Summer Camps for kids with low to moderate special needs?
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Anonymous
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We live in Bethesda. My 7 yo son has some impulsivity and behavioral type problems. We have tried OT, speech therapy, behaviroal modification, karate, gymnastcis, etc. Typically the average camp dos not provide enough structure or "calm" to the day for him. He benefits from high order, routine, high activity, and lower child/counselor ratios. He is very friendly an physically strong.
Are there any camps you would recommend that either have an inclusion program, or have some sort of extra counselor training that would support this type of child? He would not need someone 1:1 necessarily to work with him, just someone who could help keep an eye, redirect if needed, and have an awareness of impulsivity/sensory issues. Thank you. |
Anonymous
| OP p.s. We also have a 5 yo we would be looking to place into same camp if possible (not special needs) and are willing to travel a bit if necessary. Thanks. |
Anonymous
| We had a good experience at TIC. They have locations in DC, MD and VA. Half the day is spent on technology (my dc took programming and created a computer game) and half the day on "regular" camp activities. There are lots of counselors and many of the campers have ADHD or HFA. We found it a very welcoming place. |
Anonymous
| TIC poster here. I also know that a lot of people are happy with camp at JCC in Rockville. They provide aides/shadows for redirection, etc. |
Anonymous
| Is this TLC in Rockville? Also, what is "HFA"? thank you! |
Anonymous
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I've heard good things about the JCC too. There's also Auburn School Camp Aristotle and the Lab School Camp.
A friend of mine had her son in a MoCo camp, which was significantly less expensive: http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/rectmpl.asp?url=/content/rec/thingstodo/camps/tr.asp |
Anonymous
high functioning autism |
Anonymous
| Imagination Stage in Bethesda does a great job of providing extra support for kids who need it. |
Anonymous
| McLean School has summer camps. |
Anonymous
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I was not referring to TLC in Rockville. I was referring to TIC Camp which has locations in Bethesda, McLean and DC:
http://www.ticcamp.com/ |
Anonymous
| OP my child sounds similar to yours. Last year when he was 7 we did two camps - McLean Summers Edge for 2 weeks and then 4 weeks of the YMCA-BCC swim camp. Both were excellent environments for my child who needs a ton of structure. He actually learned far more swim skills than I expected doing the group lessons, and he had a great time. The counselors, while young, were very hards-on. McLean of course is set up for just this kind of child. My child absolutely loved his time there. I suspect we will split half and half this summer. Both definitely worth checking out. |
Anonymous
| JCC in rockville has a fantastic inclusion program but spots fill quickly. |
Anonymous
Do you have a website for the JCC? Also, OP, I would not do the YMCA camps if your son has impulsivity issues--the number of campers is overwhelming for most kids. And the camper/counselor ratio isn't the best. You may also try: http://www.motioneducationrockville.com/Camp2012.aspx www.playsportsplus.org |
Anonymous
We love motion education, which has a 1:1 ratio, but it's in the same gym as the regular program, which means a lot of people and a lot of activity/noise. |
Anonymous
TIC poster, this camp looks very fun. (I'm not the OP.) My kid is especially uncoordinated and has trouble throwing a ball for example. Would this camp be incredibly frustrating? Do they teach the skills? |