DOWNLOAD 2010 APPLICATION

 
The Family Resource Network together with G&E Therapies is proud to offer a six week Recreational Summer Camp for children with Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) free of charge to campers and their families! This wonderful opportunity was been made possible by a grant from the Office of People with Devlopmental Disabilities (OPWDD) formally know as the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (OMRDD).

A child eligible for participation in the Camp must be:

• A resident of Broome, Tioga, Delaware, Chenango, Otsego, or Tompkins County
• 6-12 years of age Monday-Friday 8:30am- 11:30am
• NEW! 13-18 years of age, one afternoon a week for the six weeks 12:30pm-3:30pm, day still to be determined
  
• Formally diagnosed with Autism or PDD
• Placed in a regular education classroom during the school year
• Toilet trained and independent with toileting skills
• OMRDD eligible or private pay
• Without history of flight risk

Our Camp is located at the Grace Lutheran Church, 709 Main Street, Vestal, NY, and will run  Mondays-Fridays, from 8:30am to 11:30am 6-12 years old, 12:30- 2:30 pm one day per week, 13-18 years old. July 5th through August 13th, 2010. Our Camp staff includes therapists, educators, and a registered nurse. Daily activities will focus on developing the camper’s social/emotional, cognitive, communication and motor skills.  Fridays are special days because it promotes friendships and social communication through:

• a sibling/friend can attend Camp with the camper
• a special guest presenter from the community joins us
• we offer "Power Hour", a time for parents to relax, share stories, network, lend support, attend discussions led by local professionals on autism-related topics

Please send us a brief email about a child who you know that may benefit from the G&E Therapies Summer Camp. Tell us about the child’s interests and abilities, and how we may contact his/her family with more information. Please contact Anne Marie Murphy, CCC/SLP, G&E Therapies, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We are currently looking for community volunteers to share their special talent, hobby or interest with our campers! If you or someone you know may be interested in this opportunity, please contact Anne Marie Murphy, G&E Therapies Autism Service Coordinator, at 1-877-GandE-07, Ext 0.

Please continue to visit the G&E Therapies website often for updates! We also ask you to support the Family Resource Network and thier locally sponsored programs. Their dedication to youth with Autism and PDD is incredible!

Please get involved!