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Helping to Facilitate the Participation
of Children with Disabilities in Community Settings
Camps
and Summer Fun for Families
Summer is coming soon and
it is time to sign your kids up for camp and plan family vacations!!!
Check out our listing of summer camps and entertainment for kids with
and without disabilities. We have tried to find out as much as we can
regarding what these camps offer ALL kids, although we encourage you
to contact these resources directly to determine whether these resources
are right for you and your family. Also, if you know of any other camps
not listed feel free to e-mail us at communityconnections@umail.umd.edu.
Happy Trails.
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M-NCPPC
Park and Planning of Prince George's County |
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Phone: (301)
454-1401
(301) 454-1410 TTY
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The M-NCPPC
Special Programs division provides Therapeutic Recreational programs
and services for Prince George’s County residents with disabilities.
For weekend activity information or other information, call (301)
454-1480 |
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The M-NCPPC
Inclusion Services department encourages and supports the participation
of individuals with disabilities in all programs and services. For
information on inclusion opportunities and accommodations, call
your area office: |
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Northern
Area (301) 445-4500; TTY (301) 445-4512 |
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Central
Area (301) 218-6700; TTY (301) 218-6768 |
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Southern
Area (301) 203-6000; TTY (301) 203-6030 |
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The
World Arts Focus at Joe’s Movement Emporium |
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Phone:
(301) 699-3911 |
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The World
Arts Focus at Joe’s Movement Emporium is a community performing
and visual arts program for all children and adults. The staff incorporates
a holistic approach to performing arts and has the training and
experience to understand how to incorporate children’s different
learning styles into different classes. Children with disabilities
have the choice of being included into the class sessions and/or
individualized sessions. Summer camp opportunities include Motion
Theatre, Creativity Explored, and Xtreme Circus. There is a charge
for each of these camps, but financial assistance is available to
qualified applicants. |
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Montgomery
County Thereapeutic Recreation Camps |
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Phone:
(240) 777-6960 |
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Montgomery
County has several therapeutic recreation camp opportunities for
individuals with disabilities age 5-21. There is a charge to attend
the camp. Please contact the program directly for more information. |
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KidsCamps.com |
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This
is a website dedicated to camping for children, and has resources
for parents of children both with and without disabilities on finding
a camp that is right for them. Topics include: How to Choose a Camp,
Things to Consider when Choosing a Camp, and Questions to Ask Camp
Directors. |
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Family
Networks Maryland Camp Resources |
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Family
Networks provides in its Camp Resources section a wealth of information
on choosing a camp for children with disabilities. A listing of
accessible camps as well as information on what to look for in a
good camp are included on this page. |
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The
North American Riding for the Handicapped Association |
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If your
child enjoys therapeutic horseback riding, you will find this site
useful! Although not a listing of summer camps, this site provides
information on places that offer therapeutic riding fo children
with disabilities, and the listing is organized by state. |
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Lil' Tykes
Sunshine Camp '04 |
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Patricia
Hayes-Hunt, owner of Lil' Tykes Country Club, is a certified Master-level
teacher and a licensed child care provider. This summer, Lil'
Tykes will be expanding their services to include a camp for toddlers
who are 2 - 3 years old.
The program includes opening circle time, hands-on learning, movement,
arts & crafts, music, computer, a healthy snack, and fun play
time.
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I. |
July
6 - July 30
Tuesday and Thursday |
$240/
2 days/ week |
| Session
II. |
July 6 - July
30
Wednesday and Friday |
$240/ 2 days/
week |
| Session III. |
July 6 - July
30
Tuesday - Friday |
$350/ 4 days/
week |
For more information,
registration: 301-577-6116 or pwhh915@msn.com |
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