Summer Camp and Vacation Guide 2010

A directory of camps and vacations for children and adults with developmental disabilities

1401 McCormick Drive Largo, MD 20774 Phone: 301-925-7050 Fax: 301-925-4387 www.thearcofpgc.org

The Arc of Prince Georges County is pleased to release the Summer Camp and Vacation Guide for 2010. Camp and vacation opportunities have been complied from a number of different resources. The Arc does not endorse any particular camp or vacation opportunity listed in this directory. Selection of any camp or vacation opportunity should always be made with careful consideration and checking of references.

Table of Contents: Access Adventures4 Boy Scouts.4 Camp Fairlee Manor Residential-Easter Seals..5 Camp Fairlee Manor Travel TripsEaster Seals..6 Camp Greentop- The League6 Fairlee Manor Respite WeekendsEaster Seals..7 Kamp-a-Kom-Plish..8-9 Pioneers Camp- The League..10 The Leagues Travel Camp.10 Maryland Therapeutic Riding.11 Over the Rainbow Camp..11 Prince Georges County Parks.12
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Access AdventuresMelwood
Program Description: Dates: 9035 Ironsides Road Nanjemoy, MD 20662

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Year-round, community-based, affordable vacations for persons with disabilities. Travel trips depart by van, train, or plane to vacation spots. On-site programs are held at their beautiful Retreat Center. Trips and vacations are scheduled Reqs: Designed for people with year round. Below is a sampling of developmental disabilities. summer getaways please visit Travelers vary in age from 18 to website or call for additional trips senior citizens. Most programs are and vacations. staffed 1:4 ratio, but 1:1 staffing arrangements can be provided. Explore Atlantic City, June 22-25, $950 Virginia Beach Bum Week, June 27- July 1, $1295 Summer Retreat 1: Melwood Recreation Center, July 4-9, $985 Marisa Cucuzzella Fees: (301) 870-3226 ext. 2280 $100 deposit per program. Total mcucuzzella@melwood.org fees vary per vacation package, ranging from $495-$1925. www.melwood.org Locations throughout Maryland

Boy Scouts Day Camp

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The National Capital Area Council Cub Scout Day Camps are themed, weeklong day camps for boys in grade 1 through Webelos. Activities vary from camp to camp, but usually range from traditional Scouting games and achievement opportunities to archery and BB instruction, crafts, nature study, soccer, fishing, swimming, handicrafts, leatherwork, and camp skills. The camps open Monday mornings Reqs: Limited to boys in Grade 1 from the end of school in June and beyond. through mid-August. Marriott Scout Service Center Fees: 9190 Rockville Pike Please call for fee information. Bethesda, MD 20814 301-530-9360 301-564-9513 FAX www.boyscouts-ncac.org

Camp Fairlee Manor ResidentialEaster Seals

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22242 Bay Shore Road Chestertown, MD 21620

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Camp Fairlee Manor is a summer-long celebration filled with fun, tradition, innovation, friendship, and individual growth. For over 50 years, campers with disabilities experience safe, healthy and successoriented recreational opportunities. Sessions offer a wide range of activities including arts and crafts, sports and games, nature walks, swimming, fishing, high/low ropes courses and canoeing. Sessions are divided according to age and ability. Reqs: Ages 6+. Camp applicants Session 1: June 13-18, Youth with must be able to: a) follow the Autism direction of camp staff; b) Session 2: June 20-July 1, Youth participate in camp activities; c) Session 3: July 4-9, Adult sleep at night in a group setting Session 4: July 11-16, Adult without being disruptive to others; Session 5: July 18-23, Adult and communicate needs. Call for Session 6: July 25-30, Adult more details. Session 7: August 1-6, Youth with Autism Session 8: August 8-13, Youth Desi Rochester Fees: (410) 778-0566 $2100 for Session 2 (410) 778-0567 (fax) $1660 or 73 Waiver Hours for fairlee@esdel.org Youth with Autism Sessions www.de.easterseals.com $1050 for other sessions

Camp Fairlee Manor Travel TripsEaster Seals

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22242 Bay Shore Road Chestertown, MD 21620

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Camp Fairlee Manor is a summer-long celebration filled with fun, tradition, innovation, friendship, and individual growth. For over 50 years, campers with disabilities experience safe, healthy and successoriented recreational opportunities. The Daily Adventure Program takes participants to a different place every day. Reqs: 18 years or older and should be ambulatory or able to transfer to a 12 passenger van. All Adult Daily Adventure: June 13-18 participants must be able to participate in a 3:1 camper to Youth Daily Adventure (ages 13counselor ratio. Fairlee Manor 21): August 1-6 reserves the right to send a participant home due to behavioral The Poconos (18+): August 15-20 or medical issues, at the campers expense. The decision will be made by the Director. Desi Rochester Fees: (410) 778-0566 Adult Daily Adventure: $1300 (410) 778-0567 (fax) Youth Daily Adventure: $1300 fairlee@esdel.org The Poconos: $1500 www.de.easterseals.com 1111 E. Cold Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21239

Camp GreentopThe League

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The League at Camp Greentop is a traditional sleep-away summer camp for youth and adults with disabilities located in Thurmont, Maryland. Campers enjoy activities such as swimming, horseback riding, arts & crafts, sports & games and other social activities. Session 1: June 16- June 23, Reqs: A $200 deposit is due with Youth application for each program you Session 2: June 26-July 3, All Ages choose. Final Balance must be Session 3: July 7-July 13, Adult paid by 5/15/10. Session 4: July 16-July 27, Adult Session 5: July 31-August 9, All Ages Session 6: August 13-August 21, Youth Kathy Tingler Fees: (410) 323-0500 ext. 309 Sessions 1-3: $1600 ktingler@leagueforpeople.org Session 4: $2400 6

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Session 5: $2000 Session 6: $1800 22242 Bay Shore Road Chestertown, MD 21620

Fairlee Manor Respite WeekendsEaster Seals

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The Respite Weekend program provides outdoor recreation, fun and friendship for children and adults with disabilities in a camp setting. The weekend allows parents and caregivers a short interval of rest and relief from the 24-hour responsibility of direct care or service. Program activities vary by group age and ability, but may include sports and games, nature activities, creative arts, outdoor adventure activities, field trips and more. Reqs: Ages 6+. Camp applicants This program operates on must be able to: a) follow the weekends on a year-round basis. direction of camp staff; b) participate in camp activities; c) sleep at night in a group setting without being disruptive to others; and communicate needs. Call for more details. Desi Rochester Fees & Transportation: (410) 778-0566 Please contact Desi for more (410) 778-0567 (fax) information on fees. fairlee@esdel.org www.de.easterseals.com

Kamp-a-Kom-Plish Overnight Day CampCampMelwood

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9035 Ironsides Road Najemony, MD 20662

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Day CampKamp Overnight Program A-Kom-Plish runs dailycampers from 8am enjoy to 5pm, a wide Monday variety through of daily activities Friday. Day from campers Sunday enjoy through all the Friday, same including activities swimming, as our overnight horseback riding, creative program, but they arts, return the climbing home each wall, evening sports and to share much the more. days Campers share adventures with comfortable, family and rest air up conditioned for the next cabins day! and Breakfast, our small lunch camper and a snack groups areare part staffed of thisbased all inclusive on each program. campers individual abilities. Overnight a great25 place for campers gain independence, Session 1:camp June is 21-June Reqs: to Campers must be ages make lasting friendships, new opportunities! Session 2: June 28-July 2and explore 7-15. A $75 deposit is due with Session 3: 1: July June5-July 20-June 9 25 Reqs: Campers must be ages application. Session 4: 2: July June12-July 27-July16 2 7-15. A $75 deposit per session Session 5: 3: July 19-July 18-July 23 is due with application. Session 6: 4: July 26-July 25-July 30 Session 7: 5: August 2-August 1-August 6 Session 8: 6: August 9-August 8-August 13 Session 9: 7: August 1615-August August20 20 Fees: (301) 870-3226 or (301) 934-3590 $598 per session $242 kampakomplish@melwood.org www.kampakomplish.org

Kamp-a-Kom-Plish Pony Pals Day CampMelwood

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9035 Ironsides Road Najemony, MD 20662

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Pony Pals is a great opportunity for beginner riders to gain basic horsemanship and riding skills in a fun, safe, and supportive environment. Campers between 6 and 12 years old will enjoy spending their morning periods at the barn becoming young equestrians, and then returning to general camp activities in the afternoon. Session 1: June 20-June 25 Reqs: Campers must be ages 6Session 2: June 27-July 2 12. A $75 deposit per session is Session 3: July 18-July 23 due with application. Session 4: July 25-July 30 Session 5: August 1-August 6 Session 6: August 8-August 13 Session 7: August 15-August 20 Fees: (301) 870-3226 or (301) 934-3590 $303 per session kampakomplish@melwood.org www.kampakomplish.org

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Terrific TeenMelwood
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Najemony, MD 20662

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The Terrific Teen program is designed for campers ages 13 to 18, who are ready to take on some responsibility in addition to having camp fun! During the two-week session, Terrific Teens focus on team building, leadership development and work ethic in the hopes that they will return to camp in the future as staff. The teens will work daily in one of our program areas or with a camper group. They will also work on a camp improvement project to help enhance the camp community. Over the weekend they will go on a field trip which they will have planned and budgeted themselves, with help from their counselors. Reqs: Campers must be ages 13Session 1: June 20-July 2 18. A $75 deposit is due with Session 2: July 11-July 23 application. An additional Session 3: July 25-August 6 application and interview are Session 4: August 8-August 20 required for this program. (301) 870-3226 or (301) 934-3590 kampakomplish@melwood.org www.kampakomplish.org Fees: $1162 per session

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Pioneers Camp- The League

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1111 E. Cold Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21239 Experience cooking over a fire, canoeing, and camping in a tent! Since 2003, Pioneers learn and take part in activities in four areas: pioneering, outdoor living skills, astronomy, and adventure skills. Located mile down the road from Camp Greentop, League Pioneers takes place at Walnut Springs. Participants will also explore the rest of the National Park and nearby Cunningham State Park. Reqs: Ages 13+. All League Session 1: June 16-June 23 Pioneers should be able to Session 2: June 26-July 3 navigate uneven terrain and be Session 5: July 31-August 7 successful in a 3:1 participant to Session 6: August 13-August 20 counselor ratio. A $200 deposit is required with application for each program you choose. Kathy Tingler Fees: (410) 323-0500 ext. 309 $1120 per session ktingler@leagueforpeople.org Autism Waiver hours can be used. www.theleagueforpeople.org Please contact for more information. 1111 E. Cold Spring Ln., Baltimore, MD 21239 9

The Leagues Travel Camp

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Participants join us to travel to locations such as Las Vegas, Disney World, Myrtle Beach, various cruises and other tourist destinations. Participants travel by land or air to a wide range of locations around the United States. With the support of travel staff, participants stay in hotels, dine in restaurants and see all that their travel destination has to offer. Reqs: Ages 18+. A $200 deposit Session 1: Washington is required with application for D.C./Baltimore each program you choose. Final June 17-June 20 balance must be paid by 5/15/10. Session 2: Pittsburgh, PA June 27-July 2 Session 3: Philadelphia, PA July 7-July 12 Session 4: Upstate New York July 17-July 22 Session 5: The Beaches of MD & DE August 2-August 7 Session 6: Lancaster County, PA August 13-August 16 Kathy Tingler Fees: (410) 323-0500 ext. 309 Session 1 & 6: $900 ktingler@leagueforpeople.org Sessions 2-5: $1350

Maryland Therapeutic Riding

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1141 Sunrise Beach Road Crownsville, MD 21032 Riders enjoy hour-long sessions where they interactively participate in activities involving horses with a therapeutic approach. (Not limited to riding only) Therapeutic riding opens new pathways of physical, mental and emotional rehabilitation. Special riders, with challenges such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, neuromuscular disorders, post-traumatic brain injury, cognitive limitations, emotional disabilities, autism and ADD, have experienced an overall improvement in their quality of life. MTR is located in the rolling hills of beautiful equestrian estate in Crownsville, MD near Route 32 and 1-97. Reqs: Ages 2+. Serving children Various times and dates available. and adults with various disabilities. Please contact for more eligibility requirements. Kelly Shepstone or Kathy Carney Fees: 410-923-1187 $60 per session kelly@mtrinc.org or carney@mtrinc.org www.horsesthatheal.org Kids Therapy Works 160 Randolph Road 10

Over the Rainbow Camp

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Silver Spring, MD 20904 Day camp program that runs Monday-Friday from 9am-3pm. Designed as a non-competitive, nurturing experience for campers whose sensory integration problems make it difficult for them to cope with larger, more competitive camps. The camp weaves professional therapies (occupational, speech, physical, educational, and adaptive physical education) through all recreational programs art, drama, music, sports, martial arts, and swimming. Reqs: Serving children ages 3-16 with sensory integration disabilities, motor, speech & language, autism and ADD. Please contact for more Severe and profound behaviors information. are not accepted. Screening appointment needed for new campers. (301) 384-5081 Rates: Contact for rate ktw4kids@aol.com information. www.ktw4kids.com

Prince Georges County Parks and Recreation

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Various locations throughout Prince Georges County

M-NCPPC Department of Parks & Recreation offers 450 exciting camp options throughout the County for an inclusion or specialized placement. Working through Inclusion Services, each camp offers inclusion opportunities with a two week advance notice. The Special Programs Division/TR Programs offers specialized camps throughout the County for ages 5 - 21 years. Activities include swimming, arts & crafts, field trips, sports, computers, and more. Please refer to the MNCPPC Guide for camp listings and details about each program offered. Camp guides also available at local libraries, community centers, schools, and The Arc. Camps and activities available all summer. Please check camp guide or website for specifics. Special Programs Division (301) 446-3400 Inclusion Services
North (301) 445-4500; Central (301) 218-6700; South (301) 203-6000

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Reqs: Serving children with special needs ages 3-20. Inclusion services available with two weeks advance notice. Fees: Fees vary by program. Inability to pay does not exclude participation, proof of need required. 11

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The Unicorn Center

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9534 Croom Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772

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Unicorn Center, Inc., an animal-based therapy and recreation organization and animal rescue program, is dedicated to serving those with special needs in a safe, positive learning environment, and providing shelter and rehabilitation to animals in need. We serve children and adults with learning disabilities, emotional disorders, physical disabilities, as well as at-risk youth and the elderly, pairing each participant with a loving animal. Our four-legged therapists include horses, ponies, and miniature equines. Various dates throughout the year Reqs: Contact center for available. requirements. Nicole Kurtz 240-417-0981 farmerkurtz@aol.com www.unicorncenter.org Fees: Therapeutic riding sessions: Free$32.00 based on financial need and living situation. Animal partnership sessions: Free$21.00 based on financial need and living situation.

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