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SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPS

Camp Easter Seals Virginia

900 Camp Easter Seals Road, New Castle; 201 East Main St., Salem

www.va.easterseals.com

When:   Fall and spring weekends and all summer

Who:   Ages 5 and up

Cost:   $750, plus $50 application fee for one week, $225 weekend

Description:   Camping experience for children and adults with disabilities.

Contact:  (540) 777-7325, camp@va.easterseals.com

 

Camp Horizon

Sponsored by The Up Center, (formerly Child & Family Services of Eastern Virginia)

Virginia Wesleyan College

www.TheUpCenter.org

When:   Eight five-day sessions, June 16-Aug. 8

Who:   Children ages 5 and up and adults with developmental disabilities

Description:  Adapted recreational activities, including swimming, sports, art, music and leisure skills. Day and overnight camps are available.

Contact:  Patrica Coale, 965-8630, pcoale@TheUpCenter.org

 

Central Virginia Burn Camp

1340 Carlton Court

www.vaburncamp.org

When:   June 15-21

Who:   Ages 7-17 who have suffered serious burn injuries     

Cost:   Free

Contact:  639-9884,  twright342@cox.net

 

Cerebral Palsy of Virginia Summer Camp Enrichment Program

5825 Arrowhead, Suite 201, Va. Beach

www.cerebralpalsyofvirginia.org

When:   Adult Week, July 7-11; Youth Week, July 14-18; Teen Week, July 21-25; Adult Week, July 28- Aug. 1

Who:   Ages 6 and up

Cost:   $250

Description:  Camp includes arts and crafts, computers and more. 

Contact:  497-7474, michelle@cerebralpalsyofvirginia.org

 

Civitan Acres/Eggleston Services

2210 Cedar Road, Chesapeake

www.egglestonservices.org

When:   June 23-Aug. 8

Who:   Ages 18 and up   

Cost:   $399 to $499 for one week

Description:   One-week vacations for adults with disabilities.  Activities include amusement parks, museums and swimming.

Contact:  487-6062, hurt.meghan@egglestonservices.org

 

Epilepsy Camp 

3751 4-H Club Road, Williamsburg

www.efvase.org   

When:   July 14-18

Who:   Those with epilepsy or seizures, ages 9 to 13

Cost:   Scholarships available

Description:  A week of overnight fun for children with epilepsy.

Contact:  438-2398, EFVASE@cox.net

 

Funtastic Voyages

Therapeutic Recreation Center, 180 E. Evans St., Norfolk

www.norfolk.gov/goodtimes

When:   July 2-3, 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 31; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Who:   Ages 6-12 with any disability    

Cost:   $150 camp supply fee and $80 registration fee

Description:  Goal-based therapeutic program for children to have fun and improve skills.

Contact:  Melody McMahan, 441-1764, melody.mcmahan@norfolk.gov

 

Pediatric Life Skills Specialists

3 Interstate Corporate Center, No. 101, Norfolk

www.pedlifeskills.org

When:   June 23-Aug. 15

Who:   Ages 0-8 with cerebral palsy

Cost:   Call for quote

Description:   Pediatric life skills specialists work with children.

Contact:  455-9240

 

Sunsational Summer Program 

2019 Windy Road, Chesapeake

www.CityofChesapeake.net/parks; Click on “Therapeutic Recreation”

When:   June 23-Aug. 22

Who:   Ages 6-14 with disabilities. Mild to moderate: MR, autism, physical disabilities, visual or hearing impairments.

Cost:   $125 a week plus weekly field trip fee

Description:   Enhance social and leisure skills through arts and crafts, group games, outdoor activities, music and more.

Contact:  382-2335, crhayes@cityofchesapeake.net 

 

The Music Staff Special Needs Summer Classes

3100 Tyre Neck Road, Chesapeake

www.themusicstaff.com

When:   Fridays, July 11-Aug. 8

Who:   Ages 5-13

Cost:   $75

Description:   Children with physical handicaps, developmental delay and other disabilities learn through music and movement classes.

Contact:  483-4900, info@themusicstaff.com

 

Teen Travels

Therapeutic Recreation Center, 180 E. Evans St., Norfolk

www.norfolk.gov/goodtimes

When:   Aug 6-8, 13-15, 20-22, 27-29; 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Who:   Ages 13-19 with any disability    

Cost:   $150 camp supply fee and $80 registration fee

Description:   Therapeutic program for teenagers to have fun and improve skills.

Contact:  Stacey Thomas, 441-1764,stacey.thomas@norfolk.gov




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