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RCSN Special Camp Guide 2013 a Searchable, Clickable Directory for the Metro New York Area RCSN Special Camp Guide 2013 A Searchable, Clickable Directory for the Metro New York Area Hi! Welcome to your searchable RCSN 2013 Special Camp Guide! This guide contains links to help you find what you need quickly. Click on any of the links below to get started. And have a great summer! Search for Camps by Disability En Español About RCSN (and About this Guide) Questions to Ask When Selecting a Camp Financial Aid Information RCSN wholeheartedly thanks The New York State Developmental Disabilities Planning Council for its generous support of this publication. A Spanish translation is available through a generous grant from MetLife Foundation © 2013 Resources for Children with Special Needs About Resources for Children with Special Needs (RCSN) is the lifeline for tens of thousands of NYC families annually with children and youth (ages birth to 26) who have special needs of any kind. We help NYC families and youth develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to make informed decisions, access and navigate challenging systems and services, and advocate for themselves and other young people. RCSN helps educators and other professionals effectively partner with families, and brings a family voice to the policy process. A federal Parent Training and Information Center, RCSN also leads the New York State Special Education Parent Centers for Manhattan and the Bronx. One of the goals of RCSN is to help ensure that children and youth with disabilities and special needs enjoy successful, productive summers. We hope that Camps 2013 will help parents, caregivers and professionals locate appropriate summer programs. Camps 2013 includes day, sleepaway, remedial and travel camps, and other summer programs, and information on many special programs in New York City for young children and teenagers. Disclaimer: Please note that RCSN is not a certifying agency, but an independent, not-for-profit organization. We are not recommending any camp or program. We advise parents to make careful and educated decisions in selecting an appropriate summer program (see “Suggestions and Questions When Selecting a Camp” below). Camps 2013 is intended to serve as a source of current information. The program descriptions were submitted by the camps themselves. We advise you to call to confirm details and the most current dates and fee information. We encourage parents, caregivers and professionals to do their own research in locating new programs and hope they will share this information with others. We welcome any new resource information and feedback. Have a great summer! Your Friends at Resources for Children with Special Needs --RETURN TO TOP-- 2 Questions to Ask When Selecting a Camp A summer spent at a day, sleepaway or travel camp should be a productive living and learning experience. It can be fun and healthy, and can provide opportunities to develop new skills and friendships. A camp experience may have a great impact on a child’s life, so it is important for parents and caregivers to make a careful decision in choosing a camp. Not every camp meets the needs and abilities of every child. Since you are the consumer, you have a right to ask any question you wish so that you can better understand a camp program. Some of the questions you may want to consider are listed below. You and Your Child • What do you want for your child from a camp experience? Improvement in specific areas: language, reading, gross motor skills, social interaction, skills of daily living, etc.? • What does your child want out of his or her camp experience? A good time? New friends? New skills? • Is your child ready for a day camp? • Is your child ready for a sleepaway camp? • Has your child ever spent time away from home overnight at a friend’s or relative’s home? Director and Staff • Who is the director? What are his or her qualifications? • What kind of screening process is used to select staff? • What are the qualifications of the staff members: education, age, training? How are they supervised? • If there is an educational or remedial program, is it staffed by licensed professionals? • What is the professional staff-to-camper ratio: senior counselors, waterfront staff, therapists, medical personnel? 3 • Who are the medical staff: doctor, nurse? • What is the percentage of returning staff? Camp Program • What is the overall philosophy of the camp? What are the goals for the children? • What is a typical day like? What are the activities? Do children have a choice of activities? • Is one-to-one assistance or instruction provided for some activities? • How is the waterfront program run? What are the qualifications of the waterfront staff? What are the safety procedures? How often do children swim? • Are activities varied for different age groups and abilities? • What do children do on a rainy day? Do they stay in camp or go to other facilities? • What is the range of abilities and special needs of the campers? • How does the program meet individual needs and differences? • How are behavior problems addressed? • What is done to deal with a child’s fear or resistance to a particular activity, e.g., swimming, horseback riding, boating? • What is the percentage of returning campers? Camp Setting • What is the overall appearance of the camp? • What are the facilities like for indoor and outdoor sports and games? Are they accessible for children with physical disabilities? • Where are the kitchen and dining areas? Do campers and staff eat together? • Are buildings and equipment safe, well-lighted and in good repair? • Do children sleep in tents? Cabins? Where are bathroom and shower facilities? Are they kept in sanitary condition? • Is there plenty of equipment in good condition? • How many counselors live in each of the cabins or bunks? Other Things to Consider • Is the camp licensed by the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene, or the American Camping Association? (For a comprehensive list of camps licensed by the Department, please visit: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/camp/camp.shtml.) • What is a typical menu? Who prepares the food? Are provisions made for special dietary needs? • What medical facilities are available at the camp? • What procedures are in place for the administration of medication? 4 • What procedures are in place for medical emergencies? • How does your child get to camp? Is transportation provided? • Do staff members speak languages other than English? • Is there a visitors’ day for parents? Are parents able to arrange a visit other than on visitors’ day? Are parents able to call? Are computers and email access allowed? • If possible, visit the camps the year before you will be sending your child. • How is information concerning children’s progress shared with parents and/or schools after the camp season? • What can you as the parent share with the camp that will be helpful? • What system exists for laundering of clothing? • Would you like your child to be included with children without disabilities for all or part of the day? • What payment options are offered by the camp (scholarship, sliding scale, payment plans)? (See below for more information on financial aid.) --RETURN TO TOP-- 5 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION Start early to find funding for your child. Many sources of funding run out quickly. Call the camp directly to see if they offer financial assistance or camp scholarships. Ask the camp if they know where previous campers have received aid. If your child has a developmental disability, you can call the Developmental Disabilities Regional Office (DDRO) in your borough to see if there is any money available through their “Family Reimbursement” funds. Bronx: 718-430-0752 Brooklyn: 718-642-6520, 8680, 8629 Manhattan: 212-229-3122, 3112 Queens: 718-217-5722, 6485 Staten Island: 718-982-1904 If your child has an emotional and/or behavioral problem, you can call your local Family Resource Center for information on funding for summer camp. Northern Bronx: 718-220-0456 Southern Bronx: 718-220-0456 Northern Manhattan: 212-410-1820 Southern Manhattan: 212-964-5253 Western Queens: 718- 651-1960 Eastern Queens: 347-644-5711 Northern Brooklyn: 877-425-8133 Southern Brooklyn: 347-394-5186 Staten Island: 718-698-5307 As ever, you can also RCSN for help at 212-677-4650 or email us: [email protected]. --RETURN TO TOP-- Guía del campamento especial RCSN 2013 Un directorio apta para consulta y navegable para el área metropolitana de Nueva York ¡Hola! ¡Bienvenidos a la Guía apta para consulta del campamento especial RCSN 2013! Esta guía contiene enlaces que le permitirán encontrar lo que usted necesite fácilmente. Haga clic en cualquiera de los enlaces que se encuentran a continuación para iniciar. ¡Y tenga un maravilloso verano! Búsqueda de campamentos por discapacidad Acerca de RCSN (y acerca de esta guía) Preguntas que debe hacer cuando seleccione un campamento Información sobre ayuda financiera RCSN agradece con todo el corazón al Concejo de Planeación para las Discapacidades de Desarrollo del Estado de Nueva York por su generoso apoyo para realizar esta publicación. Una edición en español está disponible a través del generoso aporte de la Fundación Mettlife. © 2013 Resources for Children with Special Needs About Acerca de rcsn Recursos para Niños con Necesidades Especiales (RCSN, por sus siglas en inglés) es el sustento anual de decenas de miles de familias neoyorquinas con niños y jóvenes (edades de 0 a 26) que tienen necesidades especiales de cualquier tipo. Nosotros ayudamos a las familias y jóvenes neoyorquinas a desarrollar conocimiento, habilidades y confianza para tomar decisiones informadas, acceder y navegar sistemas y servicios desafiantes, y abogar por ellos mismos y por otros jóvenes. RCSN ayuda a los educadores y a otros profesionales a aliarse efectivamente con las familias y llevar la voz de las familias al proceso legislativo.
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