2011 And Beyond Extending Opportunities for Students with Disabilities Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County State Support Team Region 3 5811 Canal Road Valley View, OH 44125 216-524-3000 216-446-3829 (fax) www.esc-cc.org 1 Introduction Summer is just around the corner and parents are beginning to think about what activities will be available to offer their children for the summer as well as throughout the year. This familiar task is often a little more challenging for families of children with disabilities. In fact, individuals with disabilities may benefit from recreational opportunities throughout the year. The State Support Team Region 3 (SST3) offers the 2011 Summer and Beyond Directory as a resource to parents, family members and school district personnel about extended opportunities around the Cuyahoga County area. The information in this directory is meant to be used as a reference and should not be considered comprehensive. We do not make recommendations concerning the quality of these programs and strongly encourage readers to call the contact persons listed for clarification and explanation of their programs. You may also contact your local community recreation departments, schools, county library branches, YMCA, YWCA, Scouts of America, and local cultural arts and entertainment centers for additional programs or activities. Keep this book handy for NEXT YEAR’S planning! Terri McIntee, MA Editor Bonnie Simons Compilation & Updates SST3 Staff Proofreaders Karen Reynolds Duplication Special Thanks to our Collaborative Partners for this event: Parent Mentor Project of NE Ohio This activity is funded in whole or part by IDEA, Title VI B, and Grants to States through Ohio Department of Education grants to Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County, Fiscal Agent for State Support Team Region 3. 2 Table of Contents Exceptionalities, Definitions & Codes 7-8 Index of Programs & Populations Served 10-17 Academic Programs 2011 National Computer Camp Academic and Fun Fitness Summer Camp Academic and Fun Fitness Summer Camp – Teen Leadership Program Help Foundation Continuing Education Extended School Year Summer Therapy Program Learning Disabilities Association of Northeast Ohio Summer Opportunities Lions Leap Program Magical Feather Multisensory Education Clinics Middleburg Early Education Center Summer Speech Camp Ready, Set, Grow Summer at Chagrin – Townsend Townsend Learning Center 19-23 Arts / Therapeutic Programs Adapted Musical Theatre Camp/The Music Settlement Art Therapy Studio Creative Arts Therapies at the Beck Center for the Arts D.E.A.F. – Dedicated to the Elimination of Assumptions and Fallacies Friendship Club Help Foundation Continuing Education Summer Program Intensive Intervention Program for Functionally Nonverbal Children Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC Music Builders Camp/The Music Settlement Music Therapy/The Music Settlement Music Therapy Enrichment Center Pediatric Neuropsychology Center Pony Tales Farm Ready, Set, Go Royalton Music Center Teens’ Musical Theatre Group/The Music Settlement The School of Dancing Wheels 18th Annual Summer Dance Workshops The School of Dancing Wheels Theatre Arts Camp Ursuline ArtSpace Western Reserve Speech & Language Partners (W.R.S.L.P.) Windt in Wald Farm 25-33 Day Camp Programs Behavior Intervention Institute of Ohio Believers Academy Summer Camp Program Bright Futures Summer Day Camp Camp A.B.C. 35-45 3 Table of Contents Camp Can Do Camp Happiness Day Camp Camp L.U.C.K.Y. Camp Suntastic Champ Camp – East Champ Camp – West Champs Cheerful Day Camp Express for Success Frontier Day Camp for Children with Learning Disabilities In-N-Out of the City Summer Camp KidsLink Autism Buddy Day Camp Lake Shore Day Camp Life Steps Monarch Summer Social Language Program for Children with Autism Rainbow Camp/The Music Settlement Sensational Day Program SMILE Summer Camp STOP Program (Satisfaction Through Opportunity Program) Summer Day Camp at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Summer Friends and Fun Social Skills Camp Summer Recreation Day Camp for Youths with Disabilities Residential Camp Programs Camp Cheerful Resident Camp Camp Christopher Family Camp Camp Christopher Special Population Resident Camp Camp Echoing Hills Camp Ho Mita Koda Resident Camp Camp Kodiak Camp Nuhop Resident Camp Camp Paradise Island Resident Camp Camp Quality Ohio Camp Tippecanoe Camp Wekandu Arthritis Summer Resident Camp Cleveland Sight Center / Highbrook Lodge Resident Camp Fundamentals for Success Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp Northern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation, Inc. Recreation Unlimited Residential Summer Camp Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs Summer Residential Camps Year Round Respite Weekend Camps 47-54 4 Table of Contents Social & Recreation Programs ABA Outreach Services Abilikids ACC Sign Camp All Dressed Up and Someplace to Go! ASK (Adaptive Sports for Kids with Disabilities) Autism Society of Greater Cleveland Social Skills Summer Camp Blossom Music Center Summer Concerts Challenger Baseball – East Side Challenger Baseball – Northeast Ohio CHAMPS (Competitive Adapted Sport Program) Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital Cleveland Mighty Barons Sled Hockey Cuyahoga County Public Library Summer Reading Program Cuyahoga Valley National Park Summer/Winter Programs CYO Recreational Respite Program (DD) Fieldstone Farm TRC’s Equine Adventure Club FIT (Friendship in Teams) Joni and Friends Ohio Let’s Play – A Structured Play Group for Children with ASD and ADHD Mayfield Adapted Recreation Quantum Leap Soap Box Derby Racing Special Needs SOAR! (Sports Opportunities & Active Recreation) Solon Recreation Blue Ribbon Program Summer Friends & Fun Social Skills Camp at River’s Edge Think Computer Foundation Valley Riding Therapeutic Riding Program Youth Challenge Mini Camp Youth Challenge Sports & Recreation for Children with Physical Disabilities 56-66 5 Table of Contents General Information America’s Best Transportation Arbor Education Center The Arc of Greater Cleveland Cleveland Children’s Museum Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Education Cleveland Museum of Art Cleveland Museum of Natural History Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities Discovery Toys Hattie Larlham Constant Companions Larlhlam Doggie Day Care Health Museum of Cleveland Healthy Start Help Me Grow Matthew’s Lending Library Medbill Advantage Met Desk “Special Needs Planning” Michael Carter Group Milestones Autism Organization National Special Olympics, Inc. Parma Area Family to Family Collaborative Prentke Romich Company Public Health Nutrition Services Supported Living Avoy, LLC Tools for Today and Tomorrow Travel Tips 68-74 Parent Mentors of Cuyahoga County 75 6 Exceptionalities Definitions and Codes 7 Included in each program descriptor there is a Population Served Code. The following will assist you in defining what special needs population is being served. These definitions have been taken directly from Ohio Department of Education’s 2008 Operating Standards for Ohio’s Educational Agencies Serving Children with Disabilities EXCEPTIONALITY DEFINITIONS AND CODES AUT AUTISM – means a developmental disability significantly affecting verbal and nonverbal communication and social interaction, generally evident before age 3, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. CD (DH) COGNITIVE DISABILITY (Mental Retardation) - means significantly subaverage general intellectual functioning, existing concurrently with deficits in adaptive behavior and manifested during the developmental period, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. EMOTIONAL DISTURBANCE– means a condition exhibiting one or more of the following characteristics over a long period of time and to a marked degree that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. An inability to learn that cannot be explained by intellectual, sensory, or health factors; An inability to build or maintain satisfactory interpersonal relationships with peers and teachers; Inappropriate types of behavior or feelings under normal circumstances; A general pervasive mood of unhappiness or depression; and A tendency to develop physical symptoms or fears associated with personal or school problems. The term includes schizophrenia. It does not apply to children who are socially maladjusted, unless it is determined that they have an emotional disturbance. HEARING IMPAIRMENT – means an impairment in hearing, whether permanent or fluctuating, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance but that is not included under the definition of deafness. Deafness - means a hearing impairment that is so severe that the child is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, and that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. ED (SBH) HI OI ORTHOPEDIC IMPAIRMENT – means a severe orthopedic impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. The term includes impairments caused by congenital anomaly (e.g., clubfoot, absence of some member, etc.), impairments caused by disease (e.g., poliomyelitis, bone tuberculosis, etc.), and impairments from other causes (e.g. cerebral palsy, amputations, and fractures or burns that cause contractures). 8 EXCEPTIONALITY DEFINITIONS AND CODES OHI SLD S/LI TBI VI OTHER HEALTH IMPAIRMENT – means having limited strength, vitality or alertness, including a heightened alertness to environmental stimuli, that results in limited alertness with respect to the educational environment, that is due to chronic or acute health problems such as asthma, attention deficit disorder or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, diabetes, epilepsy, a heart condition, hemophilia, lead poisoning, leukemia, nephritis, rheumatic fever, and sickle cell anemia, and adversely affects a child’s educational performance. SPECIFIC LEARNING DISABILITY – means a disorder in one or more of the basic psychological processes involved in understanding or in using language, spoken or written, that may manifest itself in an imperfect ability to listen, think, speak, read, write, spell, or to do mathematical calculations, including conditions such as perceptual disabilities, brain injury, minimal brain dysfunction, dyslexia, and developmental aphasia. The term does not include learning problems that are primarily the result of visual, hearing, or motor disabilities; of mental retardation; of emotional disturbance; or of environmental, cultural, or economic disadvantage. SPEECH OR LANGUAGE IMPAIRMENT – means a communication disorder, such as stuttering, impaired articulation, language impairment, or voice impairment that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY – means an acquired injury to the brain caused by an external physical force, or by other medical conditions, including but not limited to stroke, anoxia, infectious disease, aneurysm, brain tumors and neurological insults resulting from medical or surgical treatments. The injury results in total or partial functional disability or psychosocial impairment or both, that adversely affects a child’s educational performance. The term applies to open or closed head injuries, as well as to other medical conditions that result in acquired brain injuries. The injuries result in impairments in one or more areas such as cognition; language; memory; attention; reasoning; abstract thinking; judgment; problemsolving; sensory, perceptual, and motor abilities; psychosocial behavior; physical functions; information processing; and speech. The term does not apply to brain injuries that are congenital or degenerative, or to brain injuries induced by birth trauma. VISUAL IMPAIRMENT INCLUDING BLINDNESS – means an impairment in vision, that even with correction, adversely affects a child’s educational performance. The term includes both partial sight and blindness. 9 Index of Programs and Populations Served Program Coding ACA – Academic ART – Arts & Therapeutic DAY – Day Camps RES – Residential Camps SOC – Social & Recreational GEN – General Information 10 PROGRAMS AND POPULATIONS SERVED T y p e ACA ACA ACA ACA ACA ACA ACA Program AUT CD ED GT HI MD OI OHI SLD 2010 National Computer Camp Academic and Fun Fitness Summer Camp Academic and Fun Fitness Summer Camp – Teen Leadership Program Help Foundation Continuing Education Extended School Year Summer Therapy Program Learning Disabilities Association of Northeast Ohio Lions Leap Program S/LI TBI VI Magical Feather Multisensory Education Clinics ACA Middleburg Early Education Center Summer Speech Camp ACA Ready, Set, Grow ACA Summer at Chagrin – Townsend ACA Townsend Learning Center ART Adapted Musical Theater CAMP ART Art Therapy Studio ART Creative Arts Therapies ART D.E.A.F. 11 T y p e Program AUT CD ED GT HI MD OI OHI SLD TBI VI ART Friendship Club ART Help Foundation Summer Program ART Intensive Intervention Program for Functionally Nonverbal Children ART Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC ART Music Builders Camp/ The Music Settlement ART Music Therapy Department/ The Music Settlement ART Music Therapy Enrichment Services ART Pediatric Neuropsychology Center ART Pony Tales Farm ART Ready, Set, Go ART Royalton Music Center ART Teens’ Musical Theatre Group/ The Music Settlement ART The School of Dancing Wheels 18th Annual Summer Dance Workshops ART The School of Dancing Wheels Theatre Arts Camp ART Ursuline ArtSpace ART Western Reserve Speech & Language Partners (W.R.S.L.P.) S/LI 12 T y p e Program AUT CD ED GT HI MD OI OHI SLD DAY Behavior Intervention Institute of Ohio DAY Believers Academy Summer Camp DAY Bright Futures Summer Day Camp DAY Camp ABC DAY Camp Can Do DAY Camp Happiness Day Camp DAY Camp L.U.C.K.Y. DAY Camp Suntastic DAY Champ Camp-East DAY Champ Camp-West DAY Champs DAY Cheerful Day Camp DAY Express for Success DAY Frontier Day Camp for Children with Learning Disabilities DAY In-N-Out of the City Summer Camp DAY KidsLink Autism Buddy Day Camp DAY Lake Shore Day Camp DAY Life Steps DAY Monarch Summer Social Language Program DAY Rainbow Camp DAY Sensational Day Program DAY SMILE Summer Camp S/LI TBI VI 13 T y p e Program AUT CD DAY STOP Program (Satisfaction Through Opportunity Program) DAY Summer Day Camp at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo DAY Summer Friends and Fun Social Skills Camp DAY Summer Recreation Day Camp for Youth with Disabilities RES Camp Cheerful Resident Camp RES Camp Christopher Family Camp RES Camp Christopher Special Populations Residential Camp RES Camp Echoing Hills RES Camp Ho Mita Koda Resident Camp RES Camp Kodiak / Club Kodiak RES Camp Nuhop Resident Camp RES Camp Paradise Island Resident Camp RES Camp Quality Ohio RES Camp Tippecanoe RES Camp Wekandu Arthritis Summer Resident Camp RES Cleveland Sight Ctr / Highbrook Lodge Resident Camp ED GT HI MD OI OHI SLD S/LI TBI VI 14 T y p e Program AUT CD ED GT HI MD OI OHI SLD Fundamentals for Success (FFS) RES Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp RES Northern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation, Inc. RES Recreation Unlimited Residential Summer Camp RES Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs RES Summer Residential Camps RES Year Round Respite Weekend Camps SOC ABA Outreach Services SOC Abilikids SOC ACC Sign Camp SOC All Dressed Up and Someplace to Go! SOC Autism Society of Greater Cleveland Social Skills Summer Camp VI ASK (Adaptive Sports for Kids with Disabilities TBI RES SOC S/LI SOC Blossom Music Center Summer Concerts SOC Challenger Baseball (East Side) SOC Challenger Baseball (Northeast Ohio) 15 T y p e Program AUT CD ED GT HI MD OI SOC CHAMPS (Competitive Adapted Sport Program) SOC Cleveland Mighty Barons Sled Hockey SOC Cuyahoga County Public Library Summer Reading Program SOC Cuyahoga Valley National Park Summer/Winter Programs SOC CYO Recreational Respite Program (DD) SOC Fieldstone Farm TRC’s Equine Adventure Club SOC FIT (Friendship in Teams) SOC Joni and Friends Ohio SOC OHI SLD S/LI TBI VI Let’s Play SOC Mayfield Adapted Recreation SOC Quantum Leap SOC Soap Box Derby Racing Special Needs SOC SOAR! Sports Opportunities & Active Recreation SOC Solon Recreation Blue Ribbon Program SOC Summer Friends & Fun Social Skills Camp SOC Think Computer Foundation 16 T y p e Program AUT CD ED GT HI MD OI OHI SLD S/LI TBI VI SOC Valley Riding Therapeutic Riding Program SOC Youth Challenge Mini Camp SOC Youth Challenge Sports & Recreation for Children with Physical Disabilities GEN America’s Best Transportation GEN Arbor Education Center GEN The Arc of Greater Cleveland GEN Cleveland Children’s Museum GEN Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Education GEN Cleveland Museum of Art GEN Cleveland Museum of Natural History GEN Council for Economic Opportunities in Greater Cleveland Early Head Start and Head Start GEN Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities GEN Discovery Toys GEN Hattie Larlham Constant Companions GEN Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care and Boarding GEN Health Museum of Cleveland GEN Healthy Start GEN Help Me Grow GEN Matthew’s Lending Library GEN Medbill Advantage GEN MET DESK “Special Needs Planning” GEN Michael Carter Group GEN Milestones Autism Organization GEN National Special Olympics, Inc. GEN OCALI (Ohio Center or Autism and Low Incidence GEN Parma Area Family to Family Collaborative GEN Prentke Romich Company GEN Public Health Nutrition Services 17 GEN Summer Programming Scholarships GEN Supported Living Avoy, LLC GEN Tools for Today and Tomorrow GEN Travel Tips 18 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 19 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS 2011 NATIONAL COMPUTER CAMP Notre Dame College, 4545 College Road Cleveland, OH 44121 Dates July 10–15, July 17-22, 2011 Ages 8 – 18 years Fee Camp residents - $ 985.00 Commuters - $ 830.00 Weekend stay over (optional) $ 225.00 Organization National Computer Camp c/o Notre Dame College Contact Michael Zabinski, Ph.D. Address 4545 College Road Cleveland, OH 44121 Telephone 203-710-5771 Website www.nccamp.com ACADEMIC AND FUN FITNESS SUMMER CAMP Lakeland Community College Kirtland, OH Dates June 13 – July 22, 2011 Ages 6 – 17 years old*** Fee Morning Session - $1200.00 Afternoon Session - $1200.00 Both Sessions - $2200.00 Organization Creative Education Institute Contact Carol Richards Executive Director Address 120 North Main Street Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Telephone 440-914-0200 Email caroler@cei4learning.org Website www.cei4learning.org SLD Population served: Comment: For more camp registration information – contact Executive Director, Michael Zabinski, through web site or call Notre Dame College. This is a camp where a youngster can learn to write a computer program, take apart a computer, create a graphics video, play volleyball, write a homepage, network computers, travel along the information highway and make new friends. Program was founded to provide young people a stimulating environment where cooperative learning is the key to success. Population served: AUT*, CD, SLD, TBI, ADHD, MD, dyslexia, other Comment: This unusual camp is designed to serve the unique needs of children with learning differences. The purpose of the camp is selfconfidence, learning, fun, and socialization. Each day campers learn systematic reading and math. Afternoons include theater arts, science, poetry, sports, and social activities. The camper to staff ratio is 5:1, counselors are specially trained and experienced with the needs of children with many learning differences. Lunch is included for full day campers. Before and after camp care is free. The camp qualifies for the Autism Scholarship, ESY and other scholarships. To apply, call or email. *AUT – the child must be verbal ** Children with ODD or ED not appropriate for this camp *** See teen program for description 20 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS ACADEMIC AND FUN FITNESS SUMMER CAMP – TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Population served:** Lakeland Community College AUT*, CD, SLD, TBI, ADHD, Kirtland, OH MD, dyslexia, other Dates June 13 – July 22, 2011 Comment: Ages 13 – 17 years old Teen campers will be provided with quality academics at their skill Fee Morning Session - $1200.00 level in addition to leadership, life and social skills programming Afternoon Session - $1200.00 among age-appropriate peers. Trained counselors will work with the Both Sessions - $2200.00 teens to develop leadership skills so they can work together as a Organization Creative Education Institute group and as individual leaders. “Teen Leaders” will have Contact Carole Richards opportunities to lead young campers by planning and leading weekly Executive Director recreation activities in addition to other activities. Camp provides Address 120 North Main Street teens with a fun, stimulating, and safe environment to expand minds, Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 physical ability, creativity, independence, self-confidence and social Telephone 440-914-0200 skills. Camper ratio is 5:1. The camp qualities for the Autism Email caroler@cei4learning.org Scholarship, ESY and other scholarships. To apply, call or email. Website www.cei4learning.org *AUT – the child must be verbal **Children with ODD or ED not appropriate for this camp. HELP FOUNDATION CONTINUING EDUCATION EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR Population served: SUMMER THERAPY PROGRAM AUT, CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, 3622 Prospect Avenue TBI, VI Cleveland, OH 44115 Dates June 22 – August 6, 2011 Comment: Ages 2 ½ - 22 years At both an East and West side location, the HELP Summer Fee $1600 - Financial assistance Program offers a structured experience for children and available adolescents with developmental disabilities. The six hour day Organization HELP Foundation includes activities to promote communication, socialization, self Contact Marilou Weidus help skills, gross/fine motor development and leisure/recreation. Address 3622 Prospect Avenue Breakfast, lunch, transportation, and on-site nursing services are Cleveland, OH 44115 available. A 3:1 child to staff ratio is maintained by qualified Telephone 216-432-4814, ext. 321 trained staff and licensed teachers. Parent communication logs Email mweidus@helpfoundationinc.org and a final comprehensive report are provided for each program participant. Extended school year services are also available. 21 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS LEARNING DISABILITIES ASSOCIATION OF NORTHEAST OHIO Population served: 30100 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 302 SLD Cleveland, OH 44124 Dates Call for information Comment: Ages Children and teens For more information regarding support, advocacy and general Fee TBA information, call contact. Organization Learning Disabilities Association Contact Jennifer Archable Address 30100 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 302 Cleveland, OH 44124 Telephone 216-292-4549 Email jarchable@ldaneo.org Website www.ldaneo.org LIONS LEAP PROGRAM 1551 E. Wallings Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147 Dates June 15 – July 12, 2011 Ages Grades 1 through entering 6th Fee $900.00 Organization Lawrence School Contact Douglas W. Hamilton Address 1551 E. Wallings Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147 Telephone 440-526-0717 Email www.lawrenceschool.org SLD Population served: Comment: Students do not need to be enrolled in Lawrence School during the school year to take advantage of the program. MAGICAL FEATHER MULTISENSORY EDUCATION CLINICS Population served: 2587 Milton Road SLD University Heights, Ohio 44118 Dates June 27 – July 28, 2011 Comment: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays A 5 week multi-sensory clinic designed to foster the essential Ages PreK – 3rd grade skills for reading success. Ages pre-k through 3rd grade. 6:1 Fee $615.00 student-teacher ratio. Located at the Ratner School in Pepper Contact Lisa Millard (216-408-6227) Pike, Ohio. One hour clinic classes begin at 4:00 pm and at 5:15 Cheryl Persanyi (216-396-6666) pm. Brochures will be available. Five week Keyboarding Plus! Address 2587 Milton Road And Magical, multisensory math classes are additional clinics University Heights, OH 44118 offered this summer. Email clinics@themagicalfeather.com Website www.themagicalfeather.com 22 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS MIDDLEBURG EARLY EDUCATION CENTER SUMMER SPEECH CAMP Population served: 7171 Pearl Road AUT, CD, ED, HI, MD, OHI, Middleburg Heights, Ohio 44130 SLD, S/LI, TBI Dates June 20 – August 5, 2011 Comment: Ages 18 months - 6 years PURPOSE: Fee $625.00 for 20 sessions 1. To develop communication skills. This process is incorporated in $410.00 for 14 sessions overall programming during classroom activities. Private $75.00 registration fee speech therapy is also provided one time each week. Organization Middleburg Early Education 2. To provide social experiences which are designed to encourage Center play skills and the use of verbal skills. Contact Christine Scott 3. To maintain pre-academic skills and promote cognitive Address 7171 Pearl Road development. Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 4. To develop positive self-esteem and a positive attitude towards Telephone 440-888-9922 others. Children attend M/W/F or T/TH; 2 sessions 8:30 am – 10:30 am or 11:00 am – 1:00 pm – 30 minutes per week. Speech Language Therapy included in fee. 1:3 teacher-child ratio. Highly skilled and experienced teachers and therapists. READY, SET, GROW! 1551 E. Wallings Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147 Dates June 15 – July 12, 2011 Ages Kindergarten Fee $600.00 Organization Lawrence School Contact Douglas W. Hamilton Address 1551 E. Wallings Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147 Telephone 440-526-0717 Email www.lawrenceschool.org SUMMER AT CHAGRIN - TOWNSEND 86 North Main Street, #201 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Dates Call for information Ages K – 12th grade Fee Call for information Organization Chagrin Townsend Learning Center Contact Tony Whitehouse Address 86 North Main St., #201 Chagrin Falls, OH 44022 Telephone 440-247-8300 Population served: SLD Comment: Students do not need to be enrolled in Lawrence School during the school year to take advantage of the program to attend this kindergarten readiness program. SLD Population served: Comment: Call for information. One-on-one tutoring enrichment programs 23 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS TOWNSEND LEARNING CENTER Several locations Cleveland, OH Dates Year round Ages Preschoolers - adults Fee Based on program scheduled Organization Townsend Learning Center Contact Sarah Littlefield Address 1667 E. 40th Street Cleveland, OH 44103 Telephone 216-472-8300 Website www.learnwithus.com/about.htm SLD, VI Population served: Comment: All classes are diagnostic and individualized. Diagnostic testing is optional. For more information call contact. Program sites: Midtown – Cleveland, 1667 E. 40 (Loftworks) Akron - 2800 S. Arlington 24 ARTS & THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS 25 ARTS & THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS ADAPTED MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP/THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT Population served: 11125 Magnolia Drive, University Circle AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, Cleveland, OH 44106 OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates June 27 – August 3, 2011 Comment: 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm (group I) or This twice-weekly camp provides a unique opportunity for teens and 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm (group II) adults with special needs to interact and learn new skills with peers Mondays and Wednesdays in a rich musical theatre experience adapted to individual need. A Ages 13 + musical “review” format is utilized, with songs chosen around a Fee $635.00 theme of common interest, such as friends, school, work or family. Organization The Music Settlement Participants will also assist in creating simple sets and costumes. Contact Ronna Kaplan, Director Therapeutic emphasis is placed on social communication skills, 11125 Magnolia Drive conceptual skills related to abstract thinking (role taking and Address University Circle pretending), attending to group tasks, and following directions. Cleveland, OH 44106 Participants new to The Music Settlement will be required to attend a 216-421-5806, ext. 140 group assessment/audition prior to acceptance into the program. Telephone ART THERAPY STUDIO 12200 Fairhill Road Cleveland, OH 44120 Dates Year round Ages All Fee Varies depending on services Organization Art Therapy Studio Contact Martha Stitt Address 12200 Fairhill Road Cleveland, OH 44120 Telephone 216-791-9303 Website artherapystudio.org Population served: AUT, CD, ED, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, TBI Comment: The Art Therapy Studio provides customized art therapy services for special needs populations. The professionally trained art therapists are skilled in helping people who suffer physical, emotional and cognitive losses. They offer “Discover the Artist” classes throughout the year for adults as well as specially designed programs for individuals or groups. Please call the office for information about programs to fit your needs. Four locations: Art Therapy Studio/Fairhill; Art Therapy Studio/Metro Health Center; Art Therapy Studio/Rivers Edge; and Art Therapy Studio/Ursuline College. CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES, Beck Center for the Arts Population served: 17801 Detroit Avenue AUT, CD, ED, MD, OI, OHI, Lakewood, Ohio 44107 SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates Year round Comment: Ages All ages Through the use of the creative arts therapies, individuals with Fee Varies depending on service special needs, which include mental, physical or developmental Organization The Beck Center for the Arts disabilities, are encouraged to maximize their potential. Using music Contact Ed Gallagher and art as a therapeutic tool, individuals address academic, motor, Director of Education emotional, and social skills as well as talents in the fine arts. Each Address 17801 Detroit Avenue participant receives individualized treatment with personally Lakewood, OH 44107 designed goals tailored to meet his/her needs. Weekly sessions are Telephone 216-521-2540, ext. 12 offered on an individual, paired or group basis. Call for more information. 26 ARTS & THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS D.E.A.F. – DEDICATED TO THE ELIMINATION OF ASSUMPTIONS AND FALLACIES Population served: 11635 Euclid Avenue AUT, HI, SLD, S/LI Cleveland, OH 44106 Dates Programs available for booking Comment: Ages Program designed to meet need Theater Arts in Residence - for all ages. Program integrates Theatre of target audience Arts into Language Arts curriculum. Organization Signstage Contact William Morgan D.E.A.F. – Designed for all ages. Teaches about conflicts and Cleveland Hearing & Speech conflict resolution between the deaf and hearing communities. Address 11635 Euclid Avenue Teaches non-verbal communication through gesture, mime, and Cleveland, OH 44106 improvisation. Telephone 216-231-8787 Call for more information on customizing a workshop for your school or organization. FRIENDSHIP CLUB Dates Ages Fee Contact Address Telephone Email Website June 14 – July 28, 2011 Preschool to grade 3 Call for information Tracy Rhinehart Brecksville/Independence 216-551-0707 friendshipclub@roadrunner.com www.worknotes.com/oh/ brecksville/FriendshipClub HELP FOUNDATION SUMMER PROGRAM Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone Email June 21 – August 5, 2011 2 ½ - 22 years Financial assistance available Help Foundation Marilou Weidus 3622 Prospect Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 216-432-4814, ext.. 321 mweidus@helpfoundationinc.org Population served: AUT, CD, ED, OHI, SLD, S/LI Comment: “Friendship Club” meets twice a week for an hour of play based activities and interventions. In small groups, children work on individual needs in the areas of social emotional development, social language, behaviors and school readiness. A Friendship Journal is created by each child using photo journaling and social story formats. A unique combination of professional intervention and caring personal relationships results in FRIENDS! Population served: AUT, CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, TBI, VI Comment: At both an East and West side location, the HELP Summer Program offers a structured experience for children and adolescents with developmental disabilities. The six hour day includes activities to promote communication, socialization, self help skills, gross/fine motor development and leisure/recreation. Breakfast, lunch, limited transportation, and on-site nursing services are available. A 3:1 child to staff ratio is maintained by qualified trained staff and licensed teachers. Parent communication logs and a final comprehensive report are provided for each program participant. Extended school year services are also available. 27 ARTS & THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS INTENSIVE INTERVENTION PROGRAM FOR NONVERBAL CHILDREN Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone July 2011 3 – 18 years $500.00 Baldwin Wallace Speech Clinic Christie Needham 275 Eastland Road Berea, OH 44017 440-826-2149 LAKESHORE SPEECH THERAPY, LLC SUMMER THERAPY PROGRAM Dates Year round Ages 2 and up Fee $25 per quarter hour in office $30.00 in client’s home Organization Lakeshore Speech Therapy, LLC Contact Tracy Biller, M.A., CCC/SLP Ellen Spear M.A., CCC/SLP Address PO Box 771531 Lakewood, OH 44107 Telephone 440-454-1771 or 440-668-3104 Email www.lakeshorespeech.com Population served: AUT, CD, ED, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: A 3-day a week program for 4 weeks (2 hours per day) that focuses on increasing and improving nonverbal children’s communication skills Population served: AUT, CD, MD, SLD, S/LI Comment: We provide speech-language therapy services to children in either their home environment or in our office located at 24865 Detroit Road, Westlake, OH. Accept Autism Scholarship funds, Help Me Grow/EI System of payment and are providers for several private insurance plans. MUSIC BUILDERS CAMP / THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT Population served: 11125 Magnolia Drive, University Circle AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates June 20 – July 15, 2011 Comment: (No camp July 4) This unique camp experience provides a chance for kids with special 9:00 am – Noon needs to participate in our arts-enriched Music Builders Camp. Ages Children entering Kindergarten Through classes such as Orff-Schulwerk, Dance, Drama, Art and in the Fall, 2011 through performances by quest artists, cooperation and listening skills are children entering 7th grade in the emphasized in a nurturing setting. In this way, your child will grow, Fall, 2011 connect with others in the greater community, and discover new Fee $490 skills and concepts. Participants in the camp round out their Organization The Music Settlement experience with a live performance for family and friends. Department of Music Therapy Contact Ronna Kaplan, Director, A Special Needs Support fee may apply to this camp option ($100). Department of Music Therapy An assessment is required for new campers ($80). Address 11125 Magnolia Drive Prerequisite: Approval through the department. University Circle Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone 216-421-5806, ext. 140 28 ARTS & THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS MUSIC THERAPY / THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT 11125 Magnolia Drive, University Circle Cleveland, Ohio 44106 Dates June 27 – August 5, 2011 (6 week summer program ) September 2010 – June 2011 ongoing (no session July 4th) Ages All ages Fee $288.00 /weekly 45 minute individual sessions $384.00/weekly 60 minute individual sessions $230.40/weekly 45 minute partner sessions $307.20/weekly 60 minute partner sessions $172.80/weekly 45 minute group sessions $230.40/weekly 60 minute group sessions Call for school year information Organization The Music Settlement Contact Ronna Kaplan, Director Department of Music Therapy Address 11125 Magnolia Drive University Circle Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone 216-421-5806, ext. 140 (administrative assistant) MUSIC THERAPY ENRICHMENT CENTER “Bringing Music to Life” 29160 Center Ridge Road, Stuite B Westlake, OH 44145 Dates On-going Ages All ages Fee Call for information Organization Music Therapy Enrichment Center, Inc. Contact Alane Krumbine, MT-BC Address 29160 Center Ridge Road, Ste. B Westlake, OH 44145 Telephone 440-250-0091 440-250-0089 Website www.mtecincorporated.com Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Individual, partner, or small group music therapy sessions are available for children and adults of all ages. Parent-child groups and a new Post-Stroke Music Therapy group are also included in our offerings. Our staff of Board-Certified Music Therapists will design music therapy plans geared to meet each participant’s individual needs and to provide opportunities to address important goals such as enhancing psychosocial/behavioral, communication/language, perceptual/motor, and/or cognitive skills. Building upon each person’s strengths and interests, musical experiences may include singing, instrument playing, movement, listening, improvisation, song writing, and dramatization. An assessment ($80 fee) is required for all new registrants, and regular progress evaluations are provided for all participants. Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: We provide quality music therapy service to all In your home In your school In your community Sessions typically last 30-60 minutes, 1-2 times a week and are facilitated by Board Certified Music Therapists. Visit our website for up to date information on our summer camps and social skill groups. 29 ARTS & THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS PEDIATRIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGY CENTER Rainbow Babies & Children Hospital 11110 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 Dates Year round Ages 5 – 18 years (If under 5 years, call office for information). Also college age Fee Call for information Organization Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital Contact Melody Sanders or Address 11100 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone 216-844-3230 PONY TALES FARM 13360 Cowley Road Columia Station, OH 44028 Dates Spring, Summer & Fall classes Ages 2 years - adults Fee Call for information Organization Pony Tales Farm Contact Lorraine Schaffner Address 7094 Spafford Road Olmsted Township, OH 44138 Telephone 440-891-9992 Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Assessment available for children with learning problems. Also serves individuals with neurological disorders. For more information, intake form or other locations, call 216-844-3230. H. Gerry Taylor, Ph.D. Christine T. Barry, Ph.D. Rachel Tangen, Ph.D. Population served: AUT, CD, ED, HI, MD, OHI, SLD, S/LI, VI Comment: Pony Tales Farm is a non-profit organization with the goals of helping children and rescuing animals (horses). We offer riding lessons, pony camps, therapeutic riding and interaction on the farm with nature as well as all our other farm animals. We also offer field trips and other events (birthday parties, festival events, etc.). 30 ARTS & THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS READY, SET, GO: Getting the Most Out of Your Summer! Population served: The Galvin Therapy Center AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, 25221 Miles Road, Suite F OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Warrensville Hts., OH 44128 Dates Summer programming begins Comment: June 14, 2011 The Galvin Therapy Center is unique in Northeast Ohio. This stateAges Toddler to teens of-the-art multi-disciplinary pediatric therapy private practice clinic in Fee Insurance may cover. Call for Warrensville Hts., was established in 1994, following having details and insurance network provided over 40 years of continuous therapy services in private provider status. Autism practice settings, schools and mental health facilities. We are Scholarship Provider pleased to announce that the year 2011 will mark the 18th year our Organization The Galvin Therapy Group clinic has offered activity/language based social skills groups for Contact The Galvin Therapy Group toddlers to teens. Address 25221 Miles Road, Ste. F Warrensville,Hts., OH 44128 Summer programming offers evaluation and treatment in social Telephone 216-514-1600 skills, communication skills, hand function, writing, keyboard skills, motor development (i.e. bike riding), play skills, and activities of daily living. Specialized art, music and movement enrichment groups for toddlers and preschoolers are available if interest is demonstrated. Pairs/groups may be offered based on request. Other programs include: Tot Talk I (24 months to 3 ½ years); Tot Talk II (3 ½ to 5 years); Playing Together I (5 to 7 years); Playing Together II (5 to 7 years); Social Savvy (1st thru 6th grade, middle & high school); Kids in Motion (18 months – 5 years); Cool Clarity – Building Articulation Skills (Pre-K and Elementary); Carefree Communication – Building Language Skills (Pre-K and Elementary); Alert Program (5 – 10 years); Cooking Club (Teens) 31 ARTS & THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS ROYALTON MUSIC CENTER 10167 Royalton Road North Royalton, Ohio 444133 Dates Year round Ages All Fee $110 per month for 30 minute sessions $165.00 per month for 45 minute sessions $220.00 per month for 60 minute sessions Organization Royalton Music Center Contact Danielle Musat or Megan Malko Address 10167 Royalton Road North Royalton, OH 44133 Telephone 440-237-9400 Email m.malko@royaltonmusic.com Website www.royaltonmusic.com www.professionalsuitebyrmc.com Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Sessions are one-on-one and are based on individual needs. Weekly sessions are most common. Please call for days and times available. Location also offers private lessons which may be catered to your child’s needs. Preschool tours are also available. Call for information. TEENS’ MUSICAL THEATRE GROUP / THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT Population served: 11125 Magnolia Drive, University Circle AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates June 28 – August 4, 2011 Comment: 4:00 – 5:30 pm, Mondays and Groups meeting twice weekly provide an opportunity for teens with Wednesdays special needs to interact and learn new skills with peers in a rich Ages 13 – 20 years musical theatre experience adapted to individual need. A musical Fee $630.00 “review” format will be utilized, with songs chosen around a theme of Call for information common interest, such as friends, school, or family. Musical theatre Organization The Music Settlement exercises designed to promote spontaneous response and abstract Contact Catherine Miller, Administrative thinking, will be utilized. Participants will also assist in creating Assistant simple sets and costumes. Therapeutic emphasis will be placed Address 11125 Magnolia Drive upon social communication skills, conceptual skills related to University Circle abstract thinking (role taking and pretending), attending to group Cleveland, OH 44106 tasks, and following directions. Participants new to The Music Telephone 216-421-5806, ext. 140 Settlement will be required to attend a group assessment/audition prior to acceptance into the program. 32 ARTS & THERAPEUTIC PROGRAMS THE SCHOOL OF DANCING WHEELS 18th ANNUAL SUMMER DANCE Population served: WORKSHOPS AUT, CD, MD, HI, OI, OHI, Cleveland Museum of Art SLD, S/LI, VI University Circle Dates June 13 – 18, 2011 Comment: 10:00 am–3:00 pm All workshops include dance technique, composition, improvisation 16 + $275.00 and repertory. Performance showings are on the last day of adult June 20 – 25, 2011 and youth workshops. 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 5 – 15 years $175.00 Limited scholarships available. Organization The Dancing Wheels Company and School Contact Kristen Stilwell-Baker Address 3615 Euclid Avenue, 3rd Floor Cleveland, OH 44115 Telephone 216-432-0306 Website www.dancingwheels.org THE SCHOOL OF DANCING WHEELS COMPANY THEATRE ARTS CAMP Population served: Cleveland Museum of Art AUT, CD, MD, HI, OI, OHI, University Circle SLD, S/LI, VI Dates August 1 – 13, 2011 Comment: 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Theater Arts Camp includes visual art, dance and theater revolving Ages 7 – 14 years around a common theme. A performance showing is held on the Fee $275.00 last day of workskhops. Organization The Dancing Wheels Company and School Limited scholarships available. Contact Kristen Stilwell-Baker Address 3615 Euclid Avenue, 3rd Floor Cleveland, OH 44115 Telephone 216-432-0306 Website www.dancingwheels.org URSULINE ARTSPACE Ursuline Educational Center 2600 Lander Road Pepper Pike, OH 44124 Dates Year round Ages 5 years and up Fee Varies – call for information Organization Ursuline ArtSpace Contact Sister Kathleen Address 2600 Lander Road Pepper Pike, OH 44124 Telephone 440-449-1200, ext. 285 Population served: AUT, CD, ED, MD, OI, OHI, SLD Comment: Ursuline ArtSpace, “art for everyone” mission: The Ursuline ArtSpace, initiated by the Ursuline Sisters, offers year round art sessions for children, teens and adults. The purpose of the ArtSpace program provides for art-making that is educational, enjoyable and therapeutic. ArtSpace is located on the Ursuline College Campus within the Ursuline Educational Center. 33 ARTS & THERAPUTIC PROGRAMS WESTERN RESERVE SPEECH & LANGUAGE PARTNERS (W.R.S.L.P.) Population served: 4800 E. 131st Street, Suite B AUT, SLD, S/LI, ADD, ADHD, Garfield Heights, OH 44105 PDD Dates Ongoing, weekly Comment: programs/individual therapy For more information regarding support, advocacy and general Ages 18 months – 18 years information call contact. Fee Varies Organization Western Reserve Speech & Language Partners Contact Erin Harwood Address 23825 Commerce Park Road, Suite B Beachwood, OH 44122 Telephone 216-292-7370 Website www.wrslp.com 34 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS 35 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS BEHAVIOR INTERVENTION INSTITUTE OF OHIO Dates Ages Fee June 20 – July 29, 2011 3 – 22 years $100.00 per week AM or PM $200.00 per week full day 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM Organization Behavior Intervention Institute of Ohio Contact Rebecca Prusak, Director Address 24865 Detroit Road, #3 Cleveland, OH 44127 Telephone 866-965-2446 or 440-250-8800 BELIEVERS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM 3100 E. 45th Street Cleveland, OH 44127 Dates June 13 – August 12, 2011 Ages 6 – 17 years Fee $700.00 per session Organization Believers Academy Program Contact Nicole Kaiser Address 3100 E. 45th Street, Suite 116 Cleveland, OH 44127 Telephone 216-441-4100 Fax 216-441-4188 Website www.believersacademyprogram.org BRIGHT FUTURES SUMMER DAY CAMP Dates June 20 – July 21, 2011 Monday – Thursday 9:00 am - Noon Ages 2 - 5 years Fee $500.00 Organization Cleveland Sight Center Contact Sylvia Snyder Address 1909 E. 101st Street Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone 216-658-8777 Population served: AUT, CD, ED, MD, SLD, S/LI Comment: The Behavior Intervention Institute of Ohio is offering six one week camps for children with autism and other mental health disorders as well as their typical siblings and peers. Each one week camp will focus on communication skills, social skills and play skills through fun and interactive activiti4es including arts and crafts, games, play with friends and much more. A variety of funding options available. Please call for more information. Population served: AUT, CD, ED, MD, SLD, Comment: If you’re looking for summer fun for your child then look no further. This is the program your child will enjoy. The program is a positive developmental experience that provides your child with support, empowerment, boundaries, clear expectations and opportunities to learn new skills, meet new people, develop and maintain positive peer interactions and enjoy exciting activities. Some of the activities your child will experience are: canoeing, go carts, zoo, batting cages, nature-hike, cook-outs at the beach and many more activities. We have highly qualified staff that are all trained to meet the special needs of our children. MD, VI Population served: Comment: Bright Futures is a half day summer camp program for preschool aged children with primary or secondary vision impairments. The program includes pre-academic activities, outdoor play, therapies, socialization activities and fun. Compensatory skills, such as pre-Braille, pre-mobility, and daily living skills are emphasized. Camp is staffed by a team including a Pre-school Teacher, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Pathologist and Orientation & Mobility Instructor. May serve as ESY option. 36 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP A.B.C. (ALWAYS BE COMMUNICATING) at Peak Potential Therapy Dates Population served: AUT, CD, ED, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI June 28 – August 11, 2011 (two weekly sessions, Tues – Thurs, 10:30 –12:30 pm Ages 3 – 4 years Fee $198.00/week Organization Peak Potential Therapy Contact Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP Address 8848 Commons Blvd., Ste. 101 Twinsburg, OH 44087 Telephone 888-497-8885 330-405-8776 Email contact@PeakPotentialTherapy.com Website www.PeakPotentialTherapy.com/Ca mpABC.html Comment: Camp ABC is a therapeutic social developmental play skills group with a fusion of social development ideologies and therapeutic approaches with play-based activities at our therapy center, which help children develop better social relationships. CAMP CAN DO Harrison Elementary School, 13465 Franklin Blvd. Lakewood, Ohio 44107 Dates Begins June 13 – August 4, 2011 Ages 5 – 13 years Fee $245.00 (Lakewood resident) $325.00 (non-resident) Organization Lakewood Community Recreation & Education Dept. Contact Ralph Lundberg Address 1456 Warren Road Lakewood, OH 44107 Telephone 216-529-4081 Population served: AUT, CD, ED, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI This mini-camp is a specifically designed by for children, ages 3 to 4, who need extra help developing peer relationships, playing, and communicating socially. We are making camp affordable for ALL families. We believe so firmly, so passionately in this program that we want every child in every family to be able to participate. Space is limited to only 6 children per session. The ratio will be 6 campers with two adults, one of which is a speech/ language therapist. Camp fills quickly, so register now. Reserve your child’s place with a $100 deposit that will be credited towards your child’s tuition. Tuition includes materials, visual schedules, social story, data collection on IEP goals, and progress report following end of camp. Approved Autism Scholarship Provider. Comment: Adapted recreation activities program offered for children with special needs. Children participate in adapted recreational activities including swimming, art, music, reading, language skills, speech, socialization, field trips, and special events 8 weeks Monday through Thursday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm Registration begins March 1, 2010 for Lakewood and returning campers. Open registration begins April 1, 2010. Application deadline is May 1 or until program maximum is reached. 37 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP HAPPINESS DAY CAMP 7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102 Dates June 20 – August 5, 2011 Ages 5 – 21 years Fee $1932.00. Organization Catholic Charities Disability Services Contact Marilyn Scott Address 7911 Detroit Avenue Cleveland, OH 44102 Telephone 216-334-2963 Email mjscott@clevelandcatholiccharities. Website org www.clevelandcatholiccharities. org/disability Population served: AUT, CD, HI, MD, TBI, VI Comment: Offered at three sites (Lakewood, Parma, and Wickliffe). Program provides social and recreational services, as well as skill enhancement, as appropriate, to children with disabilities during the summer months. The summer program serves persons with cognitive disabilities as well as individuals with multiple disabilities. Campers are individually assessed to determine appropriateness. We strive to fulfill our mission by accomplishing special goals, such as extending and complimenting the educational experiences provided to participants throughout their school year and providing respite to primary caregivers. CAMP L.U.C.K.Y. – LANGUAGE UNLOCKS COMMUNICATION FOR KIDS – YES! Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone Email Call for dates Developmental age 2 – 13 years $350.00 / session Accurate Speech Inc. Judy Ruggiero 20800 Westgate Mall, Suite 103 Fairview Park, OH 44126 440-895-1309 accuratespeech@aol.com Population served: AUT, CD, MD, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI Comment: Camp L.U.C.K.Y. was developed to enhance a child’s social language skills. Two ASHA certified speech/language pathologists direct the sessions which consist of 4 – 6 children. Through age appropriate play based activities the children learn how to interact appropriately with peers. Skills such as eye contact, turn taking, sharing, asking for help, topic maintenance…are a few of the many areas that are addressed. Reduced rate for multiple camps and school districts. 38 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP SUNTASTIC at Peak Potential Therapy Dates July 25 – August 18, 2011 (weekly sessions) Monday – Thursday 12:30 pm – 4:30 pm Ages 4 – 8 years Fee $325.00/week (optional IEP data collection & report, +$50.00/week) Organization Peak Potential Therapy Contact Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP Address 8848 Commons Blvd., Suite 101 Twinsburg, OH 44087 Telephone 888-497-8885 Email 330-405-8776 Website contact@peakpotentialtherapy.com www.campsuntastic.com CHAMP CAMP - EAST 4255 Northfield Road Highland Hills, OH 44128 Dates June 20 – August 19, 2011 Ages 5 through school age Fee $200.00/week session Organization Achievement Center for Children Contact Tim Fox Address 15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, OH 44136 Telephone 440-238-6200 Email tim.fox@achievementctrs.org Website www.achievementcenters.org Population served: AUT, CD, ED, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI Comment: The adaptive, recreation, center-based program was developed for children with disabilities, who need a more structured and consistent environment. We can help them maintain their skills while they have fun, in order to help these kids have a better summer – and a better life. Space is limited to only 6 children per week. The ratio will be 3 campers to 1 staff. Reserve your child’s place with a $100 deposit that will be credited towards your child’s tuition. Tuition includes daily supplies, visual schedules, and social stories. Data collection & progress report completed upon request. Approved Autism Scholarship Provider. Free gift! Camp will fill – register today! Population served: AUT, CD, GT, HI, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Recreational day camp program for children with and without special needs. Activities include challenged low ropes, arts and crafts, swimming, sports, music, and more. Weekly field trips to local recreation centers to swim. Our camper to counselor ratio never exceeds 4:1. 39 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS CHAMP CAMP - WEST 24211 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145 Dates June 20 – August 19, 2011 Ages 5 through school age Fee $200.00/week session Organization Achievement Center for Children Contact Tim Fox Address 24211 Center Ridge Road Westlake, OH 44145 Telephone 440-238-6200 Email angela.li@achievementctrs.org Website www.achievementcenters.org CHAMPS 2801 MLK Jr. Drive Cleveland, OH 44104 Dates Year round Ages 6 – 20 years Fee $20.00 - $25.00 per session Organization Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital – Shaker Campus Contact Bethany Battershell Address 2801 MLK Jr. Drive Cleveland, OH 44104 Telephone 216-448-6503 CHEERFUL DAY CAMP 15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, Ohio 44136 Dates June 20 – August 19, 2011 Ages 5 thrpugh school age Fee $200.00/week session $260.00 for field trip week (June 20 – 24, 2011) Organization Camp Cheerful Contact Tim Fox Address 15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, OH 44136 Telephone 440-238-6200 Email tim.fox@achievementctrs.org Website www.achievementcenters.org Population served: AUT, CD, GT, HI, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Recreational day camp program for children with and without special needs. Activities include challenged low ropes, arts and crafts, swimming, sports, music, and more. Our camper to counselor ratio never exceeds 4:1. Population served: AUT, MD, OI, OHI, TBI Comment: Recreational day camp program for children with and without special needs. Activities include swimming, nature study, arts and crafts, sports and more. Our camper to counselor ratio never exceeds 4:1. Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI Comment: Cheerful Day Camp serves children with and without special needs. Activities include swimming, nature study, disc golf, sports, and more. Program offers small group settings. A new 50 foot climbing tower, along with horseback riding is available at the Strongsville site for an additional fee. Call contact if you have any questions. 40 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS EXPRESS FOR SUCCESS 25901 Emery Road Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 Dates July 5, 6, 7 8, 2011 Ages 8-12 years Fee $160.00 Organization Insight Learning & Wellness Center Contact Adina Bison Lewkowitc. Address 25901 Emery Road Warrensviole Heights, OH 44128 Telephone 216-233-1714 Population served: AUT, CD, OI, SLD, S/LI Comment: Participate in fun, drama, movement, music and art activities while building skills in such areas as cooperation, concentration, stress and anger management and clear communication. Get to know other campers by sharing ideas and experiences related to a theme. These discussions will be turned into ideas for simple scenes, songs, music, movement pieces and art work which will be pulled together to create a short performance. Delight in the applause as friends and family acknowledge your ideas, abilities and hard work. FRONTIER DAY CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES Population served: Ursuline College, 2550 Lander Road SLD Pepper Pike, Ohio 44124 Dates June 20 – July 22, 2011 Comment: Ages 5-13 years Daily indoor swimming instruction. 8:30 am early drop-off session Fee $900.00 is available for children of working parents. Camp program is held Organization Frontier Recreation from 10:00 am – 3:30 pm. Optional individualized tutoring Contact Gary Polster, Ph.D. available which begins at 9:00 am. (IEP must specify learning Address Ursuline College disability). $100.00 deposit to hold reservations. Financial aid 2550 Lander Road available. Call contact for specific times. 36th year. Pepper Pike, OH 44124 Telephone 440-646-8156 Email gpolster@ursuline.edu Website www.frontierdaycamp.webs.com IN-N-OUT OF THE CITY SUMMER CAMP Dates June 20 – August 12, 2011 (4 two-week sessions) Ages 6 – 14 years Fee Call for info Organization Education Alternatives Contact Leah Swartz Address 7777 Exchange Street, #4 Valley View, OH 44125 Telephone 216-220-4408 Population served: CD, ED, OHI, SLD Comment: Summer program to serve the needs of children with emotional and/or behavior disabilities. Participants enjoy activities that promote teamwork and social development in a safe, therapeutic environment. Camp is held Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. 41 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS KIDSLINK AUTISM BUDDY DAY CAMP Dates July 11 – August 4, 2011 Monday through Thursday 9 am to Noon Ages Group 1: 3 – 6 years Group 2: 7 – 10 years Fee $2950.00 Organization KidsLink Neurobehavioral Ctr. Contact Sue Corp Address 2132 Case Parkway North, Suite A Twinsburg, OH 44087 Telephone 330-963-8600 LAKE SHORE DAY CAMP Parkside Intermediate School, 24525 Hilliard Road Westlake, Ohio 44145 Dates June 14 – July 21, 2011 (M-Th) Ages Preschool – 18 years Fee $1000.00/6 weeks $100.00 late registration fee Organization Lake Shore Day Camp Contact Dan Jennings Susie Pocos Address PO Box 45159 Westlake, OH 44145 Telephone 216-219-1618 Website www.lakeshoredaycamp.org LIFE STEPS 1120 N. Huntington Medina, OH 44256 Dates June 6 – August 12, 2011 Ages 8 years and up Fee $250.00/week Organization Medina Creative Accessibility Contact Sharon Biggins Address 1120 N. Huntington Medina, OH 44256 Telephone 330-591-4434 Population served: AUT, CD, S/LI Comment: KidsLink Buddy Day Camp incorporates behavioral teaching techniques to help each participant reach the greatest level of success as they are provided instruction and interact with same aged peers. Social skills, communication, recreation, academics and activities of daily living are emphasized within the curriculum targeted to individual IEP goals. An adult aide is assigned to work with each child as well as same aged typically developing peers. Camp is led by a certified intervention specialist and speech language pathologist. A Board Certified Behavior Analyst also provides consultative support to the staff and participants of the camp. Population served: AUT, CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI Comment: We offer a program for continued growth of the child’s overall development during the summer months with emphasis on working and playing together, reinforcing academics from your child’s IEP, developing a sense of responsibility and developing a positive selfconcept, all in a camp-like setting. There is daily swimming during the summer session and year-round social activities. Registration is due May 20, 2011. Forms are available online. Join us at our parent meeting on May 5th. See website for details. GT Population served: Comment: Summer day camp for individuals with disabilities. 42 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS MONARCH SUMMER SOCIAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM (Extended School Year) Population served: 22001 Fairmount Blvd. AUT Shaker Heights, OH 44118 Dates June 20 – July 22, 2011 Comment: Ages 5 (entering kindergarten 9/11) – Monarch Summer Social Language Program (MSSLP) is designed 19 years for children and teenagers, ages 5 to 19, with Autism Spectrum Fee 5 – 12 years - $3100.00 Disorders. Our highly engaging curriculum, which utilizes written Organization 13 – 19 years - $3150.00 and visual supports, Contact Monarch Center for Autism builds social and communication skills in a therapeutic and Address Karin Hess-Hopkins recreational environment. All of our activities coordinate with the 22001 Fairmount Blvd. children’s Individual Educational Programs (IEPs), and staff Telephone Shaker Heights, OH 44118 members are professionally trained intervention specialists, Email 216-320-8658 speech, music and art therapists, a drama instructor and college hessk@bellefairejcb.org assistants. Typical peers are included in the program, and we purposely limit the number of attendees to ensure each child receives small group and one-on-one attention. Teenagers participate in our special teen program, which also includes a skill development and social connections group, weekly trips to a local typical camp, community volunteer activities, and opportunities to mentor younger children at MSSLP. All participants create lasting friendships, gain self-confidence and experience a fun-filled summer. RAINBOW CAMP/THE MUSIC SETTLEMENT 11125 Magnolia Drive Cleveland, OH 44106 Dates June 27 – August 4, 2011 9:30 am – 3:00 pm Monday - Thursday Ages 6 – 12 years Fee $1440 (10% discount on camp tuition for those registering prior to 3/1/10) Organization The Music Settlement Contact Catherine Miller, Administrative Assistant Address 11125 Magnolia Drive Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone 216-421-5806, ext. 140 Population served: AUT, CD, ED, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Rainbow Camp is a “self-contained,” very structured, supported camp situation with a high therapist/aide vs. student ratio. It is designed for campers 6-12 years of age with limited language, motor and/or social abilities. Two groups will be offered this summer, based on camper age. Each day, campers will participate in prescriptively designed art, movement, music therapy, play and other experiences to help them grow, connect with others in the greater community and discover new skills and concepts. An assessment is required for any new camper. 43 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS SENSATIONAL DAY PROGRAM 15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, Ohio 44136 Dates 7 wk session: June 27 – August 12, 2011 4 wk session: July 18 – August 12, 2011 3 wk session: June 27 – July 15, 2011 Ages 5 through school age Fee 7 week: $7700.00 4 week: $4400.00 3 week: $3300.00 Organization Camp Cheerful Contact Tim Fox Address 15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, OH 44136 Telephone 440-238-6200 Email tim.fox@achievementctrs.org Website www.achievementcenters.org AUT Comment: Occupational and speech therapy consultation services are provided weekly. Two hours of therapeutic horseback riding are included. Activities are planned to target IEP goals. Program is overseen by a certified special education teacher. SMILE SUMMER CAMP (Special Memories Include Laughter & Enrichment Summer Camp) Dates June 13 – August 26, 2011 (weekly sessions) Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Ages 4 - 18 years $695.00 per week Fee $595.00 early registration by March 15, 2011 Organization Peak Potential Therapy Contact Holly Reimann, MA, CCC-SLP Address 8848 Commons Blvd., Suite 101 Twinsburg, OH 44087 Telephone 330-405-8776 888-497-8885 Email contact@peakpotentialtherapy.com Website www.smilesummercamp.com Population served: Population served: AUT, CD, ED, HI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI Comment: This therapeutic, community-based, day camp was developed for children with autism and related disabilities out of a need to provide them with a fun, interactive way to further develop their social skills and to help these kids have a better summer – and a better life. Space is limited to only 5 children per week. The ratio will be 5 campers to 2 adults, including a speech-language therapist. Reserve your child’s place with a $100 deposit that will be credited towards your child’s tuition. Tuition includes daily field trip costs, visual schedules, social stories, daily data collection on IEP goals, and progress report following end of camp. Approved Autism Scholarship Provider. . FREE t-shirt! Camp fills quickly – so register today! 44 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS STOP PROGRAM (Satisfaction Through Opportunity Program) Population served: Lakewood High School, 14100 Franklin Blvd. AUT, CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, Lakewood, Ohio SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates June 13 – August 4, 2011 Comment: Monday – Thursday Adapted recreational activities for 14-22 year olds. Campers will 9:00 am – 3:00 pm participate in a variety of experiences such as swimming, travel Ages 14 – 22 years training, daily living skills, art, music, language art, socialization, Fee $245.00 (Lakewood resident) field trips, and special events. Eight weeks Monday through $325.00 (Nonresident) Thursday. Organization Lakewood Community Recreation & Education Registration begins March 1, 2011 for Lakewood residents and Contact Ralph Lundberg returning campers. Open registration begins April 1, 2010. Address 1456 Warren Road Application deadline is May 1 or until program maximum is Lakewood, OH 44107 reached. Telephone 216-529-4081 Website www.lakewoodrecreation.com SUMMER DAY CAMP AT CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO Population served: 3900 Wildlife Way CD Cleveland, OH 44109 Dates June 20 – August 19, 2011 The camper’s day is a balance of active and quiet activities Ten one-week sessions suitable to the age and abilities of the campers in the group. Ages Sessions 2, 4, 6, & 8 training to be a Campers will have the opportunity to participate in individual, small camp counselor for 13 and 14 years and large group activities. The activity schedule will remain flexible 5-12 years (children are separated to allow camp counselors to maximize those times when Zoo by age group) animals are visible and most active. Fee Full day: $165.00 members $190.00 nonmembers Program activities may include, but are not limited to: (9 am - 4 pm) Half day: $115.00 members Tours of Zoo exhibits $135.00 nonmembers Up-close encounters with small education animals (9 am – 12:30 pm) Arts and crafts Before camp care: $25.00 (begins Games and nature activities 7:30 am) Animal shows After camp care: $25.00 Cultural activities (ends at 6 pm) Organization Cleveland Metroparks Zoo Address 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, OH 44109 Telephone 216-635-3391 00Website www.clemetzoo.com (for info and registration) 45 DAY CAMP PROGRAMS SUMMER FRIENDS & FUN SOCIAL SKILLS CAMP at River’s Edge Dates August 1 – 4, 2011 August 8 – 11, 2011 Ages PreK – high school Fee $125.00/week Organization Esprit Speech & Language Services Contact Sherri Leslie, MA, CCC-SLP Address 3430 Rocky River Drive Cleveland, OH 44111 Telephone 440-227-8664 Population served: CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, VI Comment: Social Skills Instruction provided for students with/without IEPs. Intended for children with high functioning Autism, PDD, Asperger Syndrome, ADD, ADHD as well as children with social difficulties but no diagnosis of disability. Groups conducted by ASHA certified SLPs. SUMMER RECREATION DAY CAMP FOR YOUTH WITH DISABILITIES Population served: Camp Christopher, Bath, Ohio CD Twinsburg Recreation Center, Twinsburg, Ohio Dates June 27 – July 29, 2011 Comment: (Monday – Friday) Transportation is provided for Summit County residents ONLY. Ages 6-21 years Bring your own lunch and drink. Sponsored by the CYO & Fee Varies Community Services, City of Akron Recreation Bureau, United Organization CYO & Community Services Way of Summit County, Catholic Charities, SCBMR/DD and Contact Tess Flannery contributions. Address 812 Biruta Street Akron, OH 44307 Telephone 330-762-2961 46 RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS 47 RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP CHEERFUL RESIDENT CAMP 15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, Ohio 44136 Dates June 25 – August 19, 2011 Ages 7 years to adults Fee $610.00 /weekly session Contact Tim Fox Organization Camp Cheerful Address 15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, OH 44136 Telephone 440-238-6200 Email angela.li@achievementctrs.org Website www.achievementcenters.org CAMP CHRISTOPHER FAMILY CAMP 1930 N. Hametown Road Bath, Ohio 44210 Dates June 12 – 17, and July 2 – 6, and August 14 – 19, 2011 Ages Parents with children birth –17 years Fee $250.00 each parent, $200.00 for first three children Organization Catholic Charities Community Services of Summit County Contact John Litten Address 812 Biruta Street Akron, OH 44307 Telephone 800-CYO-CAMP, ext. 229 Website www.akroncyo.org/camping Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Recreational day and residential camping programs for children and adults with and without special needs. Activities include swimming, disc golf, arts & crafts, hiking, canoeing, and more. New 50 foot climbing tower is available at no extra charge. Horseback riding will be available for an additional fee. Year round respite programs are also available. Our counselor to camper ratio never exceeds 1:4. Nursing staff are also on site 24 hours a day. Financial assistance available. Family resource, Level I and IO waiver provider. CD, OI Population served: Comment: Families will be accommodated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Campers are grouped according to age for daytime activities. Limited spaces available. CAMP CHRISTOPHER SPECIAL POPULATION RESIDENT CAMP Population served: 1930 N. Hametown Road CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, S/LI Bath, Ohio 44210 Dates June 20 – August 6, 2011 Comment: (weekly) One of the first overnight programs for adults with disabilities Ages 17 years and up (started in 1960’s). Offers swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, Fee Call for information challenge course, field trips, horseback riding and so much more. Organization Catholic Charities Community Actual facility located in Bath Township at 1930 N. Hametown Road Services of Summit County (44210). Contact John Litten Address 812 Biruta Street Certified Waiver provider. Financial aid available to non-waiver Akron, OH 44307 campers. Telephone 330-376-2267, ext. 229 48 RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP ECHOING HILLS 36272 CR 79 Warsaw, OH 43844 Dates Call for dates Ages 7 – 80 years Fee $650.00 - $1000.00 Organization Echoing Hills Village Contact Donnis Meek or Lauren Samuel Address 36272 CR 79 Warsaw, OH 43844 Telephone 740-327-2311 Website www.campechoinghills.org CAMP HO MITA KODA RESIDENT CAMP 14040 Auburn Road Newbury, Ohio 45318 Dates June 19 – August 2, 2011 Ages 6 – 15 years Fee $225.00 – 3 day session $375.00 – 5 day session $750.00 – 12 day session Organization Diabetes Association of Greater Cleveland Contact Julie Hewitt Address 3601 S. Green Road #100 Cleveland, OH 44122 Telephone 216-591-0800, ext. 34 Email camp@dagc.org Website www.CampHoMitaKoda.org Population served: AUT, CD, ED, HI, MD, SLD, TBI Comment: Camp Echoing Hills is a non-denominational Christian summer camp where people of all ages with special needs are able to experience a traditional week of camp. Our camping season runs for six weeks in the summer months. We also provide fall and spring respite weekends. Certified waiver provider for IO and Homecare waivers. Financial aid available. Population served: OHI Comment: Resident camp for kids with type 1 diabetes 6 – 15. Mini-camp (1 day camp) for kids ages 4 – 8 with parents. Spring and Fall full day bicycle ride for ages 11 through adult. Financial aid is available for all programs. Wall climbing, swimming, boating, horseback riding, arts, crafts, and more! Physician on duty 24 hours a day. Registered dietician plans all meals. Free diabetes supplies! 3-day, 5-day and 12-day sessions for boys and girls. Camp is in Newbury, OH (just 25 miles east of Cleveland). 49 RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP KODIAK / CLUB KODIAK 4069 Pheasant Run Mississauga, Ontario Canada LSL 2C2 Dates July 3 – August 21, 2011 (Camp) July 3 – September 3, 2011 (Club) Ages 6 – 18 years (Camp) 19 + (Club) Fee 4 weeks: $4775.00 + tax 3 weeks: $3775.00 + tax 7 weeks: $7875.00 + tax Organization Camp Kodiak Contact David Stoch, Director Amy Van Huss Address 4069 Pheasant Run Mississauga, ON L5L2C2 Telephone 905-569-7595 or toll free 877569-7595 Email info@campkodiak.com Website www.campkodiak.com CAMP NUHOP RESIDENT CAMP 1077 Hanover Twp Perrysville, Ohio 44864 Dates Session 1: June 20 – 25, 2011 Session 2: June 27 – July 2, 2011 Session 3: July 4 –9, 2011 Session 4: July 18 – 23, 2011 Session 5: July 24 – 30, 2011 Session 6: Aug. 1 – 6, 2011 Ages 6 - 18 years $745.00 - $875.00 Fee $2000.00 (2 week camp trip) Terri Rulon Contact 404 Hillcrest Drive Address Ashland, OH 44805 419-289-2227 Telephone www.campnuhop.org Website Population served: AUT; SLD; SLI; TBI Comment: Camp Kodiak is an integrated, therapeutic summer camp serving children and teens with and without LD, AD/HD, NLD and AS. Our program is staffed with teachers, psychologists, social workers, child and youth workers, recreation specialists and university/college students. Our camper to staff ratio is 2:1 and our cabin groups are small. We build confidence and self-esteem by structuring all of our activities – athletic, artistic and social – to ensure success. We never miss the opportunity to recognize these successes. Our facilities include modern, tongue-in-groove log cabins with full bathrooms, 425 acres of land and 4km of waterfront. Our programs feature over 50 sports and activities, and an academic program. Club Kodiak is our corresponding program for young adults 19+. It is a camp vacation experience, which incorporates a life skills program in addition to many sports and activities. We provide 3:1 guest to staff ratio, a structured program and 24-hour subtle supervision. Population served: ADD, ADHD, ED, ODD, LD, Asperger’s Syndrome Comment: The Camp Nuhop mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, dynamic learning environment to succeed. We provide “new hope” for all children with learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, and behavior disorders. Campers are placed in groups of seven with three counselors based on age and compatibility. In our structured programs, campers receive a specialized placement with staff who understand their individuality. Our staff teaches self-awareness, social development, and creates a safe environment where friendships can be made. Each session offers programs that range from traditional activities to national trips. 50 RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP PARADISE ISLAND RESIDENT CAMP 4283 Paradise Road Seville, Ohio Dates June 12 – August 12, 2011; weekly Ages Children through adult Fee Call for information Organization Society for Handicapped Citizens Contact Melanie Kasten-Krause Address 4283 Paradise Road Seville, OH 44273 Telephone 330-722-1900 Website www.shc-medina.org CAMP QUALITY OHIO Craftman’s Park 4450 Rex Lake Drive New Franklin, OH Dates July 10 – July 16, 2011 Ages 4 – 17 years Fee No cost Organization Camp Quality Contact Kerri Franks, Director Address 208 Hawk Avenue Akron, OH 44319 Telephone 330-658-7015 Email kidkohort@aol.com Website www.campqualityohio.org CAMP TIPPECANOE 81300 YMCA Road Tippecanoe, OH 44699 Dates June 19 – July 30, 2011 Ages 7 – 16 years Fee $375.00 - $680.00 (depending on program) Organization YMCA of Central Stark County Contact Scott Weigley Address 81300 YMCA Road Tippecanoe, OH 44699 Telephone 800-922-0679 Website www.ymcacamptippecanoe.org Population served: AUT, CD, ED, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Camp Paradise offers residential and day camping experiences for school-aged youth and adults. Buddies are welcome to attend during youth weeks. A variety of activities are planned for each of the eight themed weeks. Waiver or other funding resources may be available to cover cost of camp. Please check with your DD case manager. Medina County residents may be eligible for camperships. Call for more information. Population served: Comment: Camp Quality is a week-long camping experience and year round support system for children with cancer and their families. Each child is assigned a companion who provides support and encouragement during the week. They spend 24 hours a day together which usually results in friendships that last long after camp has ended. Population served: ED, HI, SLD, S/LI, Comment: Call for more information on other camp programs available. 51 RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS CAMP WEKANDU ARTHRITIS SUMMER RESIDENT CAMP Population served: Joy Outdoor Education Center OHI Clarksville, Ohio (near Cincinnati) Dates July 24 – July 29, 2011 Comment: Ages 1st grade (must have completed) Scholarships available through Arthritis Foundation. Fee includes – 12th grade food, equipment, supplies, and insurance (subject to change). Fee $500.00 Camp is for individuals with juvenile arthritis and related illnesses. Organization Arthritis Foundation/Northeast Ohio Chapter Contact Sylvie Tomsic Address 4630 Richmond Road, Suite 240 Cleveland, OH 44128-5954 Telephone 216-831-7000 ext. 108 CLEVELAND SIGHT CENTER HIGHBROOK LODGE RESIDENT CAMP 12944 Aquilla Road Chardon, Ohio 44024 Dates June 20 – August 14, 2011 (Varies by age) Ages 2 years to young adults, families and adults Fee Varies by session Organization Cleveland Sight Center Contact Greg McGrath Address 1909 E. 101 Street Cleveland, OH 44106 Telephone 216-791-8118, ext. 4593 Website www.clevelandsightcenter.org FUNDAMENTALS FOR SUCCESS (FFS) Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone June 19 – July 29, 2011 16 – 22 years $1400.00 per week training Cleveland Sight Center Pamela D. Fearheiley, L.S.W., Manager Children & Young Adult Services and Pathways II or Lori Marsalis, Administrative Assistant 1909 E. 101st Cleveland, OH 44106 216-658-8769 or 216-658-8768 Population served: VI Comment: Cleveland Sight Center Highbrook Lodge established in 1928 for children and adults who are blind or visually impaired. Updated facilities on 60 beautiful acres in Geauga County. Separate programs for children 8 – 18, adults, and families. Programs adapted to accommodate low vision and blindness but maintain all the fun and learning of a traditional camp. Good things are happening at Highbrook Lodge. VI Population served: Comment: Fundamentals for Success (FFS) is a six week program dedicated to immersion in activities of daily living (ADL’s) as well as other components such as employment (whereby they are placed at various sites for part time employment), adaptive technologies, orientation and mobility, adjustment counseling and social skills training. The participants reside in our Residential Center apartments for the duration of the program. 52 RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSSOCIATION SUMMER CAMP Population served: Camp Cheerful OI, OHI 15000 Cheerful Lane Strongsville, OH 44136 Dates June 19 – 25, 2011 Comment: Ages 6 - 17 years MDA provides a one-week residential summer camp at Camp Fee Free Cheerful. Each camper is provided with their own volunteer Organization Muscular Dystrophy Association counselor. For registration information call MDA. Contact Jackie Simcic-Becker Address 7050 Engle Road, #106 Cleveland, OH 44130 Telephone 440-816-0916 Website jsimcicbecker@mdausa.org NORTHERN OHIO HEMOPHILIA FOUNDATION, INC. Population served: Camp of your choice OHI*(see comment) Dates Depends on camp of your Comment: choice Chapter assists campers who are members of the foundation (up to Ages 6 -18 years $500 scholarship). *Any child with a blood disorder can choose Fee See note in comment section * whatever camp they would like to attend. Organization Northern Ohio Hemophilia Foundation, Inc. Contact Lynn Capretto Address One Independence Place 4807 Rockside Road, Suite 380 Independence, OH 44131 Telephone 800-554-4366 / 216-834-0051 Website www.nohf.org 53 RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS RECREATION UNLIMITED CAMPS 7700 Piper Road Ashley, OH 43003-9741 Dates Call for specific dates Ages Respite weekend – 23 years & older Weekend camp – 8 – 18 years Specialty camp – Youth & adults Residential camp – 8 years – adult Day Camp – 5 – 19 years “Healthy Lifestyles” camp – Adults 18 & older Fee Call for pricing Organization Recreation Unlimited Contact Laura Smith Address 7700 Piper Road Ashley, OH 43003-9741 Telephone 740-548-7006 Email info@recreationunlimited.org Website www.recreationunlimited.org Population served: AUT, CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Recreation Unlimited Farm and Fun (Recreation Unlimited) is a not-for-profit organization serving individuals with physical and developmental disabilities and health concerns and supported through the development efforts of the Recreation Unlimited Foundation. The mission of Recreation Unlimited is to provide year-round programs in disabilities and health concerns, while building selfconfidence, self-esteem and promoting positive human relations, attitudes, and behaviors. ROTARY CAMP FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Population served: 4460 Rex Lake Drive AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, Akron, OH 44319 OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates June 12 – August 12, 2011 Comment: Ages Resident camp – 6 – 17 years Rotary Camp for Children with Special Needs offers summer camps Day camp – 6 – 22 years in Summit, Medina, and Portage counties for children with mental Adult camp – 18+ years health disorders, physical and developmental disabilities. Rotary Fee Call for pricing Camp also offers school-year respite programs during weekends, as Organization Akron Rotary Club / Akron Area well as a Sibshop program for siblings of children with special needs YMCA once a month. Scholarships are available based on eligibility. In Contact Michelle Cahoon addition to our activities programs, we also facilitate free monthly Address 4460 Rex Lake Drive support groups geared towards educating parents, caregivers, and Akron, OH 44319 agencies on topics specific to the population we serve. Specific Telephone 330-644-4512, ext. 3201 dates will be provided on our website. Email www.gotcamp.org 54 RESIDENTIAL CAMP PROGRAMS SUMMER RESIDENTIAL CAMPS 7700 Piper Road Ashley, OH 43003 Dates See website for dates Ages Youth weeks 8-22 years Adult weeks 23 and older Fee $820.00 Organization Recreation Unlimited Contact Chris Link Address 7700 Piper Road Ashley, OH 43003 Telephone 740-548-7006 Website www.recreationunlimited.org YEAR ROUND RESPITE WEEKEND CAMPS 7700 Piper Road Ashley, OH 43003 Dates See website for dates Ages Youth weekends 8-22 years Adult weekends 23 and older Fee $412.00 per respite weekend Organization Recreation Unlimited Contact Chris Link Address 7700 Piper Road Ashley, OH 43003 Telephone 740-548-7006 Website www.recreationunlimited.org Population served: AUT, CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Located 35 minutes north of Columbus, Recreation Unlimited provides enriching camp experiences for individuals with disabilities through year round respite weekends, summer residential and summer day camps. Recreation Unlimited is an ACA accredited camp and approved waiver provider by ODDD. Camps provide on site nursing, excellent counselor to camper ratio, full schedule of diverse outdoor and indoor activities, meals, snacks and lodging. Visit website for more information, dates of camps and camp registration. Population served: AUT, CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Located 35 minutes north of Columbus, Recreation Unlimited provides enriching camp experiences for individuals with disabilities through year round respite weekends, summer residential and summer day camps. Recreation Unlimited is an ACA accredited camp and approved waiver provider by ODDD. Camps provide on site nursing, excellent counselor to camper ratio, full schedule of diverse outdoor and indoor activities, meals, snacks and lodging. Visit website for more information, dates of camps and camp registration. 55 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS 56 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS ABA OUTREACH SERVICES Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone Website ABILIKIDS 839 Pearl Road Brunswick, OH Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone Website Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Year round Pre K-3rd grade Please see the website for current rates ABA OUTREACH SERVICES LLC Kiersten Johnson Michelle Namenth Connor Arbor Education Center 199 South Chillicothe Road Aurora, OH 44202 216-236-3336 www.abaoutreachservices.com 44212 See “Comment” Varies by program Varies by program Abilikids Regina Thompson 839 Pearl Road Brunswick, OH 44212 330-225-4182 www.abilikids.com Comment: ABA Outreach Services social skills groups provide the perfect opportunity for your child to improve social, communication, and play skills in a small group of similar-age peers. Although we work on many different skills, the main goal of these groups is to help children feel confident and successful in social situations by providing a structured, supportive environment in which to explore and play. These groups use the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis in the natural play setting. Please visit our website to find other workshops, services or trainings in the upcoming year. Population served: AUT, MD, OI, S/LI Comment: Call contact for updated information. and 63 Graham Road Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44332 330-752-4370 57 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS ACC SIGN CAMP 500 Morse Road Columbus, OH 43214 Dates June 13 – August 12, 2011 Ages Up to the age of 10 years Fees $150.00 (school age) $165.00 (preschool) $185.00 (toddlers) $205.00 (infants) Organization Ohio School for the Deaf Contact Janet Lineberry Address 500 Morse Road Columbus, OH 43214 Telephone 614-728-9766 Email Lineberry@osd.oh.gov Website www.ohioschoolforthedeaf.org ALL DRESSED UP AND SOMEPLACE TO GO 601 Cleveland Avenue SW Canton, OH 44702 Dates Monthly activity calendar Ages 18 years + Fee Daytrips: $85.00 Vacations: $299.00 – $1800.00 Organization Beyond Our Boundaries Contact Deb Shumard Address 601Cleveland Avenue SW Canton, OH 44702 Telephone 330-455-8111 Email debshumard@sbcglobal.net or debra@beyondboundaries.com Website www.beyondourboundaries.com HI Population served: Comment: This wonderful summer camp was designed for deaf, hard of hearing and hearing children up to age 10. Our goal is to have fun in a language rich environment. The camp has a bilingual/bicultural philosophy and all staff are fluent in sign language. Children are immersed daily in American Sign Language. Population served: AUT, CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Bus trips and short vacations for adults with disabilities! Outstanding chaperones provide 1:4 ratio. Parent references available. 58 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS ASK (Adaptive Sports for Kids with Disabilities) 5700 East Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, OH 44130 Dates June – August, 2011 Comment: Ages 10 - 18 years Call for information and to register. Fee None Organization Middleburg Heights Recreation Contact Helga Sheppard Address 5700 East Bagley Road Middleburg Heights, Oh 44130 Telephone 216-433-0811 Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI AUTISM SOCIETY OF GREATER CLEVELAND SUMMER SOCIAL SKILLS CAMP Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone Email Website July 11 – July 15, 2011 July 18 – July 22, 2011 6 – 12 years (1st session) 13 – 19 years (2nd session) $250.00 / week Autism Society of Greater Cleveland Rory McLean 7650 Chippewa Road Brecksville, OH 44141 216-556-4937 support@asgc.org www.asgc.org Comment: The mission of the ASGC Summer Camp is to provide direct social skills instruction and educational intervention as identified by the camper’s IEP with recreation activities for individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Target educational goals and objectives will be taught by certified special educators. Typical peers who have been educated on Autism will assist in the facilitation of target social skills in recreation, leisure and group activities under direct guidance and supervision of special education teachers. This unique summer camp experience will nurture and educate all participants. BLOSSOM MUSIC CENTER SUMMER CONCERTS Population served: 1145 W. Steels Corner Road AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44223 OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates Call for information regarding Comment: start of summer programs Blossom Music Center has been considered Northeast Ohio's Ages All summer home for music lovers. Contact guest services for a Fee Depends on program detailed brochure on concert dates. Braille and large maps are Organization Blossom Music Center available and transportation from parking lots to Pavilion available Contact Blossom Music Center Guest upon request. Services Address 1145 W. Steels Corner Road Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223 Telephone 330-916-6068 Website www.blossommusic.com 59 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS CHALLENGER BASEBALL – EAST SIDE Population served: Forest Hills Park – Field # 7 AUT, CD, ED, HI, MD, OI, Corner of Lee Road & Mayfield Roads, Cleveland Heights OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates May - July Comment: Ages 5 – 22 years Little League Baseball Program for children and teens with special Fee $22.00 needs. Everyone is Safe at first base and no one is ever called out Organization Little League on strikes! Everyone’s a winner in Challenger Baseball. Games Contact Debbie Straniero will be held Sunday afternoons at 4:00 pm, starting May 22, 2011. Address 2459 S. Belvoir University Heights, OH 44118 Telephone 216-297-0420 or Sandy @ 216-691-7373 CHALLENGER BASEBALL – NORTHEAST OHIO Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone May - August 5 – 18 years $25.00 Little League Baseball James Cipriani 1712 E. Royalton Road Broadview Heights, OH 44147 440-526-0394 All Population served: Comment: Baseball program for all children with special needs where they will learn the fundamentals of baseball and fair play, building self esteem, self confidence and team spirit in an atmosphere designed for them. CHAMPS (Competitive Adapted Sport Program) Population served: Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital for Rehabilitation OI, TBI Dates Year round Comment: Ages 6 – 20 years CHAMPS is a community-based adaptive sports program which Fee $15.00 - $25.00 per session provides age appropriate athletic opportunities to children with Organization Cleveland Clinic Children’s disabilities. This program operates in coordination with the National Hospital for Rehabilitation Disability Sports Association (NDSA). NDSA is accessible to Contact Bethany Battershell individuals with cerebral palsy, traumatic brain injury, stroke, and Address 2801 Martin Luther King other physical impairments. NDSA offers competitions on the local, Cleveland, OH 44104 regional, national and international levels. CHAMPS represents the Telephone 216-721-5400, ext. 86503 Cleveland area’s chapter. 60 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS CLEVELAND MIGHTY BARONS SLED HOCKEY 37853 Brown Avenue Willoughby, OH 44094 Dates Call for dates Ages 5 – 18 years Adults are welcome too Fee $50.00 for USA Hockey Inc. Organization Ohio Sled Hockey Inc. Contact Brian Knotts Telephone 440-942-4665 OI Population served: Comment: Sled Hockey is ice hockey played while sitting in a sled. Players wear full hockey equipment – helmets, neck guards, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, hockey pants and shin guards. Sled hockey is easily adaptable and persons of any ability are able to participate. Benefits of sled hockey are: fun, good cardio workout, strengthens upper body, socialization, and promotes team work. CUYAHOGA COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SUMMER READING PROGRAM All branches Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone Website June 4 – August 6, 2011 All ages Free Cuyahoga County Public Library Julia Boxler 2111 Snow Road Parma, OH 44134 216-749-9401 www.cuyahogalibrary.org Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: This summer we are doing a “Read Around the World” theme.. Free programs for all ages with an opportunity to win prizes. CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK SUMMER/WINTER PROGRAMS Population served: Cuyahoga Valley National Park CD, MD, S/LI Dates Programs provided throughout Comment: summer and year round Programs provided by the Park are worked through community Ages All ages agencies NOT FOR INDIVIDUALS. Special hours can be Fee Free scheduled upon request of the agency or school. Transportation Organization Cuyahoga Valley National Park must be provided as well as bringing your own lunch (sack, box, or Contact Park Headquarters cookout). For a detailed brochure on locations and programs, call Address 15610 Vaughn Road contact person. Brecksville, OH 44141 Telephone 440-526-5256 Website www.nps.gov/cuva 61 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS CYO RECREATIONAL RESPITE PROGRAM (DD) Population served: Call for information AUT, CD, MD Dates Call for dates and info Comment: Ages 13 years and up Social and recreational opportunities, field trips, and camp Fee Varies weekends. Organization CYO & Community Services Contact Tess Flannery Address 812 Biruta Street Akron, OH 44307 Telephone 330-762-2961, ext. 224 FIELDSTONE FARM TRC’s EQUINE ADVENTURE CLUB Population served: 16497 Snyder Road (2 miles east of Route 306) AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Dates Weekly summer camp Comment: Ages 6 – 14 years old At Fieldstone Farm TRC’s summer camp, children develop riding Fee varies skills and enjoy social interaction with children who share similar Organization Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic interests. Campers should put on their muck boots, get ready for Riding Center daily riding lessons, arts and crafts, exciting demonstrations and Address Fieldstone Farm TRC hands-on horse-play. PO Box 23129 Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 All applicants must be able to cooperate in a group setting and be Telephone 440-708-0013 self-sufficient in eating, toileting and clear, precise expression of fear/pain. Campers are grouped according to age and experience. We welcome applicants between the ages of 6-14 years old. Enrollment is not guaranteed. Fieldstone Farm TRC’s staff of qualified instructors are certified by the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association which also sets safety and quality standards for more than 600 centers across the country. 62 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FIT (FRIENDSHIP IN TEAMS) 19910 Malvern Road Shaker Heights, OH 44122 Dates Year-round weekly programs 2 week summer camp (end of July, 1st week in August) Ages 3 – 18 years for year round weekly programs 5 – 12 years for camp Fee Varies Organization FIT (Friendship in Teams) Contact Hilary Anderson Address 19910 Malvern Road Shaker Heights, OH 44122 Telephone 216-929-0026 JONI AND FRIENDS OHIO 1185 Wesley Avenue, Suite 300 Xenia, OH 45385 Dates Call for information Ages Varies Fee Varies Organization Joni and Friends Ohio Contact Julie Hines, Program Coordinator Address 1185 Wesley Avenue, Suite 300 Xenia, OH 45385 Telephone 937-352-4095 Email ohio@joniandfriends.org Website www.joniandfriends.org Population served: AUT, SLD, S/LI Comment: The FIT program is a social skills program that utilizes skills-driven adaptive physical education (PE) as the context for teaching. Unlike traditional programs that incorporate gross motor games, there is minimal competition. Peer models attend. Population served: Comment: Call for information. LET’S PLAY – A Structured Play Group for Children with ASD and ADHD Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone June - August 3 - 8 years $200.00/session Privately run Julie d’Aliberti 9690 Brook Road Olmsted Falls, OH 44138 440-235-4355 Population served: AUT, AUT, OHI Comment: Let’s Play is a program designed with your child and his/her needs as the priority. We will give your child the opportunity and appropriate guidance to develop and improve play and socialization skills through structured play time with peers. Sessions are once a week for six weeks. Days and times will be adjusted in order to group the children appropriately. 63 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS MAYFIELD ADAPTED RECREATION 6622 Wilson Mills Road Mayfield, OH 44143 Dates January – December 2011 Ages Teens - Adults Fee $8.00 - $50.00 depending on program Organization Mayfield Communities Adaptive Recreation Contact Bill Thomas Address Mayfield Village Civic Center 6622 Wilson Mills Road Mayfield,OH 44143 Telephone 440-461-5163, Fax 440-461-2231 Email bthomas@mayfieldvillage.com Website www.mayfieldvillage.com QUANTUM LEAP Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone January – December 2011 18 years and older Varies with activity $5.00 - $20.00 for a typical six week session Linking Employment, Abilities & Potential (LEAP) Steve Smutak, Program Coordinator 1468 W. 25th Street Cleveland, OH 44113 216-696-2716 Population served: AUTA AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Through the efforts of Mayfield Communities, Mayfield Schools, LEAP, Solon Blue Ribbon, and Twinsburg, the Adaptive Recreation Committee plans seasonal activities. For all programs, an aid or assistant (which can be parent/caregiver) MUST BE PRESENT for one on one assistance for any participant who has difficulty following simple instructions, needs individual physical patterning or needs constant guidance. For more information/flyer visit www.mayfieldvillage.com , www.leapinfoortg and www.solonrec.org/BLUERIBBON,html . Activities include: Game Nights, Fitness to Wellness to Fun, Indoor Water Exercise, Walking Club, Yoga, Reach, Spring Outside Fun, Rhythmic Arts Project, Everybody Dance Now, Bowling, Beginner Golf, Kickball, Sand Volleyball, Outdoor Ware Exercise, Geocaching, Wii/Cornhole nights, pizza making, home safety, special events activities and more. Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Quantum LEAP provides community-based evening and weekend activities for adults with disabilities. Activities are conducted at locations in Cleveland and Eastern Cuyahoga County. Activities include: aerobics, bocce ball, bowling, dances, fishing, game nights, golf, ice skating, laser tag, outdoor games, rock climbing, walking, and yoga. Registration forms are available to download from our website 64 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS SOAP BOX DERBY RACING SPECIAL NEEDS Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Telephone Website See Website for dates 8 – 21 years or 150 lbs. – more on a case by case need $10.00 registration (refunded when you race) Cleveland Area Soap Box Derby Thomas Hart 216-531-8933 www.clevelandsoapboxderby.com Population served: AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: Children enter a specially designed dual controlled car with a experienced driver who has raced for several years, or an adult or parent depending on child’s needs. All children receive a trophy, and sometimes a T-shirt and more. Approximately 1 – 3 hours, usually 10:00 am – 1:00 pm. Details and registration forms are available to download from our website as time draws near (30 days + -) or by phone. SOAR! (SPORTS OPPORTUNITIES & ACTIVE RECREATION) Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone January - December, 2011 Adults, 18+ years Range from $12.00 - $25.00 for typical six week session SOAR! Scott Montgomery 4937 Mills Industrial Parkway North Ridgeville, OH 44039 440-327-6454 Population served: AUT, AUT, CD, ED, GT, HI, MD, OI, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Comment: SOAR! Is an organization dedicated to providing sports, recreation and wellness activities for people with mental and physical developmental disabilities. Activities include: aerobics, baseball, bocce ball, bowling, dance, outdoor games, seated volleyball, water aerobics, walking, and yoga. Classes are conducted at locations in Western Cuyahoga County. SOLON RECREATION “BLUE RIBBON” PROGRAM Population served: 35000 Portz Parkway AUT, CD, MD, SLD Solon, OH 44139 Dates Programs throughout the year Comment: Ages 5 – 12 years Recreational skills and sports activities for all ages. Programs 13 and older presented to two age groups. Youth ages 5 – 12 and teen to adult Fee Varies per event ages 13 and older. Organization Solon Community Center Contact Richard Parker Summer program will include youth and teen camps and softball Address 35000 Portz Parkway leagues. Solon, OH 44139 Telephone 440-248-5747 Website www.solonrec.org (click blue ribbon tabs) 65 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS SUMMER FRIENDS & FUN SOCIAL SKILLS CAMPS AT RIVER’S EDGE Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone Session 1: June 14 – July 1, 2011 Session 2: July 12 – July 30,2011 Monday – Thursday each week Pre K, K, 1 – 1 hour Grade 2-12 – 2 ¼ hours Pre K, K 1 - $300.00 for 3 weeks Grade 2 – 12 - $650.00 for 3 weeks Esprit Speech and Language Services at River’s Edge Sherri Leslie 3430 Rocky River Drive Cleveland, OH 44111 440-227-8664 Population served: AUT, GT, HI, OH, SLD, S/LI, TBI Comment: Social Skills instruction provided for students with/without IEPs. Intended for children with high functioning autism, PDD, Asperger Syndrome, ADD, ADHD as well as children with social difficulties but no diagnosis of disability. Groups conducted by ASHA certified SLPs. THINK COMPUTER FOUNDATION (ACTIVITIES FOR YOUNG ADULTS WITH CHALLENGES 18 AND UP Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone Email Ongoing 13 and up $5.00 - $10.00 or no charge Think Computer Foundation Judi Greenspan 20560 Shelburne Road Shaker Heights, OH 44122 216-932-1989 www.jgreenspan@keenepromotions.com Population served: AUT, MD, OHI, SLD, S/LI, TBI Comment: Our organization does at least 3 activities per month for young adults with a disability. Social events for adults with all disabilities. VALLEY RIDING THERAPEUTIC RIDING PROGRAM Population served: Valley Riding, Inc. AUT, CD, HI, MD, OI, OHI, Rocky River Stables,19901 Puritas Road, Cleveland, OH 44135 SLD, S/LI, TBI, VI Brecksville Stables, 19921 Parkview Drive, Brecksville, OH 44141 Dates Year round Comment: Ages 4 years to adult Valley Riding, Inc. is a NARHA (North American Riding for Fees $270.00 – Ten week session Handicapped Association) accredited center. Call contact person for $25.00 evaluation fee registration information materials. Riding program is a 10 week Organization Cleveland Metroparks Stable session held four times a year. Mondays at Brecksville Stables and Contact Barbara Bower Tuesdays at Rocky River Stables. Address 19901 Puritas Road Cleveland, Ohio 44135 Telephone 216-267-2525 66 SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS YOUTH CHALLENGE MINI CAMP Varies depending on program Dates Year-round programs Ages 2 – 8 years Fee Free Organization Youth Challenge Contact Ken Kasler Address 800 Sharon Drive Westlake, OH 44145 Telephone 440-892-1001 Website www.youthchallengesports.com Population served: HI, OI, VI Comment: This program is the first introduction for younger children to Youth Challenge. Includes music, crafts, games, and trips. Sponsorships are available. For details call contact person. YOUTH CHALLENGE SPORTS & RECREATION FOR CHILDREN WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES Dates Ages Fee Organization Contact Address Telephone Year-Round Programs; Mid-June – Mid-August (day programs) After school programs – September - May 2 – 18 years Free Youth Challenge Ken Kasler 800 Sharon Drive Westlake, OH 44145 440-892-1001 Population served: HI, OI, VI Comment: Children with physical disabilities are paired one-on-one with teen volunteers and together participate in adapted sports and recreational programs throughout the Cleveland area; sports and swimming, arts, dance and drama program. Field trips and various recreational opportunities available. For details check our website: www.youthchallengesports.com or call contact person. 67 GENERAL INFORMATION 68 GENERAL INFORMATION ARBOR EDUCATION CENTER Patricia S. Proctor, SLP 199 South Chillicothe Road Aurora, OH 44202 330-442-6700 www.arboreducation.org info@arboreducation.org Comment: Arbor Education Center provides resources for families and schools regarding developmental disabilities and communication deficits; shares information with families and schools about providers; and supports area provider services and networking. Please visit our website for resources, services, trainings, and workshops. THE ARC OF GREATER CLEVELAND 1331 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 Cindy Norwood 216-622-0755 (intake) Comment: The Arc of Greater Cleveland has been an independent advocate fighting for the basic needs, safety, and rights of children and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities by helping families secure support services, financial assistance, housing, education and training, employment, health care, and much more. CLEVELAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 10730 Euclid Avenue, University Circle Cleveland, Ohio 44106 216-791-KIDS www.clevelandchildrensmuseum.org Comment: The Cleveland Children’s Museum is more than a museum. It is an activity center that offers hands-on exhibits plus a variety of daily programs. For a detailed brochure call 216-791-KIDS. CLEVELAND METROPARKS ZOO EDUCATION PROGRAMS 3900 Wildlife Way Cleveland, Ohio 44109 216-661-6500 216-661-1090 TTY www.clemetzoo.com Comment: Open all year – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm except Christmas and New Year’s Day. Accessible to all individuals. Physically and mentally challenged visitors are admitted FREE OF CHARGE. Zoo Admission Charge: $10.00 adults, $6.00 children, under 2 admitted free. Contact Community Services for information regarding different programs. CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART 11150 East Boulevard, University Circle Cleveland, Ohio 44106 216-421-7350 888-262-0033 www.clevelandart.org Comment: Art classes are held for preschool through 17 years of age. The Museum houses an extensive collection of 6,000 years of art encompassing many areas of art, cultures, and geographic areas. It also offers classes for children and adults. There is a free gallery talk at 1:30 pm every day. Other programs include audio-visual presentations, gallery tours, films, lectures, and concerts. For a detailed brochure, contact the Cleveland Museum of Art, Department of Education & Public Programs. 69 GENERAL INFORMATION CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY 1 Wade Park Oval Drive, University Circle Cleveland, Ohio 44106 216-231-4600, ext. 214 www.cmnh.org Comment: For detail brochure on the following programs: gallery talks, guided tours, and films live animal programs daily planetarium programs Call CMNH to request brochure listing programs, times, and admission. COUNCIL FOR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN GREATER CLEVELAND (CEOGC) EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START PROGRAM Candice Amos, Recruitment Specialist 1228 Euclid Avenue, Suite 700 Cleveland, OH 44115 216-696-9077, ext. 403 camos@ceogc.org (email) www.ceogc.org Comment: CEOGC’s Early Head Start and Head Start provides a holistic family development program funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Ohio Department of Education. All services are free to eligible, low-income families. Early Head Start and Head Start offers a comprehensive early childcare education curriculum supplemented with health, dental, nutritional, and psychology services designed to prepare children for a lifetime of learning. Early Head Start and Head Start provides an atmosphere of mutual trust, support and stability. The program ensures that children, parents and staff are provided the opportunity and support to reach their fullest potential educationally, economically and socially. CUYAHOGA COUNTY BOARD OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 1275 Lakeside Avenue, East Cleveland, OH 44114-1132 216-241-8230 www.cuyahogabdd.org Comment: Individuals enrolled with the CCB/DD are eligible for services and supports and may quality for financial assistance with the cost of summer camp programs. 70 GENERAL INFORMATION HATTIE LARLHAM DOGGIE DAY CARE & BOARDING Laura Walker 7996 Darrow Road, Suite 40 Twinsburg, OH 44087 330-405-0624 Comment: Hattie Larlham Dogie Day Care & Boarding can give your dog attention and affection day or night. Each dog receives the attention and affection of the Hattie Larlham Doggie Day Care & Boarding staff which includes people with disabilities interested in pursuing a career in the pet or animal care industry and their job coaches. HATTIE LARLHAM CONSTANT COMPANIONS Stacy Timm 7996 Darrow Road, Suite 20 Twinsburg, OH 44087 330-274-2272 Comment: Constant Companions is a unique alternative to traditional work or day programs for people with developmental disabilities. The program focuses on the mutually beneficial interaction between people with disabilities and various domestic animals such as dogs, cats, rabbits, birds and fish. These animals are used as teaching aids to encourage participants to nurture and learn about the animals in their care. HEALTH MUSEUM OF CLEVELAND 8911 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, Ohio 44106 216-231-5010 www.healthmuseum.org Comment: It’s a fun place to learn about yourself! More than 200 exhibits and displays to see, hear and touch. Call The Health Museum of Cleveland for a detailed brochure regarding activities and times of programs. Museum hours: Monday – Friday / 9:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday / 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Sunday / Noon – 5:00 pm HEALTHY START Employment & Family Services 1641 Payne Avenue, Room 500 Cleveland, Ohio 44114 216-987-8399 Comment: Healthy Start is an ongoing program for children from birth until their 19th birthday. Program services are provided free. Contact Karen Zolar for information at Hotline 216-987-7346. HELP ME GROW 8111 Quincy Avenue, Suite 344 Cleveland, OH 44104 216-698-7500 www.helpmegrow.org Comment: HMG is a program for Cuyahoga County’s expectant parents, newborns, infants and toddlers that provide health and developmental services so children start school healthy and ready to learn. In Cuyahoga County this program works in partnership with Family and Children First Council and Invest in Children. 71 GENERAL INFORMATION MATTHEW’S LENDING LIBRARY Vicki McCarthy 15528 Madison Avenue Lakewood, OH 44107 216-226-3669 www.mlendingli@aol.com Comment: Dedicated to providing adaptive therapy equipment and capability switch operated toys to children and young adults with special needs. MEDBILL ADVANTAGE Tom Bregar PO Box 470605 Broadview Heights, OH 44147 440-546-8595 www.medbilladvantage.com Comment: MedBill Advantage processes and manages medical bills and insurance explanations of benefits (EOB) and identifies potential billing errors. Includes correspondence and follow-up with medical providers and insurance carriers. MET DESK “Metlife’s Division of Estate Planning for Special Kids” Michael J. Rea 22901 Mill Creek Blvd., Suite 360 Highland Hills, OH 44122 216-292-3320 Comment: Helping families with legal and financial issues or taking care of their child when they are no longer here to take care of them. MICHAEL CARTER GROUP Ken Vinikoff 1660 W. 2nd Street, Suite 850 Cleveland, OH 44113 216-592-7340 216-621-1096 (fax) kvinikoff@finsvcs.com www.michaelcartergroup.com Comment: The Michael Carter Group strongly believes that the special needs community requires guidance from specialists in their field who share our commitment. We deliver solutions to families, businesses, and organizations with a focus on their special needs. We do this by providing education, resources, and financial strategies through a process that encourages on going communication. MILESTONES AUTISM ORGANIZATION Leslie Rotsky 23880 Commerce Park, Suite 2 Beachwood, OH 44122 216-464-7600 216-464-7602 (fax) lrotsky@milestones.org info@milestones.org www.milestones.org Comment: Milestones Autism Organization is a non-profit organization that provides education, training, and resources for individuals of all ages, families, and professionals. Milestones is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals on the autism spectrum. Special needs trusts. 72 GENERAL INFORMATION NATIONAL SPECIAL OLYMPICS, INC. 1325 G Street NW, Suite #500 Washington, D.C. 20005 202-628-3630 www.specialolympics.org SPECIAL OLYMPICS OHIO 3303 Winchester Pike Columbus, OH 43232 614-239-7050 www.ohiospoly.org LOCAL AREA 12 – OHIO SPECIAL OLYMPICS Jeff Vermillion 9841 York Alpha Drive, Unit K North Royalton, OH 44133 440-582-8433 OCALI (Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence) Wendy Szakacs, Regional Coach Northeast Ohio 470 Glenmont Avenue Columbus, OH 43214 614-410-0321 866-886-2254 Wendy: 614-410-0997 Comment: Special Olympics is the world’s largest program of athletic training and competition for individuals who are mentally or developmentally challenged. Since its inception in 1968, the program has grown to more than 700,000 athletes and 500,000 volunteers in more than 100 countries around the globe. To be eligible for Special Olympics, an athlete must be: an individual who is mentally or developmentally challenged; eight years old or over (ages 5 – 7 may be in training programs); have a valid application for participation and release form on file; and be a member of an accredited local Special Olympics organization. Training is a major aspect of Special Olympics and very important because in Special Olympics, victory is secondary to striving toward one’s own athletic potential and reflected in the Special Olympics oath: “Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” Comment: Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence (OCALI) serves families, educators, and professionals working with students with autism and low incidence disabilities, including autism spectrum disorders, multiple disabiliti4es, orthopedic impairments, other health impairments, and traumatic brain injuries. OCALI’s mission is to build state- and system-wide capacity to improve their outcomes through leadership, training and professional development, technical assistance, collaboration, and technology. PARMA AREA FAMILY TO FAMILY COLLABORATIVE Kristi Trunzo, Parent Advocate 7441 W. Ridgewood, Suite 255 Parma, OH 44129 440-887-4873 Comment: Our staff can support your family, attend school or community meetings with you and link you to needed resources. We connect local businesses, community members, and families that live and work in our community to families who are seeking assistance. Serving Parma, Parma Heights, Brecksville, Broadview Heights, Seven Hills, Strongsville, North Royalton, and Middleburg Heights. 73 GENERAL INFORMATION PRENTKE ROMICH COMPANY Trudi Blair, Conference Coordinator 1022 Heyl Road Wooster, OH 44691 www.prentrom.com Comment: Check website for camping opportunities in Ohio and the U.S. PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITION SERVICES Martha Halko, MS, RD, LD Casey Lambert, RD, LD 5550 Venture Drive Parma, OH 44130 216-201-2001 Comment: Home and/or center based nutrition assessment, consultation, and education by a public health dietician. SUPPORTED LIVING AVOY, LLC Anita Hale 274 East 244th Street, Suite 111 Euclid, OH 44123 216-624-3467 Comment: AVOY provides residential and community services to individuals with mental retardation and developmental disabilities. Levels of support include: advocacy, resource maintenance, community support, personal care, budgeting/banking, and home maintenance. We provide inhome support to individuals who live on their own or with family. TOOLS FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW Linda Kresnye, Program Manage Ronald McDonald House® of Cleveland, Inc. 10415 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106 216-559-5757, ext. 126 Comment: Tools for Today and Tomorrow program is designed to help make it easier for families of children with chronic illnesses and/or disabilities and professionals who work with them to find information, resources and support when needed. Regardless of diagnosis, our website and educational programs are designed to increase awareness and understanding of key issues, what can be done and what community resources and support are available to help. 74 GENERAL INFORMATION TRAVEL TIPS FOR THE DISABLED General Information and Resources AMTRAK 800-USA-RAIL 800-523-6590 Voice & TDD www.amtrak.com DISABILITY TRAVEL and RECREATION RESOURCES www.makoa.org/travel.htm FLYING WHEELS 507-451-5005 www.flyingwheelstravel.com An agency which specializes in travel arrangements for disabled persons. 75 PARENT MENTORS (Cuyahoga County) BAY VILLAGE CITY SCHOOLS MARY WOODS 28107 West Oakland Road Bay Village, OH 44140 (440) 617-7625 (W) bayparentmentor@aol.com BEREA CITY SCHOOLS JAYMA PROVANCE 242 Stanford Drive Berea, OH 44017-1561 (440) 826-4121 jprovance@berea.k12.oh.us CLEVELAND METROPOLITAN SCHOOLS RAYCHELLE REEVES 1440 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 592-7264 raychelle.l.reeves@cmsdnet.net SAUNDRA JORDAN 1440 Lakeside Avenue Cleveland, OH 44114 (216) 592-7265 saundra.l.jordan@cmsdnet.net EAST CLEVELAND CITY SCHOOLS JACKIE REID 14305 Shaw East Cleveland, OH 44112 216-268-6471 216-268-6499 (fax) jreid@east-cleveland.k12.oh.us FAIRVIEW PARK / NORTH OLMSTED SCHOOLS NIKI LYNCH 27425 Butternut Ridge Road North Olmsted, OH 44070 440-801-5050, ext. 3220 Fax: 440-779-3591 nlynch@leeca.org MAYFIELD CITY SCHOOLS ANNE DAVIDSON KUSMER The Olde School House 784 S.O.M. Center Road Mayfield Village, OH 44143 440-995-7484 akusmer@mayfieldschools.org PARMA CITY SCHOOLS MICHELLE PALLO/ LISA NEUMEYER 11810 Huffman Road Parma Hts., OH 44130 440-885-3761 mpallo@sbcglobal.net pallom@parmacityschools.org parentmentorlisa@cox.net neumeyerl@parmacityschools.org SHAKER CITY SCHOOLS HOLLY PALDA 15600 South Woodland Shaker Hts., OH 44120 216-295-4372 palda_h@shaker.org SOLON CITY SCHOOLS DONNA BOSS 33800 Inwood Road Solon, OH 44139 440-349-8039 dboss@solonboe.org STRONGSVILLE CITY SCHOOLS TERESA KARSNAK 15650 Pearl Road Strongsville, OH 44136 (440) 572-6593 (440) 572-7043 (fax) karsnak@strongnet.org Updated 02/16/2011 76 The activity, which is the subject of this report, was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education through the Ohio Department of Education. However, the opinions herein do not necessarily reflect the position or policy of the U.S. Department of Education or the Ohio Department of Education, and no official endorsement by the U.S. Department of Education or the Ohio Department of Education shall be inferred. The Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County, fiscal agent for the State Support Team Region 3, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or in the provision of services.