Summer Camps and Other Fun Activities

Summer Camps
and Other Fun
Activities
2010
State Support Team Region 8
This is a publication of the SSTR8, 420 Washington Ave., Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio 44221. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the policies and positions of the U.S. Department of Education, the Ohio Department of Education, nor those of the Summit County Educational Service Center. SSTR8 is not endorsing nor promoting any of the listed facilities. The Summit County Educational Service Center ensures equal employment and equal education opportunities regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, handicap, sex, or age in compliance with state directives and federal recommendations. STATE SUPPORT TEAM REGION 8
420 WASHINGTON AVE.
CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH 44221
(330) 929-6634
SECTION I ON‐LINE CAMP INFORMATION PAGE
CAMP AND ACTIVITY DIRECTORY On-line Camp Information
www.kidscamps.com is the Internet’s premier Summer Camp Directory
for finding summer camps and summer programs worldwide. Camps
are broken down by Sports, Academic, Adventure, Arts, Teen Programs,
Special Interest Camps, Religious, Special Needs, etc.
www.mysummercamps.com is a comprehensive, easy to use summer
camp directory for kids, teens, and youth. The complete source for
finding summer camps, summer camp jobs, and camps for sale or rent
worldwide.
www.acacamps.org is a leading authority in youth development, ACA works
to preserve, promote, and improve the camp experience. ACA accredits over 2,400
camps, ACA-Accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for health, safety, and
program quality.
CAMP AND ACTIVITY DIRECTORY
Camps & Programs •
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
Camp A.B.C. Camp Cheerful – Residential Camp Camp Echoing Hills Camp Nuhop
Camp Quality Camp Sunshine
Camp Wonderlung
Challenge Golf Champ Camp
Cheerful Day Camp
Friendship Club Frontier Day Camp
Pegasus Farm Pegasus Ride + Read Program Prader Willi Camp – Recreation Unlimited Preschool Zoo Camp
Ravenna Christian Camp Recreation Unlimited Summer Day Camps
Residential Camps – Recreation Unlimited
Sensational Day Camp – Camp Cheerful S.M.I.L.E. Summer Camp
Summer School Program The Fowler Center Year‐Round Respite Weekend Camp Zoo Camp for Ages 6‐12
Z C
f A
13 16
Family Activities
•
•
•
•
•
•
Akron Zoo Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Kinderealm
Spree for All Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
Trout Derby
SECTION II
CAMPS/PROGRAMS
Camp A.B.C. Camp Always Be Communicating for 3 & 4 Year Olds CAMP TYPE:
DISABILITY:
AGES:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
LOCATION:
FEES:
SESSIONS:
COMMENTS:
MINI‐DAY CAMP DEVELOPMENTAL DELAY, MID‐MODERATE AUTISM, PDD‐NOS, ASPERGER’S, DOWN’S SYNDROME, CEREBRAL PALSY, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND ANY OTHER DISORDERS. 3‐4 YEARS OLD HOLLY REIMANN WEBSITE: www.PeakPotentialTherapy.com/campABC.html
330 405‐8776
PEAK POTENTIAL THERAPY
8848 COMMONS BLVD. , SUITE 101
TWINSBURG, OH 44087
$198.00 PER SESSION 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM OR 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM TUESDAY‐THURSDAY
1 – JUNE 29‐31, 2010 2 – JULY 6‐8, 2010
3 – JULY 13‐15, 2010
4 – JULY 20‐22, 2010
5 ‐ JULY 27‐29, 2010
6 – AUGUST 3‐5, 2010
7 – AUGUST 10‐12, 2010
CAMP A.B.C. IS A SOCIAL DEVELOPMENTAL PLAY SKILLS GROUP WITH A FUSION OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT IDEALOLOGIES AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES WITH PLAY BASED ACTIVITIES, WHICH HELP CHILDREN DEVELOP
BETTER SOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS. THIS MINI‐CAMP IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN AGES 3‐4 WHO NEED EXTRA HELP DEVELOPING: PEER RELATIONSHIPS, PLAYING, AND COMMUNICATING SOCIALLY. DATA WILL BE
COLLECTED FOR IEP GOALS. FACILITATED BY A LICENSED SPEECH‐LANGUAGE THERAPIST. SPACE IS LIMITED TO ONLY 6
CHILDREN PER WEEK, WITH A RATIO OF 3 KIDS TO 1 ADULT. Camp Cheerful
Residential Camp TYPE OF CAMP:
DISABILITY:
AGES:
CONTACT:
E‐MAIL:
WEBSITE:
ADDRESS:
FEES:
PHONE:
FAX:
DATES:
COMMENTS:
RESIDENTIAL
WITH OR WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS
7‐ADULT
LINDSEY FEDOR
[email protected]
www.achievementcenters.org
15000 CHEERFUL LANE STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136‐5420
VARY 440 238‐6200 440 238‐1858 WEEKLY SUMMER SESSIONS AND OFF‐SEASON WEEKEND SESSIONS ALL YEAR .
LOCATED ON 52 ACRES IN THE CLEVELAND METROPARKS MILL STREAM RUN RESERVATION
IN STRONGSVILLE, CAMP CHEERFUL IS OHIO’S FIRST BARRIER‐FREE CAMP. CAMP CHEERFUL OFFERS RESIDENTIAL CO‐ED SESSIOINS IN A BEAUTIFUL OUTDOOR ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS AGES 7 AND OLDER WITH OR WITHOUT SPECIALS NEEDS. SIBLINGS AND FRIENDS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN CAMPERS FOR A WEEK OF FUN!
ACTIVITIES CAN INCLUDE: SWIMMING, ARTS & CRAFTS, THERAPEUTIC RIDING, CAMPFIRES, FISHING, NATURE STUDY, CANOEING, FRISBEE, GOLF, AND HIGH ROPES
CHALLENGE COURSE. Camp Echoing Hills
CAMP:
DISABILITIES:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
FAX:
WEBSITE:
SCHEDULE:
FEES:
OVERNIGHT
PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE
36272 CR 79, WARSAW, OH 43844
(740) 327‐2311
(740) 327‐6371
www.echoinghillsvillage.org
JUNE 20‐25
TOTAL CARE WEEK – AGES 19 AND UP, SEVERE PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE DISABILITIES
JUNE 27‐JULY 2
LIONS TEEN WEEK – AGES 13 – 18
JULY 4‐ 9 OLDER ADULTS – AGES 36 AND UP, MILD TO MODERATE PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE DIS.
JULY 11‐16
LION CHILDREN’S CAMP – AGES 7‐12
JULY 18‐23
YOUNG ADULT WEEK – AGES 18‐35, WITH MILD TO MODERATE PHYSICAL/COGNITIVE
DISABILITIES
JULY 25‐30
ADVENTURE WEEK – AGES 19 AND UP, MILD COGNITIVE/PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. MUST BE AMBULATORY AND PHYSICALLY ABLE TO DO OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES.
WEEK #1 SEVERE‐PROFOUND/TOTAL CARE $1,000.00
WEEKS #2‐6 MILD TO MODERATE $650.00 THERE IS A $50 APPLICATION FEE THAT IS NOT INCLUDED WITH CAMP FEE & IS DUE WITH APPLICATION. COMMENTS: MAIN CAMP IS FULLY ACCESSIBLE FACILITY WITH AIR‐CONDITIONED BUILDINGS AND CABINS. OUR EXCITING BIBLE‐BASED PROGRAMMING IS GEARED FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH PHYSICAL AND COGNITIVE DISABILITIES.
Camp Nuhop
DISABILITY: OFFICE PHONE/FAX: CAMP PHONE/FAX: CAMP OFFICE: SUMMER CAMP: FEES:
AGES:
DATES FOR 2010: PROGRAMS:
CAMP NUHOP IS A RESIDENTIAL SUMMER CAMP PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH
SPECIAL NEEDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LEARNING DISABILITY, EMOTIONAL DISABILITY, OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER, AND ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER. (419) 289‐2227 WEB SITE: http://www.campnuhop.org
(419) 938‐7151 404 HILLCREST DRIVE ASHLAND, OH 44805 1077 HANOVER TWP. RD. 2916
PERRYSVILLE, OH 44864
FEES AND AGES VARY ACCORDING TO CAMP 6‐18 YEARS
SESSIONS ARE MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY:
SESSION 1 – JUNE 21 – 26
SESSION 2 – JUNE 28 – JULY 3
SESSION 3 – JULY 5 ‐ 10
SESSION 4 ‐ JULY 19 ‐ 24
SESSION 5 – JULY 26 – JULY 31
SESSION 6 ‐ AUGUST 2 – 7
EXPLORATION CAMP, TRADITIONAL CAMP, OHIO ADVENTURES, SCIENCE CAMP, SPORTS SKILLS CAMP, ARTISTIC CAMP, BIKE CAMP, LAKE ERIE ISLANDS CAMP, CRUSOE CAMP, AQUA CAMP, EXPEDITION, LEADERSHIP, AND NATIONAL TRIP CAMPS. FOR DETAILED INFORMATION AND PRICING, PLEASE CALL AND REQUEST A BROCHURE OR E‐MAIL THEM AT: [email protected].
Camp Quality Serving Children with Cancer
CAMP:
AGES:
DISABILITY:
CONTACT:
E‐MAIL:
RESIDENTIAL
4‐18 YEARS
SERVING CHILDREN WITH CANCER
KERRI FRANKS, DIRECTOR PHONE: (330) 658‐7015 WEBSITE: http://www.campquality.org
[email protected]
LOCATION:
CRAFTSMAN PARK
4450 REX LAKE NEW FRANKLIN, OH
DATES:
JULY 11‐17, 2010 ‐ APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY JUNE 1, 2010 COMMENTS:
THIS YEAR’S THEME IS “HOW THE WEST WAS FUN”. EACH CHILD IS PAIRED WITH AN ADULT COMPANION WHO SPENDS 24/7 THROUGH THE WEEK WITH A CHILD AS THEIR
CHEERLEADER, FRIEND AND MENTOR. COMPANIONS GO THROUGH A RIGOROUS APPLICATION PROCESS, BACKGROUND CHECK, AND TRAINING. EACH OF OUR FUN ACTIVITIES AT CAMP IS CAREFULLY SELECTED TO ENSURE THAT THE ACTIVITY ENCOURAGES GROUP INTERACTION AMONGST CAMPERS AND COMPANIONS, AND/OR
OFFERS A HIGH IMPACT OF LASTING MEMORIES. SIBLINGS AGE 6‐16 ARE ALLOWED IF
SPACE IS AVAILABLE. ALL ACTIVITIES ARE FREE. Camp Sunshine Camp for Children with Disabilities
CAMP:
DISABILITY:
DAY
MID‐MODERATE AUTISM, PDD‐NOS, ASPERGER’S , DOWN SYNDROME, APRAXIA, CEREBRAL PALSY, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, AND OTHER DISORDERS. LOCATION:
HAPPY DAY SCHOOL, 2500 BRADY LAKE ROAD, RAVENNA, OH 44266
PARTNERING WITH: HAPPY DAY SCHOOL, PORTAGE COUNTY BOARD OF DD, & PEAK POTENTIAL THERAPY
WEBESITE:
www.PeakPotentialTherapy.com/sunshine.html
CONTACT:
HOLLY REIMANN
PHONE: 330 405‐8776
FEE:
$350 ‐ $500 COST IS DETERMINED BY THE NUMBER OF WEEKS YOUR CHILD IS ENROLLED. FOR ADDITIONAL IEP DATA DOCUMENTATION $50 PER WEEK. RESPITE CARE AVAILABLE 8:00‐9:00 AM OR 3:00‐5:00 PM ‐ $9.00 PER HOUR
RATIO:
9 CHILDREN TO THREE ADULTS
AGES:
4 ‐12 YEARS
DATES:
JULY 26‐29, AUGUST 2‐5, AUGUST 9‐12, AND AUGUST 16‐19, 2010 MONDAY – THURSDAY
TIME:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM COMMENTS: THIS CAMP IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. IT ALLOWS THESE CHILDREN TO CONTINUE LEARNING DURING THE SUMMER AND HAVE A FUN CAMP EXPERIENCE JUST LIKE OTHER KIDS DO!
CHILDREN WILL BE PROVIDED WITH NUMEROUS TRANSACTIONAL SUPPORTS, IN ORDER THAT THEY WILL BE SUCCESSFUL AND HAVE A GREAT TIME. SOME INCLUDE: VISUAL SCHEDULES, SOCIAL STORIES, ALTERNATING LOW
& HIGH DEMAND, AND INCORPORATING MOVEMENT. ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE YOUR CHILD: READING, ART, MUSIC, GROSS MOTOR PLAY, PRETEND PLAY/DRAMA, SENSORY REGULATION, JOURNALING AND MANY MORE…
Camp Wonderlung
TYPE OF CAMP:
DISABILITY: AGES: CONTACT: ADDRESS: CAMP LOCATION:
E‐MAIL: PHONE: FAX: DATES: FEES: COMMENTS:
RESIDENTIAL
ASTHMA
CHILDREN 6‐12 YEARS JO ANN BEDORE AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL 2 PERKINS SQUARE
AKRON, OH 44308 CAMP Y‐NOAH IN CLINTON, OH
[email protected]
(330) 543‐8585
(330) 543‐8890
AUGUST 13, 14, 15, 2010
FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE TO FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS. EARLY REGISTRATION IS ENCOURAGED.
CHILDREN UNDER A PROVIDER’S CARE FOR ASTHMA ARE ELIGIBLE TO ATTEND THIS CAMP. NURSES AND PROVIDERS FROM AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL WILL BE ON HAND. SPONSORED BY AKRON CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL, CAMP WONDERLUNG, GIVES CHILDREN WITH ASTHMA A CHANCE TO INCREASE THEIR SELF‐CONFIDENCE AS THEY LEARN TO MANAGE THEIR ASTHMA. LOTS OF SHARING AND FUN. Challenge Golf Akron General/Edwin Shaw Rehab
SUBTITLE:
DAY ACTIVITY: DISABILITY:
AGES:
CHALLENGE GOLF AND DRIVING RANGE x
ALL
6 – ADULT
CONTACT:
ADDRESS:
RON TRISTANO, MANAGER
CHALLENGE GOLF COURSE
1596 FLICKINGER ROAD
AKRON, OHIO 44312
(330) 784‐5400
PHONE: DATES:
FEES:
ACCESSIBILITY: COMMENTS: FAX: (330) 784‐7038 ORGANIZED CLASSES MEET EVERY SATURDAY FOR FIVE WEEKS FROM 9:00‐10:00 AM
SESSION 1 APRIL 17 – MAY 15, 2010
SESSION 2 MAY 22 – JUNE 19, 2010
$75.00 FOR A FIVE WEEK SESSION
YES
YOU MAY COME FOR ONE WEEK FREE CONSULTATION BEFORE YOU SIGN UP. YOU MAY ALSO USE THE DRIVING RANGE OR GOLF COURSE AND PAY AS YOU GO. WE HAVE A BEAUTIFUL FACILITY.
Champ Camp
Inclusive Day Camp for Children with and without Special Needs
TYPE OF CAMP:
DAY
DISABILITY:
CHILDREN WITH OR WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS AGES:
POST‐KINDERGARTEN
CONTACT:
E‐MAIL: PHONE:
FAX:
WEBSITE:
LINDSEY FEDOR
[email protected]
440 238‐6200
440 238‐1858 www.achievementcenters.org
DATES:
JUNE 21‐AUGUST 20, 2010–ONE WEEK SESSIONS MONDAY‐FRIDAY 9:00 AM‐ 4:00 PM
EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE – 7:30‐9:00 AM – 4:00‐6:00 PM LOCATIONS:
24211 CENTER RIDGE ROAD
WESTLAKE, OH 44145
COMMENTS:
CHAMP CAMP OFFERS A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES: INCLUDING MUSIC, ARTS & CRAFTS
AND NATURE STUDY. CAMPERS ALSO ENJOY SPECIAL GUEST PERFORMERS THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER. CAMPERS CAN REGISTER FOR MULTIPLE SESSIONS. 4255 NORTHFIELD ROAD
HIGHLAND HILLS, OH 44128
Cheerful Day Camp
TYPE OF CAMP:
DISABILITY:
AGES:
CONTACT:
E‐MAIL: PHONE:
FAX:
WEBSITE:
DATES:
LOCATION:
COMMENTS:
DAY
CHILDREN WITH OR WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS 5 AND OLDER LINDSEY FEDOR
[email protected]
(440) 238‐6200
(440) 238‐1858 www.achievementcenters.org
JUNE 21‐AUGUST 20, 2010–ONE WEEK SESSIONS MONDAY‐FRIDAY 9:00 AM‐ 4:00 PM
EXTENDED CARE AVAILABLE – 7:30‐9:00 AM – 4:30‐6:00 PM CAMP CHEERFUL 15000 CHEERFUL LANE
STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
CHEERFUL DAY CAMP INCLUDES ALL ACTIVITIES OF THE TRADITIONAL CAMP SESSIONS, INCLUDING SWIMMING, HORSEBACK RIDING, NATURE STUDY, SPORTS, CANOEING AND MUCH MORE.
Friendship Club
LOCATION:
BRECKSVILLE/INDEPENDENCE, OH AREA AGES:
3‐7 YEARS OLD (PRESCHOOL TO FIRST GRADE)
DISABIILITY: CHILDREN WITH AND WITHOUT DISABILITY LABELS HAVE PARTICIPATED WITH SUCCESS. PARENTS HAVE
CHOSEN FRIENDSHIP CLUB FOR THEIR CHILDREN WITH LABELS SUCH AS PRESCHOOL CHILD WITH A DISABILITY, ADD, ADHD, LEARNING DISABLED, LANGUAGE DELAYED, AUTISM, AND ASPERGER SYNDROME. CONTACT:
TRACY RHINEHART E‐MAIL: [email protected]
WEBSITE:
www.worknotes.com/OH/Brecksville/FriendshipClub
WHEN:
TUESDAY AND THURSDAYS – JUNE 22 – JULY 29, 2010 FEES:
CHECK WITH CLUB
PHONE: (216) 551‐0707
COMMENTS: FRIENDSHIP CLUB MEETS TWICE A WEEK FOR AN HOUR OF PLAY‐BASED ACTIVITIES AND INTERVENTIONS.
IN SMALL GROUPS OF 3 OR 4, CHILDREN WORK ON INDIVIDUAL NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF SOCIAL‐
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT, SOCIAL LANGUAGE, BEHAVIORS, AND SCHOOL READINESS. A FRIENDSHIP
JOURNAL IS CREATED BY EACH CHILD USING PHOTO JOURNALING AND SOCIAL STORY FORMATS. A UNIQUE COMBINATION OF PROFESSIONAL INTERVENTION AND CARING PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS RESULTS IN FRIENDS! Frontier Day Camp
For Children with Learning Disabilities
CAMP: AGES: DISABILITY: CONTACT: LOCATION: DAY CAMP 6‐12 YEARS
LEARNING DISABILITIES, ADD, ADHD
GARY E. POLSTER, Ph.D. URSULINE COLLEGE FAIRMONT AND LANDER ROADS. ONE BLOCK EAST OF I‐271 AT CEDAR IN PEPPER PIKE. ADDRESS: FRONTIER DAY CAMP 2550 LANDER ROAD PEPPER PIKE, OH 44124 PHONE: (440) 646‐8156 FAX: (440) 449‐5421 E‐MAIL: [email protected]
DATES: FIVE WEEK SESSION FROM JUNE 21 – JULY 23, 2010. 10:00 AM ‐ 3:30 PM FEES: $885 FOR THE FIVE WEEK SESSION ‐ CAMPERSHIPS AVAILABLE
COMMENTS: SELF‐HELP FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES. SPECIAL INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING AT $29.00 (OPTIONAL) 9:00 AM‐9:50 AM OR 3:40 PM‐4:30 PM. RATIO OF 1 COUNSELOR FOR EVERY 2 CAMPERS. MUSIC, HIKING, INSTRUCTIONAL SWIMMING, TRIPS, SPORTS,NATURE LORE, FRIENDSHIP, INSTRUCTIONAL SMALL GROUP ESTEEM BUILDING DISCUSSIONS. GAMES, ARTS AND CRAFTS, PARENTS PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION, CHILDREN BRING LUNCHES AND DRINKS. WILL HELP ARRANGE CAR POOLING, EARLY BIRD DROP OFF AT 8:30 AM FOR A SMALL FEE OF $6.00 DAILY. 35TH YEAR OF CAMP. Pegasus Farm Equestrian Center for Persons with Disabilities
FUN ACTIVITY: ADDRESS:
PEGASUS ‐ DAY AT THE FARM
7490 EDISON ST., NE
HARTVILLE, OH 44632 CONTACT:
DAY ACTIVITY:
DISABILITY:
AGES:
PHONE:
DATES:
FEES:
ACCESSIBILITY:
KAREN LAYTON 10:00 AM ‐ 2:00 PM
ANY ANY
(330) 935‐2300 (EXT. 16)
SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL
$10 TO $15 DEPENDING ON ACTIVITIES CHOSEN BY THE GROUP YES – EQUESTRIAN CENTER FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
COMMENTS:
HAVE YOU EVER BRUSHED A HORSE OR GIVEN A HORSE A BATH? WOULD
YOU LIKE TO FEED AND PET OUR GOATS? THEN YOU ARE INVITED TO PEGASUS FARM. WE’LL PROVIDE INSTRUCTOR SUPERVISED HORSE ACTIVITIES, CRAFTS, GAMES, AND A PLAYGROUND. BRING A PICNIC LUNCH.
Pegasus Farm Ride + Read Summer Program
PROGRAM:
ADDRESS:
TO REGISTER:
DAY ACTIVITY:
AGES:
PHONE:
DATES:
FEES:
PEGASUS ‐ DAY AT THE FARM
7490 EDISON ST., NE
HARTVILLE, OH 44632 KAREN LAYTON
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM ALL STUDENTS THAT HAVE COMPLETED GRADES 1 THROUGH 6 (330) 935‐2300 (EXT. 16)
THURSDAYS: JUNE 24 – JULY 29, 2010 $300 PER STUDENT
COMMENTS: THE CLASS WILL INCLUDE 90 MINUTES OF HORSEMANSHIP INSTRUCTION TAUGHT BY A PEGASUS FARM INSTRUCTOR CERTIFIED THROUGH NARHA AND CHA (CERTIFIED HORSEMANSHIP ASSOCIATION) AND 90 MINUTES OF READING INSTRUCTION WILL BE TAUGHT BY A READING SPECIALIST. STUDENTS WILL HAVE A ONE‐HALF HOUR SNACK BREAK TO AID TRANSITION BETWEEN CLASSES. ALONG WITH RIDING, THE WEEKLY 90 MINUTE SESSION WILL INCLUDE LEARNING TO GROOM, TACK (SADDLE) THEIR HORSE, AND HORSEMANSHIP THEORY. EACH STUDENT WILL RECEIVE VARIOUS HANDOUTS TO TAKE HOME TO REINFORCE THE SKILLS THEY ARE TAUGHT. THE READING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO ASSIST IN PROMOTING AND FOSTERING THE LOVE OF READING THROUGH FUN ACTIVITIES OFFERING NEEDED SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. CURRICULUM MATERIALS AND BOOKS WILL CENTER AROUND A HORSE THEME. ACTIVITIES WILL ENHANCE AND ENRICH THE STUDENTS’ CURRENT LEVELS OF READING ABILITY ENABLING THEM TO CHOOSE READING MATERIAL AT THEIR LEVEL OF INTEREST AND OPEN NEW AVENUES FOR LEARNING. Prader‐Willi Camp
Recreation Unlimited
CAMP:
DISABILITY:
AGES:
CAMP LOCATION: CONTACT:
PHONE: E‐MAIL:
DATES:
TIMES:
COST:
COMMENTS: RESIDENTIAL
PRADER‐WILLI SYNDROME
AGES 8 – ADULTS
RECREATION UNLIMITED
7700 PIPER ROAD
ASHLEY, OH 43003 LAURA SMITH (740) 548‐7006
FAX: (740) 747‐2640
[email protected]
JUNE 7 – JUNE 11, 2010 CHECK IN ON MONDAY 10:00–11:00 AM AND CHECK OUT FRIDAY 10:30 – 11:30 AM $795.00 FOR WEEK PLUS A ONE‐TIME $35.00 REGISTRATION FEE. THE MISSION OF RECREATION UNLIMITED IS TO PROVIDE YEAR‐ROUND PROGRAMS IN SPORTS, RECREATION AND EDUCATION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, WHILE BUILDING SELF‐CONFIDENCE, SELF‐ESTEEM AND PROMOTING POSITIVE HUMAN RELATIONS, ATTITUDES, AND BEHAVIORS.
Preschool Zoo Camp Akron Zoo CAMP:
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
INFORMATION LINE:
AGES:
COST:
COMMENTS:
DAY
500 EDGEWOOD AVE., AKRON, OH 44307 PAT VILLERS E‐MAIL:
[email protected]
330 375‐2525
WEBSITE:
www.akronzoo.org
2&3 YEAR OLDS WITH CAREGIVER – TIME 9:30‐11:30 AM Z IS FOR ZOOKEEPER (ZK‐1) ZK‐1
JUNE 14
NIGHTTIME ANIMAL FRIENDS (NA‐1)
NA‐1
JUNE 28 ROCK‐A‐BYE‐BABY (RB‐1)
RB‐1
JULY 12
C IS FOR CAT (C‐1) C‐1
JULY 26 ANIMAL TAILS (A‐1)
A‐1
AUGUST 2
4&5 YEAR OLDS WITH CAREGIVER – TIME 9:30 – 11:30 AM Z IS FOR ZOOKEEPER (ZK‐2) ZK‐2
JUNE 18 NIGHTTIME ANIMAL FRIENDS (NA‐2)
NA‐2
JULY 2
ROCK‐A‐BYE‐BABY (RB‐2)
RB‐2
JULY 16
C IS FOR CAT (C‐2) C‐2
JULY 30 ANIMAL TALES (A‐2)
A‐2
AUGUST 6
$35.00/CHILD—FEE INCLUDES ONE CHILD AND CAREGIVER ‐ $7.00 FOR EXTRA ADULT.
CHECK WEBSITE FOR CONCELLATION & REFUND POLICY. CAMPS INCLUDE A TOUR OF THE ZOO, A T‐SHIRT, ANIMAL ENCOUNTER, SNACK, A TAKE HOME CRAFT, CIRCLE TIME WITH STORIES, MUSIC, AND GAMES. CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS ARE WELCOME. Ravenna Christian
Summer Day Camp
CAMP:
DISABILITY:
AGES:
CONTACT:
CAMP LOCATION:
PHONE:
E‐MAIL:
DATES:
FEES:
COMMENTS:
DAY
LD/ADD/ADHD* (LIMITED, SOME)
K ‐ AGE 12
RENEE NEAL OR EDWARD SWIGER
6401 STATE ROUTE 14, RAVENNA, OH 44266
(330) 297‐9310
FAX: (330) 297‐5186
[email protected]
JUNE 7 – AUGUST 26, 2010
$130 PER WEEK – MULTIPLE CHILD FAMILY DISCOUNTS
SWIMMING TWICE A WEEK, SWIMMING INSTRUCTION, WEEKLY FIELD TRIPS, CHAPEL TIME WITH CHIDREN’S PASTOR, ARCHERY INSTRUCTION, SIGN LANGUAGE,
READING TIME, CRAFTS, AND LARGE OUTDOOR PLAY AREA. ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL. CHILDREN MUST HAVE AN INTERVIEW FOR SPECIAL NEEDS OR CHILDREN @ 11‐12 YEARS OLD. *NO FACILITIES FOR PHYSICALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
*ACCEPTANCE OF CHIDLREN WITH LD OR ADD/ADHD
Recreation Unlimited Summer Day Camps
CAMP:
DISABILITY:
AGES:
CONTACT:
E‐MAIL
LOCATION:
DAY CAMP YOUTH WITH OR WITHOUT DISABILITIES
5‐19 YEARS LAURA SMITH – PROGRAM DIRECTOR
[email protected]
RECREATION UNLIMITED
7700 PIPER ROAD
ASHLEY, OH 43003
COST:
$275/WEEK MONDAY‐FRIDAY CHECK IN 9:00 AM – CHECK OUT 4:00 PM DATES:
WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4 WEEK 5
PHONE: (740) 548‐7006
FAX: (740) 747‐2640
JULY 12‐16, 2010
JULY 19‐23, 2010
JULY 26‐30, 2010
AUGUST 2‐6, 2010
AUGUST 9‐13, 2010
COMMENTS: SUMMER DAY CAMPS ARE FOR YOUTH AND TEENS (AGES 5‐19) WITH A DISABILITY, PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL, AS WELL AS THEIR TYPICALLY DEVELOPING FRIENDS AND SIBLINGS. THIS INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE ALLOWS FRIENDS AND SIBLINGS TO ATTEND CAMP TOGETHER AND PROMOTES PERSONAL GROWTH
IN A FUN AND CHALLENGING ENVIRONMENT.
Residential Camps
Recreation Unlimited
CAMP:
DISABILITY:
AGES:
CONTACT:
WEBSITE:
LOCATION:
RESIDENTIAL CAMP YOUTH WITH OR WITHOUT DISABILITIES
VARIES BY CAMP LAURA SMITH – PROGRAM DIRECTOR
www.recreationunlimited.org
RECREATION UNLIMITED
7700 PIPER ROAD
ASHLEY, OH 43003 COST:
$795 PER WEEK CHECK IN MONDAY 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM AND CHECK OUT FRIDAY 10:30 AM – 11:00 AM 2010 DATES: WEEK 1 WEEK 2 WEEK 3 WEEK 4
WEEK 5
WEEK 6
WEEK 7 JULY 5‐9 JULY 12‐16
JULY 19‐23
JULY 26‐30
AUG. 2‐6
AUG. 9‐13
AUG. 16‐20
PHONE: (740) 548‐7006
FAX: (740) 747‐2640
ADULTS 23 & OLDER WITH MILD‐MODERATE DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
YOUTH 8‐22 WITH MILD‐MOD. DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
YOUTH 8‐22 WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR MILD‐MODERATE DEVELOPMENTAL DIS.
YOUTH 8‐22 WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
ADULTS 23 & OLDER WITH PHYSICAL AND/OR MILD/MODERATE DEVEL. DIS. ADULTS 23 & OLDER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. ADULTS 23 AND OLDER WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES DESCRIPTION: RESIDENTIAL CAMPS ARE FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH A DISABILITY, PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL.
Sensational Day Camp
Camp Cheerful
TYPE OF CAMP:
DISABILITY:
AGES:
CONTACT:
E‐MAIL: PHONE:
FAX:
WEBSITE:
DATES & FEES:
LOCATION:
COMMENTS:
DAY
AUTISM, PDD, PDD‐NOS, AND ASPERGER’S DISORDER SCHOOL‐AGED CHILDREN (POST‐KINDERGARTEN)
LINDSEY FEDOR
[email protected]
(440) 238‐6200
(440) 238‐1858 www.achievementcenters.org
CALL FOR DATES AND FEES
15000 CHEERFUL LANE
STRONGSVILLE, OH 44136
THIS MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY PROGRAM IS SUPERVISED BY A CERTIFIED SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER. SPECIALLY TRAINED STAFF WILL FACILITATE ACTIVITIES TO FIT CAMPER’S INDIVIDUAL NEEDS WHILE RECEIVING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND CONSULATION FROM AN OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, SPEECH THERAPIST, AND SOCIAL
WORKER. EACH WEEK, THE OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST, SPEECH THERAPIST, TEACHER AND STAFF DESIGN ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE GOALS OF STUDENT’S INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN (IEP), INCLUDING CLASS TIME IN OUR THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP PROGRAM. S.M.I.L.E. Summer Camp
Special Memories Include Laughter & Enrichment Summer Camp
CAMP TYPE:
DISABILITY:
CONTACT:
E‐MAIL:
LOCATION:
FEES:
TIME:
COMMENTS:
DAY A THERAPEUTIC PROGRAM DEVELOPED FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES OUT OF A NEED TO PROVIDE THEM WITH A FUN, INTERACTIVE WAY TO FURTHER DEVELOP THEIR SOCIAL SKILLS.
HOLLY REIMANN PHONE: 330 405‐8776
[email protected]
WEBSITE: www.SMILESummerCamp.com
PEAK POTENTIAL THERAPY 8848 COMMONS BLVD., SUITE 101
TWINSBURG, OH 44087 $695 PER WEEK EARLY REGISTRATION BEFORE MARCH 15 $645.00.
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM RESPITE CARE: 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM OR 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM $2.50/HOUR
SESSION 1 A AGES 4‐6
JUNE 14‐18, 2010 SESSION 1B AGES 7‐9 JUNE 21‐25, 2010
SESSION 2 A AGES 4‐6 JULY 5‐9, 2010 SESSION 2C AGES 10‐12 JULY 19‐23, 2010 SESSION 2B AGES 7‐9 SESSION 2D AGES 13‐18 JULY 12‐16, 2010
JULY 26‐30, 2010
SESSION 3A AGES 4‐6
SESSION 3C AGES 10‐12
SESSION 3B AGES 7‐9 SESSION 3D AGES 7‐9
AUGUST 9‐13, 2010
AUGUST 23‐27, 2010
AUGUST 2‐6, 2010 AUGUST 16‐20, 2010
SPACE IS LIMITED TO ONLY 5 CHILDREN PER WEEK. THE RATIO IS 5 CHILDREN WITH TWO ADULTS. THERAPEUTIC AND COMMUNITY‐BASED ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON SOCIAL SKILLS, COMMUNICATION, AND EMOTIONAL REGULATION WITHIN THE SCOPE OF PRACTICE OF SPEECH‐LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY FOR CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. ALL CAMP ACTIVITIES, SUPPLIES, SUPERVISION, SNACKS, AND VISUAL SUPPORTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE CAMP TUITION. EVERYDAY WILL BE FUN‐FILLED WITH SPEECH LANGUAGE THERAPY FOCUSING ON THE CHILD’S GOALS WHILE ENGAGED IN AN OUTING IN THE COMMUNITY. EXAMPLES OF SOME ACTIVITIES: BOWLING, PLAYING AT HOLCOMB’S KNOWVILLE, ENGAGING IN HIPPOTHERAPY/THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING, LIBRARY, MINIATURE GOLF, MOVIE THEATRE, PLAYGROUND, SWIMMING, VISIT ZOO, CHILDREN’S MUSEUM IN CLEVELAND, HALE FARM & VILLAGE , GREAT LAKES SCIENCE CENTER, ROCK & ROLL HALL OF FAME, AND MANY MORE…
Summer School Program
Lawrence School CAMP:
DAY
DISABILITY: LD AND ADD AGES: STUDENTS ENTERING GRADES 1‐6
CONTACT: PHONE: FAX: DOUGLAS W. HAMILTON, DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS (440) 526‐0717 (440) 526‐0595
LOCATION: 1551 EAST WALLINGS ROAD
BROADVIEW HEIGHTS, OH 44147
DATES: JUNE 14 – JULY 9, 2010 FEES: $850 MUST BE PAID BY JUNE 7, 2010
COMMENTS:
LAWRENCE SUMMER SCHOOL IS A CAREFULLY STRUCTURED AND INNOVATIVE TEACHING PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO ENHANCE THE LEARNING STYLE OF STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES AND ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDERS. CLASSES ARE NON‐GRADED AND GROUPED BY ABILITY LEVEL WITH AN AVERAGE 7:1 STUDENT/TEACHER RATIO. SUMMER SCHOOL IS DESIGNED TO REMEDIATE THE BASIC ACADEMIC SKILLS OF READING, WRITTEN EXPRESSION, LANGUAGE ARTS, AND MATHEMATICS. The Fowler Center
CAMP TYPE: DISABILITY: RESIDENT
VARIOUS – CAMP IS COMPLETELY WHEEL‐CHAIR ACCESSIBLE
AGES: CONTACT: 6‐ADULT
PAT JORDAN, REGISTRAR
PHONE: CAMP LOCATION: DATES: FEES: (989) 673‐2050 FAX: (989) 673‐6355 E‐MAIL: [email protected]
2315 HARMON LAKE ROAD
MAYVILLE, MI 48744
MAY – AUGUST 2010
$410 ‐ $600 PER WEEK, $1,115/TWO WEEKS COMMENTS: CALL FOR A LIST OF CAMP DATES AND REGISTRATION FORM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE: ANIMAL FARM, NATURE EXPLORATION, SWIMMING, PONTOON BOATING, HAYRIDES, DANCE AND MUSIC NIGHTS, PICNICS, HANDS‐ON ART, SPORTS, OUTDOOR COOKOUTS AND CAMPOUTS, FISHING, CAMPFIRES, CANOEING, HORSEBACK RIDING, ARCHERY, ICE CREAM SOCIALS, WATER SLIDES, PARACHUTE PLAY, INDIVIDUAL SPORTS, BIRD WATCHING, CLIMBING WALL, HIGH/LOW ROPES COURSE, TREE HOUSE, BACKETBALL HOOPS, HARVESTING VEGETABLES FROM THE ORGANIC GARDEN, HIKING, AND STAR HIKES. VARIETY DEPENDS ON CAMP ATTTENDED. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT PAT JORDAN .
Year‐Round Respite Weekend Camp
CAMP:
AGES:
CONTACT:
E‐MAIL
LOCATION:
FEES:
DATES: RESPITE 7A
RESPITE 8Y
RESPITE 9A RESPITE 10Y RESPITE 11Y
RESPITE 12A RESPITE 13Y
RESPITE 14A
RESPITE 15Y
RESPITE 16A
RESPITE 17Y
RECREATION UNLIMITED WEEKENDS FOR AGES 8‐22 AND WEEKENDS FOR AGES 23 AND OLDER WITH DISABILITIES
LAURA SMITH – PROGRAM DIRECTOR
PHONE: (740) 548‐7006
FAX: (740) 747‐2640
[email protected]
RECREATION UNLIMITED, 7700 PIPER ROAD, ASHLEY, OH 43003
$412 PER WEEKEND
CHECK IN FRIDAY 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM CHECK OUT ON SUNDAY 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM APRIL 9‐11
ADULTS 23 & OLDER WITH DISABILITIES
APRIL 23‐25
YOUTH AGES 8‐22 WITH DISABILITIES
MAY 7‐9
ADULTS 23 & OLDER WITH DISABILITIES MAY 21‐23
YOUTH AGES 8‐22 WITH DISABILITIES AUGUST 27‐29
YOUTH AGES 8‐22 WITH DISABILITIES SEPTEMBER 24‐26
ADULTS 23 & OLDER WITH DISABILITIES OCTOBER 8‐10
YOUTH AGES 8‐22 WITH DISABILITIES OCTOBER 22‐24
ADULTS 23 & OLDER WITH DISABILITIES NOVEMBER 5‐7
YOUTH AGES 8‐22 WITH DISABILITIES NOVEMBER 19‐21
ADULTS 23 & OLDER WITH DISABILITIES DECEMBER 3‐5
YOUTH AGES 8‐22 WITH DISABILITIES COMMENTS: ARE FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS (AGES 8 AND UP) WITH A DISABILITY, PHYSICAL OR DEVELOPMENTAL. THESE
CAMPS PROVIDE CAMPERS AND THEIR FAMILIES A GETAWAY WEEKEND THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. CAMPERS SPEND A WEEKEND AT CAMP ENJOYING A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES WHILE THEIR FAMILIES AND CAREGIVERS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND TIME AWAY FROM THE DAILY CARE OF THE INDIVIDUAL.
ZOO CAMP AKRON ZOO CAMP FOR AGES 6‐12 CAMP:
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
DISABILITY:
COST:
SESSIONS:
COMMENTS:
DAY 500 EDGEWOOD AVE., AKRON, OH 44307
PAT VILLERS
E‐MAIL [email protected] 330 375‐2525
WEBSITE:
www.akronzoo.org
CHILDREN WITH OR WITHOUT SPECIAL NEEDS ARE WELCOME AND PARENTS MAY JOIN THEM IF THEY NEED TO OR WOULD LIKE TO. 3 DAY SESSION: $55/CHILD
5 DAY SESSION: $85.00/CHILD 6 & 7 YEAR OLDS ‐ CAMP TIME 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (THREE DAY SESSION) OH! BABY OB1
JUNE 8‐10
OB2
JULY 13‐15
NOCTURNAL BY NATURE NN1
JUNE 29‐JULY 1
NN2
JULY 27‐29
ANIMAL TALES
AT1
JULY 6‐8
AT2
AUGUST 3‐5
9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (FIVE DAY SESSION)
ANIMAL OLYMPICS
AO1
JUNE 21‐25
8 & 9 YEAR OLDS ‐ CAMP TIME 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (THREE DAY SESSION) OCEAN MOTION OM1
JUNE 8‐10
OM2
JULY 13‐15
COOL CATS
CC1
JUNE 29‐JULY 1
CC2
JULY 27‐29 GOING BATTY GB1
JULY 6‐8
GB2
AUGUST 3‐5
1:00 PM – 3:30 PM (FIVE DAY SESSION) BACKYARD HABITAT BH 1
JUNE 21‐25 10, 11, & 12 YEAR OLDS ‐ CAMP TIME 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM (FIVE DAY SESSION) ANIMAL ENRICHMENT AE1
JUNE 7‐11
AE‐2
JULY 26‐30
WORKING AT THE ZOO WZ1
JUNE 14‐18
WZ2
JULY 19‐23
WZ3
AUGUST 9‐11 CAMPS INCLUDE A TOUR OF THE ZOO, A CHANCE TO MEET ZOO STAFF AND ANIMAL KEEPERS, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, A T‐
SHIRT, ZOO SOUVENIR, A PHOTO OF YOUR ZOOCAMPER’S EXPERIENCE, A DAILY SNACK, AND A TAKE HOME CRAFT. PLEASE CHECK WEB‐SITE FOR CONCELLATION & REFUND POLICY, AND FURTHER INFORMATION. ZOO CAMP
AKRON ZOO CAMP FOR AGES 13‐16
CAMP:
LOCATION:
CONTACT:
PHONE:
COST:
DAY 500 EDGEWOOD AVE., AKRON, OH 44307
PAT VILLERS
E‐MAIL [email protected] 330 375‐2525
WEBSITE:
www.akronzoo.org
SESSION FOR 13 & 14 YEAR OLDS – $85.00 ($80/APZ MEMBER) SESSION FOR 15 & 16 YEAR OLD ‐ $120.00 ($105/APZ MEMBER)
SESSIONS:
13 & 14 YEAR OLDS (5 DAY SESSION) 9:30‐12:00 PM ZOO VET (ZV) – LEARN WHAT IT IS LIKE TO BE A ZOO VET.
ZV1 – JUNE 14‐18 ZV2 – JULY 19‐23
ZV3‐AUGUST 9‐13
ZOOVIVER (ZOO) – THINK YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A ZOOVIVER?
DURING THE PROGRAM WE WILL LEARN ABOUT THE SURVIVAL CHALLENGES ANIMALS
FACE IN THE WILD. ZOO‐1 JUNE 28‐JULY 2 15 & 16 YEAR OLDS (5 DAY SESSION) 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM JUNIOR ZOO KEEPER
EVER WONDER WHAT A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A ZOO KEEPER IS LIKE? THIS PROGRAM OFFER A TEEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO WORK WITH OUR KEEPERS IN NON‐DANGEROUS ANIMAL AREAS. (ONLY 6 PARTICIPANTS PER SESSION) JK1 – JUNE 21‐25
JK2 – JULY 12‐16
JK‐3 – AUGUST 2‐6
COMMENTS:
APPROPRIATE ATTIRE IS REQUIRED AND NO OPEN‐TOED SHOES. CAMPS INCLUDE: TOUR OF ZOO, A CHANCE TO MEET ZOO STAFF AND ANIMAL KEEPERS, ANIMAL ENCOUNTERS, A T‐SHIRT, ZOO SOUVENIR, A PHOTO OF YOUR ZOOCAMPER’S EXPERIENCE, A DAILY SNACK, AND A TAKE HOME CRAFT. PLEASE CHECK WEB‐SITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION . SECTION III
FAMILY ACTIVITIES Akron Zoo Association of Zoos & Aquariums
ACTIVITY:
FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY ADDRESS:
500 EDGEWOOD AVE. AKRON, OHIO 44307 WEBSITE:
www.akronzoo.org
INFORMATION:
(330) 375‐2525
HOURS OF OPERATION: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM MAY THROUGH OCTOBER ADMISSION COSTS:
ADULTS ‐ $10.00
SENIOR CITIZENS ‐ $7.00 PRE‐PAID GROUP OF 15 OR MORE ‐ $5.00
DAY‐OF GROUP FOR 15 OR MORE ‐ $6.00 AKRON ZOO MEMBERS – FREE
NON‐MEMBER PARKING ‐ $2.00 CHILDREN 2‐14 ‐ $6.00
Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
ACTIVITY:
FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY – TRAIN RIDE
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CUYAHOGA VALLEY SCENIC RAILROAD
PO BOX 158
PENINSULA, OH 44264
800‐468‐4070
WEBSITE:
www.CVSR.com
SCHEDULE:
AVAILABLE ON‐LINE
COST:
REGULAR EXCURSION PRICING: $15.00 ADULTS AND $10 CHILDREN (3‐12)
TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED ON‐LINE. COMMENTS: EXPLORE THE LENGTH OF THE BEAUTIFUL CUYAHOGA VALLEY NATIONAL PARK FROM THE COMFORT OF A VINTAGE TRAIN CAR. AS YOU PEER THROUGH THE WINDOWS YOU MIGHT CATCH A GLIMPSE OF WHITE TAILED DEER, BLUE HERON HUNTING IN THE CUYAHOGA RIVER, FAMILIES ENJOYING A HIKE ALONG THE
OHIO & ERIE TOWPATH TRAIL, AND HISTORIC BUILDINGS THAT HOLD WITHIN THEIR FRAMES STORIES OF THOSE WHO HAVE CALLED THIS VALLEY HOME.
THEY OFFER NUMEROUS SPECIAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, SUCH AS: DAY OUT WITH THOMAS ™, EASTER BUNNY EXPRESS, AND THE POLAR EXPRESS, JUST TO NAME A FEW. CHECK THEIR WEBSITE FOR EVEN MORE EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES. Kinderealm
Summit County Metro Parks ACTIVITY:
KINDEREALM: POISON IVY REGISTRATION:
BEGINS MAY 20, 2010
DATES:
MAY 28, 2010 ‐ 10:30 AM & 1:00 PM MAY 29, 2010 ‐ 10:30 AM
INFORMATION:
(330) 865‐8065
WHERE:
F.A. SEIBERLING NATURE REALM
1828 SMITH RD. AKRON, OH AGES:
CHILDREN 3 TO 6 AND THEIR ADULT COMPANIONS COMMENTS:
LOOK, BUT DON’T TOUCH, THESE ITCHY PLANTS. PROGRAM INCLUDES A CRAFT AND SHORT HIKE. PLEASE MAKE ARRANGEMENTS FOR YOUR YOUNGER CHLDREN UNABLE TO REMAIN IN INFANT SEATS AND STROLLERS. Spree for All Summit County Metro Parks
TYPE OF ACTIVITY:
FUN FAMILY ACTIVITY ‐ HIKING ON FOOT, AND THOSE WITH STROLLERS, WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS, AND CANES HIT THE TRAILS.
LOCATION:
PHONE:
MULTIPLE – HIKING FORMS WITH LIST OF TRAILS WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING APRIL 15 AT SUMMITMETROPARKS.ORG AND THE PARK DISTRICT’S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES. 975 TREATY LINE ROAD
AKRON, OH (330) 865‐8065 DATES:
MAY 1 – JUNE 30, 2010
COST:
REWARDS FREE TO SUMMIT COUNTY RESIDENTS. OUT‐OF‐COUNTY RESIDENTS PAY TO RECEIVE THEIR HIKING REWARDS ($10.00 FOR FIRST YEAR HIKERS, $5.00 FOR VETERAN HIKERS). COMMENTS:
COMPLETE AT LEAST FIVE HIKES – ON FIVE DIFFERENT TRAILS, THE SAME TRAIL OR ANY COMBINATION OF TRAILS – TO RECEIVE HIKING REWARDS. HIKES MUST BE COMPLETED BETWEEN MAY 1 AND JUNE 30, 2010
Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens
ACTIVITY:
FUN ACTVITY FOR FAMILIES
DATES:
APRIL 1 – OCTOBER 31, 2010
LOCATION:
PHONE:
WEBSITE:
714 NORTH PORTAGE PATH, AKRON, OHIO 44303 330 836‐5533
www.stanhywet.org
SOME EVENTS FOR 2010: ONCE UPON A POND – APRIL 1 – OCTOBER 31 – AN INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL DISPLAY DEPICTING POND LIFE IN OHIO, PROGRAMMING WILL CHANGE WITH THE SEASONS. INCLUDED WITH GARDENS & GROUNDS ADMISSION. WOOF WALKS – SELECT SUNDAYS – APRIL 11 – OCTOBER 31
FEES:
TOUR OF GARDENS, GATE LODGE & GREENHOUSE
MEMBERS – FREE NON‐MEMBER ADULTS ‐ $8.00 NON‐MEMBER STUDENTS (6‐17) ‐ $4.00
OTHER TOUR PRICES VARY ACCORDINGLY – PLEASE CHECK WEBSITE FOR OTHER EVENTS
AND PRICING FOR OTHER TOUR OPTIONS.
Trout Derby Summit County Metro Parks ACTIVITY:
FISHING
DATE:
SATURDAY, MAY 29, 2010 1:00 PM WHERE:
FIRESTONE METRO PARK/
LITTLE TURTLE POND
2400 HARRINGTON ROAD, AKRON PHONE:
(330) 865‐8065
COMMENTS:
KIDS AGES 15 AND UNDER LEARN THE BASICS OF FISHING AND FISH AT LITTLE TURTLE POND. A FEW RODS AND REELS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING THE PROGRAM. BAIT IS PROVIDED. ADULTS MUST SUPERVISE THEIR CHILDREN, BUT ARE NOT PERMITTED TO FISH.