“Don't let
anyone tell you that you have to be a certain way. Be unique. Be what you
feel.”
~
Melissa Etheridge
Kids with special needs and those who enjoy our therapeutic recreation
courses can also enjoy a camp environment designed to help them thrive all
summer long. Campers will enjoy new experiences and make new friends in a safe
and comfortable setting.
Camp Little Pines @ Parkland Middle School
Children ages 5-8 with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD
and/or mild behavior disabilities can enjoy a host of activities while they
work on social skills. Kids will participate in creative games, dance and swimming
to keep them moving and active. Plus there are planned theme weeks, arts and
crafts, singing and field trips. Participants are placed in small groups for
specific activity time. No personal care provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff / 4
participants.
Camp Big Pines @ Parkland
Middle School
Youth ages 9-12 with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD and/or
mild behavior disabilities will engage in sports, outdoor games, and swimming
this summer. Theme Weeks, board games, crafts and field trips are planned to enhance
social skills. Participants are placed in small groups for specific activity
time. No personal care provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff / 4 participants.
Camp Bullseye @ Parkland
Middle School
Kids in middle school with learning disabilities, ADD/ADHD,
HFA, and/or mild behavior disabilities will enjoy this camp as a transition
from Camp Big Pines to the TR Summer Teen Center. Swimming and other summer
activities keep kids active while games, team building activities, special
events and local trips enhance socialization. No personal care provided. Staff
ratio: 1 staff/4 participants.
TR(Therapeutic Recreation) Teen Center @ Wheaton Community Recreation Center
This camp is for active, independent teens ages 13-21 with
developmental disabilities who will benefit from a variety of activities that
will enhance social skills and self-esteem, and promote independence and skills
for life. Games, crafts, swimming, wellness activities, local field trips and
special events featured. No personal care is provided. Staff ratio: 1 staff / 4
participants. No transportation available and parent or guardian must pick up
at camp by 4:00 pm.
