Anderson Woods - Bristow, IN
Campability - Indianapolis, IN
Camp About Face - Martinsville, IN
Camp About Face Leadership Academy - Martinsville, IN
Camp Brave Eagle - North Webster, IN
Camp Crosley YMCA - North Webster, IN
Camp Delafield - Lawrence, IN
Camp Dellwood - Indianapolis, IN
Camp Eeze-the-Wheeze - Kokomo, IN
Camp Hi-Lite - Martinsville, IN
Camp Independence - Martinsville, IN
Camp Isanogel - Muncie, IN
Camp Little Red Door - Martinsville, IN
Camp LRD Leadership Academy - Martinsville, IN
Camp Millhouse - South Bend, IN
Camp Red Cedar - Fort Wayne, IN
Camp Reyoad - North Webster, IN
Camp Riley - Martinsville, IN
Camp R.O.C.K.S! - Noblesville, IN |
Champ Camp - Indianapolis, IN
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa - Nashville, IN
Early Childhood Arts Camp - Indianapolis, IN
Handy Camp - Anderson, IN
Happy Hollow Asthma Camp - Nashville, IN
Hear Indiana Youth Leadership Camp - Martinsville, IN
Hoosier Burn Camp - Dayton, IN
Indian Creek Baptist Camp - Bedford, IN
IN Deaf Camp - Milford, IN
Jameson Camp - Indianapolis, IN
KIDDS (Kids with Insulin Dependent Diabetes) KAMP - Kokomo, IN
Life Skills Camps - Indianapolis, IN
MDA Summer Camp - South Milford, IN
MDA Camp - Martinsville, IN
Noble of Indiana Summer Camp - Indianapolis, IN
P.A.L.S.S. Club - Indianapolis, IN
Timber Ridge Camp - Spencer, IN
Tourette Syndrome Camp USA - Chicago, IL |
ANDERSON WOODS
3966 Adyeville Road
Bristow, IN 47515
Session 1: June 1-4
Session 2: June 8-11
Session 3: June 15-18
Session 4: June 22-25
(Ages 6-18)
Camp for children with physical/mental disabilities.
June 29-July 2, July 6-9, July 13-16, July 20-23: (Ages 19-any age) Adult camp.
Cost: $150/per session. E-mail jcolby@psci.net or go to www.andersonwoods.org. Click Summer Camp. Applications are on the site but must be signed and mailed in. Camp accommodates all disabilities except for anyone confined to a wheelchair. Canes and walkers are acceptable.
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CAMPABILITY
Easter Seals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Session 1: June 15-25
Session 2: June 29-July 9
Session 3: July 13-23
(Ages 5-9) Each session allows children with special needs the opportunity to explore sensorimotor experiences, expand communication skills, and develop social skills in a fun, nurturing environment. Activities designed by physical therapists, speech-language pathologists and special education teachers include theme days, field trips and guest visitors. Before and after camp care is available from 8-9 a.m. and from 3-5 p.m. for an additional fee of $7 per hour and must be prearranged. Camp cost is $300 per session. Scholarships are available based on eligibility on a first come, first served basis.
Contact: Beth Rosemeyer. Phone: (317) 466-1000 x2501;
Email: rosemeyer@eastersealscrossroads.org; Web site: www.eastersealscrossroads.org
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CAMP ABOUT FACE
Bradford Woods
5040 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
July 14-17 (Ages 8-18) Camp for children with Craniofacial Anomalies. One of the only camps in the country designed for children that have been born with a cleft palate or lip as well as other more rare anomalies of the face and skull. This camp is sponsored by the cranial facial clinic at Riley Hospital for Children. Emphasis is on building self-esteem and self-confidence. Cost: $375 per camper. Camperships available. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Shay Dawson, Bradford Woods, Indiana University's Outdoor Center. Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5213; E-mail: sldawson@indiana.edu; Website: www.bradwoods.org
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CAMP ABOUT FACE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Bradford Woods
5040 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
July 10-12 (Ages 15-20) Residential camp for older adolescents and young adults with Cranial Facial Anomalies. Emphasis is on developing increased self-awareness, interpersonal and leadership skills. (No fee is required if already registered for "Camp About Face.") ACA Accredited.
Contact: Shay Dawson, Bradford Woods, Indiana University's Outdoor Center. Phone: (765) 342-2915x5213; E-mail: sldawson@indiana.edu; Website: www.bradwoods.org
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CAMP BRAVE EAGLE
Camp Crosley YMCA
165 EMS T2 Lane
North Webster, IN 46555
June 14-19 (Ages 7-15) Camp for persons with bleeding disorders as well as their siblings. 24-hour medical supervision. Self-infusion instruction. Positive health behavior program. Leadership and adventure camp. Encourages self-sufficiency, builds confidence, increases self-esteem and promotes a positive outlook.
Contact: Jennifer Maahs, Hemophilia Center and Thrombosis Center, 8402 Harcourt Road, Suite 500, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Phone: (317) 871-0011 x220 or 1-877-256-8837; E-mail: jmaahs@ihtc.org; Website: www.ihtc.org/camp/index.html
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CAMP CROSLEY YMCA
165 EMS T2 Lane
North Webster, IN 46555
June 7-August 8 (Ages 6-17) Day Camp and Resident Camp. Co-ed. Partial week: 1, 2, 3 week session. Day camp fees: $105 per week. Resident camp fees: $450-$465 per week. Archery, challenge/rope courses, drama, horseback riding, nature/environmental studies, waterskiing, wakeboarding, sailing, minibikes, soccer, and many other activities. Special Needs: Hearing Impaired, Diabetes, Youth-at-Risk. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Richard Armstrong, Camp Director. Phone: (574) 834-2331 or toll-free (877) 811-6189. Fax: (574) 834-8813; E-mail: info@campcrosley.org; Website: www.campcrosley.org
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CAMP DELAFIELD
Louis Jenn Family Park
10450 East 63rd Street
Lawrence, IN 46236
Session A: June 1-June 26
Session B: July 6-July 30
(Ages 7-14) Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m. Four week day camp for children with dyslexia/specific language disorders. Program includes daily, one-on-one, Orton-Gillingham tutoring, small group instruction, visual and performing arts, reinforced by an afternoon recreational program that builds social skills and self-confidence. Recreational activities include team-building games, activity clubs, rope challenge course, karate, swimming and field trips. Scholarships are available based on family size and income. Cost: $2400/per session. Applications available by mail, email, or on website.
Contact: Kristin Baxter, Camp Delafield Director, Dyslexia Institute of Indiana, 2511 E. 46th Street, Suite O-2, Indianapolis, IN 46205. Phone: (317) 545-5451 ext. 225. E-mail: kbaxter@dyslexiaindiana.org; Website: www.dyslexiaindiana.org/maincampdelafield.asp
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CAMP DELLWOOD
1800 North Meridian Street, Suite 300
Indianapolis, IN 46202
June 8-July 31 (Girls Grades K-7 with disabilities) Seven consecutive, one week sessions of day camp. Week 2, June 15-19, will offer a separate unit for girls with special needs. Girls with disabilities are also encouraged to attend Girl Scout Day Camp. Crafts, hiking, swimming, and nature. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Diana Keely, Director of Camping Services, Girl Scouts of Central Indiana, 1800 North Meridian Street, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Phone: (317) 924-6856 or (317) 924-6800; E-mail: dkeely@girlscoutsindiana.org; Website: www.girlscoutsindiana.org
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CAMP EEZE-THE-WHEEZE
Indiana University Kokomo
2300 South Washington Street
Kokomo, IN 46902
June 15-19 (Ages 6-13) Day Camp 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Day campers take part in arts, crafts and sports, as well as educational programming that covers medication, diet and exercise appropriate for a child with asthma. Offers tips on coping emotionally with the chronic condition of asthma. Area physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and pharmacists provide medical supervision. Cost: Parents are asked to pay $20. Financial assistance is available. Day camp location: Jackson Morrow Park in Kokomo, Indiana.
Contact: Lynda Narwold, Camp Director. Phone: (765) 455-9308 or (765) 459-9904; E-mail: lnarwold@iuk.edu; Website: www.indiana.edu/~kkoocm/jun06/2006060103.shtml
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CAMP HILITE
Bradford Woods
5040 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
June 14-19 (Ages 8-22) This camp serves children and young adults who have Down Syndrome. It is sponsored by the Developmental Pediatric Clinic/Ann Whitehall Down Syndrome Program at the Riley Hospital for Children. Call for cost.
Contact: Shay Dawson, Bradford Woods, Indiana University's Outdoor Center. Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5213; E-mail: sldawson@indiana.edu; Website: www.bradwoods.org
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CAMP INDEPENDENCE
Bradford Woods
5040 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
July 26-31 (Ages 8-18) This camp is designed to give children with sickle cell anemia and other blood disorders an opportunity for a traditional camp experience under the watchful eye of various clinic doctors, nurses, and social workers. Activities include horseback riding, swimming, sports, arts and crafts, and campouts. Call for cost.
Contact: Shay Dawson, Bradford Woods, Indiana University's Outdoor Center. Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5213; E-mail: sldawson@indiana.edu; Website: www.bradwoods.org
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CAMP ISANOGEL
7601 West Isanogel Road 50
Muncie, IN 47304
June 8-August 8 Autism and behavioral remediation summer day camp.
8-week intensive camp is designed to improve the academic, social skills, and behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders. Individualized behavior programs developed. 1 and 2 week Residential Summer Camps also available (Ages 8 and up). Camp fires, nature hikes, swimming, ceramics, tie-dye and other fun camp activities. Nurse on staff 24 hours. Special Needs: Attention Deficit Disorder, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Limited Mobility, Spina Bifida, Visual Impairment/Blind.
Contact: Elizabeth Piazza. Phone: (765) 288-1073; Fax: (765) 288-3103; Email: isanogel@comcast.net; Web site: www.hillcroft.org
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CAMP LITTLE RED DOOR
Bradford Woods
5040
State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
July 26-31 (Ages 8-18) Campers with cancer (and their siblings). Wheel chair accessible. 24-hour medical staff. Hiking, horseback riding, swimming and more. Leaders in Training program for campers 16-18 years old. Meds can be given at health center. Camperships available.
Contact: Michele Perrin, Patient Services Manager, Little Red Door Cancer Agency, 1801 North Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202. Phone: (317) 925-5595 or Shay Dawson, Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s Outdoor Center. Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5213; Email:sldawson@indiana.edu; Website: www.bradwoods.org
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CAMP LRD LEADERSHIP ACADEMY
Bradford Woods
5040 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
July 24-26 (Ages 15-20) Residential camp for older adolescents and young adults with cancer. Emphasis is on developing increased self-awareness, interpersonal and leadership skills. (No fee is required if already registered for Camp Little Red Door.) ACA Accredited.
Contact: Shay Dawson, Bradford Woods, Indiana University's Outdoor Center. Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5213; E-mail: sldawson@indiana.edu; Website: www.bradwoods.org
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CAMP MILLHOUSE
25600 Kelly Road
South Bend, IN 46614
June 21 to mid-August (Ages 4 and up) One-week sessions for specific age ranges. Camp for persons who are mentally and physically disabled. Co-ed residential. 24-hour medical staff. Swimming, crafts, hikes, recreation and more. Special Needs: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy, Hearing Impairment, Mental Retardation, Limited Mobility, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Speech/Communication Impairment, Spina Bifida, Visual Impairment/Blind, Down Syndrome. Camperships available. Respite weekends also available. Apply early. Call for more information. Cost per session: $425 for residential campers; $325 for day campers. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Lea Pitcher, Executive Director. Phone: (574) 233-2202; Fax: (574) 233-2511; E-mail: Campmillhouse@aol.com; Web site: www.campmillhouse.org
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CAMP RED CEDAR
3900 Hursh Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
June 8-August 21
(Ages 6-21) Offers specialty camps tailored to meet the needs of kids with particular disorders or health conditions. Swimming, boating, fishing, nature programs, campfires, horseback riding, music, drumming, and other fun camp games. Special Needs: Autism, Down Syndrome, Juvenile Diabetes, Mild to Severe Disabilities.
Contact the camp for cost and additional information.
Contact: Leah Mosher. Phone: (260) 637-3608; Fax: (260) 637-5483; Email: redcedar@awsusa.com; Web site: www.awsusa.com/redcedar.html
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CAMP REYOAD
Epworth Forest
P.O. Box 16
North Webster, IN 46555
Residential camp for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities (Ages 16-66) Must be capable of self-care and ambulatory. All basic camp classes available. Call camp for particulars. Fee to participate in program.
Contact: Michael Bennett, 2255 B County Road 27, Waterloo, IN 46793. Phone: (260) 837-7341 or Camp Re-Yo-Ad at (800) 783-5138; Web site: www.impact2818.com/reyoad.html
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CAMP RILEY
Bradford Woods
5040 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
June 7-July 24
(Ages 8-18) Several different sessions for persons with physical disabilities. Swimming, horseback riding, adventure, outdoor living skills, nature, creative arts, and recreation. Sessions include: Riley 1, Riley 2, Riley 3, Venture, Top It Off and Kan-Du. Applications, specific session/camp information and costs are available at www.rileykids.org. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Shay Dawson, Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s Outdoor Center. Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5213; Email: sldawson@indiana.edu; Website: www.bradwoods.org
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CAMP R.O.C.K.S!
Respecting Other’s Capabilities is the Key to Success
Noblesville, Indiana
June 28-July 3
(Ages 10-17) Monday-Thursday (Sunday registration), 8 a.m.-4 p.m. This camp is for young people who are on the autism spectrum. It is provided by the Autism Society of Indiana and Easter Seals Crossroads. The camp is a 5-night, 6-day outdoor camp. Age appropriate activities will allow campers the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor camping experience in a fun, nurturing environment. Activities will include science exploration, swimming, nature hikes, arts and crafts, and music. All activities will be led by a team of professionals trained to work with individuals on the autism spectrum. Cost is $375 per child.
Contact: Beth Rosemeyer. Phone: (317) 466-1000 x2501;
Email: brosemeyer@eastersealscrossroads.org; Web site: www.eastersealscrossroads.org
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CHAMP CAMP
P.O. Box 40306
Indianapolis, IN 46240
June 22-26
(Ages 6 and up) Camp for children and adolescents who have tracheostomies and those that require respiratory assistance, including the use of ventilators. Many campers also have unique physical challenges, including quadriplegia. The camp provides opportunities for recreation, socialization, education, and public awareness. Outdoor activities and enrichment experiences encourage challenge and success, and foster selfesteem and independence. Activities include fishing, pontoon boating, canoeing, creative arts, swimming, horseback riding, nature, stream study, etc. Cost: Each family is asked to contribute to the cost of the camp, but no one is turned away for inability to pay. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Jamie Mitchell. Phone: (317) 679-1860; Fax: (317) 245-2291; Email: jmitchell@champcamp.org or admin@champcamp.org Website: www.champcamp.org
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CYO CAMP RANCHO FRAMASA
2230 N Clay Lick Road
Nashville, INI 47488
May 31-July 31
(Ages 7-18) An inclusive, residential summer camp serving youth of all abilities in various 3-day and 6-day programs. Located on 300 acres in Brown County near Nashville, Indiana. Provides staff support and adaptations for campers with disabilities within all programs. Summer camp activities include horseback riding, caving, canoeing, archery, climbing tower, swimming, drama, sports, games, arts and crafts, campfires, cooking out, camping out, nature exploration and more. Program of the Catholic Youth Organization. Campers with the following diagnoses are commonly included at CYO Camp: Autism, ADD/AHDH, Asperger Syndrome, behavioral diagnoses, cerebral palsy, emotional/psychiatric diagnoses, Down Syndrome, spinal muscular atrophy, diabetes, and others. Cost: 3-day camp $200; 6-day camp $395. Camperships are available for financial aid based on need. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Mary Beth O’Brien, Assistant Camp Director. Phone: (812) 988-2839 x26 or toll-free (888) 988-2839 x26; Email: marybeth@campranchoframasa.org; Web site: www.campranchoframasa.org
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EARLY CHILDHOOD ARTS CAMP
VSA Arts of Indiana
1505 North Delaware Street
Indianapolis, IN 46204
June 1-5 9 a.m.-noon (Ages 3-6) Parents will be asked to join the camp each day from 11:30 a.m. to noon for group activities with their children. Join us for a week of fun and creativity based on the book Who Makes the Sun Rise by Lois Templeton.
The VSA Arts of Indiana (VSAI) program is designed to increase early learning skills in children with disabilities through interactive, process-oriented arts activities. The camp is an opportunity for children to particpate in ceramics, painting/drawing, and movement activities; explore creativity; increase vocabulary; and develop motor skills and social skills.
Spaces are limited. For registration information, contact Sara Beanblossom. Phone: (317) 974-4123 or E-mail: sbeanblossom@vsai.org.
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HANDY CAMP
Lutheran Disability Ministries
4038 S. Ridgeview Road
Anderson, IN 46013
June 23-27, June 30-July 4, July 14-18, July 21-25, July 28-August 1, August 4-9 (Ages 18 and up) Christ-centered camping experience sponsored by Lutheran Disability Ministries for adults with developmental disabilities. Campers must be ambulatory and able to shower and toilet themselves with minimal supervision. If applicants need greater assistance, please contact the LDM office prior to submitting an application. Volunteers are paired one-on-one with each camper; however, they are not qualified to transfer campers. Cost: $475.
Applications and more information can be found at: www.LDMinc.org. Contact: Jackie Schaefer. Phone, tollfree: (877) 642-9902; E-mail: Info@LDMinc.org; Website: www.LDMinc.org
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HAPPY HOLLOW ASTHMA CAMP
3049 Happy Hollow Road
Nashville, IN 47448
July 13-18 (Ages 7-17) Five day residential camp for children with asthma. The camp is staffed 24/7 with physicians, respiratory therapists, nurses and pharmacists who all have knowledge in asthma management. Children are educated on how to manage and treat asthma while participating in a supervised active camping experience. Happy Hollow has over 20 years experience in dealing with asthmatic children. Cost: $175. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Chris Chappell, 615 North Alabama Street, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Phone: (317) 638-3849 or Happy Hollow Camp at (812) 988-4900; Email: info@happyhollowcamp.net; Website: www.happyhollowcamp.net
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HEAR INDIANA YOUTH LEADERSHIP CAMP
Bradford Woods
5040 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
July 19-24 (Ages 8-18) Provides campers with cochlear implants with activities specifically designed for older campers ages 12-18 and younger campers ages 8-11. The programs promote open discussion on many topics unique to individuals with hearing loss who are mainstreamed. Call for additional information.
Contact: Shay Dawson, Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s Outdoor Center. Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5213; Email: sldawson@indiana.edu; Website: www.bradwoods.org or visit the Hear Indiana Website: www.hearindiana.org
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HOOSIER BURN CAMP
P.O. Box 695
683 Harrison Drive
Dayton, IN 47941
May 25-May 29
(Ages 8-18) Camp for young people who have experienced a burn injury or have been treated in the state of Indiana requiring hospitalization. Camp activities include canoeing, paddle boating, fishing, swimming, archery, crafts, hay rides, horseback riding, and a variety of activities not found at a typical camp. The special programs available at camp help children build self-esteem and realize their highest potential while learning to deal with the obvious burn scars and the deep psychological trauma they often suffer. Camp staff includes medical personnel, social workers, therapists, fire service personnel, and adult burn survivors who generously volunteer their time. There is a ratio of one counselor for every two children. There is no cost to the family. Other programs are available throughout the year. Call for additional information.
Contact: Mark Koopman, Executive Director. Phone: tollfree: (800) 254-2878 or (765) 242-9501; Fax: (765) 296-8869. Email: mark.koopman@comcast.net; Website: www.hoosierburncamp.org
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INDIAN CREEK BAPTIST CAMP
Special Persons Camp
1770 Avoca Eureka Road
Bedford, IN 47421
July 5-9
(Ages 14 and up) Camp for persons who are mildly mentally handicapped with basic self-care. Bible study, outdoor activities, games, crafts, fishing, singing, carnival, parties, and more. Scholarships available. Apply early. Registration Deadline: June 20th. Early registration discounts end May 1. Cost: $160. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Brian Myers, Resident Camp Manager. Phone: (812) 279-2161; E-mail: indiancreek@abc-indiana.org; Website: www.campindiancreek.com/
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INDEAF CAMP
Camp Alexander Mack
(On Lake Waubee)
P.O. Box 158
Milford, IN 46542
July 5-10 (Ages 4-15) Children’s Deaf Camp. Swimming, bowling, crafts, low ropes, nature center, canoeing, wall climbing, sand volleyball, basketball, theatrical dramas, bowling, horseback riding, carnival, fishing, hiking, special evening programs, and much more.
Cost: $265 with a $50 deposit due with registration.
Contact: Indiana Deaf Camp Foundation, Inc., 100 West 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46260. Phone: (317) 846-3404 V/RELAY; Fax: (317) 582-1379; Email: deafcamp@hotmail.com; Website: www.indeafcamps.org
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JAMESON CAMP - ACA Accredited
2001 Bridgeport Road
Indianapolis, IN 46231
June - August 2009 (Ages 9-16: Separated into age groups by sessions) Traditional Camp - Jameson will serve any child who might benefit from a camping program which values diversity by creating a rich environment of endless opportunities for growth and personal development. We are especially equipped to serve children with minor social and/or emotional challenges and children with limited financial resources.
July 27-31: JC Juniors (for children ages 7 to 8) is a five day/four night program that provides a great way for our first-time campers to have a taste of the camping experience.
July 19-24: Wellness Camp (for children ages 8 to 12) is a six day/five night camping program that focuses on all-around wellness, including healthy eating, exercise, and positive choices. Follow-up sessions throughout the year will be included in this program.
June 21-28: Tataya Mato (for children ages 7-17 impacted by HIV/AIDS) is eight day/seven night camping program FREE OF CHARGE. This program not only offers the traditional camping experience but also provides a safe environment for children to explore the challenges they face each day with HIV/AIDS in their lives.
August 3-9: AVID Youth Leadership Camp (for youth ages 13-14) offers adventurous leadership and team-building activities to go along with their school's AVID experience. The child MUST BE ENROLLED IN AVID TO ATTEND.
In order to best serve our families, program fees are based on the family's income. We work to make it possible for any child to be able to attend camp. Call for additional information or visit our website.
Contact: Jessica Cooney. Phone: (317) 241-2661; Fax: (317) 241-2762.
E-mail: Jessica@jamesoncamp.org; Website: www.jamesoncamp.org
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KIDDS (Kids with Insulin Dependent Diabetes) KAMP
Indiana University Kokomo
2300 South Washington Street
Kokomo, IN 46902
June 15-19 (Ages 6-13) Day Camp. 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Day campers take part in arts, crafts and sports, as well as educational programming that covers medication, diet and exercise appropriate for a child with diabetes. Offers tips on coping emotionally with a chronic condition. Area physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and pharmacists provide medical supervision. Cost: Parents are asked to pay $20. Financial assistance is available. Day camp location: Jackson Morrow Park in Kokomo, Indiana.
Contact: Lynda Nahrwold, Camp Director. Phone: (765) 455-9308; E-mail: inarwold@iuk.ed; Website: www.indiana.edu/~koocm/jun06/2006060103.shtml
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LIFE SKILLS CAMPS
Easter Seals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
Tuesdays, June 16-21, Introductory Level. (Day Camp 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m. (Ages 13-17) (6 weeks) Camp for children with ASD or developmental delays (moderate functioning or above). Designed to help adolescents who have little or no experience with skills such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, money handling and shopping. Social and leisure skills will be part of the curriculum. Enrollment limited to 6 students. Cost: $300.
M-F July 27-31 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Intermediate Level. Day Camp (Ages 13-17) Camp designed for the adolescent who requires minimal to moderate supervision with the skills listed above and also seeks to broaden skills in use of community resources, tools for hobby and home use, problem solving and social skills. One session will address pre-driving skills. Enrollment is limited to 6 students. Cost: $300.
Contact: Beth Rosemeyer. Phone: (317) 466-1000 x2501;
E-mail: brosemeyer@eastersealscrossroads.org; Website: www.eastersealscrossroads.org
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MDA SUMMER CAMP
Camp Potawotami
P.O. Box 38
South Milford, IN 46786
June 7-12
(Ages 6-18) One week session for persons with Muscular Dystrophy. Arts, crafts, swimming, land sports, horseback riding, archery, fishing, and special programs. No cost to campers. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Rita Totzke/Peggy Puezzello, Co-Camp Directors. Phone: (574) 259-9912/(260) 486-6698; Email: rtotzke@mdusa.org; Website: www.mda.org/clinics/camp
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MD CAMP
Bradford Woods
5040 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151
July 3-10
(Ages 6-17) 7-day residential camp. This camp is sponsored by the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Campers will participate in traditional camp activities such as horseback riding, creative arts, adventure activities, and special events. Each camper is paired with a counselor for the week.
Contact: Shay Dawson, Bradford Woods, Indiana University’s Outdoor Center. Phone: (765) 342-2915 x5213; Email: sldawson@indiana.; Website: www.bradwoods.org
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NOBLE OF INDIANA SUMMER CAMP
Noble of Indiana
6060 N. College Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
June-August 2009
(Separated into age groups by sessions.) Monday through Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Your child will have fun, make friends, and enjoy new opportunities in an inclusive summer day camp environment. Experiences are designed and staffed by child development specialists. Children with disabilities will interact with typical peers through a variety of fun yet educational experiences. Activities will incorporate sensorimotor, musical, and socialization experiences for children ages 6-12. Teens will experience peer mentoring, community service projects, socialization skills, and community awareness. Locations in Marion and Hamilton counties will be offered. Not all locations will offer camps for all ages. Handwriting Camp (Ages K-2nd Grade) Based on the Handwriting Without Tears model. June 2009 (ages 15-21) Career Exploration Camp. 2-week session.
Call or see website for sessions by age and locations at (317) 815-6202 or www.nobleofindiana.org.
Cost: $200 per week.
Contact: Tami Wanninger, Noble of Indiana, 6060 N. College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46220; Phone: (317) 815-6202; E-mail: Tami.wanninger@nobleofindiana.org
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P.A.L.S. S. CLUB
Easter Seals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(Children ages 6-9 with ASD or Developmental Delays)
Introductory Level. Tuesdays, May 12-July 28, 2009, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Level 1+, Thursdays June 17-July 16, 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Designed to teach children new and previously learned social strategies, P.A.L.S.S. (Practice and Learn Social Skills) will cover personal space, body language, talking to peers, team work, thinking of others and good sportsmanship. Criteria for participation include desire and/or motivation to make friends, ability to follow 2-3 step directions, ability to communicate wants and needs, articulation intelligible enough for others to understand most of the time, spontaneous language with minimal echolalia, and other criteria. Cost is $360 per child.
Contact: Beth Rosemeyer at (317) 466-1000, ext. 2501, or
E-mail: brosemeyer@eastersealscrossroads.o; Website: www.eastersealscrossroads.org.
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TIMBER RIDGE CAMP
Route 3, Box 754
Spencer, IN 47640
June 21-28 Blind Camp. Blind Camp is a week of new adventures for the visually impaired youth of all ages. This week is sponsored by the National Camps for Blind Children. Contact Christian Record Services if you or your child would like to attend.
Camp Coordinator is Dan Theis, (260) 854-2390. Registrtion closes May 21, 2009.
Website: www.trcamp.org or www.christianrecord.org
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TOURETTE SYNDROME CAMP USA
YMCA Camp Duncan
6933 N. Kedzie, #816
Chicago, IL 60645
June 21-27
(Ages 8-16) Two residential camp programs for boys and girls whose primary diagnosis is Tourette Syndrome and the associated disorders of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder. Cost: $495 per child. Financial aid is available. Nursing staff is available for both camps. Staff is mainly young adults who also have Tourette Syndrome. Check website for more details and applications or call. ACA Accredited.
Contact: Scott Loeff, Camp Director. Phone: (773) 465-7536; Email: scott63@prodigy.net; Website: www.tourettecamp.com
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FURTHER INFORMATION ON SPECIAL CAMPS
The National Center for Physical Activity and Disability (NCPAD). Browse accessible programs for persons with disabilities by state. Includes a directory of programs available for people with disabilities and health conditions. Website: http://www.ncpad.org/programs.
Guide to Summer Camps and Summer Schools. Porter Sargent Publications, 11 Beacon Street, Suite 1400, Boston, MA 01208. Phone: (800) 342-7470.
National Camps for the Blind. Christian Record Services, 4444 S. 52nd Street, Box 6097, Lincoln, NE 68506. Phone: (402) 488-0981; Website: http://www.christianrecord.org
American Camp Association (ACA). The Camp Resource for Families, 5000 State Road 67 North, Martinsville, IN 46151-7902. Camp Magazine available. Phone: (765) 342-8456 or tollfree (800) 428-2267; Fax: (765) 342-2065; Websites: www.campparents.org; www.ACAcamps.org.
For changes or additions, please contact: The Indiana Educational Resource Center, 7725 North College Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46240. Phone: (317) 232-0587 or toll-free (800) 833-2198.
This list can be found on the web at: http://www.doe.state.in.us/exceptional/speced/resources.html
