. Meals included; transportation available ($75 fee each way). Open house: May 19 and 20. Registration: Began in Oct. Contact: David Ettenberg.
CAMP POCONO TRAILS. Headquarters: P.O. Box 417 Norwood, NJ 07648. Camp location: Akiba Rd., Reeders, PA 18352. 800-365-0556. www.newimagecamp.com Ages 7 – 18. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming. Offers weight loss, nutrition classes, fitness activities, drama, many activities. Meals included. Contact: Tony Sparber.
THE RANCH. F.I.T.S. P.O. Box 128, Lake Placid, NY 12945. 800-613-6033. www.childrenscamps.com theranchlp@hotmail.com For girls ages 10 – 18. Fees: Call for fees. On-site swimming (heated commercial pool). Natural weight-loss program designed for young women. Offers horseback riding, dance, kayacking, track. Transportation available from Westchester. Meals: Nutritional plan with medical supervision. Open house: Call for information. Contact: Maureen |
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