Category Archives: Special Needs

Items for special needs students, including twice-exceptional, autism, etc.

Summer Acceleration Camp

Haugland Learning Center’s Summer Acceleration Camp provides students with academic and social skills instruction to build upon skills learned during the school year and prevent the regression that normally occurs during summer break. All students will be assigned to small groups based on age and ability. All instruction is designed to meet the individual needs of each student. Morning activities will focus on academic needs based on the student’s IEP. Afternoon activities will focus on social and daily living skills with practice in the community once a week. Day camp runs for a 4 week block from Jun 19-July13, from 9 AM–3PM. Cost: $1150 plus a $100 non-refundable fee, due upon registration. Methods of payment: Level 1 Waiver, I/O Waiver, credit card, cash, and checks. Children not currently enrolled in HLC must be assessed to determine if our summer camp is a good fit for them. Early registration deadline is April 15th, but applications considered through June 1st. Please visit us online at www.HauglandLearningCenter.com.

Columbus Recreation and Parks Therapeutic Camps

Phone: (614) 645-5648
Fax: (614) 645-2373
Web: www.columbusrecparks.com
Email: mbmoore@columbus.gov
Contact person: Mary Beth Moore
Age/grade level: ages 6-21 as long as they are in school
Type : Sport Camp and Day Camps
Length of camps: Sport Camp (3 days) June 11-13; Weekly, June 17 – August 2, 2013; register for as many weeks as you want
Hours: Core hours are 8:30 am-3 pm early drop off at 7:15 and late pick up until 5:15 for an extra fee.
Cost: $65-$80 per week
Financial aid?: Yes
Registration: Online registration will begin March 16, 2013 at 10am. In-person registration will be held Saturday, March 16 from 10am-4pm at Franklin Park Adventure Center. Registration will be taken at this time for any open spots.
Program Description: Three Day Sport Camp held at the Franklin Park Adventure Center will feature a variety of Adaptive Sports for the beginner through advanced athlete. Our day camps are held at the Franklin Park Adventure Center and Dodge Community Center. Campers will get to experience a little bit of everything including the all time favorite overnight camp out during our Camp-n-Challenge week. Our experienced camp staff embraces each camper’s individuality. The Summer of Fun and Adventure Day Camp creates a safe environment where positive social development occurs and friendships are made.

Special Needs Camp at the Liberty YMCA

  • Sponsor: YMCA of Central Ohio
  • Phone: 740-881-1058 or 614-839-9622 
  • Fax: 740-881-1059
  • Web: http://ymcacolumbus.org/daycamp/liberty.php
  • Email: lhaverlock@ymcacolumbus.org
  • Contact Person: Lolita Haverlock
  • Subject/Content: Camp Can Do – Special Needs Camp
  • Age: 6-21 years of age
  • Type: — 1/2 day
  • Length of program: 1 week
  • Cost: $125 for Metro YMCA members; $150 for Program Members
  • Financial aid?: Yes
  • Notes: Camp Can Do is a camp for children and young adults with moderate to intensive special needs.  The YMCA works best when everyone’s included!
  • Online registration available!

    • Recreation Unlimited Summer Day Camp

    sponsor: Recreation Unlimited  7700 Piper Rd.
    Ashley, OH 43003
    Phone: (740) 548-7006  Fax: (740) 747-3139
    Web: www.recreationunlimited.org
    Email: info@recreationunlimited.org
    contact person: Laura Smith
    subject/content: Summer Day Camps for individuals with disabilities and their typical siblings
    age/grade level:  5-19 years
    type (day/overnight/other): day
    length of program: Recreation Unlimited offers 5 weeks of day camp for youth ages 5 to 19.  Camps are Monday through Friday, from 9am to 4pm, July 13-17, July 20-24 or July 27-31, August 3-7 and August 9-13.
    cost: $250 per week
    financial aid?:  Recreation Unlimited is a Level 1, and Individual Options Waiver Provider

    Notes:  Summer Day Camps provide a full schedule of activities, , meals and snacks, counselors, program leaders, on-site nursing and a great environment for indoor and outdoor fun for individuals with disabilities and typical siblings. Our camp is ACA accredited.

    Recreation Unlimited Summer Residential Camps

    sponsor: Recreation Unlimited  7700 Piper Rd.
    Ashley, OH 43003
    Phone: (740) 548-7006  Fax: (740) 747-3139
    Web: www.recreationunlimited.org
    Email: info@recreationunlimited.org
    contact person: Laura Smith
    subject/content: Summer Camps for individuals with disabilities.
    age/grade level:  Elementary, Middle, High School
    type (day/overnight/other): overnight
    length of program: Recreation Unlimited offers 3 weeks of camp for youth ages 8 to 22. A camper can attend any one of the 3 weeks. Camps are Monday through Friday, July 12-16, July 19-23 or July 26-30.
    cost: $795 per week
    financial aid?: Yes, and Recreation Unlimited is a Level 1, Individual Option and Ohio Homecare Waiver Provider

    Notes:  Summer Residential Camps provide a full schedule of activities, lodging, meals and snacks, counselors, program leaders, on-site nursing and a great environment for indoor and outdoor fun for individuals with disabilities. Our camp is ACA accredited.

    Teen Transitions

    No matter where a person falls on the autism spectrum, social and life skills are key to successful, independent living. Haugland Learning Center’s summer program is designed to provide those transitioning into adulthood practical experiences in introducing and refining these skills. Intensive social and life skills instruction for adolescents and young adults, age 13-22. Components include pre-vocational/vocational, daily living, recreation/leisure, and community based instruction (CBI). Ratio 1:5. Students separated by social ability. IEP required with enrollment. IO and Level One waivers accepted. Cost $1250; $1500 with CBI included.

     Contact: Carol Jackson 614-602-6482 or carol.jackson@hauglandlearningcenter.com

    www.hauglandlearningcenter.com