SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY 2015
Expressions at George School
Expressions is a unique recreational 6-week summer day camp program designed to meet the
needs of children, ages 4-18, who have different types of social skill deficits such as High
Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities and PDD-NOS.
Expressions Day Camp at George School is a special place where your child can safely enjoy a
fun summer camp experience while improving and practicing his or her social skills through
carefully selected interactions with typical peers. Kids enjoy a wide range of activities including
swimming in the indoor pool. There are three distinct divisions of camp: Pre School (Ages 4 &
5) Junior Camp (Ages 6-12) the Teen Camp (Ages 13-18). The teen program also includes a
unique overnight segment called Expressions GPS- navigational life skills helping our teens
reach their social, vocational and academic future goals.
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Camp Director Deborah Hoelper
215-359-5578
www.campconcepts.org
AMICA Cherokee Day Camp
Camp is a place for making friends, learning new skills, trying new activities, and connecting
with nature. For more than 150 years, summer camps have helped children learn valuable life
skills like communication, conflict resolution, cooperation, independence, problem-solving,
responsibility, and teamwork. AMICA offers unique programming to develop these proficiencies
in individuals who struggle socially.
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Stephanie DeSouza
stephdesouze@aol.com
267-258-3974
www.amica4autism.com
Challenge Camp (Ages 5-15)
This camp is devoted specifically to helping children diagnosed with behavioral, emotional, &/or
mild learning difficulties. Through the use of behavior modification and social skills training, the
children learn and/or are encouraged to engage more often in socially appropriate behaviors
which will help them better communicate with others and eventually improve their overall self-
esteem. These behaviors are reinforced through the use of both social and and material rewards.
This camp’s goal is to encourage each child and build them up by using structure, reinforcement,
consistency, compassion, respect, patience and laughter.
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Fairless Hills, PA: (215-949-3400)
Holland, PA: (215-579-6200)
Camp Carousel
Camp Carousel offers a one on one program for children who require individualized attention.
The counselor assigned to the child is a college age student. The staff is comprised of special
education teachers. The campers are assisted to participate in self-help and life skills. They also
go swimming and do arts and crafts.
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Ivyland, PA: (215-355-6498)
Camp Friendship
Camp Friendship is a specialized four week summer program designed to enhance social skills,
peer relationships, self-esteem, self-confidence, and assertiveness. The program offers structured
and fun activities, games and instruction in a safe outdoor environment.
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Call: 215-348-3300
www.psychologyandcounseling.com
Ivy Hill Integrated Summer Camp
Ivy Hill’s Inclusion Based Summer Camp is a great way for children to develop riding skills as
well as enjoy social interaction with children who share similar interests. Campers put on their
riding gear and get ready for their riding lesson, crafts, and hands on horse related activities. Ivy
Hill invites individuals of all ages and skill levels to join us for a fun filled week of camp. Ivy
Hill is more than just a riding school; we provide a well balanced equestrian program. During
camp each child discovers the joy of horses. Ivy Hill provides a safe and fun learning
environment for all participants to want to experience the magic of horses. 2010 will be our 5th
year running an integrated summer camp.
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Megan Strychowski
215-822-2515
mstrychowski@ivyhillequestrian.org
Variety Club Camp
Variety Club Camp and Developmental Center offers 3 two-week day camp sessions for youth
(5-21 years) who have developmental disabilities, primarily mental retardation and mild autism.
Day Camp operates Monday thru Friday, from 9am – 3pm. Activities include: crafts, aquatics,
games, music, life skills, and sports. Campers are grouped in age appropriate teams 8 – 12 kids
with 4-7 counselors per team. Siblings and other children without disabilities are invited to
attend camp, too! A Counselor-in-Training program is also available for teens, ages 15-21 years.
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Worecester, PA: (610-574-4366)
Camp Kid Around
The camp is for children with Autism/PDD ages 4 -9. It has three sessions during the summer
and camp runs from 9AM to 12 noon. Activities include: Gymnastics, arts & crafts, Games &
races, parachute fun and Water fun and Outdoor play.
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Jenkintown, PA: (215-886-2660)
Abington ADD Center
This program specializes in Neurofeedback for ADD/ADHD. This program could be an
alternative to medication based treatment. It is a carefully developed and supervised computer
assisted program of biofeedback, using proven techniques with lasting improvement in
concentration and behavior.
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Bensalem, PA: (215-245-8848)
Tabor Children’s House
Tabor Children’s House is a not for profit facility. Applications are accepted without regard to
race, religion, color, national origin or sex. This is not a special needs camp but children with
special needs are welcome.
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Summer Enrichment Camp Program
Doylestown, PA
Camp Pals
Camp PALS aims to offer young adults with Down syndrome the best week of their summer
while providing a variety of experiences, new opportunities, and a chance to become more
independent. We strive to create an impassioned camp community: campers, counselors, parents,
and friends who encourage each other and grow together. We also attempt to make a meaningful
impact in the larger Down syndrome community.
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www.camppals.org
Camp Kirby
Held in beautiful Bucks County, Camp Kirby is the perfect environment for children to
participate in the camping experience. There are beautiful fields for team sports and archery, a
beautiful outdoor pool plus a dining hall with state of the art kitchen facilities, an arts and crafts
building, rec center, computer center plus residential cabins, medical quarters and a small trading
post.
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www.lionscampkirby.org
LaSalle’s Summer Inclusion Program
Come explore the world at Limekiln-Simmons Elementary School Horsham! We invite your
family for 3 weeks to participate in a summer program where fun and learning collide. The
program is June 29th – July 17th from 9:!5AM – 1:15 PM. The cost is $125 per child. Contact
Dr. Carole Patrylo at Patrylo@lasalle.edu, or Megan Lawler 215-951-1593.
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Dr. Carole Patrylo: Patrylo@lasalle.edu
Megan Lawler: 215-951-1593
Expressions Day Camp
Expressions is a unique recreational summer day camp program designed to empower socially
through camp! We seek to meet the needs of children, ages 6-18, who have different types of
social skill challenges such as High Functioning Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, Nonverbal
Learning Disabilities and PDD-NOS or just for those who feel they need a little more social
confidence with their peers. Expressions at Big Oak Day Camp is a special place where your
child can safely enjoy a fun summer camp experience while improving and practicing his or her
social skills through carefully selected interactions with typical peers. Expressions Day Camp is
a safe place to express oneself!
Expressions is a 7-week summer camp program with two divisions: Junior Camp (ages 6-12)
and the Teen Camp (ages 13-18). Because Expressions is a program designed to teach and
reinforce prosocial behaviors, we strongly recommend campers attend at least for two
consecutive weeks in order to provide greater consistency and reinforcement in learning, allow
for a smooth transition period, and ultimately achieve the most positive results for each camper.
FUNtastic Fridays - Many of our Expressions campers qualify for ESY in their local school
districts. To accommodate, we have designed FANTASTIC FRIDAYS as a stand=alone, 1-day
per-week option for those who utilize ESY the other 4 days per week. We provide one rate for 6
summer Fridays (July 10, 17, 24, 31, Aug 7 & 14). Contact Account Services Manager, Linda
Schloo, for more details: Accounts@CampConcepts.org.
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Steve Haines: cell: 267-261-4098
Ruth Haines: cell: 267-261-4102
Email: campconcepts@comcast.net
Located in Yardley