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SUMMER CAMPS For Children With Disabilities 2013
The school year is almost over and summer camps are right around the corner. Finding the right camp for your child can be time consuming, although worth the investment. But don’t fret! We have researched for you a partial list of camps in the state of Oklahoma who specifically provide an environment for children with disabilities. We also recommend taking a tour of the facility, meeting the director and staff and consider your child’s needs before enrolling in any summer camp program.
Camps can be a very important part of your child’s development and a fun way to spend the summer as they learn life skills, explore new interest, collaboration, living in a community (overnight camps) and pre-vocational skills.
Camp Loughridge, Tulsa, OK
Phone: 918-446-4194
Christian autism inclusion program with all summer camps include 3 campers per week with a one-on-one aide, ages 6-13. Activities include archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, challenge and ropes events and more. See website for dates and prices “scholarships” may be available www.camploughridge.org Other contact, Autism Center of Tulsa at 918-502-4823 www.autismtulsa.org
DDA Camp, Tulsa, OK –
The Bridges Foundation Phone: 918-592-3333
Day camp experience for children and young adults, ages 10 -21, with developmental disabilities held at Lacy Park. Contact The Bridge Foundation for additional Information www.thebridgesfound.org
Make Promises Happen, Guthrie, OK
Central Christian Camp and Conference Center Phone: 405.282.2811
This Day Camp provides outdoor recreational opportunities to individuals ages 6 and older with special needs. Each camper is paired with a volunteer counselor. Campers will enjoy fishing, boating, arts & crafts, swimming, archery, dances, talent shows and more at MPH events. For additional information
Camp Perfect Wings, McAlester, OK
Baptist General Convention of OK
A residential camp created specifically for special needs campers ages 8 and up to attend with a “buddy”. Camp includes archery, bb guns, crafts, music, climbing wall, zip line and more. www.oklahomabaptists.org/childhood/camp-perfect-wings/
www.bgco.org/ministries/special-needs.com
Camp Grey Squirrel
United Methodist Boys Ranch, Gore, OK
United Methodist Children’s Home, Tahlequah,
OK Phone: 918-457-6150 Residential and Day Camps Created for children with ASD who must be able to participate in traditional camp activities. Limited Scholarships available for the summer. OASIS Respite Care vouchers is accepted.
Camp Claptlans
Norman, OK 405-307-2814
A residential summer camp project of the J.D. McCarty Center in Norman open to ages 8 – 16. Camp activities
include: archery, arts & crafts, canoeing, fishing, astronomy, field games, horseback riding, nature studies, outdoor cooking, a challenge course, swimming and camp fires. Scholarships are available for qualifying families.
Champions Special Ministries, Tulsa, OK
Sponsored by Memorial Drive Church of Christ
Christian based day camp for the week of June 17-21, 2013. Application deadline is May 27, 2013. It’s a fun filled summer day camp for champions ages 5-28 with cognitive, intellectual, or physical disabilities. For more info go to www.championsspecialministries.com/
Therapyworks also offers Summer Groups! Yoga For Youngsters and Couch To Out are fun summer group sessions for kids 8-18!! Check out our website for full details! www.therapyworkstulsa.com
