Easter Seals Disability Services

Specialty Camps

In addition to our activity programs, Camp Easter Seals provides Specialty Camps with therapy programming. We offer three different therapy programs and one specialty camp throughout the summer:

Communication Camp: a 12 or 26 day session in which students participate in individual and/or group therapy sessions for 30 minutes per day to improve communication skills. Goals may be formulated in the area of language, voice, articulation or fluency as determined appropriate per child.*

Independent Living Skills Camp Level I (Self-Help Skills): a 12-day session designed for children ages 7-15, with a variety of disabilities, who want to further develop their ability to participate actively in basic self-help activities and routines. Examples of goal areas addressed include dressing, bathing, toileting, grooming and hygiene, and transfers. The communication and social skills needed to interact with others in order to complete these activities and routines may also be addresses at camp.*

Independent Living Skills Camp Level II:  a 12-day session designed for teenageers and young adults 14-21, with a variety of disabilities, who want to further develop their ability to participate more independently in self-management and community activities. Examples of topic area addressed include basic money management, meal preparation, clothing care, time management, participating in school and communioty social events, and pre-vocational skills, The communication, social and self-advocacy skills needed to interact with others in order to complete these activities may also be addressed at camp.*

*During Communication and Independent Living Skills Camps, qualified occupational therapists and speech/language pathologists evaluate each camper, work with the camper and family to establish goals, provide direct intervention, consult with cabin staff about ways to follow through with and continue intervention strategies, and develop recommendations for campers and their families to use when camp is over. Campers will also participate daily in recreational activites such as swimming, horseback riding, crafts, sports, canoeing, camping, and music. Camp counselors live with the campers and will, throughout the session, assist in reinforcing the therapy goals.

Contact us to learn more about our Specialty Camps.

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