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Summer camps for children with special needs

If your child has special needs, now is the time to consider summer camp options. Many are listed on this pages.

For more information: 937-641-3700, Dayton Children's Family Resource Center

Summer camps for children with special needs

Blood disorders

Camp Bold Eagle in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Residential camp July 13-17, 2008 for ages 6-10 and July 19-26, 2008 for ages 11-13. Call Teresa Bridges at the Southwestern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation, 937-415-0644. See www.hfmich.org. Family Fest June 27-29, 2008. (Hemophilia)

Camp Sunrise at Camp Kern in Oregonia, Ohio. Residential camp for kids 6-17 who are impacted by HIV. Camp dates August 10-16, 2008. Camp is free. Call Katie at 216-432-9544 or email kmckee@atfgc.org. See www.sunrisekids.org. (AIDS/HIV)

Cancer

Camp Catch a Rainbow in Jackson, Michigan. Residential camp for kids from 4-15 who are being treated for cancer or are in remission from cancer from June 15-20, 2008. Young campers day camp program on June 15 for ages 4-6. Registration deadline is May 16, 2008. Physician approval required. Call 1-800-723-0360.

Call the American Cancer Society at 800-ACS-2345 or see www.cancer.org.

Call the Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation at 800-366-2223 or 513-594-4358. See http://www.candlelighters.org/supportcamps.stm.

Call the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp at 860-429-3444 or see www.holeinthewallgang.org. Camp is located in Ashford, CT.

Crohns disease

Camp Oasis at Camp Copneconic in Ortonville, Michigan. Residential camp July 13-19, 2008 for ages 7-17. Call The Crohns & Colitis Foundation of America at 800-932-2423. Camp application available online at www.ccfa.org.

Developmental disabilities

Camp Campbell GARD YMCA in Overpeck, Ohio. Choose from seven weeks of day camp for ages 6-16 or residential camps for ages 7-22. Camps start in June 2008. Call Patsy Ruby at 513-867-0600. See http://www.gmvymca.org/index.cfm. (Asperger syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, hard of hearing, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, orthopedic, speech-language, visual impairment or blindness).

Camp Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio. Weekly day camps for preschoolers and children ages 6-16 begin June 2, 2008 and run through August 22, 2008. Camps are Monday through Friday from 9-4. Before and after care is available at an additional charge. Call Reuben Smith at 513-932-1424 or see www.campcountryside.org. (Asperger syndrome, autism, orthopedic)

Camp Discovery at Kettering Recreation Center in Kettering, Ohio. Weekly day camps for ages 7-21 years from June 16 to August 8, 2008. No camps week of July 4. Ratio 4:1. Call Debbie Asbury at 937-296-2587. (Asperger syndrome, autism, deaf or hard of hearing, developmental delay, multiple disabilities, speech-language).

Camp Dream Catchers at YMCA Camp Kern in Oregonia, Ohio. Camps for ages 8 and up. Spring weekend residential camp April 11, 12 and 13, 2008. Summer residential camp from July 13-17, 2008. Call 513-721-2905 or 1-877-804-2241. See www.ecgc-ohnky.net or www.campkern.org. (epilepsy)

Camp Emanuel in Centerville, Ohio. Day camp June 23-27, 2008 for ages 5-14 in Centerville, Ohio. Residential camp June 15-19, 2008 for ages 9-17 at Camp Willson in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Registration deadline May 20. Scholarships available. Call Nan Crawford at 937-542-5500 or see www.campemanuel.org. (deaf or hard of hearing, developmental disabilities, social skills, speech-language)

Camp Silver Lake in New Carlisle, Ohio. Sponsored by Therapy Connections. Day camp from 9 am to 3 pm Monday through Friday for ages 6-12 years on June 16-20, 2008 or June 23-27 2008. Teen camp June 30-July 3, 2008 for ages 13-20. Registration deadline is May 30. Call Therapy Connections at 937-427-1919 or see www.therapyconnections.net. (ADD/ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism,
developmental delay, Down syndrome, learning disabilities,
social skills, speech-language)

Fun on the Farm in Eaton, Ohio sponsored by Triangle Therapy Services, LLC. Day camp for ages 5-10 with a focus on motor, language, and social skill development. Students will have fun caring for the animals and participating in regular day camp activities. Meets on Friday mornings, 9-11 am for 6 weeks, from July 11 to August 15, 2008. Call Margie Benge, OTR/L at 937-456-6505. See www.triangletherapyservices.com. (ADD/ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, sensory integration, social skills, speech-language, visual impairment or blindness).

MDA Summer Camp at Camp Joy in Clarksville, Ohio. Only children with neurological diagnosis covered by MDA are eligible for camp. Residential camp June 29-July 4, 2008 for ages 6-21. Camp is free and has a 1:1 ratio. Call Megan at 937-296-1160.

Recreation Unlimited in Ashley, Ohio. Respite weekend camps for kids ages 8-22 and adult caregivers ages 23 and up. Residential camps for kids ages 8-22, young adults ages 23-30 and adults ages 23 and up. Call 740-548-7006. See www.recreationunlimited.org. (ADD/ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, brain injury, developmental delay, Down syndrome, epilepsy, heart, multiple disabilities, orthopedic, respite, speech-language, visual impairment or blindness).

Salvation Army Summer Day Camp in Springfield, Ohio. Day camp for 30 children ages 7-12 is scheduled in June and July, 2008. Call Lucretia Crawford at The Salvation Army, 937-322-3434. (Asperger syndrome, autism, deaf or hard of hearing, multiple disabilities, orthopedic, speech-language, visual impairment or blindness).

Sensory Safari Camp at Woodland Altars in Peebles, OH. Sponsored by the Outdoor Ministries Commission of the Church of the Brethren. Four-day and three-night residential camp for children in grades K-3 and 4-7 with high-functioning autism or sensory integration difficulties. Camp dates July 9-13, 2008. Registration deadline is April 15, 2008. Call Kylie Shetler at 937-252-6478 or 937-641-3238, or e-mail at kyky59s@yahoo.com and a registration form will be sent to you. See www.outdoorministries.org. (autism, sensory integration).

Summer and Residential Camps sponsored by Stepping Stones Center. Day Camp is held at both Stepping Stones Center in Cincinnati, Ohio and Camp Allyn in Batavia, Ohio. Day camps are for ages 5-22, June 16-August 15, 2008, hours 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Kids residential camp for ages 6-16 and adult residential camp for ages 16+ at Camp Allyn in Batavia, Ohio. Dates to be determined. Respite camps for kids, siblings and adults available in fall, winter and spring. Kids club day camp on the first Saturday of the month from fall to spring, for ages 6-16. Call Marcie at 513-831-4660, ext 10 or see www.steppingstonescenter.org. (ADD/ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, behavior disorders, cerebral palsy, deaf or hard of hearing, developmental delay, Down syndrome, epilepsy, heart, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic).

Summertime Therapy Camps sponsored by Abilities First in Middletown, Ohio. Day camp from June 9 to August 15, 2008. Call Bettie Rountree at 513-423-9496, ext 251 or 800-378-8612, ext 251. See www.abilitiesfirst.org. (ADD/ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, deaf or hard of hearing, developmental delay, Down syndrome, epilepsy, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic, speech-language).

United Rehabilitation Services summer day camp for ages 6-18. Limited availability. Call Janet at 937-233-1230 for information or see www.ursdayton.org. (developmental delay, multiple disabilities).

Diabetes

Camp Ko-Man-She at YMCA Camp Willson in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Residential camp for ages 8-15 on July 6 to July 12, 2008. Day camp for ages 6-7 on July 8 and 9, 2008. Call Susan at The Diabetes Association of the Dayton Area, 937-220-6611. Camperships are available for those who are eligible. Registration must be received by June 1. See www.diabetesdayton.org, www.ymcawillson.org or www.ymcacampwillson.org.

Grieving

Camp BEARable. Sponsored by State of the Heart Home Health & Hospice in Greenville, Ohio. Residential camp in Maria Stein, Ohio for kids ages 6-15, who have lost a loved one. Camp is June 20-22, 2008. Horse therapy provided by Harmony Reins, Inc. Call 1-800-417-7535.

Camp Courageous Bereavement Camp at Camp Rolling Hills. Camp near Pleasant Hill, Ohio. Day camp July 21-24, 2008 from 9-3, for kids ages 5-18, who have lost a loved one. Free. Sponsored by Hospice of Miami County. Call Susan Cottrell at 937-335-5191. See www.courageouskids.org.

Camp Pathways Bereavement Camp at Joy Outdoor Education Center in Clarksville, Ohio. Residential camp June 20, 21 and 22, 2008 for children ages 7-17. Registration deadline May 6. Cost $15 for the first camper, $20 for 2 campers and $25 for 3 campers. Call Jonathan Haag at Pathways of Hope Grief Center, 937-258-4991. See www.joec.org.

Epilepsy

Camp Firebird in Danville, Ohio. Residential camp June 16-21, 2008. Sponsored by Epilepsy Foundation of Central Ohio. Call Karen Brown at 1-800-878-3226 or see www.epilepsy-ohio.org.

Heart

Camp Joyful Hearts at Joy Outdoor Education Center in Clarksville, Ohio. Family retreat weekend May 16, 17 and 18, 2008. Residential camp for ages 7-15 from July 7-11, 2008. Call Betsy Adler at 800-344-2462. See www.joec.org.

Summer and Residential Camps sponsored by Stepping Stones Center. Day camp is held at both Stepping Stones Center in Cincinnati, Ohio and Camp Allyn in Batavia, Ohio. Day camps are for ages 5-22, June 16-August 15, 2008, hours 9-3. Kids residential camp for ages 6-16 and adult residential camp for ages 16+ at Camp Allyn in Batavia, Ohio. Dates to be determined. Respite camps for kids, siblings and adults available in fall, winter and spring. Kids club day camp on the 1st Saturday of the month from fall to spring, for ages 6-16. Call Marcie at 513-831-4660, ext 10 or see www.steppingstonescenter.org.

Kidney

Kappa Kidney Camp Willson in Bellefontaine, Ohio. Residential camp on July 20-25, 2008, for ages 8-18. Call Jenna Schumacher at the National Kidney Foundation of Ohio, 614-481-4030 or 800-242-2133. See www.nkfofohio.org.

Multiple disabilities

Camp Campbell GARD YMCA in Overpeck, Ohio. Choose from seven weeks of day camp for ages 6-16 or residential camps for ages 7-22. Camps start in June 2008. Call Patsy Ruby at 513-867-0600. See http://www.gmvymca.org/index.cfm. (Asperger syndrome, autism, cerebral palsy, hard of hearing, Down syndrome, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, orthopedic, speech-language, visual impairment or blindness).

Salvation Army summer day camp in Springfield, Ohio. Day camp for 30 children ages 7-12 is scheduled in June and July, 2008. Call Lucretia Crawford at The Salvation Army, 937-322-3434. (Asperger syndrome, autism, deaf or hard of hearing, multiple disabilities, orthopedic, speech-language, visual impairment or blindness).

Sensory Safari Camp at Woodland Altars in Peebles, Ohio. Sponsored by the Outdoor Ministries Commission of the Church of the Brethren. 4 day and 3 night residential camp for children in grades K-3 and 4-7 with high functioning autism or sensory integration difficulties. Camp dates July 9-13, 2008. Registration deadline is April 15, 2008. Call Kylie Shetler at 937-252-6478 or 937-641-3238, or e-mail at kyky59s@yahoo.com, and a registration form will be sent to you. See www.outdoorministries.org.

Summer and Residential Camps sponsored by Stepping Stones Center. Day Camp is held at both Stepping Stones Center in Cincinnati, Ohio and Camp Allyn in Batavia, Ohio. Day camps are for ages 5-22, June 16-August 15, 2008, hours 9-3. Kids residential camp for ages 6-16 and adult residential camp for ages 16+ at Camp Allyn in Batavia, Ohio. Dates to be determined. Respite camps for kids, siblings and adults available in fall, winter and spring. Kids club day camp on the 1st Saturday of the month from fall to spring, for ages 6-16. Call Marcie at 513-831-4660, ext 10 or see www.steppingstonescenter.org. (ADD/ADHD, Asperger syndrome, autism, behavior disorders, cerebral palsy, deaf or hard of hearing, developmental delay, Down syndrome, epilepsy, heart, learning disabilities, multiple disabilities, muscular dystrophy, orthopedic).

United Rehabilitation Services summer day camp for ages 6-18. Limited availability. Call Janet at 937-233-1230 for information or see www.ursdayton.org.

Orthopedic

Camp Campbell GARD YMCA in Overpeck, Ohio.Choose from seven weeks of day camp for ages 6-16 or residential camps for ages 7-22. Camps start in June 2008. Call Patsy Ruby at 513-867-0600. See http://www.gmvymca.org/index.cfm.

Camp Countryside YMCA in Lebanon, Ohio. Weekly day camps for preschoolers and ages 6-16 begin June 2, 2008 and run through August 22, 2008. Camps are Monday through Friday from 9-4. Before and after care is available at an additional charge. Call Reuben Smith at 513-932-1424 or see www.campcountryside.org.

Salvation Army Summer Day Camp in Springfield, Ohio. Day camp for 30 children ages 7-12 is scheduled in June and July, 2008. Call Lucretia Crawford at The Salvation Army, 937-322-3434.

Therapeutic

AIM Adventures in Movement program in Dayton, Ohio offers movement therapy sessions for children with autism, developmental disabilities and other special needs. Call 937-294-4611 or see www.aimforthehandicapped.org.

Bridge Riding for the Disabled in Waynesville, Ohio offers horseback riding therapy in 5-week sessions for children with special needs. April to October 2008. Call Jane Kellerman at 513-897-4734 or see www.bridgeriding.org.

Hippotherapy sessions (movement of the horse as a treatment strategy in OT, PT and speech therapy services) to be provided in 8-week sessions. Ages 3-21. Physician approval required. All sessions provided by a licensed therapist. Morning and evening sessions: June 23 � August 11, 2008. Call Margie Benge, OTR/L at 937-456-6505. See www.triangletherapyservices.com.

Therapeutic Riding Institute, Inc in Dayton, Ohio offers horseback riding therapy. Doctor or therapist referral required. Morning and evening classes. Classes are three six-week sessions. Spring session April 14 - May 19, 2008. Summer session June 9-July 17, 2008. Fall session September 15 - October 23, 2008. Call Cindy Redolfi at 937-836-2149. See www.daytonhorseshow.com/pdfs/TherapeuticRidingInstitute.pdf.



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