2009 Summer Camp Registration
(2010 info coming soon)
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Camp fees below have been greatly reduced thanks to generous donations & grants received from the following sponsors. Thanks so much for your support!
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| Delta Pilots Charitable Fund |
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| Around The World |
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SPECTRUM offers several camp settings to fit the varying needs of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. What makes our camps unique?
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· All of our programs are staffed by teachers and paraprofessionals working in the Autism program for Gwinnett County Public Schools during the school year.
· Camp programs are designed to meet the needs of children on the Autism Spectrum from ages 4 to 22.
· Groups range in size from 4-5 children with 2-3 adults for campers requiring more support to groups of 10-12 campers with 2 adults for campers ready to be more independent.
o Our small groups address a camper's individual behavioral needs, self-help skills and increasing communication skills while providing intense adult support throughout the day.
o The large group requires a camper to be independent with self-help skills, have the ability to attend and participate in group activities and to verbally communicate their needs.
· All groups participate in a social skills curriculum designed specifically for our campers.
· Daily activities include outside play and PE, music therapy, crafts, group games and visits from special guests.
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In addition to our Large and Small Group Camps, we are pleased to be offering seven specialty camps this year:
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| · Middle School Tech
Camp
· Sibling Group
· Kidstuff Art Camp
· Mind & Body
Computer Camp
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Drama Camp
· Teen Overnight
Camp
· Counselor in Training
Program
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Please see the chart below for more details about each specific camp.
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We do our best to accommodate everyone, but spaces are limited and camps fill up fast, so please plan accordingly.
· A $50 deposit per week ($150 deposit for Teen Overnight Camp) will be required at the time of registration and will be applied to camp fees
· Deposits are non-refundable after April 15th
· Early Registration begins February 1st for returning campers
· Open Registration begins March 1st
· Final payment of camp fees is due on May 10th
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Spectrum Camps 2009
Deposit $50 per week ($150 Deposit for Overnight Camp)
Small Group: 2-3 adults to 4-5 children
Large Group: 2 adults per 10-12 children
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Date
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Location
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Time
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Camp
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Cost
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Ages
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Week 1
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June 1-5
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Grace Church, Sugar Hill
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9:30-3 |
Small Group |
300 |
4-22 |
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9:30-3
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Large Group
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200
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4-13
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9:30-3
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CIT
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150
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Rising 9th grade-college
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Mt. Zion Church, Snellville
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9:30-3
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Small Group
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300
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4-22
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9:30-3
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Large Group
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200
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4-13
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9:30-3
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Middle School Technology
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200
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Rising 6th grade – 8th
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Week 2
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June 8-12
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Stonemill Church, Suwanee
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9:30-3 |
Small Group |
300 |
4-22 |
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9:30-3
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Large Group
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200
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4-13
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9:30-3
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CIT
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150
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Rising 9th grade-college
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9:30-3
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Middle School Technology
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200
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Rising 6th grade – 8th
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9:30-3
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Sibling Group
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200
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5-10
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**Week 3
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**June 29-July 2
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Pharr Elementary, Snellville
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10-2
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Art Camp Large Group
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120
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4-11
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10-2
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Art Camp Small Group
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200
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4-22
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**Week 4
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**July 13-17
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Stonemill Church, Suwanee
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9:30-3 |
Small Group |
300 |
4-22 |
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9:30-3
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Large Group
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200
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4-13
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Pharr Elementary, Snellville
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9-12
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*Mind & Body Computer
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100
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Rising 2nd grade – 5th
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**July 12-17
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Camp Will-a-Way, Winder
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4pm Sun – 6pm Fri
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Teen Overnight Camp
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600
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Rising 8th grade – age 22
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Week 5
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July 20-24
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Stonemill Church, Suwanee
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9:30-3 |
Small Group |
300 |
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9:30-3
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Large Group
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200
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4-13
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9:30-3
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CIT
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150
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Rising 9th grade-college
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9:30-3
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*Drama Camp
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225
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Rising 6th grade – 8th
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*Inclusive Camps
**Gwinnett County ESY also scheduled for this week
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Day Camp
June 1-5, June 8-12, July 13-17, July 20-24
(9:30-3:00)
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Small Group Day Camp
Cost: $300 per week
This camp is designed for individuals ages 4-22 who require a small group setting with a ratio of 4-5 campers per 2-3 adults. This setting will be devoted to addressing language building, consequential learning and individualized instruction in personal and social adaptive skills through fun activities in a safe and secure environment. Campers will participate in a social skills curriculum each week while enjoying outdoor activities, music therapy, and special guests!
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Large Group Day Camp
Cost: $200 per week
This camp is designed for individuals ages 4-22 who will participate in group settings of 10-12 campers per 2 adults. Campers are required to be independent with self-help skills, attend and participate in activities, and able to verbally communicate their needs. The emphasis of the group is on working together, making friends and thinking outside the box. Campers will enjoy outdoor activities, music therapy and special guests and will participate in a social skills camp curriculum each week.
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Specialty Summer Programs
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Sibling Camp
June 8-12
9:30-3:00
Cost: $200 per week
We are excited to offer this unique camp for our siblings of individuals with autism. This camp will be offered for siblings ages 5-10 and will focus on the issues involved with having a sibling with autism, developing friendships and enjoying fun camp activities! This camp will be offered at Stonemill Church in Suwanee.
| Mind & Body Computer Camp
July 13-17
9:00-12:00
Cost: $100 per week
Campers with high functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome in 2nd through 5th grade will enjoy developing their computer skills as well as participating in fun physical exercise! This is an inclusive camp setting consisting primarily of typical elementary peers.
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Kidstuff Art Camp
June 29-July 2 (Monday - Thursday)
Cost: Large Group $120, Small Group $200
Campers will participate in developmental and sensory art activities led by a certified art teacher with support from autism professionals during this week of camp. Kidstuff Art Camp will be offered in a Large Group setting for campers ages 4-11 who require less support and a Small Group setting for campers ages 4-22 who require more support.
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Many thanks to
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| Around The World |
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for partnering with Spectrum
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to exclusively sponsor Kidstuff Art Camp this summer! Their generous donation makes this camp possible and greatly reduces your camp fees!
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Middle School Drama Camp
July 20-24
9:30-3:00
Cost: $225 per week
This program is for rising 5th through 8th grade campers with high functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome. Campers will participate in a drama curriculum focused on the topics of bullying, understanding emotions and developing friendships. Typical peers will also participate in this camp. The week will culminate with a drama production!
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Middle School Tech Camp
June 1-5, June 8-12
9:30-3:00
Cost: $200 per week
This camp focuses on building social skills and developing friendships through the use of games and technology for individuals with high functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome. It is open to rising 6th through 8th graders and will be offered at two locations, Mt. Zion in Snellville June 1-5 and Stonemill Church June 8-12.
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| Teen Overnight Camp
(Partner of Camp Twin Lakes)
July 12-17
4:00pm Sunday - 6:00pm Friday
Cost: $600 per week
| Campers ages 11-22 (rising 6th graders through young adults) with high functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome will spend a week away from home at Camp Twin Lakes-Will-A-Way at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder. Campers will enjoy outdoor activities including volleyball, paddleboats and swimming!
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Counselor in Training Program
June 1-5, June 8-12, July 20-24
9:30-3:00
Cost: $150 per week
This camp is designed for individuals with high functioning autism or Asperger's and siblings going into 9th grade and older. The group will focus on leadership skills, job training and becoming "counselors in training" as they assist with specific responsibilities throughout the week.
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Many thanks to
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for partnering with Spectrum
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to exclusively sponsor the Counselor in Training program this summer! Their generous donation makes this program possible and greatly reduces your program fees!
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Still have a question about any of our camps? Ask us!
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Camp SKIP (Spectrum Kommunity Inclusion Project)
Spectrum's Kommunity Inclusion Project, (SKIP), is a program providing support and training to local camps and churches so that children on the autism spectrum can be included in typical camp or church settings where they can learn crucial social, communication and play skills. Our goal is that all children will learn to work with, play with, respect and value each other, regardless of varying abilities and skills.
Contact Catherine Marstellar at autism30044@yahoo.com if you would like for her to contact a specific camp or church about training.
We offer training sessions at no charge. We also provide free follow-up consultation, up to 2 hours per child with autism, in their programs. (There may be a charge for additional hours.) We also train churches for Vacation Bible School and/or Sunday School.
The Little Gym of Duluth
Contact Person: Bob Albright
Contact Phone Number: 770-476-4400
Address: 3170 Peachtree Industrial Blvd. Ste. 110
Duluth, GA 30097
Camp Description: A non-competitive children’s gymnastics facility that
100% believes in their motto “Motor skills development made fun, builds
confidence that leads to a lifetime of success!”
Please call for specific camp information.
Lawrenceville UMC Vacation Bible School
Contact Person: Angel Shieber
Phone Number: 770-963-0386
Address: 395 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville 30045
Please call for specific camp information
Gwinnett County Parks & Rec
Contact Person: Beth McWilliams
Contact Phone Number: 770-822-5450
Various Camp Locations Throughout the County
Please call for specific camp information.
More information will be forthcoming about:
Gwinnett Envirnmental & Heritage Center
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