Ages 13-21; teens with autism. This camp continues the fun summer experience of Camp Apollo including swimming, crafts, games, and trips into the community. No personal care provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff/4 participants. TRANSPORTATION: If attending ESY, contact your teen's school to arrange transportation to camp. Participants should arrive to camp from ESY by 1:30pm. Parent or guardian must pick up participants at camp by 5:00pm.
Ages 6-12. Children within the autism spectrum. Campers experience community trips that include swimming, nature centers and stream hikes. Activities such as arts and crafts, music and game playing increase social interactions. Camper should follow two step directions, manage own behavior with moderate to minimal staff intervention and ability to make simple choices. No personal care provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff/3 participants. TRANSPORTATION: If attending ESY, contact your child's school to arrange transportation to camp. Parent or guardian must pick up at camp by 5:00pm.
Ages 9-12. Youth with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and/or mild behavior disabilities. Sports, outdoor games, and swimming keeps campers active. Theme Weeks, board games, crafts and field trips are planned to enhance social skills. Participants are placed in small groups for specific activity time. No personal care provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff / 4 participants.
Middle school youth with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD, HFA, and/or mild behavior disabilities. A transition from Camp Big Pines to the TR Summer Teen Center. Games and team building activities to enhance socialization; swimming, special events and local trips fill the schedule. No personal care provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff/4 participants.
Ages 13-21; teens with developmental disabilities. This daily travel camp offers trips to regional park and recreation facilities, swimming, and canoeing. Trips are designed for active, independent teens and involve a lot of walking and/or exercise. No personal care provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff/4 participants. Transportation: No AM or PM transportation available. Parent or guardian must pick up at camp at 4:00pm.
Ages 5-8. Children with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and/or mild behavior disabilities. Creative games, dance movements and swimming keeps campers active. Theme Weeks, arts and crafts, singing and field trips are planned to enhance social skills. Participants are placed in small groups for specific activity time. No personal care provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff / 4 participants.
Ages 13-21; teens with developmental disabilities. This camp offers activities and trips that enhance both socialization and recreational opportunities. Activities include games, crafts, swimming, local field trips, special events and theme weeks. Staff ratio: 1 staff/4 participants. No personal care provided. TRANSPORTATION: If attending ESY, contact your teen's school to arrange transportation to camp. Participants should arrive to camp from ESY by 1:30pm. Parents or guardians must pick up participants at camp by 5:00pm.
Ages 5-18: Youth and teens with physical disabilities; siblings may also apply and will be admitted based on availability of space. Adapted sports, arts and crafts, games, swimming, and theme week activities. Co-sponsored with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). MCPS transportation and personal care provided. Call 301-657-4959 to receive registration packet. *MCPS registration required.
Ages 13-21; active, independent teens with developmental disabilities. This camp offers activities to enhance social skills and self-esteem, and promote independence and skills for life. Games, crafts, swimming, wellness activities, local field trips and special events featured. No personal care is provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff/4 participants. Transportation: No AM or PM transportation available. Parent or guardian must pick up at camp by 4:00pm.
