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CAMP A.I.M. For Exceptional Children Summer 2011 |
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WHO: Children /Young Adults (Receiving Learning Support and/or Life Skills Services) . . . . . .Ages 3 to 21 Physical Support........ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .......Ages 3 to 18 Emotionally & Behaviorally Challenged (Receiving Emotional Support or Behavioral Counseling Services) . . . . . . . . . . . ..... .Ages 6 to 12
WHERE: Carlynton High School 435 Kings Highway – Rosslyn Farms . . . Click for directions FACILITIES: Cafeteria, Classrooms, Gymnasium, Pool and Outdoor Fields and Courts
. WHEN: Session 1 – June 20– July 1, 2011 Camp Fees: $375 per person Transportation Fee: minimum $425 per person**
Session 2 – July 5 – July 15, 2011* Camp Fees: $350 per person Transportation Fee: minimum $425 per person**
Session 3 – July 18– July 29, 2011 Camp Fees: $375 per person Transportation Fee: minimum $425 per person** *Not in session July 4th **Will vary based on distance/capacity of van or distance as per ESY NOTE: Payment submission does not guarantee acceptance.
TIME Monday through Friday – 9:00 A.M. to 2:00 P.M.
TRANSPORTATION COST: minimum $425 per session |
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ABOUT OUR STAFF: The administrative staff at Camp AIM consists of individuals who have been with the program for an average of 15 years. Our administrative staff members are teachers, behavior specialists, assistants or administrators in mainstream or special education who work with children with special needs on a year-round basis. The directors who manage our different units - (Physical Support, Learning Support/ Life Skills Support/Autistic Support and Emotional Support) maintain a position within a school district or an Approved Private School that correlates with their particular area of expertise. We have administrative staff who are employed by PACE (a private school for seriously emotionally and behaviorally challenged children), The Children's Institute (a private facility for children with physical challenges, serious brain injuries and diagnoses involving muscular and or neurological impairments), and Special Education departments of other local public and private schools.Many of the administrative and counseling staff members at Camp AIM are directly familiar with children and young adults who have special needs. We have staff members with people in their immediate families who have been identified as having various challenges and who may require special education services. We recruit qualified counseling staff who have experience in special education, psychology or counseling and social work who have chosen a career in caring for people with special needs. Our program benefits from those staff members, their caring attitude and their knowledge of the campers whose challenges we address. We also utilize the services of volunteers who give their time to assist campers in day-to-day programming. Some of these volunteers are able to get volunteer credits for school by donating their time and services to the campers at Camp AIM. It is the goal of our program to create an environment that offers a variety of activities centered on positive recreational and social interactions that enrich the lives of our campers. Our staff and volunteers are dedicated to this endeavor. We work closely with school districts to provide ESY (Extended School Year) services and with mental health agencies and wraparound (TSS and BSC) staff members. We pride ourselves on providing a complete recreationally and socially beneficial six-week day camp opportunity to all of our campers.
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NOTES: Transportation is provided for some areas and, as in the past, special subsidies might be available through the help of area municipalities and school districts. Call the YMCA at (412) 833-5600 if you need confirmation before enclosing your fee.
Check with your borough or school district about transportation plans for 2011.
RATIO/GROUP: Children are grouped on the basis of age, ability and gender. Average Counselor to Camper ratio is 3:1. Some groups may be larger based on need.
PROGRAM: Arts/Crafts, Field Trips, Music, Aquatics, Cook-outs, Home Economics, Special Events, Sports and Games, Work & Life Skill Development and the values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.
CONTACT: Camp Aim at YMCA (412) 833-5600 or campaiminfo@gmail.com Fax: (412) 833-9754 . |
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NOTES: Program Fee subsidies and camperships may also be available. Check with the YMCA.
ALL Participants who are NEW to the Program or who HAVE NOT ATTENDED CAMP AIM in the previous year MUST be on a WAIT LIST and complete an INTERVIEW FORM before we can determine acceptance.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE – April 30th – Returning CampersRegistration Starts Now
Families Will Be Advised of Acceptance between June 4th and June 15th
“May my Achievements be with Independence, Motivation and the encouragement of others.” |
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