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Subject: Re: ADHD Summer Camps in NJ?

Atlantic Coast Special Education Services (Delaware Beach, DE): HA,

T/YES, RN Ages 18 and up, June – Sept. Sessions are 3 weeks, $3,

045/session. One 1-week session is offered, $1,015. Mild to moderate

mental, physical, auditory, and emotional disabilities; focus is on

social skills and independent living. Lloyd Elling, 302-537-7263,

lelling111@..., www.AtlanticCoast.org

Black Rock Retreat (Quarryville, PA): $$ , HA, RN - Ages 16-60, 7/21-

7/25, $190. Mental retardation, but not severe or profound

disabilities. Crafts, nature, archery, recreational group games,

Bible time, singing, and swimming. Sensenig, 800-858-9299;

www.brr.org

Camp Bright Feathers (Medford Lakes, NJ): T/YES, RN - Ages 6-13, 8/17–

8/23, FREE. Children of HIV-infected parents, and children who are

HIV positive and their siblings. Counselor in Training Program for

ages 14 -16, teen should be aware of HIV status of self or of family

member. Offers swimming, boating, hiking, arts & crafts. Barbara

Maronski, 856-428-5688 X17, or Trudy , Action AIDS, 215-981-

3375

Camp Can-Do (Mount Gretna, PA): HA, RN, T/YES - Ages 8-17, 8/3 -

8/16, FREE. Offers a normal summer camp experience for children who

have had cancer to promote comfort, self-confidence and mastery in a

supportive environment. Joan Applegate, American Cancer Society 215-

985-5311, japplega@...

Camp Can-Do II (Mount Gretna, PA): HA, RN, T/YES - Ages 8-16, 5/31 –

6/3, FREE. Camp program for the siblings of children being treated

for cancer. Joan Applegate, American Cancer Society 215-985-5311,

japplega@...

Camp Chatterbox (Worchester, PA): HA, RN, T/NO - Ages 5-15, 8/18 –

8/24, $600 for parent and child. Augmentative Communication Camp for

children who rely on communication devices. Parent must accompany

child to camp. Offers typical camp activities. Dr. Joan Bruno,

Children's Specialized Hospital, 908-301-5451,

ampChatterbox@...; www.campchatterbox.org

Camp Crestfield (Slippery Rock Creek, County): $$, RN - Ages 8-

16, 7/13-17 and 7/27-8/1, $25 non-refundable deposit, $345- $370.

Swimming, drama, hiking, campfires. Terri Seidman, American Diabetes

Association, 800-676-4065

Camp Dreamcatcher (Oxford, PA): HA moderate, RN, T/YES - Ages 5-15,

8/17-23. FREE for children with HIV or AIDS, or who have lost or have

a connection to a family member with HIV/AIDS. Traditional camp

activities, plus psychotherapy, music, art & massage therapy.

Dormer, 610-925-2998

Camp Horizon (Millville, PA): T/YES, RN - Ages 8 - 13, 8/9 - 8/16,

FREE. Severe skin diseases, such as psoriasis, ichthyosis,

epidermolysis bullosa, atopic dermatitis, ectodermal dysplasia, and

extensive alopecia areata. Indoor and outdoor activities structured

to accommodate children who are sun or heat sensitive. Dr.

Pride or Judy Achy, Dept of Dermatology, Geisinger Medical Center,

570-271-8010; jachy@...

Camp Huntington (Woodstock, NY): HA, RN - Ages 7 and up, June to

August. Prices vary. For Learning and Developmentally Disabled.

Offers arts & crafts, home economics, music, film making, drama,

swimming, work-training, and gardening. 854-679-4903,

www.camphuntington.com

Camp Joy (Schwenksville, PA): T/NO, HA, RN - Ages 4 and up, 6/8-8/23.

Prices vary. Mental retardation, autism spectrum disorders, brain

injury, and other neurological disabilities. Swimming, arts & crafts,

horse back riding, music & performing arts, campfires. Sleepover camp

runs Sun – Sat. Day Camp runs Mon – Fri. Also provides year round

respite. Angus Murray, 610-754-6878, www.campjoy.com

Camp Helping Hands (Lenheartsville, PA): HA, RN, $$ - Ages 5 to

adult, $500/wk. Traditional camp, 6/30 - 7/12 and Shore Program in

Avalon, NJ, 7/14 - 8/2. McGinty, 610-754- 6491,

www.HelpingHandsInc.com

Camp JRA - Juveniles Reaching Achievement (Bloomsburg, PA) HA, RN,

T/YES, $$ Ages 8-18, 7/13 – 7/18, $250. Empowering camp for children

with arthritis and other rheumatic diseases. Offers daily health

education as well as archery, swimming, yoga, fishing, karate,

crafts, and campfire games. Wade Balmer, Arthritis Foundation, 215-

564-9800; 800-355-9040; www.arthritis.org

Camp Kweebec (Schwenksville, PA): T/NO, RN, $$ - Ages 8-17, 6/5-6/8,

$75-$100. For pre-teens and teens with epilepsy and seizure

disorders. Offers swimming, boating, sports, campfires, pizza parties

and crafts. McFadden, Epilepsy Foundation, 215-629-5003 X1110,

800-887-7165

Camp Lee Mar (Lackawaxen, PA): T/NO, RN - Ages 5-21, 6/28 - 8/15,

$6,000 /7wks. Mild to moderate developmental challenges. Academic

education is provided to continue the IEP. Also has speech/language

therapy, music/art therapy, daily living skills, sensory/motor

perceptual training, computers, heated pool, AC buildings,

therapeutic horseback riding and overnight trips. Ariel Segal, 215-

658-1708, www.leemar.com, gtour400@...

Camp Simcha (Glen Spey, NY): T/YES - Ages 4-20, 8/13 - 8/25 (boys);

6/29 – 7/14 (girls). FREE, plus registration fee. Kosher camp for

Jewish children who have cancer. Offers woodshop, swimming,

photography, sports, and Jewish cultural activities. Zahava Farbman,

212-465-1300; 212-699-6661, www.chailifeline.org

Double 'H'- Hole in the Woods Ranch -A Hole in the Wall Gang Camp

(Adirondack Mtns, NY): HA, RN - Ages 6-16, 6/26-8/25, FREE. Past or

current diagnosis of cancer, serious blood disorders (hemophilia,

HIV/AIDS, Sickle Cell Anemia) or neuro-muscular impairments.

Horseback riding, whitewater rafting, creative arts, nature studies.

Carner or Kim Noonan 518-696-5676, www.doublehranch.org

Eagle Springs Programs (Pine Grove, PA): HA, RN, T/YES - Ages 18-80,

sessions are 8 days long from mid June to August. Prices vary from

$675 to $850. If you want to stay between sessions add $80/day.

Mountain program in Pine Grove-Blue Mountains. Shore Program held in

Ocean City is offered to adults who have social skills and are

independent. Meet at various pick up points for transportation. 570-

345-8705, 570-345-4401, tchamil@...

Easter Seals Camps: HA, T/YES, RN, $$ - Ages 5 - 21, 7/7 – 8/8, 9-

3pm, $325, plus $25 registration fee. Various disabilities. Offers

arts & crafts, games, swimming, athletics, nature activities, and

field trips. New applicants must interview with the camp director.

Camps are located in Montgomery, Philadelphia, Delaware, Bucks, and

Chester Counties. Transportation fee is $260/wk and is offered within

the county where you are living only. Kendra , 610-565-2353

x231

Handi*Camp (Spring City, PA, Newfield, NJ, or Ephrata, PA): HA,

T/YES, $$, RN - Ages 9-40, 5/26- 7/11, $280 5/days; $325 6/days.

Physical and mental disabilities. Swimming, field trips, sports, arts

& crafts, cooking classes, music. , 717-859-6404, handi-

camp@...

Hope with Heart (Warwick, NY): HA, RN, T/YES - Ages 7 – 15, 8/17-

8/24, FREE for children with heart problems. Virginia Cibenko, 973-

728-3854

Kesher Program for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing at Camp Ramah

(Poconos): T/NO, RN - For Deaf adults and families with Deaf members,

7/23 – 7/27. $550 per Adult and $350 per child under 12.Offers Deaf

children and adults an opportunity to develop a positive Jewish

identity. Deaf counselors and American Sign Language interpreters

allow for opportunity to learn, play and socialize with Deaf and

hearing peers. Offers sports, swimming, Israeli Dance, Hebrew and

Israeli Sign Language instruction. Marla Berkowitz, 215-885-2637 TTY,

215-885-8556 VOICE, MarlaB@...

Keystone Camp (Poconos): HA, T/NO, RN - Ages 6 and up, 6/15 – 8/16,

$170/night. Campers can attend from 1 to 9 weeks. Physical and mental

disabilities. Campfires, music, drama, arts & crafts, paddle boats,

field trips and swimming. Gloria Lance, 570-842-4521,

glance@..., www.campkey.com

Lions Camp Kirby for the Deaf & Hearing Impaired (Upper Black Eddy,

PA): T/NO, RN, HA moderate - Ages 7-16, 6/22 – 7/19, $350/wk. For

connecting weeks there is an additional $50 fee for stayover. $25

registration fee. Cooking classes, hiking, swimming, planting trees,

arts & crafts. Kathy Geroni, 215-249-3710

Living Waters Camp Adult Re-Creation Camp (United Church of Christ,

Schellsburg, PA): $$, RN - Ages 18 and up, 7/13 – 7/19, $255. Campers

enjoy Bible stories, campfires, arts & crafts and trips to ee

Park Lake. Learn how to create and maintain a butterfly garden. Joni

, 814-733-4212, www.westol.com/~pennwest

Muscular Dystrophy Association (Worcester, PA): HA, T/YES, RN - 1st

session Ages 6-12, 6/8-6/14; 2nd session Ages 13-21, 6/15 –6/21. FREE

for children registered with MDA. Marge Lucas, 610-729-0050

Mustard Seed Farm Camp: RN, $$ - Ages 7-21, 8/4 - 8/9, $290. A

Christian camp for special needs children. Mental retardation, ADHD,

other disabilities. Must be able to self-feed, toilet, and bathe.

Offers arts & crafts, nature program, Bible stories, music, and

games. Location TBA. Barbara Hamarich, 610- 323-8866

PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp (Mt. Union, PA): HA, RN, $$ - Ages 6 to

senior, $450, 11-days, 7/5 –8/13; $275, 6-days, 6/14 –7/3, plus $25

non-refundable registration fee. Moderate to severe MR, including

autistic spectrum, visually impaired. Will provide transportation

from bus or train station in town (30 mile drive). 814-542-2511,

beacon1@..., www.beaconcamp.homestead.com

Mc Camp (Poconos): HA, T/YES, RN - Ages 7-17, 8/17 –

8/23, FREE. Children with cancer and their siblings enjoy a typical

camp setting with horseback riding, arts & crafts, swimming, dances.

Siblings pay a nominal fee $100. Elaine Roy, 215-387-8406,

www.philarmh.org

Special Vacations (Mt. Union, PA and Ocean City, NJ): HA, RN, T/TES -

Ages 21 and up. 6/2-6/6 Dude Camp; 6/23-6/27 Shore Camp; 7/14-7/18

Lancaster; 8/18-8/23 Mountain Lodge Retreat; 9/7-9/11 Shore Camp.

Prices range from $575 - $650. For adults with unlimited abilities

Pat McFarlane, 215-844-1295

Summit Camp (Honesdale, PA): Ages 8-17 6/26 – 8/17 Full season

$9,000. Diagnosed with AD/HD, Verbal & Non-Verbal Learning

Challenges, Asperger's Syndrome. Regina Skyer800-323-9908

Round Lake Camp

HCR 60 Box 2000

Lake Como, PA 18437-9611

Phone: (570) 798-2551

Fax: (570) 798-2784

Website: www.njycamps.org

E-mail: rlc@...

Asst. Director: Sheira L. Director, MSW

Winter address:

21 Plymouth Street

Fairfield, NJ 07004

Tel.: (973) 575-3333, ext. 145

Fax: (973) 575-4188

Round Lake Camp, sponsored by the NJ Federation of YM/YWHA Camps, is

an overnight camp specializing in serving children who have been

identified as having ADD/ADHD or other mild handicapping conditions.

The camp program includes all sports, a full waterfront, cultural

arts and Judaic programming, as well as academic support, speech and

language, occupational therapy, social skills training and other

special support services. The camp season includes a seven-week

session, and shorter programs for first-time campers. The program is

for children ages 7 - 17.

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Message: 7

Date: Sat, 03 Jul 2004 12:46:29 -0000

From: " ccejstanley " <christin.stanley@...>

Subject: New here...would like to inform about my organization and an

upcoming conference

Hello,

I'm a new member and would like to introduce myself. My name is

Stanley and I'm the Executive Director of the Childhood

Anxiety Network. We work with families and professionals who are

dealing with anxiety disorders in children. Our main focus is on

Selective Mutism, a little known disorder that is related to social

anxiety. It's very treatable when diagnosed early and handled

properly, but very difficult for families to find the help that they

need (which we are working to change.

I'd like to let everyone know that our annual conference will take

place in Baltimore next week. As part of the conference, we're

sponsoring a Childhood Anxiety Expo which will feature speakers such

as Carol Stock Kranowitz (speaking about Dysfunction of Sensory

Integration) and Dr. Shipon Blum speaking about medications

used in the treatment of anxiety in children.

I hope that some of you may be able to join us for this exciting

event. It will also feature exhibitors such as the land

Therapeutic Riding Assoc, Brain Gym, Sensory Resources,

Kammerman Portraits (a photographer specializing in special needs

kids) Theraplay, Sensagration, and many more!

For more information:

http://www.selectivemutism.org/retreat2004expo.htm.

Hope to meet you there!

Stanley

Executive Director, SMG~CAN

www.selectivemutism.org

www.childhoodanxietynetwork.org