SUMMER E-Newsletter-March 2011-Final

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Office of Preventive Technical Assistance
E-Newsletter
MARCH 2011
Page 1
i OPTA
i Quote by Charles
William Eliot
Page 2-3
Bronx
i Free & Low Cost
Special Needs
Camps
Page 3
Summer Camps
i Children’s Aid Society
i Epworth United
Methodist Church
i Community Association of Progressive Dominicans
i AHRC-Bronx
School Holiday Respite
i B.O.L.D-Bronx
School Holiday Respite
Page 5-7
Brooklyn
i Free & Low Cost
Special Needs
Camps
i Mill Basin Day
Camp
Page 8
i Young People’s Day
Camps/Prospect
Park/Marine Park
i BCAP Summer
Camp 2011
i YMCA East New
York Day Camp
i Block InstituteSummer Respite
Day Camp
i Summer Day Camp
at the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA
Special Summer Camp Edition
Summer vacation is near and parents are looking for activities to fill their children’s day. If
you are wondering which summer camps are available in the Tri-State area and Pennsylvania, read on. In this issue you will find an array of free to low cost Summer Camps
throughout New York City, upstate New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Some of
the camps offer financial assistance and/or fees on a sliding scale. This Newsletter also includes: information on Job Fairs; Summer Youth information; an article entitled “Ways to
Lower Summer Camp Costs for Kids;” and information on where to donate your gowns for
a child to wear to the Prom this year.
The Office of Preventive Technical Assistance (OPTA) is pleased to share this special summer camp edition E-Newsletter. We hope the information and resources are useful. Look
for our June E-Newsletter where you will find more useful resources. For additional resources and services, please go to our website at:
http://www.nyc.gov/html/acs/html/staff/resources_preventive.shtml
Please note: The information or programs and services featured in our newsletter are listed for informational purposes only. This is not intended to be a comprehensive listing and contains information submitted
by the service providers.
Each month we would like to feature an agency or a program; please contact us if you are
interested. We welcome your comments and suggestions.
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AGAIN, IT IS SUMMER TIME!
SUMMER CAMPS, SUMMER FUN!
“
I have a conviction that a few weeks spent in a well-organized
summer camp may be of more value educationally than a whole
year of formal school work.”
By 35 year old Charles William Eliot,
Harvard University youngest president.
“It’s nice to see the value of camp being endorsed by highly educated people. We agree. Camp
is educational in the broadest, but also most fundamental, sense of the word. Through personal
experience, it offers opportunities to forge connections and nurture children far beyond what
school can provide. There’s really nothing quite like camp!” Author Unknown
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2011
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FREE & LOW COST SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
Page 9
i A.C.T.I.O.N
(Adolescents
Coming Together in our
Neighborhood)
i Beth Elohim
Summer Day
Camp
Page 10-17
MANHATTAN
i Free & Low
Cost Special
Needs Camps
Page 17-18
i City Parks
Sports-Free lessons in Parks
i New York City
Housing Authority/Wagner
Community
Center Day
Camp
i City of New
York Parks &
Recreation/
Parks Summer
Camps
i New York City
Mission Society/
Minisink Townhouse Day Camp
i Police Athletic
League, Inc./Pal
Armory Friendship Coaching
Camp @PS 128
i City of New
York Parks &
Recreation/
Parks Summer
Camps
BRONX
Bronx R.E.A.C.H. - Owen Dolen
Recreation Center Program
Office & Camp Locations:
Owen Dolan Recreation Center,
1400 Westchester Square
Bronx, NY 10461
Office Phone: (718) 822-4282
Fax: (718) 822-4201
Camp Phone: (718) 822-4282
Website: www.nyc.gov/parks
Email: [email protected]
Affiliation: NYC Department of Parks and
Recreation
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served:
Asperger Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Autism,
Blind/Visual Impairment,
Emotional Disability, Learning Disability,
Learning Disability,
Intellectual Disability (mild - moderate)
Pervasive Developmental Disorder, Physical/Orthopedic Disability, Speech/
Language Disability
Ages Served: 6-21
Fees for Program: $400/Summer Program;
Winter/Spring Programs - Free
Medication Administered: No
Wheelchair Access: Yes
Camp Sunshine/Camp Elan
3450 Dekalb Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467
Administrative & Camp Phone: (718) 8824000 Fax: (718) 882-6369
Website: www.mmcc.org
Affiliation: Mosholu Montefiore Community Center Type of Camp: Day
Asperger Syndrome, ADD/ADHD
Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability
(mild - moderate) Pervasive Developmental Disorder,
Speech/Language Disability
Ages Served: 5-12 (Sunshine); 12.5-15
Diabetes Support Group Day Camp
Div. of Pediatric Endocrinology
111 East 210th Street
Bronx, NY 10467
Office Phone: (718) 920-4664
Camp Location:
St. James Park
2530 Jerome Avenue
Bronx, NY 10467
Camp Phone: (718) 920-7446
Affiliation: American Diabetes Association
New York State, Montefiore Medical Center
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Diabetes
Ages Served: 5-12
Fees for Program: Contact for Information
Medical Staff: Nurse
Medication Administered: Yes
Happiness is Camping
2169 Grand Concourse
Bronx, NY 10453
Office Phone: (718) 295-3100
Fax: (718) 295-0406
Camp Location:
62 Sunset Lake Road
Hardwick, NJ 07825
Camp Phone: (908) 362-6733
Website: www.happinessiscamping.org
Type of Camp: Sleepaway
Special Need(s) Served: Cancer
Ages Served: 6-15
Fees for Program: None
Medical Staff: Doctor, Nurse
Kingsbridge Heights Community
Center, Inc.
3101 Kingsbridge Terrace
Bronx, NY 10463
Office Phone: (718) 884-0700 x124
Fax: (718) 884-0858
Phone: (718) 884-0700
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Page 19-21
QUEENS
i Free & Low
Cost Special
Needs Camps
Page 21
i Cross Island
YMCA Tennis
Camp
i Summer Day
Camp at the
Flushing YMCA
Page 22
i Summer Day
Camp at First
Baptist Church
of Flushing
i Far Rockaway
Police Athletic
League
i Far Rockaway
Police Athletic
League
i ANIBICSummer Recess
i Action CenterOceanBaay/
Community
Education Services
Page 23-24
STATEN ISLAND
i Free & Low
Cost Special
Needs Camps
Page 24-26
Summer Camps
i UTOPIC Summer Camps
i The Greenbelt
Summer Day
Camp 2011
i Goodhue Center
i Staten Island
Day Camp
(SIDC)
Cont’d
Website: www.khcc-nyc.org
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Autism
Ages Served: 5-21
Wheelchair Access: No
Kips Bay Boys and Girls
Club
Office & Camp Location:
1930 Randall Avenue
Bronx, NY 10473
Office & Camp Phone: (718) 893-8600
Fax: (718) 589-9214
Website: www.kipsbay.org
Affiliation: Boys and Girls Club
of America
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 6-18
Fees for Program: $8 for 1 yr membership
Mount St. Ursula Speech Center
2885 Marion Avenue
Bronx, NY 10458
Phone: (718) 584-7679
(718) 584-7679 Fax: (718) 584-7954
Type of Camp: Day, Remedial
Special Need(s) Served: Asperger Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Learning Disability,
Intellectual Disability (mild - moderate),
Neurological Disability, Speech/Language
Disability
Ages Served: 2-16
Fees for Program: Call for Information
Medical Staff: No
Parkside Community CenterNYCHA
2972 Bronx Park East
Bronx, NY 10467
Phone: (718) 882-0787
Website:www.nyc.gov/html/nycha/html/
ccschtml/bronxparksidecc.shtml
Type of Camp: Day
All Disabilities
Ages Served: 6-12
Medical Staff: No
TM Baseball Training Camp
1371 Seabury Avenue, Suite 3
Office Phone: (347) 657-0052
Camp Location:
1371 Seabury Avenue
Bronx, NY 10461
Phone: (347) 657-0052 Bronx, NY 10461
Website: www.tmbaseballacademy.com
Type of Camp: Day
ADD/ADHD
Autism
Bipolar Disorder
Children of Parents with Mental Illness
Depression
Grandchildren being raised by
Grandparents
Learning Disability
Obsessive/Compulsive Disorder
Separation Anxiety
Ages Served: 6+
Fees for Program: $200/week
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Children’s Aid Society
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SUMMER CAMPS
i Staten Island
YMCA Summer
Camp
i Staten Island
Day Camp
(SIDC)
i Young People’s
Day Camp/
Staten Island
i New York City
Housing Authority/
Richmond Terrace Recreation
Center Day
Camp
Page 26
MORE CAMPS IN
MANHATTAN
i Henry Street
Camps
i Intrepid Sea, Air
& Space Museum
Page 27-33
Camps in Up-State
New York, Long
Island, Westchester, New Jersey
& Pennsylvania
i Free & Low
Cost Special
Needs Camps
Page 33
i Career Fair 2011
i 2011 Job Fair
i Summer Youth
Employment
Program (SYEP)
Page 34-35
i Project Glam
Page 35
i Ways to Lower
Summer Camp
Costs for Kids
1619 Boston Road, Bronx, NY 10460
Children’s Aid Society Summer camp for children ages 10-14. Activities include trips, swimming
and sports. Registration began April and is on-going. Camp begins July 1st through July 29,
Mon through Thur. 9AM—3 PM. The cost is $100. For more information, call the end of March
at 718-842-2760 or log on to www.childrenaidssociety.org
Epworth United Methodist church
834 Concourse Village East, Bronx, NY 10451
Summer camp for children ages 5-13. The fee is $425. Registration begins March 25, 2011 and
ends June 22, 2011. Financial assistance is available. Activities include trips, swimming, sports,
and movies. For more information, contact Ms. Jasmine Challenger at 718-292-0240.
Community Association of Progressive Dominicans
1865 Morris Avenue, Rm. 140 (Middle School 117) Bronx NY 10453
Free summer camp for children ages 6-13. Registration begins April 2011 and ends when the 100
slots are filled. The camp starts July through August. Activities include art & crafts, trips,
swimming and sports. For more information, call 718-466-1806.
AHRC-Bronx School Holiday Respite
2399 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462
Free Camps/Recreational Services for children with Special Needs such as autism, Mental Retardation (mild-moderate) Mental Retardation (severe-profound), Physical/Orthopedic Disability,
Seizure Disorder from ages 6to 21. The camp provides therapeutic recreation during school holidays. For further information, contact AHRC at 212-780-2584 or www.ahrcnyc.org or [email protected].
B.O.L.D. –CAMP HORIZON
2888 Saint Theresa Ave, Bronx NY 10461
B.O.L. D. Camp Horizon is affiliated with the Bronx Organization for the Learning Disabled and
provides Free camps/day special needs to Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) Learning
Disability, Mental Retardation (mild-moderate), Neurological Disability, ages 7 to 15. Children
must be OMRDD eligible. All campers exhibit mild to moderate developmental delays in cognitive language and social skills. Camp begins July to August 2011. Students must be toilet trained
and able to ride a bus independently. For more information, contact B.O.L.D.—Camp Horizon at
718-430-0981 or www.boldny.org or [email protected]. In addition, you can contact Mr.
Harrison at 718-293-2230 Ext. 251.
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BROOKLYN
A.C.T.I.O.N. (Adolescents Coming
Together In Our Neighborhood
175 Lawrence Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11230
Phone: (718) 436-7600 x345
Website: www.ucpnyc.org
Affiliation: United Cerebral Palsy of New York
City, Inc.
Type of Camp: Day
Developmental Delay, Intellectual Disability,
Multiple Disorders, Neurological disorder,
Orthopedic Impairment, Speech/Language Disability
Traumatic Brain Injury, Visual Impairment
Ages Served: 13-21
Medical Staff: No
AYSO Community Soccer Camp
Office Location:
285 Warren St
Brooklyn, NY 11201
Camp Location:
The Parade Grounds
New York, NY 11218
Website: www.brooklynayso.org
Type of Camp: Other Summer Program
Bais Ezra
1563 49th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 603-OHEL
Website: www.ohelfamily.org
Affiliation: Ohel Children's Home & Family
Services
Developmental Disabilities
Ages Served: 6-21
Block Institute - Summer Respite -Day Camp
376 Bay 44th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214-7103
Office Phone: (718) 906-5477
Fax: (718) 906-5412
Camp Phone: (718) 906-5432
Website: www.blockinstitute.org
Affiliation: OPWDD
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Autism,
Neurological Disorder, Developmental Delay
Developmental Delay, Learning Disability
Ages Served: 3-8
Brooklyn Conservatory of Music -Music
Therapy Program
58 Seventh Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11217
Office Phone: (718) 622-3300
Fax: (718) 622-3957
Camp Phone: (718) 622-3300
Website: www.bqcm.org
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: All Disabilities,
Asperger Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, Autism
Blind/Visual Impairment, Cancer
Emotional Disability, Learning Disability
Intellectual Disability (severe - profound)
Neurological Disability, Pervasive Developmental
Disorder, Physical/Orthopedic Disability
Seizure Disorder, Speech/Language Disability
Ages Served: 18 months+
CODA Day Camp
564 Thomas S. Boyland Street
Brooklyn, NY 11212
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Office Phone: (718) 421-3691
Fax: (718) 345-4700
Camp Location:
2913 Glenwood Road
Brooklyn, NY 11210
Phone: (718) 757-8906
Affiliation: Community Opportunity
Development Agency
Type of Camp: Day
Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability (mild moderate)
Ages Served: 5-12
Eihab Human Services
3021 Atlantic Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11208
Office Phone: (718) 921-5320
Camp Phone: (570) 388-6155
Website: www.eihab.org
Type of Camp: Day
Friendship Circle of the Upper East Side
816 Eastern Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Fax: (718) 221-0985
Website: www.friendshipcircle.com
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 5-13
Medical Staff: No
HASC Summer Program
5902 14th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Office Phone: (718) 686-5930 Fax: (718) 686-5935
Camp Location:
361 Parksville Road
Parksville, NY 12768
Phone: (845) 292-6821
Website: www.hasc.net/camp
Affiliation: Hebrew Academy for Special Children
Type of Camp: Day, Sleepaway
Special Need(s) Served: ADD/ADHD, Autism
Intellectual Disability (mild/moderate),
Intellectual Disability (severe - profound),
Neurological Disability,
Physical/Orthopedic Disability, Seizure Disorder
Ages Served: 3+
Fees for Program: $6,000 - $7,500/ages 3-12
(depending on approval and payment by
school district); $7,500/ages 21+
Lisa Beth Gerstman Camp - Brooklyn,
Prospect Park YMCA
357 Ninth Street
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Office Phone: (718) 768-7100
Camp Phone: (718) 768-7100 x4511
Website: www.ymcanyc.org/prospect-park/ourcamps
Affiliation: Prospect Park YMCA
Type of Camp: Day
Physical/Orthopedic Disability
Ages Served: 5-16
Marks JCH of Bensonhurst
7802 Bay Parkway
Brooklyn, NY 11214
Office Phone: (718) 331-6800 x143
Fax: (718) 232-8461
Camp Phone: (718) 943-6345
Website: www.jchb.org
Affiliation: Jewish Community House of
Bensonhurst
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Asperger Syndrome,
ADD/ADHD, Learning Disability
Ages Served: 3-14
Fees for Program: Callfor information
Medical Staff: CPR certified professionals
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Open Doors Learning Zone
8302 13th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11226
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 3-14
Otsar Family Services
2334 West 13th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11223
Office Phone: (718) 946-7301
Fax: (718) 946-7966
Camp Phone: (718) 946-7301 x204
Website: www.otsar.org
Type of Camp: Day
Medical Staff: No
Pesach Tikvah
Office Location:
18 Middleton St.
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Office Phone: (212) 677-4650
Camp Location:
139 Wallabout St.
Brooklyn, NY 11126
Camp Phone: (718) 875-6900
Website: www.pesachtikvah.org
Type of Camp: Day
Developmental Disabilities, Physical Disabilities
Ages Served: 4-22
Fees: None
Medical Staff: No
Powerplay
423 Third Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Website: www.powerplaykids.com
Email: www.powerplaykids.com
Type of Camp: Day
Learning Disabilities,
Ages Served: 3-14
Fees: $250 - $300
Summer F.U.N. (Fulfilling Unmet
Needs)
St. Gregory the Great School
991 St. John's Heights
Brooklyn, NY 11213
Office & Camp Phone: (718) 880-3848 x16
Fax: (718) 880-3286
Website: www.ccbq.org
Affiliation: Catholic Charities of Brooklyn and
Queen
Mill Basin Day camp
5945 Strickland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11234
Mill Basin Day camp provides a fulfilling camp experience for children ages 3 to 9 years by providing fun recreational social and educational activities. There are five individual camp programs with unique and innovative
programs for children. Camp begins June 29 and is scheduled to end August 20, 2011. Camp begins at 9:00am
and ends at 3:30pm for Pre-schoolers, and 4:30pm for other campers. Registration ends when all the slots are
filled. Prices range from $1,800 to $2,300. Fees depend on the number of sessions requested; transportation is
additional. For more information contact Jack Grosbard at 718-251-6200 or visit www.millbasindaycamp.com.
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Young People’s Day Camps/Prospect Park/Marine Park
Young People’s Day Camp is a non-traditional day camp that provides diversified programs, fun adventure, and
competition. Camp sessions begin June 29th and end August 20, 2011. Registration is now underway and will
continue until slots are filled. Camp fees are $970 per two weeks session, $1,790 per four week session, $2,390
per 6 week session and $2,990 per eight week session. ACD vouchers are accepted. Fees cover door to door
transportation, and entrance fees for all trips and events. For further information, contact Director Mr. John
Degeneres at 718-951-9732 or visit www.youngpeoplesdaycamp.com.
BCAP Summer Camp 2011
789 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Brooklyn Cultural Adventures Program (BCAP) Summer Camp is an innovative thematic day camp for 7-12
years olds, encouraging youth to explore the cultural riches in their own backyard. There are three 2 week
camp sessions July 6-17, July 20-31 and August 3– 13. The cost is $625 per session; however, scholarships are
available for families on a case by case basis. Registration is now underway until May 1, 2011 or until slots are
filled. To apply for the scholarship and to learn more about BCAP, visit http://www.heartofbrooklyn.org/bcap/
register or contact Mr. Bryan Ferrera at 718-638-7700.
YMCA East New York Day Camp
570 Jamaica Avenue
Brooklyn, New York 11208
The YMCA provides four camp sessions for ages 5-12. The cost is $248 to $382 for Family Member and $310 for
Program Member for each session. The Day Camp is designed to provide a positive camp experience, in a safe
and accepting environment. Well-trained, qualified staff serve as positive role models for campers. Y Day camp
enhances camper's self-confidence, self- esteem and leadership skills through well planned fun activities. Campers are motivated to be creative, expressive and learn new skills. Y Day Camp strives to address
Summer Learning through theme based curriculum that includes key academic components. For further information, call 718-277-1601.
Block Institute-Summer Respite Day Camp
376 Bay 44th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11214
The Block Institute Summer Respite Day Camp provides services for the Special Needs, ages 3 to 8, who have
the following diagnosis: Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation (mild-moderate), Neurological Disability,
Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD/NOS), Seizure Disorder. The medical staff is a Nurse and administered medication as needed. This camp is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 718-946-9700 or go
to www.blockinstitute.org
Summer Day Camp at the Bedford Stuyvesant YMCA
1121 Bedford Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216
YMCA Summer Day Camp provides children and youth ages 4-15 years with activities that teach values, conflict
resolution and leadership skills. Kids have lots of fun while making new friends, developing new skills, learning
core values, building self confidence, growing in self reliance and team work. There are four camp sessions beginning June 29 and ending August 20, 2011. Camp fees are $265.00 per 2 week session for members of the
YMCA and $320.00 for non-members. Camp hours are from 8:00-5:00pm; extended hours are available for a fee.
Scholarships are available and based on financial need and availability of funds. Registration continues until
August and early Bird special registration at a 10% discount continues until May 1, 2011. HRA/ACD vouchers
are accepted. For more information, contact Aisha Black at 718-789-1497 ext 4004, or 3-mail [email protected]
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A.C.T.I.O.N (Adolescents Coming Together in our Neighborhood)
175 Lawrence Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11230
A.C.T.I.O.N provides free Day Camp for ages 13 to 21 with Special Needs, who are diagnosed with
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disability, Down Syndrome, Mental Retardation (mild-moderate),
Mental retardation (severe-profound), Multiple Disability, Neurological Seizure Disorder, Spinal Bifida and Technology Supported. The program’s primary objectives are interaction and social enhancement. They offer a variety of activities including sports, fitness, arts and crafts and swimming. A
nurse is on staff and the facility is wheelchair accessible. For more information call 718-436-7600 ext.
345 or log on to www.ucpnyc.org or [email protected]
Beth Elohim Summer Day Camp
8th Avenue and Garfield Place, Brooklyn, NY 11215
Beth Elohim Summer Day Camp provides services for children ages 5-9, diagnosed with a learning disability.
The cost for 1 week of day camp is $415 and for 7 weeks $2480. Children with special needs are considered on a
case-by-case basis. They are not wheelchair accessible. In addition, they administer medication. For more information, call 718-768-3814 ext. 210 or log on to www.congregationbethelohim.org or [email protected].
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MANHATTAN
AHRC - Bronx School Holiday Respite
83 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Office Phone: (212) 780-2500
Fax: (212) 777-3771
Camp Location:
2300 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY 10462
Camp Phone: (718) 409-1450
Website: www.ahrcnyc.org
Affiliation: AHRC
Type of Camp: Day
Autism Intellectual Disability (mild - moderate)
Physical/Orthopedic Disability, Seizure Disorder
AHRC - Camp Anne
83 Maiden Lane, 9th Floor
NY, NY 10038
Office Phone: (212) 780-2500
Camp Location:
228 Four Corners Road
Ancramdale, NY 12503
Camp Phone: (518) 329-5649
Website: http://www.ahrcnyc.org/campahrc/
campAnne/index.html
Affiliation: AHRC
Autism, Intellectual Disability (mild - moderate)
Ages Served: 5+
Fees for Program: Contact for information
AHRC - Harriman Lodge
83 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Office Phone: (212) 780-2500
Fax: (212) 777-3771
Camp Location:
653 Colgate Road
East Jewett, NY 12424
Camp Phone: (518) 589-6000
Website: http://www.ahrcnyc.org/campahrc/
harriman/index.html
Affiliation: AHRC
Asperger Syndrome, Autism
Ages Served: 18+
Fees for Program: Sliding Scale
Beacon Programs NYC DYCD
156 William Street
New York, NY 10038
Phone: (212) 676-8225
Website: www.nyc.gov/dycd
Affiliation: NYC Department of Youth and
Community Development (DYCD)
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 6-18
Boys and Girls Clubs of America
5 Hanover Square, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10004
Office Phone: (212) 377-6440
Fax: (212) 377-6441
Camp Phone: (212) 351-5480
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 854-2582
Website: www.bgca.org
Type of Camp: Day
Case-by-Case basis
Ages Served: 6-18
Camp Bari-Tov
395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Office Phone: (212) 415-5573
Camp Location:
667 Blauvelt Road
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Pearl River, NY 10965
Camp Phone: (212) 415-5573
Website: www.92y.org/camps
Affiliation: 92nd Street YM-YWHA
Type of Camp: Day
Autism, Developmental Delay
All Disabilities
Ages Served: 7+
Fees for Program: Children are
recommended for the Learning for Life
program by their school principal and attend
on a scholarship, parents only pay $25 bus fee.
Camp Hidden Valley
Camp Oakhurst
633 Third Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Office Phone: (212) 897-8900
Camp Location:
436 Van Wyck Lake Road
Fishkill, NY 12524
Camp Phone: (845) 896-4088
Website: www.freshair.org
Affiliation: The Fresh Air Fund
Asthma, Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy
Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Muscular Dystrophy
Physical/Orthopedic Disability, Sickle Cell Anemia, Speech/Language Disability
Ages Served: 8-12
Fees for Program: None (if you qualify)
1140 Broadway, Room 903
New York, NY 10001
Office Phone: (212) 533-4020
Fax: (212) 533-4023
Camp Location:
111 Monmouth Road
Oakhurst, NJ 07755
Camp Phone: (732) 531-0215
Website: www.campoakhurst.com
Affiliation: New York Service for the
Handicapped
Ages Served: 7+
Fees for Program: Scaled to family size
and income
Camp Kalikow at Club World-Learning
for Life
Camp Oasis
Empire State Building
350 Fifth Ave
New York, NY 10118
Office Phone: (212) 651-2911
Fax: (212) 242-0170
Camp Location:
Alpine Scout Camp
PO 377, 441 Rte 9W
Alpine, NJ 07620
Camp Phone: (201) 768-1910
Affiliation: Boy Scouts of America
386 Park Avenue South, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10016
Office Phone: (212) 679-1570
Fax: (212) 679-3567
Camp Location:
Elizaville, NY 12523
Camp Phone: (212) 679-1570
Website: www.ccfa.org
Affiliation: Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America
(CCFA)
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Colitis (Ulcerative), Crohn's Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Ages Served: 8-17
Fees for Program: Free
Medication Administered:
Yes
Camp Phoenix
445 East 69th Street, Unit 208
New York, NY 10021
Website: www.campphoenix.org
Affiliation: Cornell Medical School
Burn Survivors
Ages Served: 7-15
Medical Staff: Doctor, Nurse (sleep away
only)
Camp Simcha Special
151 West 30th Street, 3rd Floor
New York, NY 10001
Office Phone: (212) 465-1300
Fax: (212) 465-949
Camp Location:
430 White Road
Glen Spey, NY 12737
Camp Phone: (845) 856-1432
Website: www.chailifeline.org
Affiliation: Chai Lifeline
Cardiac Disorder, Chronic Illness,
Cystic Fibrosis, Familial Dysautonomia
Physical/Orthopedic Disability, Seizure
Disorder, Spina Bifida
Ages Served: 7-17
Medical Staff: Doctor, Nurse, EMT
Camp Superkids (American Lung
Association of NYC)
116 John Street, 20th Floor
New York, NY 10038
Office Phone: (212) 889-3370 x32
Fax: (212) 889-3375
Camp Phone: (651) 268-7587
Website: www.alany.org
Affiliation: American Lung Association of
New York Type of Camp: Sleepaway
Asthma
Ages Served: 9-12
Fees for Program: $25 registration fee
Camp Tova - 92nd Street Y
1395 Lexington Avenue
New York, NY 10128
Office Phone: (212) 415-5573
Camp Location:
667 Blauvelt Road
Pearl River, NY 10965
Camp Phone: (212) 415-5573
Website: www.92y.org/camps
Affiliation: 92nd Street YM-YWHA
Type of Camp: Day
ADD/ADHD Learning Disability, Speech/
Language impairment
Children's Aid Society
Day Camp
Programs
105 East 22nd Street
New York, NY 10010
Office Phone: (212) 9494925
Fax: (212) 529-6762
Camp Location:
Various Locations
Camp Phone: (917) 286-1565
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Website: www.childrensaidsociety.org
Affiliation: The Children's Aid Society
Type of Camp: Day
Developmental Disability, Physical Disability
Ages Served: 5-13
Columbia University Cerebral Palsy
Camp
The Teachers College at Columbia
University, 525 West 120th Street
New York, NY 10027
Administrative & Camp Phone: (212) 6783332
Fax: (212) 678-3322
Website: www.tc.edu/centers/cit/
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Cerebral Palsy
Ages Served: 6-13 (Day Camp), 1.5-5
(Homebased)
Def Dance Jam Workshop
Office Location:
P.O. Box 3092, Manhattanville Station
New York, NY 10027
Office Phone: (646) 489-5805
Fax: (212) 694-0477
Website: www.defdancejam.org
Special Need(s) Served: Deaf/Hard of
Hearing,
Epilepsy Institute
Office Location:
257 Park Avenue South, Suite 302
New York, NY 10010
Fax: (212) 677-5825
Website: www.epilepsyinstitute.org
Type of Camp: Travel
Special Need(s) Served: Epilepsy
Ages Served: 12-16
Footholds Ramapo for Children
15 West 36th Street
New York, NY 10018
Office Phone: (212)754-7003
Camp Location:
Route 52/Salisbury Tpke
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Camp Phone: (845) 876-8423
Website: www.ramapoforchildren.org
Special Need(s) Served: Learning Disability,
Emotional Disability
Ages Served: 18-30
Fees for Program: $1,051 per week including
room & board, min. 12 weeks; $50 returned
weekly for living
Fun Time Vacation Tours, Inc.
New York, NY 10021
Office Phone: (718) 474-3834
Fax: (718) 474-3834
Camp Location:
437 Beach 128th Street
Belle Harbor, NY 11694
Camp Phone: (718) 474-3834
Type of Camp: Travel
Special Need(s) Served: ADD/ADHD,
Developmental Disability, Learning Disability
Ages Served: 21+
Girls Quest
150 West 30th Street, Suite 901
New York, NY 10001
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Office Phone: (212) 532-7050
Fax: (212) 532-7061
Camp Location:
78 High Peak Road
East Windham, NY 12439
Camp Phone: (518) 734-3850
Website: www.girlsquest.org
Special Need(s) Served: ADD/ADHD
(Girls)
Ages Served: 8-13
Fees for Program: $50 Tuition Deposit,
sliding scale
Hamilton Madison House/ Saturday
Summer Fun
50 Madison Street
New York, NY 10038
Office Phone: (800) 516-5247
Camp Phone: (212) 349-3724 x320
Website: www.hmhonline.org
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 13-19
Fees: $10
Medical Staff: No
Happy Days Summer Camp
34 East 29th Street, 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016
Website: www.happyhour4kids.com
Socialization Issues
Ages Served: 3-6
For more information, call the number
above.
Harlem YMCA-Jackie Robinson
Summer Camp
181 West 135th Street
New York, NY 10030
Office Phone: (212) 912-2167
Fax: (212) 283-2809
Camp Phone: (212) 283-8570
Website: www.ymcanyc.org
Affiliation: YMCA of Greater New York
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Asthma,
Obesity, Sickle Cell Anemia
Ages Served: 5-17
Fees for Program: $200/2 weeks (ages 5-6),
$400/4 weeks (ages 7+)
Hollingworth Center
309 Main Hall,
525 West 120th Street, Box 170
New York, NY 10027
Website:
www.tc.columbia.edu/centers/hollingworth
Kesher-Camp Mogen Avraham, Heller
Sternberg
1123 Broadway, Suite 1011
New York, NY 10010
Office Phone: (212) 691-5548
Fax: (212) 691-573
Camp Location:
96 Camp Utopia Road
Narrowsburg, NY 12764
Camp Phone: (973) 778-5929
Website: www.cmahs.org
Affiliation: Camps Mogen, Avraham, Heller,
Sternberg
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Type of Camp: Remedial, Sleepaway
Developmental Disability, Learning Disability, Intellectual Disability (mild - moderate)
Ages Served: 10+ Females only
Fees for Program: $6,400
Parkside School Summer Program
48 West 74th Street
New York, NY 10023
Website: www.parksideschool.org
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 5-11
Police Athletic League, Inc. (PAL)
Summer Day Programs
34 1/2 East 12th Street
New York, NY 10003
Office Phone: (212) 477-9450 x394
Fax: (212) 477-6504
Camp Location:
Various Locations
Camp Phone: (212) 477-9450 x394
Website: www.palnyc.org
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Various Needs
Ages Served: 6-13
Fees for Program: Call for information.
Quad Manhattan
54 Reade Street
New York, NY 10007
Office Phone: (212) 513-1840
Camp Phone: (212) 513-1840
Website: www.thequadmanhattan.com
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Gifted Asperger
Syndrome, Emotional Disabilities
ADD/ADHD, Learning Disabilities,
Anxiety
Ages Served: 5-12
Fees: $600 - $800 per week
Medical Staff: No
Ready, Set, Play
85 Warren Street
New York, NY 10007
Website: www.readysetplayinc.com
Type of Camp: Day
Socialization Issues
Ages Served: 1-8
SNACK-Special Needs Activity Center for Kids
220 East 86th Street
New York, NY 10028
Fax: (212) 439-6665
Website: www.snacknyc.com
Type of Camp: Day
Asperger Syndrome, Autism, Birth Defect,
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay, Developmental Disability
Down Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental
Disorder, Speech/Language Disability
Ages Served: 3-18
Sprout
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FREE& LOW COST SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
893 Amsterdam Avenue
New York, NY 10025
Website: www.gosprout.org
Type of Camp: Sleepaway, Travel
Ages Served: 16+ (Staten Island Camp); 21+
(Travel)
Fax: (914) 238-0714
Camp Location:
431 Quaker Road
Chappaqua, NY 10514
Camp Phone: (914) 238-4761
Website: www.childrensaidsociety.org
Affiliation: The Children's Aid Society
Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Ages Served: 6-13
Fees: $2000/Session I; $1675/Session II;
Partial Session Fee: $150/Day, Additional
Week Fee: $120/Day Medical Staff: Nurse
Stuttering Foundation
Office Location:
330 W 42nd Street 12th Floor
New York, NY 10036
Office Phone: (717) 653-0025
Camp Location:
Rockhill, NY 12775
Camp Phone: (212) 414-9696
Website: www.ourtimetheatre.org/camp
Stuttering
Medical Staff: Yes
United Neighborhood Houses of New
York, Inc.
Office Location:
70 West 36th Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10018
Administrative Phone: (212) 967-0322
Camp Location: Various
Fax: (212) 967-0792
Website: www.unhny.org
Please call for more information.
Wagon Road Day Camp
Office Location:
New York, NY 10010
Office Phone: (212) 949-4800
West End Day School
255 West 71st Street
New York, NY 10023
Office Phone: (212) 873-5708
Camp Phone: (212) 873-5708 x318
Fax: (212) 873-2345
Website: www.westenddayschool.org/
summer
ADD/ADHD
Ages Served: 5-12
Medical Staff: No
Yachad, The National Jewish Council for
Disabilities
11 Broadway, 13th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Office Phone: (212) 613-8229
Fax: (212) 613-8369
Camp Phone: (212) 613-8369
Website: www.njcd.org
For more information, call or visit their
website.
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YAI / MAC - Mainstreaming At Camp
Office Location:
c/o YAI
460 West 34th Street, 11th Floor
New York, NY 10001
Fax: (212) 273-6161
Camp Location:
Frost Valley
Claryville, NY 12725
Website: www.yai.org/camping
Affiliation: YAI - National Institute for People with Disabilities
Asperger Syndrome
Autism
Developmental Disability
Learning Disability
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Seizure Disorder
Ages Served: 6-18
City Parks Sports—Free Lessons in Parks
From its veteran CityParks Tennis to more recent additions like CityParks Track & Field, CPF
brings more free kids sports programs into parks throughout the five boroughs of New York City
than ever!
CityParks Golf, Tennis and Track & Field help promote physical fitness, as well as build self confidence. These FREE sports programs are designed to make instruction and equipment freely available to those who want to learn in a fun, relaxed environment. CityParks Golf, Tennis and Track &
Field free lessons for kids are offered for all skill levels.
CityParks Golf
CityParks Golf presented by the René Lacoste Foundation makes it fun and easy for boys and girls
ages 6 to 17 to learn to play golf. These FREE golf lessons, held in public parks and on citywide
courses, makes the sport of golf accessible to kids of all skill levels throughout New York City. Free
use of equipment is available at all lessons.
CityParks Junior Golf Center
Located next to the Dyker Beach public golf course in Bay Ridge Brooklyn, the CityParks Junior
Golf Center is a new, state-of-the-art facility that offers free golf instruction to New York City
children between the ages of 7-17.
CityParks Tennis
CityParks Tennis presented by Chase, provides free tennis lessons to thousands of kids ages 5 to 16
each year in more than 36 parks throughout the five boroughs.
CityParks Track & Field
CityParks Track & Field presented by ING gives New York City boys and girls ages 5-16 the
chance to learn the basics of the sport, from hurdles and relay races to long jump, shot put and
javelin throw. The program runs each summer in July and August.
For further information on all CityParks Summer Program, call 718-760-6999.
]
Sports and Arts in Schools Foundation, Inc./SASF @ Harlem Day charter
442 East Houston Street, New York, NY
The NY City Council Summer Program at Harlem Day Charter will run May to June (Spring) and
July to August (Summer). This program is free for all participating families living in the communities throughout the five boroughs between the 1st and 12th grade. The program will offer a wide
range of activities such as sports, arts, cultural activities and field trips throughout the summer.
Registration is on a first come first serve basis. Registration is on-going until slots are filled. For
applications,
log
onto
http:www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/
programs_summer__camps.html For more information call the Summer Camp helpline at 347-4178155 or 718-786-7110 to inquire about availability and to register.
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New York City Housing Authority/Wagner Housing Community Center Day Camp
435 East 120 Street, New York, NY 10035
This 8 week summer program for children ages 6-12 runs from July 5-August 26th 2011. The cost
is $350 and an array of activities is provided. Children attend field trips, computer skills training,
drama, and art & crafts classes for $300. Registration is on-going until all slots are filled. For
more information, please call 212-831-6688.
City of New York Parks & Recreation/Parks Summer camps
35 West 134 Street, New York, NY 10037
Parks run summer camp programs in recreation centers citywide for children ages 6-13 (age range
varies at each site). Programs include arts & crafts, sports, computers, field trips and more! There
is a fee of $500 for the 7 weeks and an installment payment plan in 3 parts can be arranged. For
registration, go to the John Hansborough Recreation center or call 212-234-9603. Registration
begins on March 27 and is on-going until the 40 slots are filled. All camps run from July 5
through August 26, except Camp Carmine at Tony Dapolits, which runs from June 30 to August
28. For more information log on to http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/
programs_summer_camps.html#.
New York City Mission Society/Minisink Townhouse Day Camp
646 Lenox Avenue, New York, NY 10037
This six week summer camp program for children ages 6-12 runs from July 6 through August 13,
2010, and offers an array of fun activities. Children participate in trips, swimming, literacy, technology, sports, arts & crafts and much more for $500. Payment installments can be arranged.
Registration begins May 2, 2011 through July 1, 2011. For more information, call 212-368-8400.
Police Athletic League, Inc./PAL Armory Friendship Coaching Camp @ PS 128
216 Fort Washington Avenue; NY, NY 10032
The PAL is offering a fun 7 weeks summer program from July to August, Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm for
children ages 5 to 13. Activities include 3 to 4 trips a week to local museums, parks, libraries and
special events such as Olympic day, arts & crafts, special workshops and sports. ACD and 1199
vouchers are accepted. For more information, call 212-028-0306.
City of New York Parks & Recreation/Parks Summer camps
35 West 134 Street, New York, NY 10037
Parks run summer camp programs in recreation centers citywide for children ages 6-13 (age range
varies at each site). Programs include arts & crafts, sports, computers, field trips and more! There
is a fee of $500 for the 7 weeks and an installment payment plan in 3 parts can be arranged. For
registration, go to the John Hansborough Recreation center or call 212-234-9603. Registration
began on March 27 and is on-going until the 40 slots are filled. All camps run from July 6 through
August 26, except Camp Carmine at Tony Dapolits, which runs from June 30 to August 28. For
more information log on to http://www.nycgovparks.org/sub_things_to_do/programs/
programs_summer_camps.html#.
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QUEENS
AHRC - Queens School Holiday Respite
83 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Office Phone: (212) 780-2500
Fax: (212) 777-3771
Camp Location:
27-07 8th Street
Astoria, NY 11102
Camp Phone: (212) 780-2583
Affiliation: AHRC
Type of Camp: Day
Autism
Seizure Disorder
Ages Served: 5-18
Medical Staff: No
Cross Island YMCA
238-10 Hillside Avenue
Bellerose, NY 11426
Fax: (718) 468-9568
Website: www.ymcanyc.org
Affiliation: YMCA of Greater New York
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: ADD/ADHD, Autism
Developmental Delay, Down Syndrome
(mild - moderate)
Physical/Orthopedic Disability, Speech/
Language Delays
Ages Served: 5-15
ANIBIC - Summer Recess
61-35 220th Street
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364
Phone: (718) 423-9550 x2147
Website: www.anibic.org
Affiliation: Association for Neurologically
Impaired Brain Injured Children (ANIBIC)
Type of Camp: Day, Remedial
Special Need(s) Served: ADD/ADHD,
Asthma, Autism, Deaf-Blindness
Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Developmental Delay
(Early Childhood), Intellectual Disability
(mild - moderate), Neurological Disorder,
Orthopedic Impairment (physical) Other
Health Impairment, Other Psychiatric Disability,
Learning Disability Speech or Language
Impairment, Visual Impairment Include
Blindness, Weight Management
Ages Served: 5-17
Fees for Program: $300-10 day session
Lisa Beth Gerstman Camp - Queens
238-10 Hillside Avenue
Bellerose, NY 11426
Office Phone: (718) 479-0505
Fax: (718) 468-9568
Camp Phone: (718) 551-9325
Website: www.ymcanyc.org/crossisland
Affiliation: Cross Island YMCA
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 6-14
Fees for Program: $650/3 weeks
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Queens R.E.A.C.H. - Camp Smile
Flushing Meadows - Corona Park,
Passerelle Building
Flushing Meadow Park, NY 11368
Office Phone: (718) 520-5918
Fax: (718) 520-5972
Camp Phone: (718) 760-6936
Website: www.nyc.gov/parks
Affiliation: NYC Department of Parks and
Recreation
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Asperger Syndrome,
ADD/ADHD, Autism, Blind/Visual Impairment,
Emotional Disability, Learning Disability,
Intellectual Disability (mild - moderate),
Neurological Disability,
Ages Served: 7-17
Fees for Program: Please contact
Samuel Field Y - Autism Summer
Respite
58-20 Little Neck Parkway
Little Neck, NY 11362
Office Phone: (718) 225-6750 x266
Fax: (718) 352-7638
Camp Phone: (718) 423-6111
Website: www.sfy.org
Affiliation: Samuel Field Y
Type of Camp: Day
Autism
Ages Served: 5-21
Fees for Program: Medicaid Waiver Program
Samuel Field Y - Lisa Beth Gerstman
Deaf and Hearing Impaired Camp
Fax: (718) 423-8276
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 7-13
Fees for Program: $100/3-weeks
Samuel Field Y - Special Services
Camp
Office Phone: (718) 225-6750
Fax: (718) 423-8276
Camp Phone: (718) 225-6750 x259
Type of Camp: Day
Neurological Disability
Ages Served: 5-21
Sensational Kids Summer Day Camp
Our Lady of Hope
Middle Village, NY 11379
Office Phone: (718) 335-8394
Camp Phone: (718) 386-1962
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 3-14
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St. Mary's Hospital for Children
Pediatric Medical Day Care Program
29-01 216th Street, RM 307
Bayside, NY 11360
Office Phone: (718) 281-8800
Fax: (718) 281-8920
Camp Location:
29-01 216th Street
Bayside, NY 11360
Camp Phone: (718) 281-8961
Website: www.stmaryskids.org
Affiliation: St. Mary's Healthcare System
Type of Camp: Day
ADD/ADHD
Cerebral Palsy
Down Syndrome
Health Impairment
Learning Disability
Seizure Disorder
Technology Supported
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Ages Served: 5-25
Fees for Program: Medicaid-Funded Program
New York Junior Tennis League
PS111, 37-15 13 Street, Long Island City, NY
Free tennis lessons for children ages 6-18. For further information, contact Inga at 718-786-7100
ext. 8157. To register, parents can bring their children to the above location Monday– Friday, 36pm and Saturday 9am.
Cross Island YMCA Tennis Camp
238-10 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose, NY 11426
The tennis camp for ages 6-12 offers drills and activities carefully designed for different developmental levels, so each camper will have a successful learning experience. The camp will focus on
positioning, court layout and rules and regulations. The campers will also learn about the basic
forehand and backhand strokes and compete in both singles and doubles activities. Registration
begins April 29, 2010 and continue until slots are filled. Rates per session is $410. Financial aid is
available and the deadline to apply is April 30, 2010.
Camp Dates and Sessions:
Session 1—June 29—July 9
Session 2—July 12— July23
Session 3—July 26— August 6
For further information, call 718-479-0505 or log on to www.ymcanyc.org/crossisland.
Summer Day Camp at the Flushing YMCA
138-46 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY
Summer camp runs June 29, 2011—August 20, 2011. The hours are Monday through Friday from
8:30am—5:00pm. There is a kinder camp for ages 2 years and 9 months to 6 years old. The fee is
$355 per session, (every two weeks). For ages 5—15 the fee is $465 per session, (every two weeks).
Registration began March 2011 and is on-going until camp is filled. A discount will be provided if
camp is paid in full by May 14, 2011.
Camp Dates & Session:
Session 1— June 29—July 9
Session 3— July 12— July 23
Session 3— July 26—August 6
Session4— August 9—August 20
For more information, contact Jackie Warden at 347-297-1635 or email [email protected]
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Summer Day Camp at First Baptist Church of Flushing
142-10 Sandford Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355
The Summer Day Camp at First Baptist Church of Flushing provides enrichment activities, academics and socialization for children in kindergarten through grade 9. Camp begins on July 6,
2009 through August 20, 2010. The hours are Monday through Friday from 9am-5pm or half days
from 9am-1pm and 1pm-5pm. Registration began April 19, 2010 and will continue until slots are
filled.
Camp Dates and Session:
Kindergartens-Grade 5 9am-5pm
$125 Weekly $750 for 7 Weeks
Kindergartens-Grade 5 9am-1pm or 1-5pm $85 Weekly $510 for 7 Weeks
Grade 6-9
9am-5pm
$150 Weekly $950 for 7 Weeks
Grade 6-9
9am-1pm or 1-5pm $110 Weekly $650 for 7 Weeks
There are discounted fees for early registration. Rates only apply for students registered for full 7
weeks. For further information, contact Maria Cheung at 718-539-6822 extension 205 or log onto
www.slocflushing.org.
Far Rockaway Police Athletic League
365 Beach 57th Street, Arverne, NY 11361
This free summer program is offered to children enrolled in their afterschool program and currently in the 5th through the 8th grade. To participate, children must first be enrolled in the afterschool program. Summer camp begins July 7 through August 25, 2011Registration begins April
12, 2011 For further information on the summer camp and the afterschool enrollment, call 718634-4305
ANIBIC –Summer Recess
61-35 220th Street, Bayside, NY 11364
ANIBIC– Summer Recess offers a full range of activities, as well as academic reinforcement in
reading and mathematics for ages 5 to 17 with diagnosis of Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD), Autism, Developmental Delay, Developmental Disability, Learning Disability, Mental Retardation
(mild-moderate), Neurological Disability, Speech/Language Disability. For further information,
call 718-423-9550 or log on to www.anibic.org or rplakstis@an.
Action Center– OceanBay / Community Educational Services
57-10 Beach Channel Drive, Ocean Bay, NY
The Action Center—Ocean Bay offers free piano lessons, parent/child aerobics, cooking classes,
boxing, basket ball clinics, music recording studio, dance classes & teams, video game tournaments and much more, for ages 5-21. Their hours are from Monday—Friday, 9am—10pm. For
further information, call Ms. Purcell at 718-634-4493.
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STATEN ISLAND
AHRC - Staten Island School Holiday
Respite
83 Maiden Lane
New York, NY 10038
Office Phone: (212) 780-2500
Fax: (212) 777-3771
Camp Location:
Messiah Lutheran Church,
Annadale Road
Staten Island, NY 10301
Camp Phone: (212) 780-2583
Affiliation: AHRC
Type of Camp: Day
Intellectual Disability (severe - profound),
Physical/Orthopedic Disability, Seizure
Disorder
Ages Served: 3-15
Camp Adventure
75 Davids Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Office Phone: (631) 300-3152 x3164
Camp Location:
99 Shore Road
Shelter Island, NY 11965
Camp Phone: (631) 300-3152 x3164
Website: www.cancer.org/campadventure
Affiliation: American Cancer Society Eastern
Division
Ages Served: 6-18
Medical Staff: Doctor, Nurse, EMT, Pediatric
Oncologist
Camp Independence-Staten Island
1466 Manor Road
Office Phone: (718) 475-5200
Fax: (718) 475-5203
Camp Location:
1131 Manor Road
Camp Phone: (718) 475-5200
Website: www.sijcc.org
Affiliation: Jewish Community Center of
Staten Island
Type of Camp: Day
Diabetes
Ages Served: 5-12
Fees for Program: 4-week session: $1,500
Eden II
150 Granite Avenue
Office Phone: (718) 276-6101
Camp Phone: (718) 816-1422
Website: www.eden2.org
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: Autism, Asperger
Syndrome
Ages Served: 3-21
Fees: $15 per day
Medical Staff: No
Eden II Summer Camp
150 Granite Avenue
Administrative & Camp Phone: (718) 816-1422
Fax: (718) 816-1428
Website: www.eden2.org
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FEE & LOW COST SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS
Affiliation: Eden II School
Type of Camp: Day
Ages Served: 3-21
Fees for Program: $12/day
Father Drumgoole-Connelly Summer
Day Camp
6451 Hylan Boulevard
Fax: (718) 317-6734
Website: http://mountloretto.org
Affiliation: Catholic Youth Organization, Inc.
Type of Camp: Day
Special Need(s) Served: ADD/ADHD
Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Delay
Developmental Disability, Down Syndrome
Epilepsy, Intellectual Disability (mild - moderate)
Ages Served: 4.5-21 (w/special needs); 4.5-13
(w/out special needs)
UTOPIC Summer Camps
634 Clove Road, Staten Island, NY 10310
UTOPIC Summer Camps is for children ages 4-13. Basketball camp begins July 6 to July 16, 2011.
Sports camp (soccer, track, basketball and different types of indoor/outdoor gym games) begins
July 18 through August 13, 2010. Registration begins April 15, 2011. The weekly cost for each
child is $125.00 per week. All camps run Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm. For further information contact Mike Bonamo at 718-442-7764 or log on to www.salemchurchnyc.org or
[email protected].
The Greenbelt Summer Day Camp 2011
Green Belt Explorer Camp at High Rock Park,
200 Nevada Avenue
This Camp is an exciting educational hands-on summer camp experience for children ages 5-12,
who love nature. Six week long sessions are offered on a Monday through Thursday scheduled
from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Weekly fees for Members is $80.00 and for Non-Members 100.00. For
the six weeks session the fee is $450 for Members and $500 for Non-Members. Registration began in March 2011 and will continue until slots are filled. Registration forms can be downloaded
online at www.sigreenbelt.org or register by phone at 718-667-7475.
Goodhue Center
445 Castleton Avenue, Staten Island, NY
Professional instructors teach Goodhue Center's one-week Soccer Camp. Players participate in
skills and drills as well as daily games. They also can swim at the Goodhue Center pool. The
Goodhue Center also runs two one-week basketball camps, one in July and one in August, for
boys and girls ages 7-14. Participants enjoy top-notch basketball instruction and play on indoor
and outdoor courts.
AGES: Boys and girls 5-13. Camp HOURS: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Session 1: June 29 - July 23, 2011 and
Session 2: July 26 - August 20, 2011. REGISTRATION is on-going and ends in June. FEE: $180
per child. The Goodhue Center runs a one week Soccer Camp for boys and girls 5-13. Call The
Goodhue Center for exact dates and to enroll your child.
MARCH
2011
Staten Island YMCA Summer Camp
651 Broadway, Staten Island, NY 10310
3939 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10312 (South Shore)
Staten Island YMCA Day Camp begins June 28, 2010- August 22, 2011. The hours are from Monday through Friday from 8:30 – 5:30. Children participate in crafts, sports, games, special activities, swimming and more! There are programs for all ages, (3-16).
Pre-registration begins June 14, 2011. For ages 3-6 registration is currently underway. Financial
assistance is available. For further information on the YMCA Camps on Broadway, call Allison
Sicuranza, Camp Director at 718-981-4933 asicuranza@ymcanyc or www.ymcanyc.org. To contact the YMCA South Shore, call Erika Rautenstrauch, Camp Director at (718) 227-3200 or [email protected] or Bonnie Schiuma at 718-227-3200 bschiuma@ymcanyc.
Staten Island Day Camp (SIDC)
College of Staten Island Campus
SIDC is located on the College of Staten Island Campus. The program gives campers the opportunity to enter an exciting, caring and safe environment with the emphasis on individual achievement rather than on competition. This enables each child to grow and develop in an atmosphere
where they feel good about who they are. The camp provides the following activities: Swimming,
movies, bowling, arts and crafts, athletics amusement parks, basketball games, baseball games,
roller skating, carnivals and medieval times. Camp begins June 30 and ends August 22, 2011. For
more information, contact the Director Michael Halpern at 1800-301-camp or 718-981-1493 or log
on to [email protected].
Young People’s Day Camp/Staten Island
141 East Service Road, Staten Island, NY 10314
Young People’s Day Camp is a non-traditional day camp that provides diversified programs, fun
adventure and competition. Camp sessions begins July 6, 2011 and ends August 27, 2011. Registration is underway and will continue until slots are filled. Camp fees are $850 per 2 week session, $1650 per 4 week session, $2250 per 6 week session and $2800 per 8 week session. ACD
vouchers are accepted. Fees cover door to door transportation, and entrance fees for all trips and
events. For information, contact the Director Keith Glauber at 800-Day Camp or 718-701-3600 or
log on to www.ypdc.com.
New York City Housing Authority /Richmond Terrace Recreation Center Day Camp
476 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY 10301
The NYCHA/Richmond Terrace Recreation Center Day is an 8 week summer program for children ages 6-12. Camp begins July 6, 2011-August 27, 2011 from 8:15am-6pm. The cost is $300 and
an array of activities is provided. For more information, call 718-981-9001.
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2011
MORE CAMPS IN MANHATTAN
Summer Day Camps
Henry Street Camps
301 Henry Street
New York, NY 10002
Henry Street offers several summer day camp experiences — Camp Henry, Summer Arts Camp,
Summer Architecture Camp, and Broadway Lab Camp — for children ages five to 18.
Camp Henry is credited by the American Camping Association. Camp Henry Day Camp offers a
wide range of educational and recreational enrichment activities for children ages five to 13.
Campers enjoy daily activities such as arts and crafts, music, drama, sports and swimming. The
campers have trips around New York City and the tri-state area, including visits to museums and
amusement parks, bowling alleys and other interactive sites. Staffed by a team of committed
counselors and instructors, many of whom serve as group leaders in our After-School Programs
during the school year, Camp Henry fosters self-esteem, respect for others and an appreciation of
the arts. The camp is licensed by the Department of Health and accredited by the American
Camping Association. Financial aid is available on a sliding scale for eligible families. Camp
Henry runs for seven weeks from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Early drop-off and late pick-up are available for a flat rate of $175 for the summer. Half-summer sessions and an end-of-the-summer minicamp are also available. Registration for Camp Henry 2011 has already begun. Click here to
download the 2011 Camp Henry Application. For more information, contact Diana Rodriguez
at 212.254.3100 x228. Visit the Abrons Arts Center website for information on their Summer
Arts Camp, Summer Architecture Camp and Broadway Lab Camp.
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86, West 46th Street & 12th Avenue
New York, NY 10036
Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and Foundation present a new camp G.O.A.L.S for girls 2011
Summer Program. Camp G.O.A.L.S will have Greater Opportunities Advancing Leadership and
Science for Girls in an application-based FREE six-week Summer Camp for current 8th and 9th
grade girls from NYC Public Schools. Accepted students will build proficiency in math and science. Through their partnership with the Rutgers School of Engineering and Science Buddies,
girls will experience hands-on activities and field studies focused on aeronautics, engineering,
marine science, medical science and space /astronomy. 2011 Dates*
March 25 Math or science teacher recommendation due
April 4 Student application due
April/May (TBD) Interviews at the Museum (selected students only)
May/June (TBD) Decisions are made and letters are sent to parents and students
June (TBD) Parent/camper orientation aboard Intrepid Museum
July 5 First day of camp at the Intrepid
Aug. 12 & 13 Overnight aboard the Intrepid and last day of camp
Dates are subject to change. Camp Hours: 9am – 3pm. Transportation: Each camper will be
given an unlimited Metrocard to be used during camp dates only. Lost Metrocards may not be
replaced. For further information, Contact Shay Saleem at 646-381-5168 or log onto [email protected]
To Apply: Applications available online at www.intrepidmuseum.org/Education/Camps/CampG-O-A-L-S-.aspx to download student application, teacher recommendation and other important
materials.
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FREE & LOW COST SPECIAL CAMPS UPSTATE NEW YORK , LONG ISLAND ,
WESTCHESTER, NEW JERSEY AND PENNSYVANNIA & CONNECTICUT
Bridge 2 Life Camp
33 Clearpool Road
Carmel, NY 10512
Website: www.bridge2lifecamp.org
Children of Substance Abusers
Camp Adventure
75 Davids Drive
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Office Phone: (631) 300-3152 x3164
Camp Location:
99 Shore Road
Shelter Island, NY 11965
Camp Phone: (631) 300-3152 x3164
Website: www.cancer.orgcampadventure
Affiliation: American Cancer Society Eastern
Division
Ages Served: 6-18
Medical Staff: Doctor, Nurse, EMT, Pediatric
Oncologist
Camp Akeela
3 New King Street
White Plains, NY 10604
Office Phone: (866) 680-4744
Fax: (866) 462-2828
Camp Location:
1 Thoreau Way
Thetford Center, VT 05075
Camp Phone: (866) 680-4744
Website: www.campakeela.com
ADD/ADHD
AutismLearning Disability
Ages Served: 9-17
Camp Cherokee
4930 West Seneca Turnpike
Syracuse, NY 13215
Office Phone: (315) 469-6921
Camp Location:
433 Gilpin Bay Road, Boat Route
Syracuse, NY 12983
Camp Phone: (518) 891-3520
Website: www.nyconf.com
Affiliation: New York Conference of Seventh
Day Adventists
Blind/Visual Impairment
Ages Served: 6-17
Fees for Program: $274/week for nonmembers;
$248/week for members; $25 early bird discount
Camp Echo
121 Westmoreland Avenue
Office Phone: (914) 949-9300
Fax: (914) 949-8645
Camp Location:
75 Mount Laurel Lane
Cold Spring, NY 10516
Camp Phone: (845) 265-0012
Affiliation: Westchester ARC
Intellectual Disability (mild - severe)
Ages Served: 21+
Medical Staff: Nurse and EMT
Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc.
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road
Mendon, NY 14506
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Office Phone: (585) 624-5555
Fax: (585) 624-5799
Camp Location:
58 West Lake Road
Branchport, NY 14418
Camp Phone: (315) 595-2779
Website: www.campgooddays.org
At Risk (children affected by violence)
Cancer
Sickle Cell Anemia
Ages Served: 8+
Camp Good Grief
481 Westhampton-Riverhead Road,
PO Box 1048
Westhampton Beach, NY 11978-7048
Office Phone: (631) 288-8400
Fax: (631) 288-8492
Camp Location:
Camp DeWolfe
Wading River, NY 11792
Camp Phone: (631) 929-4325
Website: www.eeh.org
Affiliation: East End Hospice
Type of Camp: Day
Bereavement
Ages Served: 4-17
Camp Helen Keller
1 Helen Keller Way
Hempstead, NY 11550
Office Phone: (516) 485-1234
Camp Location:
S.U.N.Y. Farmingdale Campus
Farmingdale, NY 11550
Camp Phone: (516) 485-1234
Website: www.helenkeller.org
Affiliation: Helen Keller Services for the
Blind
Type of Camp: Day
Camp Hidden Valley
633 Third Avenue, 14th Floor
New York, NY 10017
Office Phone: (212) 897-8900
Camp Location:
436 Van Wyck Lake Road
Fishkill, NY 12524
Camp Phone: (845) 896-4088
Website: www.freshair.org
Affiliation: The Fresh Air Fund
Asthma
Visual Impairment
Cerebral Palsy
Muscular Dystrophy
Sickle Cell Anemia
Ages Served: 8-12
Fees for Program: None (if you qualify)
Camp Radalbek, Inc.
2689 Roods Creek Road
Hancock, NY 13783
Administrative & Camp Phone: (607)
467-2159
Ages Served: 14+
Medical Staff: Doctor (on-call), Nurse
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2011
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Spina Bifida
Ages Served: 7-17
Medical Staff: Doctor, Nurse, EMT
Camp Sundown
437 Snydertown Road
Craryville, NY 12521
Office Phone: (518) 851-2612
Fax: (518) 851-2612
Camp Phone: (518) 851-9490
Website: www.xps.org
Skin Cancer
Sun Sensitivity Disorders
Ages Served: 5+
Medical Staff: Doctor (on-call), Nurse
Medication Administered: No Wheelchair
Access: No
Camp Sunrise at Camp Warwick
PO Box 349
Warwick, NY 10990
Fax: (845) 986-8874
Website: www.campwarwick.com
Asperger Syndrome
Autism
Emotional Disability
Learning Disability
Intellectual Disability (mild
- moderate)
Intellectual Disability
(severe - profound)
Ages Served: 8-55
Fees for Program: $490/
week
Camp Talooli
Office Location:
7 Adler Drive
East Syracuse, NY 13057
Office Phone: (315) 463-8799
Fax: (315) 463-8739
Camp Location:
520 Country Road 54
Pennelleville, NY 13132
Camp Phone: (315) 695-5932
Website: www.campfireusacny.org
Learning Disabilities
Ages Served: 5-15
Fees: $195 for Day, $310 for Sleepaway
Medical Staff: Yes
Circle of Life Camp, Inc.
5 Woodridge Drive
Loudonville, NY 12211
Website: www.circleoflifecamp.org
Diabetes
Ages Served: 8-18
Fees for Program: $350 - $650
Medical Staff: Doctor, Nurse, RD
Double 'H' Ranch
97 Hidden Valley Road
Lake Luzerne, NY 12846
Website: www.doublehranch.org
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2011
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Affiliation: Association of Hole in the Wall
Camps
Special Need(s) Served: AIDS/HIV+,
Blood Disorders, Cancer, Chronic Illness,
Life-Threatening Illness
Neuromuscular Disorders,
Ages Served: 6-16
Haven Camp
6420 Pillmore Drive
Rome, NY 13440
Website: www.deltalake.org
Affiliation: Delta Lake Bible Conference
Center
Ages Served: 15+
Medical Staff: Doctor (on call), Nurse
Kamp Kiwanis
9020 Kiwanis Road
Taberg, NY 13471
Administrative & Camp Phone:
(315) 336-4568 Fax: (315) 3363845
Website: www.kampkiwanis.net
Affiliation: New York District Kiwanis
Foundation
Special Need(s) Served: AIDS/HIV+
Asthma, ADD/ADHD, Cancer
Cardiac Disorder, Cystic Fibrosis
Developmental Disability, Diabetes
Emotional Disability, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
(mild)
Pervasive Developmental Disorder,
Physical/Orthopedic Disability,
Technology Supported, Visual Impairment
Ages Served: 8-14
Fees for Program: $425; $525 w/transportation
Medical Staff: Nurse, EMT
Kidz Time
Hope with Heart
PO Box 737
Harriman, NY 10926
Office Phone: (973) 728-3854
Camp Location:
Hoyt Road
Warwick, NY 10990
Camp Phone: (845) 986-1164
Website:
www.hopewithheart.com
Email:
[email protected]
Special Need(s) Served: Other Health Impairment
Office Location:
3045 Gomer Street
Yorktown Heights, NY 10598
Fax: (914) 243-3039
Camp Location:
235 Elm Road
Briarcliff, NY 10510
Website: www.sparcinc.org
Affiliation: Pace University
Ages Served: 5-14
Fees: $800 full year, $400 for 12 weeks
Medical Staff: No
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Miracle League of Westchester
30 Glenn Street, Suite 307
Website: www.mlwny.org
All Disabilities
Ages Served: All
Medical Staff: No
Music Conservatory of Westchester
216 Central Avenue
x134
Website: www.musicconservatory.org
Type of Camp: Day
Various Special Needs
Emotional Disabilities
Ages Served: Children and Adults
Fees: None
Medical Staff: No
Arrowhead Bible Camp - Shepherd's Camp
122 Arrowhead Cottage Road
Brackney, PA 18812
Administrative & Camp Phone: (570)
663-2419
Fax: (570) 663-2903
Website: www.shepherdscamp.org
Ages Served: 13+
Fees for Program: $370/1-week session;
$740/2-week session; $115/Weekend Retreat;
$700/1-week session for 1:1 attention
Arthur C. Luf Children's Burn Camp
601 Boston Post Road
Milford, CT 06460
Office Phone: (203) 878-6744
Fax: (203) 878-4044
Camp Location:
1174 Buckley Highway
Union, CT 06076
Camp Phone: (203) 878-6744
Website: www.ctburnsfoundation.org
Affiliation: Connecticut Burns Care Foundation, Inc.
Orthopedic Impairment
Ages Served: 8-18
Camp Can-Do
American Cancer Society,
Route 422, Sipe Avenue
Hershey, PA 17033
Office Phone: (717) 533-6144
Fax: (717) 534-1075
Camp Location:
87 Old Mine Road
Lebanon, PA 17042
Camp Phone: (717) 533-6144
Website: http://find.acacamps.org/cgi/
details_kr.cgi?id=4942
Affiliation: American Cancer Society,
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2011
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Pennsylvania Division
Cancer
Ages Served: 8-17
Camp Dost - Ronald McDonald House
PO Box 300
Danville, PA 17821
Office Phone: (570) 271-6300
Fax: (570) 271-8182
Camp Location:
Camp Victory Campsite
PO Box 810
Millville, PA 17846
Camp Phone: (570) 458-6530
Affiliation: Geisinger Medical Center/The
Ronald McDonald House of Danville, Inc.
Cancer
Ages Served: 4-18
Camp Dream Street
411 East Clinton Avenue
Tenafly, NJ 07670
Administrative & Camp Phone: (201) 5697900 x1455
Website: www.jccotp.org
Affiliation: JCC on the Palisades
Type of Camp: Day
Cancer
Camp Dreamcatcher
617 West South Street
Kennett Square, PA 19348
Fax: (610) 925-0403
Website: www.campdreamcatcher.org
AIDS/HIV+
Ages Served: 5-17
Camp Susquehanna
6329 Sherwood Road
Philadelphia, PA 19151
Office Phone: (215) 503-6019 Fax: (215) 5033499 Camp Phone: (215) 868-3913
Website: www.campsusquehanna.org
Affiliation: The Phoenix Society for Burn
Survivors, Inc.
Special Need(s) Served: Burn injuries
Ages Served: 7-17
Kiddie Keep Well Camp
35 Roosevelt Drive
Edison, NJ 08837
Website: www.kiddiekeepwell.org
Affiliation: Middlesex County Recreational
Council
Special Need(s) Served: At Risk
Ages Served: 6-15
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2011
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MDA Summer Camp
788 Shrewsbury Avenue
Tinton Falls, NJ 07724
Office Phone: (732) 936-9940
Fax: (732) 345-8217
Camp Location:
111 Summit Park Road
Spring Valley, NY 10977
Camp Phone: (732) 936-9940
Website: www.mda.org
Affiliation: Muscular Dystrophy Association
Neuromuscular Diseases
Ages Served: 6-17
Fees for Program: None, families must be
registered with MDA (registration is free)
Ronald McDonald Camp
3925 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office Phone: (215) 387-8406 x486
Fax: (215) 386-4977
Camp Location:
Timber Tops Camp
Greeley, PA 18425
Camp Phone: (215) 387-8406 x486
Website: www.ronaldmcdonaldcamp.org
Affiliation: Ronald McDonald House of
Philadelphia
Youth with cancer and their
Siblings.
Ages Served: 7-17; 18-19 (Counselor-InTraining program)
Fees for Program: None for patients; $100
for siblings
Medical Staff: Doctor, Nurses, Psychologist
Camp Shiloh, Inc.
P.O. Box 95, New York, NY 10028
Camp Shiloh is a Christian Summer Camp,
90 miles northwest of northwest of New
York City in the Catskill Mountains. This
camp is situated on 104 wooded acres of
land and has a cabins for 80 campers and 30
staff members. The Shiloh Camp runs from
June 27, 2011 to August 5, 2011 and serves
children 9-15 years old. Registration begins
March 2011 to early June 2011. Transportation to and from the camp by chartered bus.
There are pick up and drop off locations.
For further information and application log
onto http:shilohnyc.org/camp.asp or call
212-737-8258.
Career Fair 2011
Are you job searching and need a little help? Well, prepare your resume and get ready to
meet with companies searching to hire and schools where you can improve your skills and
advance your education. On Friday, March 25th at 10am-5pm Genevieve is hosting a Career
Fair. You can go to the State Armory (a.k.a Lexington Avenue Armory) located at 68 Lexington Avenue (at East 26th Street), New York, NY 10010. There is no fee for admission
and no registration is required.
The most
rewarding
things you
do in life are
often the
ones that
look like
they cannot
be done.
Arnold
Palmer
MARCH
2011
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2011 Job Fair
Congresswoman Yvette D. Clarke of the 11th Congressional District proudly hosts the 2011 Job Fair.
Come and meet with job recruiter form various city, state, and federal agencies as well as employment
representatives from various corporation retail companies and healthcare organizations.
Date:
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Time:
10:00AM-2:30PM
Place:
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
Brooklyn, NY 11226
(Bet. Erasmus Street & Snyder Avenue)
Take plenty of resumes, and dress to impress. For more information call 718-287-1142.
Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP)
The Summer Youth Employment Program (SYEP) provides New York City youth between the ages of 14 and
24 with summer employment and educational opportunities. In 2010 DYCD employed 35,725 participants and
placed them at 5,800 worksites. Participants work in a variety of entry-level jobs at government agencies, hospitals, summer camps, nonprofits, small businesses, law firms, museums, sports enterprises, and retail organizations.
For more information, log onto their website: at http://www.nyc.gov/html/dycd/html/jobs/
summer_youth_employment.shtml
OPEN HOUSE
City Year
Do you want to make a difference in schools, classrooms or children’s lives? If so, attend the City Year open
house on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. The Program will start at 6:30pm and the Reception at 7:30pm. You can
go to 20 West 22nd Street, 3rd Floor (Between 5th & 6th Ave) in Manhattan. You can take the 1, F, N, R or 6
trains to 23rd Street.
City Year, a proud member of AmeriCorps, is a full-time, 10-month program for young adults ages 17-24. City
Year is a nonprofit organization that unites young people of all backgrounds for a year of full-time service, giving them the skills and opportunities to change the world. As tutors, mentors and role models, these diverse
young leaders help children stay in school and on track, and transform schools and communities in 22 locations
across the US, South Africa and London.
Participants will receive a modest stipend; an education award of $5,550 that they can use towards a college
degree, graduate school, or existing or future qualified student loans; federal student loan deferment of service
along with a service uniform, cell phone, health insurance and childcare coverage.
At the Open House more information and assistance in completing applications will be provided.
For More Information contact Ms. Sara Phillips at 646-452-3646 or email her at [email protected]. You
can also log on to City Year’s website to obtain more information www.cityyear.org/newyork
Project Glam
Give your dress a 2nd Dance. Donate that dress hanging in the back of your closet to a New York
City high school student getting ready for the Prom. The families of many of our teenage girls simply
cannot afford the cost of a dress. So, make a dream come true, make a difference, and make room in
your closet in time for Spring.
Drop off Locations:
Buffalo Exchange LTD
504 Driggs Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Cameo Cleaners of Gramercy Park
284 Third Avenue, NY, NY 10010
212-677-3949
http://www.facebook.com/l/010e5;www.CameoCleaners.com
212-677-3949
Jeeves of Belgravia
39 East 65th Street
New York, NY 10065
212-570-9130
http://www.facebook.com/l/
Loveday31 Vintage
30-06 31st Avenue
Astoria, NY 11106
http://www.facebook.com/pages/LoveDay-31/103737416333238
Staten Island Giving Circle
Lucille Lenza 917-902-6462
Phyllis O'Hanlon 347-517-0303
[email protected]
Ways to Lower Summer Camp Costs for Kids
Make Summer Fun and Affordable
By
Apryl Duncan, About.com Guide
Day camp can be a perfect option for children who have not spent much time away from home. Moms and dads
who've forked over hundreds of dollars or more for an overnight camp can be shocked when their camper who
couldn't wait to go away for two weeks is homesick the first night out of the house.
Summer Camp Scholarships
Many summer camps for kids offer scholarships to cover some or all of the camper's costs. How to qualify depends on the type of camp your child wants to attend. A traditional summer camp with crafts, swimming and
nights around the campfire may or may not ask to see a parent's tax return with the scholarship application. A
music camp might want a recording of your child playing an instrument. A sports camp could require membership in that sport's official organization. Each scholarship's rules vary with some more relaxed than others.
Payment Plans
More summer camps are allowing parents to make several payments rather than one lump sum to reserve your
child's space. Many give you the option of starting payment plans months before summer camp begins so your
bank account does not take a massive hit right as you pack your child's bags for camp.
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Bargaining
Old-fashioned haggling is a tactic more summer camps are opening up to as families tighten their spending. You
will never know if you can knock the price down if you do not ask.
Prioritize your list of potential summer camps before you try to negotiate a lower rate. Call your number one
choice. You have a better chance of bargaining with a real person on the other end of the line instead of through
an email.
Early Bird Rates
Early bird rates are a wild card when it comes to the amount of money you can save. You will find early bird
discounts as low as $5 at one summer camp or over $100 at another camp running the same amount of days.
"Early bird" can also mean a summer camp registration deadline as soon as December for the next year's summer
camp. It might be as late as the end of April.
Sibling Discount
The more the merrier for summer camps. That is why they usually offer a sibling discount if you enroll two or
more children at the same time.
Another strategy is to ask if the camp will allow a sibling discount if you send your child and a cousin or friend
in the same age range. There are summer camps that would rather have the two kids on a sibling discount than
lose both campers.
Online Registration
You will not usually save a significant amount of money filling out your child's summer camp registration online
but every little bit helps. Look for summer camps that offer online registration discounts. Your typical savings
will be $10 to $20.
Barter
Bartering can save you lots of money at summer camps for kids. There are several ways you can try to barter to
get the camp costs down.
Summer camps need adult hands to help. Barter by volunteering your time to pitch in on certain days. Teach a
craft. Cook food. Clean up.
Get creative when bartering. Your summer camp may need a brochure. Can you write it? Design it?
Do you know how to build a website? Would you volunteer to update the camp's blog? Post pictures online?
Approach the camp as you would a business. Make a proposition to see if there's a way you could get involved
to help the summer camp and reduce the cost of sending your kids there.
NYC Children’s Services/Family Support Services
The Resource Team at OPTA invites you to call our Helpline at 212-6767667. We can help you find resources and services for your clients. If we
don’t have it on our database, we will work hard to get it.
Kellian Gould
The Team:
Altagracia Hernandez
Maria Jackson

SUMMER E-Newsletter-March 2011-Final

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