Thursday, May 14, 2009

Assistive Technology Online Network

Thanks to the Department of Education Regional AT Specialists, we have the following information

Student Summer Camps

Summer Camps in South Carolina

Pattison’s Academy Summer Day Camp

Date: TBD, 5-6 weeks in June & July; 9:00am – 3:00pm
Where: Charleston, SC
Cost: $150 Weekly.  Cost includes snacks, field trips, crafts and therapy services (as long as therapists are able to bill Medicaid or private insurance.) Additional funding resources may also be available.
Participants: Ages 1 - 15 years old who have multiple and\or severe disabilities (Physical impairments, visual, hearing, cognitive impairments).  
Description: Pattison's Academy Summer Camp provides therapy, enrichment and FUN for children and a nice break for their caregivers. 
Contact: http://www.pattisonsacademy.org/Summer_Camp09.html or 843-849-6707

Camp Lion's Den

Date: TBD
Where: Clemson, SC
Cost: N/A
Participants: Ages 7 – 17 with visual impairments
Description: Serving visually impaired children of South Carolina, this program is sponsored by the Mid-Day Lions Club of Anderson, SC and the South Carolina Lions, Inc. 
Contact: cuolcamps-L@clemson.edu

Camp Sertoma

Date: TBD
Where: Clemson, SC
Cost: N/A
Participants: Ages 7 - 13 who are underprivileged or have speech/hearing impairments
Description: Sponsored by the Sertoma clubs of South Carolina, the program offers opportunities for fun, skills development and education in an outdoor environment. Children are placed in groups with seven other children according to age and previous camp experience. 
Contact: www.campsertomasc.com

Summer Camps outside of South Carolina

Camp Chatterbox

Date: June 21- June 27
Where: Stillwater, NJ 
Cost: Cost: $850 for a child and parent. Additional family members may attend Camp for an added fee.
Participants: Ages 5 - 15 who use augmentative & alternative communication devices and a training program for their parents. 
Description: Camp Chatterbox gives children an opportunity to interact with other children using AAC systems while learning to use their devices in functional activities. It is sponsored by the Children's Specialized Hospital in Mountainside, NJ. 
Contact: http://www.campchatterbox.org

Camp Communicate

Date: August 28 – August 30
Where: Rome, ME   
Cost: $375. This fee includes the programming, meals and accommodations for one camper and one parent/caregiver.  For information on additional caregiver costs – please see the website.
Participants: Ages 8 - 20, must be accompanied by a caregiver
Description: Camp Communicate is an innovative weekend designed specifically for non-verbal children who use augmentative & alternative communication to communicate. Each camper will have the opportunity to attend workshops and share information and strategies in a supportive environment. 
Contact:  http://www.pinetreesociety.org/camp_communicate.asp

Courage Camps

Date: Various dates in June & July
Where: Maple Lake, MN
Cost: Varies; some $40; Camp offers scholarships for campers who need financial assistance. 
Participants: Varies depending on camp; See website for more information
Description: Large variety of camps for people with disabilities organized by the Courage Camps.  Information for two camps is listed below. 
For more information contact: http://couragecamps.org/

Literacy Camp  

This unique session is for struggling readers (all disabilities), ages 12 - 18, who would like a positive literacy experience. Educators under the direction of Dr. David Koppenhaver and Dr. Karen Erickson, national literacy experts, will be working with campers to determine literacy needs and intervention strategies to begin to address those needs. Campers must be ambulatory and independent with self-care. 
For specific information about this session, contact Barb Wollak at bawollak@gmail.com

Augmentative Alternative Communication Camp

This session is for teens, ages 12 - 19, who use synthesized speech devices. This session is not designed for beginning AAC users, but for those users who need to learn more about the capabilities of their device and the importance of communication.  Campers participate in all the fun camp activities, such as horseback riding and tubing behind a boat. Device use is encouraged before, during, and after each activity, (except in the water!) Campers are able to meet other teens who use AAC devices as well as interact with a proficient AAC mentor. 
For information about this camp visit: http://couragecamps.org/lakeside_summer.html#prog10

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