Special Education Parent Advisory Council
2010 Summer Camp Fair
SEPAC neither sponsors nor endorses the businesses listed below. We are providing this information as a service to the community. The details listed below were provided to SEPAC by the programs themselves. All families should conduct their own inquiries to determine whether to make use of these programs
Arizona Magic of Music and Dance
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 20047, Fountain Hills, AZ 85269
Phone: 480-296-3034, or 602-481-2697 Web-site: www.azmagic.org
Day camp, co-ed, special needs focused
Age range: 8-25 years.
The Arizona Magic of Music and Dance Camp is a program for children and young adults with physical or mental disabilities that- in just one week, prepares them to stage a wonderful theater production that is written and choreographed especially for them.
AZAUnited
Address: 5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 212, Phoenix, AZ 85034
Phone: 602-773-5773 Web-site: www.AZAunited.org
Arizona Autism United provides: habilitation, respite, attendant care, behavioral habilitation, skills and behavior assessments, ABA programs and training. AZA United is a qualified vendor with the Arizona Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Camp AZDA (American Diabetes Association)
Camp Address: Friendly Pines, Prescott, AZ
Phone: 888-DIABETES x7094 or 602-861-4731 x 7094
Web-site: diabetes.org/adacampazda
Camp Director: Sarah Watson
Age Range: 8-16 years.
Our campers explore the great outdoors and enjoy traditional camp activities; discover new things about themselves and how you can manage diabetes; connect with other kids and adults living with diabetes; and have fun at summer camp-just like any kid. Physicians, nurses, and other health care providers are there to provide around-the-clock medical supervision. Registered dietitians plan meals and snacks, and manage all special dietary needs. Counselors are trained to recognize specific diabetes care needs and help kids adapt to the camp environment.
Camp Civitan
Camp Address: 5008 N. Civitan Road, Williams, AZ 86046
Mailing Address: 3509 E. Shea Blvd. #117, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Phone: 928-635-2944 Website: www.campcivitan.org
Camp Director: Dawn Trapp
Camp Civitan’s longest running and most beloved program offers week-long camp sessions throughout the summer, and weekend adventures once a month the balance of the year. Camp Civitan is a 15-acre wheelchair accessible facility for developmentally disabled children and adults located in the cool pine country of Northern Arizona in the town of Williams. This program offers campers a variety of enriching and fun experiences that promote positive self-esteem, teamwork, socialization, and healthy activities.
Camp Not-A-Wheeze (American Lung Association)
Camp Address: 933 Friendly Pines Road, Prescott, AZ
Mailing Address: 102 W. McDowell Road, Phoenix, AZ 85003
Phone: 602-258-7505 Fax: 602-258-7507 Web-site: www.lungarizona.org
Camp Director: Kelly Szymanski
Residential, co-ed, special needs focused.
Age range: 7-14 years.
Arizona’s only summer camp for children with asthma. Exploring the great outdoors has never been easier for children with asthma. Seven to fourteen year old children with moderate to severe asthma experience the same exciting activities found in a typical summer camp, but at a pace geared to their needs. Volunteer medical professionals team up in cabins with 6-8 children. Nurses, nurse practitioners, respiratory therapists, physicians and pharmacists provide around-the-clock supervision for the campers during all activities and cabin time. Camp Not-A-Wheeze takes place in Prescott, Arizona at Friendly Pines.
Camp Runamuk-SEEK Arizona
Camp Address: 1400 Paradise Valley Road, Prescott, AZ 86303
Mailing Address: 1830 S. Alma School Road, Suite 130, Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: 480-902-0771 Fax: 480-967-0804 Web-site: www.SEEKArizona.org
Camp Director: Jessica Irwin
Residential, co-ed, special needs focused, general camp with inclusion.
Age range: 0-100. Family Camp.
Camp Runamuk is a camp for families who have children with special needs. At Camp Runamuk, families get the total camp experience from bunk beds to campfires for 4 days and 3 nights, while they participate in family and individual activities geared for campers with special needs, their siblings, and their parents. At night, each family will turn-in to their own room in a suite-style log cabin, each room complete with its own bathroom and shower. This camp is especially geared for special needs campers with developmental disabilities.
City of Scottsdale Summer Teen Connection
Camp Address: 8102 E. Jackrabbit Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85250
Mailing Address: 7430 E. Scottsdale Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Phone: 480-312-2218 Fax: 480-312-2301 Web-site: www.scottsdaleaz.gov/sports/adaprec.asp
Camp Director: Neal Hallihan
Full day, co-ed, special needs focused.
Age range: 12-22 years
The Summer Teen Connection is designed to serve and accommodate teens with a wide range of abilities and disabilities. Camp activities, games, sports, etc. are designed to accommodate a variety of needs and the camp’s focus is participation by all. Activities include indoor and outdoor games, swimming, arts and crafts, sports, cooking, music/dance therapy, guest speakers, excursions, and a talent show.
The Clubhouse
Camp Address: 4600 East Shea Blvd, Suite 101, Phoenix, AZ 85028
Phone: 602-368-8601 Fax: 602-368-8605 Web-site: www.theclubhousecenters.com
Camp Director: Crystal Brooks
Full day; half day; co-ed; special needs focused.
Age range: 3-12 years
Camp Chit-Chat-Children will have fun and improve their language skills in an intense 8 week program, music therapy included.
Camp Write On-Clean up that messy handwriting with an intense 8 week program with our OT.
Camp Reading Rocks-Reading is fun! Come improve decoding and comprehension skills with our literacy team.
Camp Move and Groove-Our OT and PT team create lots of fun with sensory and motor activities for everyone.
Highlands Church Vacation Bible School
Camp Address: 9050 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Phone: 480-348-9191 Fax: 480-348-5988 Web-site: www.highlandschurch.org
Camp Director: Missy Farrington
½ day, co-ed, general camp with inclusion.
Age range: 5 years and older
A week long camp which includes music, drama, arts and crafts, games, and more to help children learn about God and experience the joys of His community. This year’s theme is “High Seas”. We serve various physical, mental, and multiple disabilities. Children should be able to handle interaction with typical children with the help of an assistant.
Joni and Friends Family Retreat
Camp address: 39405 Murrieta Hot Springs, Murrieta, CA 92563
Mailing address: 5025 E. Washington, Suite 106, Phoenix, AZ 85032
Phone: 602-275-2568 Fax: 602-275-2691 Web-site: www.joniandfriends.org
Camp Director: Delinda Carr
Age range: Families
At Family Retreats, “Everything Under the Son” is provided for the comfort and care of families affected by disability. Best of all, at week’s end, moms, dads, sisters, and brothers head home with a newfound joy to press forward in His strength, cheered on by the whole new family of loved ones who stand with them. From adaptive water skiing to the flying zip-line, Family Retreats shower blessings from A to Z.
KEEN Phoenix
Camp address: 6601 N. 27th Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85017
Mailing address: PO Box 45186, Phoenix, AZ 85064
Phone: 602-508-3939 Website: www.keenphoenix.org
Camp Director: Johanna Bookbinder
Co-ed. Special needs focused.
Age range: 4-21 years.
KEEN is a national non-profit volunteer-led organization that provides one-to-one recreational opportunities for children and young adults with mental and physical disabilities at no cost to their families and caregivers. KEEN’s mission is to foster the self-esteem, confidence, skills and talents of its athletes through non-competitive activities, allowing young people facing even the most significant challenges to meet their individual goals.
Kris’ Camp
Web-site: www.kriscamp.org
Camp Assistant Director: Leidy van Ispelen, 801-733-0721
Kris’ Camp currently focuses on children with autism or with autistic-like challenges. Ages vary according to sessions and availability, however, the average age range is 4-15 years. Kris’ Camp is a non-profit organization that provides a special place for unique children and their families. The camp is motivated by three mutually enforcing goals: 1) to provide intensive therapy; 2) to provide respite and support for the families of special kids; 3) to provide theoretical and hands-on education and training to students, caregivers, and professionals working in the field of autism and other developmental disabilities.
Lion’s Camp Tatiyee
Camp Address: 5283 White Mountain Blvd, Lakeside, AZ
Phone: 480-202-7062 Web-site: www.arizonalionscamp.org
Camp Director: Pam Swanson
Residential, co-ed
Age range: 7-21 years, 22 and older Adult Sessions
This camp is for physically challenged, multi-challenged, mentally challenged, developmentally delayed, deaf and blind in peer sessions.
New Way Learning Academy
Address: 1300 North 77th Street, Scottsdale, AZ 85257
Phone: 480-946-9112 Fax: 480-946-2657 Web-site: www.newwayacademy.org
The mission of New Way Learning Academy is to educate children with learning differences to fulfill their potential. New Way Learning Academy offers a daily multi-sensory academic curriculum in addition to the two social skills programs. The different programs are designed for older and younger children, and focus on social communication and positive self-image. Through engaging group activities, students will grow in maturity and self-esteem.
Reading and Math Clinic Summer Intensive Interventions Camps
Camp Address: 1860 E. Warner Road, Suite 101, Tempe, AZ 85284
Phone: 480-456-0500 Fax: 480-456-1617 Web-site: www.AZreadingclinic.com
Camp Director: Dr. Pamela Rupprecht
½ day, special needs focused.
Age range: 5-18 years
Boost your child’s reading and math skills with one-to-one intensive instruction. Using Lindamood-Bell and Math-U-See, we obtain extraordinary results with elementary to high school students who struggle with dyslexia, ADD, or ADHD. Group camps include computer programming, web page design, essay writing, test prep, spelling/comprehension, and math reviews. We serve students with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and students who have co-morbid diagnoses such as dyslexia and ADHD.
S-Club
Camp Address: Various community locations across Maricopa County, focusing close to attendees and community activities.
Mailing Address: 9052 N. 48th Drive, Glendale, AZ 85302
Phone: 602-471-0346 Fax: 623-218-1819 Web-site: www.AzAdvocatesteam.com
½ day, co-ed, special needs focused, general camp with inclusion.
Camp Director: Elaine Berkley and Kim Yamamoto
Age range: 9-12 and 13-17 years
A summer camp for kids “on the Spectrum”. Children and teens with high functioning autism, Aspergers, ADHD, NVLD and other diagnosis often leave parents struggling to find a summer program that can accommodate and support them. S-Club’s summer camp will improve your son/daughters social interaction skills while learning the enjoyment of peer interaction. We invite your child to join us for facilitated social skills building and social coaching in a fun and natural environment. Two highly qualified providers and small groups.
SEEK Arizona
Camp Address: 1830 S. Alma School Road, Suite 130, Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: 480-902-0771 Fax: 480-967-0804 Web-site: www.SEEKArizona.org
SEEK Arizona’s summer camp is a fun way to spend the summer working on habilitation goals, while making friends and participating in cool activities. This program will be held at SEEK Arizona’s clinic and targets habilitation skills in a social group setting.
Scottsdale/Paradise YMCA Adventure Camp
Camp address: 6869 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Phone: 480-951-9622 Fax: 480-951-9663 Web-site: valleyymca.org
Camp Director: Marcia Leach
Contact: Lori Vincent (602) 680-8250, lvincent@autismcenter.org
Full day camp; co-ed; general camp with inclusion
Age range: 5-13 years
The Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center (SARRC) will be working with the YMCA to support individuals with an ASD at the Y’s Scottsdale and Downtown Phoenix camps. The focus of this program will be inclusion in summer camp activities and appropriate social engagement with peers. Individuals with an ASD will have additional support as needed.
Scottsdale Unified School District Special Needs Camp
Camp Address: 10203 E. McDowell Mountain Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85255-8600
Mailing Address: 9313 N. 95th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
Phone: 480-484-8614 Fax: 480-484-8669 Website: SUSD Community Schools
Camp Director: Veronica Leiper
Day camp. Co-ed. Special needs focused. General camp with inclusion.
Age range: 6-12 years old (will take older students if appropriate.)
SUSD Special needs camp is a traditional camp experience with modifications for children with special needs. These modifications include: low teacher/student ratios with aides that provide a 4/1 ratio; individual profiles for each child to design individual programming to meet their needs; teacher and aide awareness and attention to sensory needs; and a facility that provides many options and resources to meet sensory needs.
