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| SPECIAL EDUCATION PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL |
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| c/o Student Services |
| 220 Nahatan Street |
| Westwood, MA 02090 |
| www.westwoodsepac.org |
| SUMMER CAMPS |
| SEEKING CHILDREN |
| WITH SPECIAL NEEDS |
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| ADDITIONAL RESOURCES |
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| AccessSport America |
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Acton, MA
978-264-0985
www.accessportamerica
Cost: $20/ session
Age: 5 and up
Program: Individual adaptive windsurfing, Hawaiian outrigger canoeing, kayaking and surfing. Two hour sessions.
When: June – August
Where: Canton; Charles River, Boston
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| Berkshire Hills Music Academy |
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South Hadley, MA
413-540-9720
www.berkshirehills.org
Age: 16 – 30
Program: Residential program for those with cognitive disabilities emphasizing musical exploration and development, social skills, and independent living skills in a relaxed, residential setting..
When: 1 & 2 week session in July; Music Therapy session in August
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| Camp Chest Nut |
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| American Lung Association of Massachusetts |
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Waltham, MA
508-668-6729
www.lungma.org
Cost: $475, camperships available
Age: 8 -13
Program: For children diagnosed with asthma- providing an opportunity to enjoy sports, outdoor activities, music, dance, pottery and painting in a beautiful, rural setting. One week overnight camp.
When: Last week of June
Where: Bement Camp & Conference Center, Charlton Depot, MA
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| Camp Echo Bridge |
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| Newton Parks and Recreation Department |
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Auburndale, MA
617-796-1527
www.ci.newton.ma.us/parks
Cost: Non-residents $130/week
Age: 3- 21
Program: Fsix week day camp; one week overnight camp for children 10 and over. Various programs serve children with intellectual impairments.
When: July – August
Where: Newton Center
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| Camp Fire USA, Eastern MA Council |
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Boston, MA
617-591-0300
www.campfireusa-emass.org
Age:7-15
Program: Integrated day and residential
When: July – August
Where: Camp Ponkawissett (day)- Westwood, MA
Zoo Camp (day)- Franklin Park Zoo, Boston
Camp Nawaka (resident)- East Otis
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| Camp Ramah in New England- Tikvah Program |
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Needham Heights, MA 02494
781-449-7090/ 413-283-9771
www.campramahne.org
Cost: 8 week camping program or Vocational Education Program: $6930
Age:13 -18 Camping; 18-21 Vocational
Program: Camping for Jewish youth with developmental disabilities; vocational program for Tikvah grads
When: June 22 – August 17
Where: Palmer, MA
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| Camp Good Times |
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| Educational Consultants of New England, Inc. |
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Waltham, MA
781-895-3200
www.advancingmilestones.com
Cost:$1800 per 2 week session (there are 3 sessions per summer)
Age: 2nd through 8th grade
Program: Emphasizing social pragmatic development. Highly structured, enjoyable where all lessons conducted through sports, arts & crafts, cooperative games, music/drama.
Where:Waltham, MA
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| Camp Kyle T. Woodruff for Children with Diabetes |
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Fall River, MA
508-672-5671
www.diabetesma.org
Cost: FREE for children with diabetes; $15 deposit for siblings and friends
Age:5-14
Program: Hands on learning experiences in diabetes management and support. Small enrollment of 60 campers per week, with staff to camper ratio of 1:3.
Where: Rehoboth, MA
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| Camp Wee-Kan-Tu |
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| Epilepsy Foundation of MA & RI |
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Dorchester, MA
617-506-6041
www.epilepsyfoundation.org
Cost:Contact Office
Age: 8-18
Program: Overnight camp.
Where: Duxbury
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| Carroll Center Summer Programs |
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| Carroll Center for the Blind |
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Newton, MA
617-969-6200
www.carroll.org
Cost:Youth in Transition $7,400; Carroll Kids/Day Program Fees vary; Computing for College $2960
Note: Funding available thru state agencies for the blind
Age: Residential 15-21; Day 6-15
Program:Multi
Where: July – August
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| Harbor Explorers Piers Park Sailing Center |
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East Boston, MA
617-561-6677
www.piersparksailing.org
Cost: FREE
Age: 7-12
Program: Hands on Marine Biology from accessible dock
When: Weekly; morning and afternoon sessions
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| Hillside School Summer Term |
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Marlborough, MA
508-485-4420
www.hillsideschool.net
Cost: Day- $1200; Residential- $2200
Age: 9-16
Program:academic enrichment covering language arts, math, computers, ESL and a working farm in the morning; afternoon filled with exciting summer activities ranging from leadership training, athletics and the pool.
When: Two 2 week sessions from July 7 – August 2
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| Landmark School Summer Program |
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Pride’s Crossing, MA 01965
978-236-3000
www.landmarkschool.org
Cost: varies w program, includes boarding and day options
Age: 7-20
Program:multi educational combined with activities
When: June – August
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| Summer @ Carroll |
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Lincoln, MA
781-259-8342
www.carrollschool.org
Cost: Grades 1-2 $3950; Grades 3-7 $4350; Grades 8-9 $4650
Program:For children with language based learning disabilities. Combines structured academic classes with traditional day camp activities.
When: June 27 – July 31
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| Summer Youth Sailing Program |
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East Boston, MA
617-561-6677
www.piersparksailing.org
Cost: FREE
Age: 10 – 18
Program:Children taught the techniques of sailing aboard sailboats, adaptive equipment and adaptive instruction included. Fridays, children take field trips to Harbor Islands
When: Weekly Programs thru summer, morning and afternoon session
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| The JCC Jacob & Rose Grossman Camp |
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Newton, MA
617-244-1289
www.grossmancamp.org
Cost:$770 for 2 week session (before 4/15); $820 for 2 week session (after 4/15)
Age:4 ˝ - 15
Program:Can accommodate children with mild to moderate behavioral challenges. Intake required; serves 38 communities. Transportation available.
When: June – August
Where: Dover Road, Westwood
And don’t forget Boy Scouts of America (www.bsaboston.org) and Girl Scouts (www.ptgirlscouts.org)
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| The JCC Jacob & Rose Grossman Camp |
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Newton, MA
617-244-1289
www.grossmancamp.org
Cost:$770 for 2 week session (before 4/15); $820 for 2 week session (after 4/15)
Age:4 ˝ - 15
Program:Can accommodate children with mild to moderate behavioral challenges. Intake required; serves 38 communities. Transportation available.
When: June – August
Where: Dover Road, Westwood
And don’t forget Boy Scouts of America (www.bsaboston.org) and Girl Scouts (www.ptgirlscouts.org)
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| Additional Resources |
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| Kids Camp.com |
www.kidscamps.comOnline directory of camps all over the United States includes camps for children with special needs
Summer Camp & Trip Resources
Framingham, MA
508-877-3648
www.summercampsandtrips.com
Free summer placement service focusing on the individual needs of each child and family.
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| Additional Summer Camp Resources |
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1. 2008 Summer Directory of Camps by the Federation for Children with Special Needs – to order
call: 800-331- 0688 or 617-236-7210 or purchase from website at reduced rate: www.fcsn.org. Check with the Westwood SEPAC lending library for a copy as well. |
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2. A Guide to Summer Camp – A Resource Guide and Directory of ACA Accredited Camps in New England by the American Camp Association New England to purchase: www.acane-camps.org or 781-541-6080 camp@acane-camps.org or 866-534-2267 |
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3. A Summer Camp Expo for Children with Special Needs was sponsored by Framingham SEPAC on Jan. 27, 2008. For a list of exhibitors and other information. click here |
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4. The American Camp Association, New England (dedicated to enriching the lives of children and families through quality camp experiences) held a fair on January 16th in Lexington. For a list of camps that attended the fair, pleaseclick here. |
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5. Call any advocacy agency or association which represents your child’s disability and request a guide to summer camps. (for example: DMR, DMH, American Diabetes Association, Learning Disabilities Association of Mass, etc.) |
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