Summer Camps/Programs 2008

Description

Camp Aurora

Lockheed Martin Recreation
3400 Bryant Irvin, Rd.
Ft. Worth, Texas
Contact: Betty Sefcik 817.332.7110 ext. 6109
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Ages: 4-12

Session Dates:
June 23-27, 2008
8:30 AM  3:30 PM
Fees:
$45 ADA Members;
$80 non members
Scholarships available
Application Deadline:
May 15, 2007

ADA day camp held at Lockheed Martin Recreation Association in Fort Worth.
Outdoor activities while learning lessons on positive diabetes management. Promotes self-confidence, independence and peer support.

Camp C.A.M.P.

P. O. Box 27086
San Antonio, TX 78227
Ph: 210-671-5411 or 210-671-5412
Fax 210-671-5225
Contact: Arlene Gomez
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Web address: www.campcamp.org
Ages served: 5 to adult

Session Dates:
May 25-30, 2008 Session 1 Adult (22-45)
June 1-6, 2008: Session 9 Adult (ages 22-45)
June 1-6, 2008: Session 2 Physical impairments
June 15-20, 2008: Session 3 General
June 22-27, 2008: Session 4 Autistic
July 6-11, 2008: Session 5 Medical
July 20-25, 2008: Session 6 Autistic
July 27-Aug. 1, 2008: Session 7 General
Aug 3-8, 2008 Session 8 Medical
Respite weekends available 1x/month except during summer.
Fees: Sliding Scale $175 to $1,200
Respite: $185 - $225 Depending on length of weekend.
Application deadline: April 1, 2008 but preferably before.

Childrens Association for Maximum Potential (CAMP) provides an overnight camping experience to children with special needs. CAMP provides a wide range of recreational, rehabilitative, educational, and respite services for children with developmental disabilities and their families. Camps programs provide the medical support to ensure that every child, regardless of the degree of medical needs, will be able to participate in all programs. This is also done indirectly.
Camper ships are available, but you must meet criteria. Please call Arlene Gomez 210.292.3566

Camp Can-Do

Camp Carter YMCA
6200 Sand Springs Rd.
Ft. Worth TX 76114
Phone: 817.738.9241
Contact: David Hagel or Laurie Johnston
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Web: http://www.campcarter.org
Ages served: 6-12, grades 1-6

Session Dates:
June 23-27, 2008.
Fees:
$150.00 Members, $170.00 non-members
scholarships available to those who qualify.
Application Deadline: June 16, 2008

This camp is for elementary age children with visual impairments
Camp Can-do is a day camp
Specifically planned for the non-visual learner. Activities are intended to use all senses to enjoy the camping experience. Activities include: hiking, canoeing, archery, rifle range, Braille trail, swimming, horseback riding, crafts, music, and challenge course and group activities.

Camp Connect

Peaceable Kingdom Retreat for Children in Youngsport, TX.
Contact: Tina Herzberg at ESC - 254. 297.1152
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Ages served: Birth and up

Session Date:
1 Saturday in September. The date will be determined later.
Fees: None
Application Deadline:
TBD

Camp Connect is a one-day retreat for families of children with combined hearing & vision loss and deaf blindness.

Experience E.X.C.E.L.S. (formally Camp Exp.)

(Expanded Core Education in Living Skills)
Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services-Blind Services
Abilene District Office
P.O. Box 521
Abilene, TX 79604
325. 795.5840 (voice) 325.795.5850 (fax)
800.687.7009
Contact: Al'An Kesler
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Ages served: Under age 10 for blind and visually impaired and up to age 22 for blind/visually impaired with multiple disabilities.

Session dates:
Aug. 2 - 7, 2008
Fees: none
Application deadline: May 7, 2008 - contact your caseworker or counselor

Family Camp Concept serving young (under 10) blind and visually impaired children and their families as well as children of any age (birth to 22) and their families who have multiple disabilities one of which is blindness/visual impairment.
Camp fills slots from local (Abilene, Amarillo, Lubbock, Midland/Odessa, and Wichita Falls) areas first.
Out of area families considered on a space available basis.

Celebrate the Children Camp

Contact Info:

903.886.8365
903.886.8360 Fax
Website: www.texaschild.org
Ages Served: 3-17
North East Texas Region

Session Date: Day, Weekend and Summer outdoor camps. See Website for more info
Day Camp - 9 AM - 3 PM
Fees: $16.00 Application Fee
Application deadline: See Website for Application

Day Camps for Special Needs Children. Mission is to work with physically and mentally challenged children.
Exploring Nature Hay Ride, Introduction to Farm Animals, camp fire cook out, lunch by the pond, learn to fish, horse back riding, camp crafts and games and outdoor safety curriculum.
Located 50 miles east of Dallas on a 100+ acre farm in Commerce Texas

Camp Lone Star

2016 Camp Lone Star Rd.
LaGrange, TX 78945
979.247.4128
800.362.2078
979.247.4120 Fax
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Web address: www.lomt.com
Contact: Matt Behrens
Ages served: 5  17
(Family camp available)

Session Dates:
Weekend and weekly sessions
June 8-Aug. 8, 2008 see website
Fees:
$138 to $465
Application deadline: TBA
May 1st for discount, afterward, first come first served until full. Multiple child discounts.

Christian-oriented inclusion camp. Offers swimming, hiking, archery, canoeing, basketball & soccer. Family camp also. Has both cabins and outdoor camping.

Applications may be obtained online

Camp New Horizons

North:
Paradise Ranch
4934 FM 1461
McKinney, TX 75071
South:
Cedar Canyon Dude Ranch
4523 N. Houston School Road
Lancaster, TX 75134
Contact: Sherry Hill
ADA-972.392.1181 x6097
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Web address: www.diabetes.org
Ages served: 4 - 12

Session dates:
North: Week of June 9-13, 2008
South: Week of June 16-20, 2008
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM for North and South
Fees: $115 ADA members, $145 non-members
Application Deadline: First come first basis until filled.

Camping program offers an exciting weeklong day camp for children with diabetes. Campers ages 4-12 are accepted on first come, first serve basis. Siblings of campers will also be accepted as space allows. Older youth, 12-17 have an opportunity to learn and practice leadership skills under the supervision of adult counselors and health care professionals by becoming a Counselor in Training (CIT).
Activities include arts and crafts, games, sports, swimming and diabetes education.
Parent conferences are held by health professionals who provide up to the date information on diabetes related topics.

Camp Real World

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services
Division for Blind Services
4200 South Freeway # 307
Fort Worth, TX 76115-1404

Contact Kevin Markel or Kay Heinecke 817.759.3525

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Ages Served: 9-17

Dates: July 14-18, 2008

Fees: None
Application Deadline:
May 30, 2008

Camp Real World, sponsored by DARS, Division for Blind Services serves youth who are blind or visually impaired, ages 9 through 17 and is designed to provide opportunities for the development of skills in the areas of leadership and team building, job seeking, awareness, independent living skills, travel and recreation and leisure. Peer interaction is encouraged through social and recreational activities. The camp will be held at Briarwood Retreat Center, Argyle, TX

Camp Sandcastle

American Diabetes Association
500 N. Shoreline Ste. 610
Corpus Christi, Texas 78471
Fax: 361.850.8756
Contact: Jane Bell 888.342.2383 ext. 1709 or 361.850.8778
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Web address: www.diabetes.org
Ages served: 5-15

Dates:
June 9-13, 2008
Time 8am - 4pm
Fees: None
Application deadline:
May 15, 2008

ADA day camp held at Texas A & M University, Early Childhood Development Center at Corpus Christi.
Activities include swimming, arts and crafts, nature hikes, entertainment, diabetes education and computer classes.

Camp SIGN

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services- Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services
P.O. Box 12904
Austin, TX 78711
5l2.407.3250
TTY - 512.407.3251
Contact: Ann Horn (deaf)
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Web address: http://www.dars.state.tx.us/dhhs/
Ages served: 8 - 17

Session dates:
Aug 3 - 9, 2008
Fees:
Total cost ranges from $35 application fee & camp fee range $75 to $150. A sliding scale based on income available. Transportation or medical exam cost not included.
This camp is not designed for visually impaired or blind children. However, children with usher's syndrome are welcome to apply, just let Ann Horn know ahead of time.

Camp SIGN is a communication barrier free environment for students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The goal for Camp SIGN is to have all students who are deaf or hard of hearing from around the state regardless of their communication mode participate in the program. The philosophy of the camp is to provide an environment of acceptance and encouragement.
Camp Sign is held at Camp Misty Meadow in Conroe, 35 miles north of Houston. Rugged terrain is not designed for wheelchair users.

Camp Summit, Inc.

P.O. Box 794276
Dallas, TX 75379
972.484.8900
Fax: 972.620.1945
Contact: Lisa Braziel
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Web address: www.campsummittx.org
Ages Served: 6  50+

Session Dates:
May 25  August 9, 2008
Ten 1-week sessions.
Sessions divided by age & disability.
See website for more details
Fees: $635 - sliding scale & scholarships available

Camp Summits mission is to provide a residential camping experience for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. The session for deafblind is recommended.
The camp is located in Argyle, Texas. Swimming, horseback, outdoor gym, fishing, chapel, nature studies and campsites are provided. (Fee includes Camp T-Shirt and Cabin Photo.)
Applications may be downloaded from website.

Camp T.E.A.M.S. (Teens Experiencing a Meaningful Summer)

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services-Blind Services
Houston Field Headquarters
427 W. 20th Ste. 407
Houston, TX 77008
713.880.0721
800.687.7028
Contact: Shirley Evans, Angela Price 713.802.3100 Houston
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Allison Roper - 713.944.9924 Southeast Office
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Keisha Jackson 409.898.4188 Beaumont Office
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Ages served: 14  18

Session Dates:
June 3 - 6, 2008
Fees: none
Application Deadline: May 4, 2008

Applications will be mailed out in April.

Camp Teams is held at the Campsite, Camp For All, which is located in Washington County, Burton, Texas.
Consumers on Transition caseloads from the Houston and Southeast Region will have the opportunity to explore the outdoors while building self-confidence skills, leadership skills and independence skills.
Daily living skills instruction is also emphasized. Peer interaction while participating in arts/crafts, canoeing, fishing, archery, horseback riding, swimming, and many other fun activities are also encouraged.

Camp Teen Challenge

Education Service Center Region 12
2101 W. Loop 340
Waco, TX 76702
254.297.1143
Fax: 254.666.0823
Contact: Nancy Shampo 254.297.1161 or Rita Finlay at 254.753.1552
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Ages served: 6th  l2th grade

Session Dates:
June 9-13, 2008
Fees: no fees
Application deadline: April 16, 2008

Camp Teen Challenge, sponsored by DARS and Region l2 ESC, serves youth who are blind or visually impaired. Independence, confidence building, team building skills, and daily living skills instruction is emphasized. Peer interaction is encouraged through social and recreational activities. Camp is held at Peaceable Kingdom near Killeen, TX
Priority is given to Visually Impaired students in the Waco/Bryan-College Station area.

Camp Villa

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services-Blind Services
Lubbock District Office
5121 69th St. #A-5
Lubbock, TX 79424
806.353-9568
800.687.7032
Contact: Christina Weller
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Ages Served: 10 to 14

Session Date:
June 9 - 13, 2008
Fees: none
Application deadline:

Consumers/families should contact their caseworker or counselor for more details.

Camp Villa is located at Ceta Glen Encampment in Wayside near Happy, Texas.
The camp emphasizes confidence building, recreation, peer interaction and independence.
This camp is jointly sponsored by DARS and ESC Regions 9, 14, 16, 17 and 18.
DARS's Lubbock ,Midland/Odessa, Wichita Falls Region Consumers receive priority placement. All others considered based on space availability.

Mitre Peak Experience (formally Camp Vision)

3016 Kermit Hwy Suite A
Odessa, TX 79768
432.332.3181
432.332.3183 (Fax)
Contact: Tamee Argo
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Ages served: 3rd - 12th grade

Session date:
April 25 - 27, 2008
Fees: none
Application deadline: April 3, 2008
Must be able to participate in a full range of activities from 7 a.m.  11 p.m.

Participation is restricted to Visually impaired students in the Region 18 ESC service area. A referral must be made by the students VI teacher. Focus is on confidence building, independent living skills and integration with sighted peers. Students will participate in a learning
Exchange with sighted peers from local Boy Scout and Girl Scout organizations. (Held at Mitre Peak, near Alpine.)

Cooperative Extension-Prairie View A&M Camp Programs

Contact: Sonja Davis 936 261-5134 or
Tameka Thomas713.440.4900
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Ages served: 8  18

There are 2 different camps:
Choices Retreat: Self Respect & Respect of Others
HS Estelle 4-H & Youth Camp
Session dates:
July 7 - Aug. 8, 2008
Fees: $100
Application deadline: 2 weeks prior to camp

Campers participate in classes and activities designed to teach them fundamental skills in:

• Leadership
• Citizenship
• Self-esteem
• Career awareness
• Health and nutrition
• Conflict resolution
• Team building
• Creative learning
• Natural resources

Recreational activities include:
Swimming, shooting sports, volleyball, basketball, softball and educational games. Camp held in Huntsville, TX.

Drama Camp

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services-Blind Services
4204 Woodcock Dr, Suite 274
San Antonio, TX 78228
210.732.9751
Contact:Priscilla Esquivel-Reyna, Transition Counselor 210.736.7164
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Ages served: 10-22
In partnership with ESC Region 20 and is open to students in our region

Session date: July 14- 25, 2008
Fees: None
Deadline for Applications : none

This project is designed to help children work on IL skills, O & M, socialization, leisure activities, learn about the theater, costume and set design, make-up, facial expression, voice projection, and leadership.
The two-week day camp is a Drama Camp for VIPs (Visually Impaired Players). During the two weeks the participants learn performance skills, participate in set and costume design, learn the fine art of stage makeup, practice and fine tune mobility skills and make new friends, culminating in a final performance open to the public.

Kids Camp

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services-Blind Services
Contact: Joyce West, ESC 361.561.8524 orJoann Cruz, DARS 361.289.1128)
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Ages Served: 8-18

Session dates: TBD (usually the first weekend in June)
Fees: $500.00
Application Deadline: TBD

This three-day camp is sponsored by the ESC, Region 2 and DARS.
Participation is limited to VI students in the Region 2 ESC area. The camp is designed to work on IL skills, travel, and social/ recreational skills.

Lighthouse of Houston Summer Camp

3602 W. Dallas
Houston, TX 77019
713.527.9561
713.527.8165 (Fax)
Contact: Kristen Stack 713.284.8415
The Lighthouse of Houston - What We Do
Ages served: 5  13

Session dates:
July 7-25, 2008 8 am - 3:30 pm
Fees: $200 includes lunches on Fridays only.
Sack lunch needs to be brought Monday through Thursday, cookout on Friday Transportation provided for $15 a week extra
Application deadline: June 2007

This camp targets blind or visually impaired children 5-13 who have to be self-feeding and potty trained.
The camp is a 3-weekday program. Activities include field trips, swimming, arts, crafts, etc.

Project SWEEP

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services-Blind Services Lubbock Regional Office
5121 69th St., Ste. A-5
Lubbock, TX 79424
800.687.7032
806.783-2930
806.783-2950 (Fax)
Contact: Kevin Hutchins
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Ages served: 14 to summer after High School graduation

Session Dates:
A 5 week work program, from June 23-July 25, 2008
Fees: None
Must be DARS Transition consumer, recommended by the local Education Service Center, & must sign up with Texas Workforce

This summer work program for DARS consumers is held at Texas Tech University. Participants work in the community at least 20 hours a week M-F and live on campus, returning home on the weekends.
Vocational skills, development, career exploration, and independent living skills are emphasized.
Job coaches, attendants, O & M instructors, 24-hour supervision and an on-call nurse are available.

Sea-Venture Camp

Corpus Christi, TX
Contact: Regena Simms
903.503.1115
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Website:
http://www.christianrecord.org/aboutus/news/seacamptx.php?fmt=GR&sid=
http://www.coasttothecapital.com/index.php
Ages served: 9-65

Session Dates:
Aug. 5-12, 2008
Application Deadline:
July 15, 2008
Fees: $35 registration fee, otherwise free to visually impaired
See website for more information.

This is a marine Biology based program full of fun, and educational components.

SCIVIS 2008

(Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students)
West Virginia School for the Blind
P.O. Box 1034
Romney, WV 26757
304.822.4883
304.822.4898 (Fax)
Contact: Dan Oates
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Web Address: www.tsbvi.edu/space/

Texas contact: Jim Allan
TSBVI
1100 W. 4th Street
Austin, TX 78756
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512.206.9315
Ages Served: 4th grade  12th

Session Dates: September 20-25, 2008 for the Blind or visually impaired.
Fees: $10plus
Tuition: $675
Application Deadline: August 11, 2008
(Transportation not included in tuition).

Student should have an interest in Space Science, working in teams to achieve a goal and have physical capabilities for lots of walking and stamina for long days of activity (7 a.m.  10 p.m.) Held in Huntsville, Alabama.
Camp stresses educational, recreational and social goals.

Space Camp/Aviation Challenge

Huntsville, Alabama
U.S. Space & Rocket Center
256.837.3400
Fax: 256.837.6137
800-637-7223
See Website for Details
web: http://www.spacecamp.com
Ages served: 9-11 and 12-14, 15-18 and 7-12 with parent programs

Sessions: 3-5 day programs for the different age groups. June 2 - Aug. 1, 2008
Fees differ for different age groups:
Kids 9-11, 3 days class $399 - 5 days class $899
Kids 12-14, 6 days class $899 - 8 days $1099
Kids 15-18, 6 day class $999 - 13 days $1799
Parent & child:3 days check website for details
Application Deadline:
At least 2 weeks before session.
Transportation is not included in any costs.

Activities include simulated space shuttle missions, rocket building, experiments, and lectures.

SWEAT (Summer Work Experience In Austin, Texas)

TSBVI
1100 West 45th Street
Austin, TX 78756
512.206.9119
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Web address: www.tsbvi.edu
Ages served: 17 - 22

Regular Session:
June 15 - July 17, 2008
Fees: None, bring some initial spending money until they get paid
Application deadline: February 14, 2008
Pre-SWEAT Weekend:
April 18 evening - April 20 10:00 a.m. all selected students are encouraged to attend this prior to the regular session.

SWEAT is a work experience program
With one week job readiness training, independent living skills and mobility skills and four weeks work.
This intensive 5-week program is designed to prepare students for success in the world of work and adult living through increased independence, competence, and self-confidence. Students should be functioning within two years of grade level, and possess prerequisite skills to be successful in community employment and adult living.
SWEAT is a collaborative program between the Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services-Blind Services and TSBVI. It is the most advanced vocational and independent living class offered at TSBVI, and the expectations for students are high. Students receive paid vocational training for individual community jobs.

Texas Elks Camp

Route 5, Box 185
Gonzales, TX 78629
830.875.2425
Fax 830.672.7563
Contact: Misty Pyatt
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Web site: http://www.texaselks.org/
Ages served: 7 - 15 boys and girls

Session dates:
Jun. 15-20, 22-27, 29-July 4 2008
Jul. 13-18, 20-25, 27-Aug. 1 2008
Fees: none
Application deadline: First come first serve
Cannot take a person with autism.
Limited to 46 participants per week.

Texas Elks camp provides camp opportunities to any child with a disability not requiring one-on-one care, who is a resident of Texas.
Swimming, fishing, horseback riding, hiking, arts and crafts, cookouts, team building, leadership skills, talent show, field trips, bowling, dancing
Campers are encouraged to make their own choices and become more independent. Final results are improved self-esteem and a willingness to accept new challenges.

Texas Lions Camp

P. O. Box 290247
Kerrville, TX 78029-0247
830.896.8500 VOICE/TTY
Contact: MaeNell Rhymes, Registrar
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Web address: www.lionscamp.com
Ages served:

• 7 - 16 (physically handicapped)
• 8 - 15 (diabetic)
• Must be able to function independently.
• IQ must be over 70.

Session Dates: see below:
For children with physical handicaps:
June 1 - 7, 2008
June 8 - 14, 2008
June 15 - 21, 2008
June 22 - 28, 2008
June 29 - July 5, 2008
Day Camp: July 16-18, 2008
For children with Diabetes:
July 20-July 26, 2008
July 27-August 2, 2008
Fees: No Fee
Application deadline: First come first serve.

Texas Lions Camp provides a camp for physically disabled, hearing/vision impaired, and diabetic children from the State of Texas, regardless of race, religion, or national origin.
Campers learn the Can Do philosophy and are allowed to achieve maximum personal growth and self-esteem.
Leisure activities are supervised, and include swimming, horseback riding, nature study, adventure programming, arts and crafts, and an overnight campout.

The Pines

1124 Commerce Drive
Richardson, TX 75081
214.522.6533
Fax: 214.522.2600
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Address: www.thepines.org
Contact: Hank Lanik at 903.845.5834 (camp site)
Ages Served: 7  16

Session Dates:
One-week sessions
(Sun.  Sat.)
June 8 - Aug. 9, 2008
Fees: $525 per session
Special 2 week package for see website for details.
Application Deadline: until filled

Catholic/Christian non-competitive. Bible study, arts and crafts, drama, swimming, boating, horseback riding, field games.
One-on-one counselor assigned as needed to campers with special needs& have served children with Down Syndrome and those who are blind. Call Hank Lanik if any questions.

The River Performing and Visual Arts Program June River Camp

1475 West Gray
Houston, TX 77019
Contact: Regina Reiley
713.520.1220
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Web address: www.theriver.org
Ages served: 2 - 19 (and older if child requires special needs)
recheck website after April 1

Session dates: for West Gray location:
June 9-13, 16-20,July 7-11, 14-18, 28-Aug 1, Aug. 4-8, 2008
Fees: $25 regis. fee per family
$100 per week
Lunch not included
Also offer partial and full scholarships.
Application Deadline:
TBD

The River Performing & Visual Arts Center is a barrier-free, affordable, non-profit, arts enrichment program for children of all abilities, ages 2-19, and involves those with disabilities, chronic illness, siblings and community friends.
The River was created to meet the artistic needs of children of all abilities who do not have an accessible or affordable place to participate in integrated, quality, extra-curricular theatre and visual arts enrichment classes.

Out Door Experience at Prude Ranch

Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services - Division for Blind Services
Contact: Tamee Argo
432.332.3181
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Ages served: 10-17

Dates:
July 28 - 31, 2008
Fees: None
Application Deadline: May 1, 2008

Out Door Experience at Prude Ranch, sponsored by DARS andEducation Service Center Region XV serves youth who are blind or visually impaired, ages 10 through 17 and is designed to provide opportunities for the development of skills in the areas of leadership and team building, job seeking and awareness, independent living skills, travel and recreation and leisure. Peer interaction is encouraged through social and recreational activities, which include a dance, abeep baseballtournament, arts and crafts,ropes activities, horse back riding and a field trip to the McDonald Observatory. The camp will be held atPrude Ranchin Alpine, TX.
Priority is given to visually impaired youth served through DARS Fort Worth Region and or Education Service Center Region XV.

WALIC (Working and Living in the Community)

TSBVI
1100 W 45th St
Austin, Texas 78756
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Ages Served: 16 - 22

Session date: June 22 - July 18, 2008
Fees: bring some initial spending money until they get paid
Application Deadline: February 14, 2008

The WALIC program is a 4-week vocational and independent living program for children who are visually impaired with developmental disabilities. Students must be able to participate in approximately 15 hours a week of work-related activities with the support of a job coach (up to 5 hours in a given day).
Students spend most of their day at a community job, learning: (1) a variety of work routines, (2) how to interact with a supervisor and with coworkers, and (3) what is expected in a work situation.
Students live in home-like settings where they participate in independent living skills.