Concord Special Education Parent Advisory Committee

(Concord SPED PAC)

Summer Camps Our Children Have Attended

Page Index:
Camp Questions
Day Camps Summary Table
Overnight Camps Summary Table
Detail on Day Camps
Detail on Overnight Camps
Referrals/resources

Looking for a summer camp for your child?

Here are some questions you might want to ask about:

Academics:

If your child has a Learning disability (LD) or needs academic instruction.
 
  1. Do they have 1:1 tutoring using high quality, proven programs (e.g. Orton Gillingham, Wilson Reading Fundations™, Project Read©/Language Circle©, Lindamood-Bell™, The Fast ForWord Family of Programs™ ) at least one period 45 minute session a day, by trained teachers?
  2. Do they group by ability?
  3. Do they measure process?  Do they do test at the beginning and at the end of the program?
  4. Do they provide the parents with written feedback at the end of the academic program to pass on to the teacher in September?

Format:

  1. What is the teacher: student ratio , I look for 1:6, or 1:8 (not counting the helpers).  Are there additional helpers?
  2. What is the level of experience of the camp counselors?  Do they train their counselors and helpers?   (How do they handle social and behavioral issues?),
  3. Are students grouped by age (i.e. all 5th graders are together)?  Is there flexibility?
  4. What information do they ask for on application forms (Most difficult time, what is the best way to handle your child, what does and doesn't work for my child, etc.)?
  5. Do they foster team building vs. competition?
  6. Can parents communicate with the counselors at beginning or end of day, if necessary?
  7. What kinds of activities are there throughout the day?  Do they mix physical activities, arts and craft as well as mental challenges?
  8. Does the student get to make choices about which activities they participate in?

  9.  
Each of these camps comes recommended by at least three SPED PAC members, we cannot in any way guarantee your will have a positive experience.  It is important to check the camp brochures, references, review the tutor credentials, and interview them to understand whether their format is a good fit for your child.

Key (for following tables):
ADD = Attention Deficit Disorder LD = Language Disabled DD = Development al Delayed

Day Camps Summary Table

Carroll 781-259-8342 
Ext. 3039
Lincoln Grades
 2-12
LD 1:1
6:1
academic
Landmark 978-927-4440 Manchester Ages
 8-22
LD 1:1
1:8
academic
Gifford  781-899-9500 Weston Ages
 8-20
Behavioral, LD, social or emotional problems
academic, therapeutic







Camp Triumph 508-777-3756
781-942-9277
Danvers Ages 5-15
social and psychological needs
social and psychological needs
Camp Creative Adventures 508-655-9200 Natick Ages
 6-12
social and psychological needs
therapeutic
YouthCare
Camp

617-724-8241 Charlestown
Westwood
Ages
 6-14
13-16
social, emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities, Aspergers, PDD, and ADHD 2:6 therapeutic
The Hale Reservation 781-326-1770 Westwood Ages
 5-15
Typical, willing to take special needs children who come with an aide. 1:6
1:10
no academics
non-therapeutic
Camp Good Time 781-895-3200 Waltham Grade
 K-8
Typical, Social Pragmatics issues, Aspergers, PDD, NVLD and Anxiety. 3:1 therapeutic
McLean 617-855-2847 Belmont Ages
 5-22
Aspergers, non-verbal and verbal learning, Tourette's Syndrome,
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and ADHD
1:1
 to
1:7
therapeutic

Overnight Camps Summary Table

Camp Sunshine
207-655-3800
Casco, Maine
All ages
A retreat for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families.  Families of children diagnosed with cancer, kidney disease, lupus, diabetes, solid organ transplants, and other life threatening illnesses.  Family bereavement programs are also offered.
24 hr onsite medical and psychosocial support
therapeutic
Wediko 603-478-5236.(summer)
617-536-2747.(winter)
Monadnock,
NH
Ages
7-18
ADD, AH/HD, LD, DD, child with impulse control problems, negativity, academic under-achievement, low self-esteem ,  poor social skills, adoption, attachment disorders and mood disorders.  10:1
or
2:1

Summit Camp 800-232-9908 Wayne County, PA
Winter Office
Forest Hills, NY
Ages
7-16+
ADD, LD, miild social or emotional problems
therapeutic
Wee-Kan-Tu 617-506-6041, ext. 11 Camp Wing in Duxbury, MA
Ages
8-17
children and teens with epilepsy 1:1
24 hour proffessional support
B.U. Sargent Camp 603-525-4151 Hancock, NH Ages
10-17

mild social 
1:6
Birch Rock Camp 207-583-4478.(summer)
207-741-2930.(winter)
Waterford,
Maine
Ages
7-12
13-15
all boys, 
mild social
3:1
Camp Howe 413-268-7635.(summer)
413-549-3969.(winter)
(Berkshires) Goshen, MA Ages 7-17 "typical", Autism, Down syndrome, MR, AD/HD, ODD, CP, Spina Bifida, and Muscular Dystrophy, 1:1 aide can be assigned.  1:6 or 1:1
Agassiz Village 617-226-2851 West Poland, Maine Ages
7-12
physical disabilities and "typical" 1:2  
Camp Hemlocks 617-226-2851 Hebron, Connecticut Ages
7-21
only children with physical disabilities.    
Camp Punioa 207-495-2228.(summer)
617-547-4676.(winter)
Belgrade Lakes, Maine Ages
8-12
all girls
mild social
3:1
Round Lake Camp 570-296-8596.(summer)
800-776-5657.(winter)
Blue Mountain Range, NJ Ages
8-17
ADD,
LD

academic, therapeutic
Soar 828-456-3435 Balsam, NC Ages
8-18
LD, ADD 3:1 therapeutic

Detail on Day Camps

Carroll School , Lincoln, MA
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: Their program is directed at students with LD issues.

Format: The daily schedule consists of a 45 minute, 1:1 Reading tutorial using Orton Gillingham (this is done with a closely supervised qualified teacher), a small ability grouped Math class (Semple method), and two fun electives.  The format of alternating an academic class, with fun activity.  The order of the classes will be different depending on which group you were in. There were two camp outs in tents for full day campers.

Academics: They have 1:1 reading tutorial in Orton Gillingham  (some of the summer staff are part their OG training program).  Math was taught in a small group with a 6:1 ratio that is grouped by ability.   The academics classes assigned homework every night.  (Homework is based on practice of skills taught in class.)   They provided feedback/recommendations in a (45 minute) conference with parents as well as a report.

Activities: Students can select their fun activities (electives).  Before the started of summer camp, students are given a list of Approximately 10 activities.  They can prioritize 5 out of 10 activities, they are guarantee to get 4 of the 5 choices.  (example of the  fun activities: robotics class "Lego-Logo" (building with Lego and writing a computer program to run them), climbing (climbing wall in the gym), rocket building (used Esate's Rocket kits), Science for fun  (in the lab and outside projects), pottery, woodworking, art, cooking, etc.)  The activity classes were small groups.  The optional afternoon is set-up more like a camp.  The afternoon periods are broken into four 45 minute sessions.  The ratio was 16:3 with unskilled help.  A sample of the activities that were planned are: arts n' crafts (2x wk), swimming at Walden Pond (2x wk), team sports (i.e.: soccer), field trip to a playground.

Their summer programs fill very fast!  Applications must be in before January.
Approximate Price: $2,000 for 6 weeks, half days, 3,200 for 6 weeks, full day (afternoon 12:35 - 4:00)

Landmark School , Manchester By the Sea, MA
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: Their program is directed at students with LD issues.

Format: Academics in the morning and the fun activity in the afternoon.  The daily schedule consists of three 45 minute classes, 1:1 reading tutorial with a Landmark teacher, a small ability grouped math class, writing and afternoon of an elective.  There was one field trip for full day students.

Activities:  They offer two unique activities, Seamanship (sailing) or Marine Science (Kayaking, snorkeling, and an advantage of being close to the ocean).

Academics:  Each student has 1:1 tutorial in reading, Lindamood Phoneme Sequencing® Program (LiPS®) (phonological awareness) and small groups for math and writing (Landmark Writing Program) all grouped by ability.  They do not give homework.  They provide a written report to each parent of the student's strengths and weaknesses, with a comparison of test scores before and at the end of their program.
Approximate Price $4,000 for 6 weeks, full day.

Gifford Summer Program
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: For boys and girls ages 8 - 20, all of whom manifest multiple behavioral/learning problems.  This a therapeutic program that helps with learning disabilities and social/emotional difficulties.

Format: A structured summer camp, where fun is balanced with learning, and enriched with activities and trips.  They have journal writing, reading, math in the morning and actives in the afternoon. The last day of camp they invite parents / guardians and friends to join in fun and games.   Junior counselor in training opportunities.   The program are designed to create a smoother return to school in the fall.

Activities: In the afternoon they have outdoor activities.  Organized games (i.e. capture the flag and baseball).  They go on field trips and one day a week go swimming and for a cookout at a near by lake.  The campus is 26 acres of fields, woods, and pond is ideal for summer activities.

High School students: Gifford School teachers, clinicians, and support staff work with student in small groups, encouraging risk-taking and building self-esteem.  High School  students can earn money while developing practical work skills.  Older
students may work as Counselors in Training with pay.

Academics: Includes journal writing, reading, and math.  Classes, whether indoors or outdoors, are adapted for a wide range of learning styles.

A four weeks program
8:30 am - 2:30 pm
766 approved

177 Boston Post Road
Weston, MA  02493
781-899-9500

Camp Triumph, Danvers, North Reading, & Bedford, MA
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: 

Camp Triumph is a therapeutic day camp for boys and girls ages 5 -15.   The camp program offers a supportive, encouraging environment designed to help children increase their feelings of self-esteem and improve their social, physical and psychological competence.  Some of the Camp Triumph campers have not had a positive camping experience in a regular day camp, but do not require a camp for children with severe psychological, mental, or physical difficulties. 

Format: 

Three Camps in Massachusetts:

1. Camp Triumph in Danvers located at one of the Danvers Elementary Schools. Facilities will include indoor gym, air-conditioned indoor activity space, outdoor athletic fields, a basketball court, and a playground area. The camp also uses the YMCA's Camp Wakanda in Boxford which offers a beautiful lake for swimming& boating.

2. North Reading is located at J.T. Hood School, 298 Haverhill Street. This facility includes an indoor gym, air-conditioned indoor activity space, outdoor athletic fields, and a playground area. The camp also uses the YMCA's Camp Wakanda in Boxford which offers a beautiful lake for swimming& boating.

3.  Bedford at the Davis Elementary School, this facility includes air conditioned indoor activity space, playground and outdoor athletic fields.

Camp Wakanda also offers an outdoor adventure ropes course for older campers and swimming at Camp Triumph.

These camps are run by The Academy North, goals are set for each camper, they earn points and cash them in at the camp store once a week. 

Activities: They have all typical camp activities: Instructional and free swim, Boating, Arts & crafts, Team and recreational sports, Outdoor adventure, Cooperative/non-competitive games and Bus transportation to off site activities.  Swimming is available at local swimming pools.
Hours are 9 AM - 3 PM,  Monday-Thursday and 9 AM – 12 PM on Fridays.
Approximate Price $1,195. for three weeks.

Camp Triumph
234 Cabot Street, Suite 2
Beverly, MA  01915

email: Academy.North@verizon.net


Creative Adventures at Academy MetroWest
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: For boys and girls ages 6 - 12.  This a cooperative and non-competitive approach to children's recreation.

Format: A structured summer camp, where fun is balanced with learning, and enriched with activities and trips.
No more than 25 participants will be attending this program at any time. Programs runs for 8 weeks, you must enroll your child for a minimum of two consecutive weeks.

Activities: Include instructional and free swim, non-competitive and cooperative games, arts & crafts, field trips, team sports, and performing arts.

508-655-9200
 

Youthcare Camp
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: The program is directed at students with behavioral and learning challenges.  Boys and girls ages 6 - 14 who can benefit from the small groups and structure that a therapeutic program.  The program accepts children with social, emotional, behavioral and learning disabilities, and who have difficulty functioning in non-therapeutic environments.

Format: consists of a fun filled seven-week therapeutic day camp.   All programs are complemented by sound clinical interventions provided by a team of highly skilled and trained professionals.  Through a variety of small-group structured activities, camp helps children develop their social skills, academic abilities and self-esteem while having fun.

Activities: Outdoor recreational activities. At camp children enjoy such activities as swimming, hiking, row boating, occasional overnights (optional); arts and crafts, adventure-based games.  Field trips to museums, Cranes beach, the zoo and much more.  Summer fun is balanced with learning, and enriched with activities and trips.

Academics: None

Takes place on the beautiful grounds of Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA.
Home base for camp is Charlestown High School where children participate in supportive small group activities.
7 day program
Approximate Price
email: lhodgins@partners.org

YouthCare
Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH)
15 Green Street, Third Floor
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-726-0060

The Hale Reservation Summer Day Camp
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population:  Is a full-day summer program for up to 160 boys and girls entering kindergarten through the eighth grade.  The camp emphasizes the physical, emotional, and intellectual growth of each camper. Located on the 1100 acre Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA

Format: Is four two-week sessions throughout the summer, plus, one week Post Camp . The regular camp hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Extended hours for working parents are available in the morning, 7:30 – 8:00 a.m., and in the afternoon, 4 – 6 p.m.  All campers are assigned to coeducational groups according to the grade they will be entering in the fall:
    The Lower Camp (age 4 - entering 1st grade) schedule is specifically designed for younger children.
The Chipmunks, Squirrels and Rabbits are based on a 6:1 camper to staff ratio.
    The Middle Camp (entering 2nd grade - entering 4th grade) rotating schedule provides an opportunity for campers to experience all programs at Hale Reservation.  Middle Campers have one opportunity to stay at camp until 7 p.m.  These 'over days' require special permission and are provided at an additional cost.
    The Upper campers (entering 5th grade - entering 8th grade) have a schedule that combines a rotation to activities and choice.   Once each session, Upper Campers have the opportunity to spend the night at camp.  'Overnights' are optional, require special permission and are provided at an additional cost.

Activities: variety of outdoor activities including:  adventure, swimming, fishing, boating, nature/outdoor living skills, arts & crafts, music, archery, group games, sports, and a ropes challenge course. Red Cross swimming lessons are taught every morning and in the afternoon everyone has an opportunity for recreational swim.  For older campers, we also offer a number of overnights, field trips, and other special events.

Academics: None

5 day program
Approximate Price $1800 for summer, 4+ weeks

Takes place on the beautiful grounds of Hale Reservation in Westwood, MA.
80 Carby Street
Westwood, MA  02090
781-326-1770

or email us halreserv@aol.com


Camp Good Time

Pragmatic Summer Camp 
Population: Is coed, integrated program for students who are typically mainstreamed throughout the school year and have not had previously successful summers in traditional camp programs. The student's primary area of need should be social interactions / pragmatic language.

Format: June  - August (over 6 weeks), Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. 

Activities: Traditional camp activities include: Sports, Arts & Crafts, Hiking, Swimming, Cooperative, Games, Cooking, Music and Drama. 

Academics: Will continue IEP goals and meet individual needs. Often Speech therapy, Occupational Therapy, and academic skills are part of the student's day.  Focus on social skills for students who have communication skills, but have difficulty with utilizing their social skills to their maximum potential. Traditional skills addressed include: initiating and maintaining conversations, perspective taking, reading nonverbal cues, transitioning, obsessive-compulsive issues & rigidity, and issues of executive functioning.

Educational Consultants of New England, Inc.
460 Totten Pond Road, Suite 400
Waltham, MA 02451
781-895-3200
Fax: 781-895-3226
Email: info@stopthatbehavior.com 

 

Center for Neurointegrative Services (CNS) - Pathways Academy
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: They serve children with average to superior cognitive ability that have neurointegrative disabilities: Asperger's, non-verbal and verbal learning, Tourette's Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and ADHD.  They have specialized program that will provide active instruction in social pragmatics as a core subject. The curriculum is designed to teach at the competency level of the student.

Format: One of their programs is a  6-week pragmatic language day camp.  Topics include Emotional Development and Awareness, communication, Awareness, social language and Problem Solving & Critical Thinking.

Academics: None

McLean Hospital
115 Mill Street
Belmont, MA  02478-9106
617-855-2847
Fax: 617- 855-3691
Email: Liana M. Peña

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Detail on Overnight Camps

Wediko Summer Program , Monadnock region, NH
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: Their program is directed at students with  complex ADD, atypical development and problematic  adoptions.  Boys and girls ages 7-18, all of whom manifest multiple behavioral/learning problems.  This a therapeutic program that helps jump starts stalled personal and social development of children.

Format: Overnight camp.  Academics in the morning and small group activity.  In the afternoon they have two individual choice activities.  Their program is dedicated to children whose learning, social development and self direction is  lagging.  A 2:1 Child/Staff ratio ensures quality and consistency of care.

Activities:  They learn the necessary skills to become competent swimmers, woodworkers, mountain bikers and artists.  Water Sports, Art, Theater, Music, Dance,  Fitness/Adventure, Nature Studies, Cooking, and Day Trip Excursions.

Academics:  Every child is assigned to a small teaching group (6-8 students) based on academic abilities and classroom behavior.  For children in the younger programs (ages 7-12), the tutoring groups meet for an 1 1/2 hours each morning, six days per week. For adolescents (ages 12-17), the teaching groups meet for two hours several times a week.
45 day program only (6 weeks).
Approximate Price 6,500 -6,800

603-478-5236  (summer)
617-536-2747 (winter)

Summit Camp & Travel
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: Serves boys and girls diagnosed as having Attention Deficit Disorders and possible concomitant Learning Disabilities with or without  mild social or emotional problems. This is a program of therapeutic recreation for boys and girls ages 7-16+.

Format: Overnight camp.

Activities:  Water activities (swimming instruction, boasting, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, windsurfing, rafting), sports & athletics, creative arts & computer, discovery, travel (for the teens).

Academics:  None
Approximate Prices: 8 weeks - 7,000; 4 weeks- 4,000; 1 week - 1,000.
Located in Wayne County, PA

Administion Office:
110-45 71st Road, Suite 1G
Forest Hills, NY 11375
800-323-9908
718-268-0020
email: summitinst@aol.com

YMHA-YWHA Camps:
Round Lake Camp
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: For children ages 7 to 17 with Attention Deficit Disorders or Learning Disabilities, or both.

Format: Round Lake Camp offers support, structure, excellent supervision and social skills development.  This is done through a full range of programs with components of social, athletic, recreational and water safety. The camp is geared to support the child 24 hours a day.

Activities: Our Camp activities include photography, athletics, boating, swimming, sailing, mountain biking, jet skiing, arts and crafts, pioneering, creative movement, home economics, drama, music, nature, horseback riding, woodshop, rock band ensemble, computer and home art.

Academic: The camp provides individualized academic experiences that focus on the needs of each camper.  Reading, language development and mathematical abilities are addressed in line with the camper's IEP.  Campers who receive specific speech and language work and occupational therapy would continue these supports as well with the camp's specialist.

Boston University Sargent Camp , Hancock, NH
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: Their program is directed at students ages 10-13.

Format:  No academics, outdoor team building activities, Small groups of 6 campers, stay over night and sleep in cabins an adult stays in the cabin until the last camper falls asleep.  Lots of outside activities and physically challenging.  Lots of well trained adult supervision.

Activities: Mostly outdoor team building activities.  Group problem solving and trust building activities, low & high ropes, "Challenge by choice".
Approximately Price $400.00 for one week, $790.00 for two weeks.

They also have summer programs (e.g. Rope Course, Vermont Mountain biking 3 day trip). Their summer ropes programs fill very fast!  Applications must be in before January.

Boston University Sargent Camp
36 Sargent Camp Road
Hancock, NH 03449
(phone) 603-525-3311
(e-mail) mj@busc.mv.com

Birch Rock camp
(click on the name to visit their website)

All boys camp
Ages 7-12, 13-15
Ratio 3:1
P.O. Box 148
Waterford, Maine 04088
Summer 207-583-4478
Winter 207-741-2930
email: birchrock@aol.com

SOAR
(click on the name to visit their website)

Co-ed camp, ages 8-12, ratio 3:1

SOAR, Inc. is a non-profit therapeutic adventure program for AD/HD and LD youth.
Population: For children school ages 8 to 18.

Format: Soar offers adventure opportunities, support, structure, excellent supervision and social skills development.  Expeditions are approximately two weeks in length and are scheduled during the summer months. (Shorter adventures of 3 - 7 days are planned for the spring, fall and winter.)

Activities: Our Camp adventure activities include wilderness backpacking, rock climbing,  whitewater rafting and canoeing, wildlife studies, mountaineering, snorkeling, sailing, cross-country skiing and wilderness medicine.

Academic: none
Summer 828-456-3435
    Fax: 828-456-3449
    P.O. Box 388
    Balsam, NC 28707

Camp Howe , (In the Berkshires) Goshen, MA
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: For students ages 7-17.  They have two groups the Junior program ages 7-12.
Teen program 13-17.  ECHO program for campers with special needs age 7-17.

Format:  No academics, outdoor team building activities, Small groups of 6 campers, stay over night and sleep in cabins an adult stays in the cabin until the last camper falls asleep.  Lots of outside activities and physically challenging.  Lots of well trained adult supervision.

Activities: rock climbing, a low ropes course, skeet shooting, off-sight camping, hiking, water sports, creative arts, and group recreation.

Approximately Price $350.00 for one week, $700.00 for two weeks.
For a discount rate applications must be in before April.

4-H Camp Howe
Box 326
Goshen, MA 01032
413-268-635, in season
413-549-3969, off season
dfreedman@mass4hcamps.com


Wee-Kan-Tu
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: For children school ages 8 to 17.

Format: One week long overnight camp for children and teens with epilepsy. Located at Camp Wing in Duxbury, Massachusetts, the camp provides for up to 60 children, boys and girls, the opportunity to participate in a full service overnight camp.

Activities: Boating, archery, high-element ropes course, nature study, epilepsy education, arts and crafts, sports, and swimming, swimming, swimming.  Camp carnival with face painting, mini golf, pudding eating contest, bouncy obstacle course, water balloon blow-out and unannounced special activities.  Evening activities include the Wee-Kan-Dance camp dance, the Wee-Got-Talent talent show, and movie night (sometimes we need to wind down!). There's mealtime skits and entertainment.

Academic: none

Camp Wee-Kan-Tu operates solely on the basis of charitable donations

The Epilepsy Foundation of MA & RI
540 Gallivan Boulevard
Boston, MA 02124
617-506-6041, ext. 11

Camp Sunshine
(click on the name to visit their website)

Population: For children with life-threatening illnesses and their families of all ages.

Format: One week long overnight camp for children and their families.  Is a year round camp, it is located at Casco, Maine.
The camp is free, and accommodate 40 families each week at no expense to them.  It is an opportunity to participate in a full service overnight camp.

Activities: Water sports include Kayaking, caneoing, paddli boats, swimming.  mimi-golf, archery, layground, climbing wall, ropes course, and nature trails.A camp for all four seasons.

Academic: none

Camp Sunshine
35 Acadia Road
Casco, Maine  04015
207-655-3800

Easter Seal Camping
(click on the name to visit their website)
Has two camps, one in Connecticut and one in Maine.  

1. Agassiz Village, in West Portland, Maine

Population: For campers with physical disabilities (ages 7 –12) play side by side with able bodied campers.  All programs and activities are inclusive.

Format:  No academics, staff to camper ratio is 1:2 and around-the-clock medical coverage is provided. Counselors have education and/or experience working with children with disabilities and participate in a specialized training program prior to working with campers. An Easter Seals Inclusion Specialist is on site to facilitate the full inclusion of campers with disabilities into the program.  Children requiring more accessible accommodations live in Maloney Lodge - a modern building located in the center of the village.  Transportation is available to and from Agassiz Village from a central location in the Greater Boston area.

Activities: Swimming, Woodworking, Canoeing, Nature, Camp crafts, Low Ropes Course, Fishing, Cooking, Field Games, Ceramics, Arts & Crafts, Tennis, Sailing, Archery, Dance, Drama, Quilting, Martial Arts, Book Club, Paddle boating, etc.

2. Camp Hemlocks in Hebron, Connecticut

Population: For campers with physical disabilities only (ages 7 –21) .  This camp is for children with a primary physical disability who are functioning cognitively at/near their chronological age.

Format:  The state of the art pool complex and barrier free design provides an environment that allows children and young adults with disabilities optimal independence.  The staff to camper ratio is 1:2 and nursing personnel are in residence at all times. Counselors have education and/or experience with individuals with disabilities and participate in a specialized training program prior to working with campers. Camp Hemlocks is managed by an experienced, year round, professional staff.

Recreational Camp: Days are spent splashing in the pool, and nights spent singing around the campfire and sleeping beneath the stars.  Campers participate in a wide variety of activities that are adapted to the ability levels of all participants.  The camp program offers quiet and active, individual and group activities and allows for individual choice, where possible.
 
Travel Camp: Campers take daily trips to local areas of interest and participate in camp activities when possible. Last year’s trips included: Mystic Seaport, Six Flags Amusement Park, Teddy Bear Museum, the beach and more!

Activities: Adapted Sports, Archery, Arts & crafts, Boating, Dramatics, Gardening, Music, Photography, Swimming, Ropes Course, Cook outs, Camping, Nature, Fishing, and more.

Rosalind Fisher, Camp Manager
89 South Street
Boston, MA  02111

800-244-2756 ext. 426
617-226-2851
617 737-9875 FAX

Referral/resources

Summer Camp & Trip Resources
(click on the name to visit their website)

Is a national and international personalized referral service that matches a child's needs with appropriate summer programs. We represent overnight and day camps as well as teen trips, community service programs, specialty programs, programs for children with special needs, conventional camps, Jewish cultural camps, and specialized therapeutic programs.  This service is free to families.

Judy Levine
45 Sloane Drive
Framingham, MA 01701
508-877-3648
508-877-0274 FAX
email: judy@summercampsandtrips.com

Federation for Children with Special Needs
(click on the name to visit their website)
Federation has a Summer Camp Directory, called Summer Fun 2007
you can view on-line and purchase a printed copy.  

Massachusetts Family TIES (Together in Enhancing Support),
Resource Directory CAMPS, (PDF format)

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   To get a free version of this program,  click  here.)

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