Recreation

Please see below the recap from the March 1, 2009 SEPAC Camp Fair.  It was a huge success!  

 

SEPAC General Meeting Minutes

 

March 1, 2009  Topic:  Camp Fair for Kids with Special Needs

 

SEPACS does not sponsor or endorse the organizations listed below.  We are providing this information as a service to our families.  All families should conduct their own due diligence to determine if an organization is right for their child or family.

 

The information below is taken from the brochures and flyers provided by the groups themselves.  They are listed in no particular order.  Please contact the organizations directly for more information about them.

 

 

KEEN:  Kids Enjoy Exercise Now

P.O. Box 45186

Phoenix, AZ  85064

602-508-3939

Website:  www.keenphoenix.org

Email:  info@keenphoenix.org

 

KEEN provides free recreational and sports programs for children and young adults with more profound and severe mental and physical disabilities.

KEEN serves individuals with such diverse disabilities as autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and various developmental and intellectual disabilities.  Because KEEN’s activities are noncompetitive and inclusive, we offer opportunities for athletes who have not been able to access or find happiness in other programs.

 

 

Lions Camp Tatiyee

P.O. Box 6910

Mesa, AZ  85216

480-380-4254

Website:  www.ArizonaLionsCamp.org

Email:  ArizonaLionsCamp@cox.net

 

The mission of Lions Camp Tatiyee is to provide a camping experience for challenged individuals among their peers that encourages independence and self confidence.

Camper age range is 7 years and up.  Our sessions are divided by age, with special sessions for physically challenged, mentally challenged, deaf and blind.  Disabilities have included but are not limited to spinal injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, amputees, deafness, blindness, and mildly mentally challenged.

 

 

Joni and Friends Family Retreats

Disability Empowerment Center

5025 E. Washington Street, Suite 106

Phoenix, AZ  85034

602-275-2568

Website:  www.joniandfriends.org

Email:  dcarr@joniandfriends.org  (Delinda Carr, Program Manager)

 

For families who shoulder the daily pressures of disability, Family Retreat is a jam-packed, joyous combination of incredible, fully accessible activities and accommodations, warm and wonderful friendships, empowering truth from the Word of God, heart-to-heart sharing, hilarious adventures, and the life-changing knowledge that in our Father’s arms is all the strength needed for the journey.  Everything under the Son is provided for the comfort and care of families affected by disability.

 

 

Grand Canyon State Fencing Foundation

480-288-7834, 480-227-6443

Website:  www.gcsff.org

Email:  info@gcsff.org

 

The Grand Canyon Fencing Foundation is bringing seated fencing to the valley.  Men, women, and children of all ages are welcome.  If you would like to play, compete, or redefine yourself as an athlete, not is your time to take advantage of this excellent opportunity.  Be a part of an exceptional team and a great community.

 

 

Baio Enterprises, Inc., Developmental Therapies

1745 S. Alma School Road, Suite 145

Mesa, AZ  85210

480-963-3634

Website:  www.baioenterprises.com

 

Baio Enterprises, Inc. is dedicated to providing Speech, Occupational, and Physical therapies, as well as Social Interaction Groups.  We respect the individuals and families that we provide service to.  Parents and care givers are a vital part of our therapy team.  We feel it is critical to provide ongoing support groups where parents can share their joys, sorrows, concerns and triumphs.

Baio Enterprises has a 6 week summer camp for 4 years to 9 years old.

 

 

Scottsdale Unified School District Special Needs Summer Camp

Scott Karcz, Head Teacher

skarcz@susd.org

Cell:  480-250-5561

 

Veronica Leiper, Camp Director

vleiper@susd.org

Cell:  480-600-0026

 

Contact them for a registration packet and get details about the camp dates and locations.

 

 

Scottsdale Bible Church

Website:  www.scottsdalebible.com

Steve:  480-824-7268, email slee@sbcaz.org

 

Special Ministries provides church services for children and adults with special needs.  They also have parent network groups, such as:

Autism Family Network

Dads 4 Special Kids

Mom 4 Special Kids

 

 

Civitan Foundation

3509 E. Shea Blvd, Suite #117

Phoenix, AZ  85028

602-953-2944

Website:  www.campcivitan.org

 

Civitan’s longest running and most beloved program offers week-long camp sessions throughout the summer, and weekend adventures one a month the balance of the year.  Camp Civitan is a 15-acre wheelchair accessible facility for developmentally disabled children and adults located in the cool pine country of Northern Arizona, in the town of Williams. This program offers campers a variety of enriching and fun experiences that promote positive self-esteem, teamwork, socialization, and healthy activities.

 

 

Arizona Autism United

Robert Ni, Community Representative

5025 E. Washington Street, #212

Phoenix, AZ  85034

602-773-5773

Website:  www.AZAunited.org

Email:  Robert@AZAunited.org

 

 

ASU Summer Program for Early Literacy and Language

ASU, Tempe Campus, Coor Building

ASU, West Campus, Calssroom Annex

480-965-2373

 

SPELL is a research and educational program designed to boost the oral language and early literacy of 4 and 5 year olds through fun and interesting teaching activities.  Classes are taught by certified teachers or speech-language pathologists and graduate students from the Department of Speech and Hearing Science at ASU.

 

 

SEEK-Specializing in the Education of Exceptional Kids

1830 S. Alma School Road, Suite 130

Mesa, AZ  85210

480-902-0771

Website:  www.SEEKArizona.com

Email:  info@SEEKArizona.org

 

SEEK is committed to providing superior therapies and direct care services to children with developmental disabilities, specializing in children with Autistic Spectrum Order (ASD).  Through developmentally appropriate interventions, tailored to the strengths and needs of each child, child-specific provider training, and a dedication to providing family support and resources; we will help each child reach their full potential in both their family and community.

Camp Runamuk-SEEK Arizona’s Family Camp

October 9-12, 2009, Prescott, AZ

Join us this Fall 2009 in beautiful Prescott, Arizona.  Families will get the total camp experience from bunk beds to campfires, for 4 days and 3 nights while they participate in family and individual activities, all geared for campers with special needs, their siblings, and parents.

Contact SEEK as listed above for additional information.

The Arizona Magic of Music and Dance

602-653-8702

Website:  www.azmagic.org

 

The Arizona Magic of Music and Dance Camp is a program for children and young adults with physical or mental disabilities that prepares them to stage a wonderful theater production that is written and choreographed especially for them.

 

 

Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers

480-922-5675

Website:  www.LindamoodBell.com

Email:  lblpscottsdale@lblp.com

 

Be our guest and learn about our researched-based programs for reading, comprehension, and math.  We will have presentations, refreshments, activities for children, and a chance to observe students in session. Call or email to reserve your space.

Thursday, March 26.  Presentation times:  10 a.m. and 6L30 p.m.

10617 N. Hayden Road, Building B, Suite 101

Scottsdale, AZ  85260

 

 

Arizona Camp Sunrise and Sunrise Sidekicks

American Cancer Society

1-800-ACS-2345

Website:  www.cancer.org

 

Arizona Camp Sunrise is the first one-week residential overnight camp in Arizona for children with cancer.  It is designed for children from ages 8 to 16, who have, or have had cancer.  Along with canoeing, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, archery, and swimming, campers might choose to build a birdhouse, participate in science experiments, learn to cook, or even write a newsletter.

 

Sunrise Sidekicks is the only camp for siblings in the state of Arizona.  In a camp environment, Sunrise Sidekicks gives brothers and sisters of cancer patients a chance to share friendship and laughter with others who are living with similar cancer-related experiences.

 

 

Camp AZDA-American Diabetes Association

Sarah Watson

602-861-4731 x7094

Website:  diabetes.org/adacampazda

Email:  swatson@diabetes.org

 

Camp AZDA, a program of the American Diabetes Association, is help in the beautiful Friendly Pines Camp Facility, located in the tall pines of Bradshaw Mountains.  As any camping experience, our camp will provided fun and adventure, companionship and opportunity to make new friends with diabetes and learn new skills in outdoor living.  The aim of Camp AZDA is to provide the children a memorable recreational and educational experience.  Age range is 8-16 years.

 

 

Scottsdale Parks and Recreation

7340 Scottsdale Mall

Scottsdale, AZ  85251

480-312-7957

Website:  www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov

 

Adapted Recreation Services:  480-312-2218

 

Many programs are available.  Contact them for a list of programs, locations, dates, and times.

 

 

Spectrum College Transition Program, Gateway Academy

7655 E. Gelding Drive, Suite A-3

Scottsdale, AZ  85260

480-443-7331

Website:  www.gatewayacademy.us

 

Spectrum 101, a residential summer program, is made up of two-4 week sessions, focusing on helping students learn how to prepare for their entry into college life.  Students must have an average to above verbal IQ.  Students face challenges in the areas of:  social integration, emotional control, communicative and social language development.

 

 

Camp Wamatochick, Arthritis Foundation

Camp Cruz

1313 E. Osborn Road, Suite 200

Phoenix, AZ  85014

Taryn Norley  602-212-9912

Email:  tnorley@arthrtis.org

 

Camp Fire USA

2345 East Thomas Road, Suite 400,  Phoenix, AZ  85016

602-954-7544

Website:  www.campfireaz.org

campwamatochick@campfireaz.org

 

Camp Wamatochick is located on 80 acres in the Prescott National Forest, just outside of Prescott, Arizona.  It focuses on a smaller samper community to create an unparalleled camping experience.  The program is designed to build caring, confident youth, and future leaders, along with having a lot of fun.

 

 

SARRC-Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center

300 N. 18^th Street

Phoenix, AZ  85006

602-340-8717

Website:  autismcenter.org

Email:  sarrc@autismcenter.org

 

 

 

 

 

SARRC’s Teen Camp at Whispering Hope Ranch

HC2, Box 162-V

Payson, AZ  85541

602-218-8173

Overnight teen camp for individuals with autism disorders (ASDs) and typical peers.  The ranch also serves as a home for animals born with physical differences or rescued from difficult circumstances.  Their interaction with special needs guests is nurturing and calming, and promotes well-being.

 

Dads 4 Special Kids

Scottsdale Bible Church (Room 102)

7601 E. Shea Blvd.

Scottsdale, AZ  85260

Website:  www.dads4specialkids.org

Mailing Address:  P.O. box 73182

Phoenix,, AZ  85050

602-909-5463

 

Dads 4 Special Kids is committed to men and their families who have a child with special health-care needs.  Established by fathers looking for peer support, we dedicate our time, talents, and resources to better the quality of life for other men through their unique journey of raising their child.

 

To accomplish this we host monthly meetings, offer workshops that provide knowledge and practical skills for cultivating healthy communication within the marriage and family, and provide information on resources within the valley of the sun.

 

 

Empowering our Children

Rhonda Cerny

913-485-8513

Eamil:  rpcerny@aol.com

Website:  www.empoweringourchildren.com

 

Empowering Our Children is a non-profit 501 (c) 3 educational foundation and radio program established to focus on the guidance of children and adolescents with physical, neurological, behavioral, and social issues.  National mental health experts provide education, guidance, and resources on topics such as:  anxiety, asperger syndrome, autism, adhd, bipolar disorder, bullying, depression, discipline, eating disorders, learning problems, nutrition, ocd, self-esteem, substance abuse, and tourettes.

 

 

Camp Not-A-Wheeze

American Lung Association of Arizona

102 W. McDowell Road

Phoenix, AZ  85003

602-258-7505, 1-800-586-4872

 

Arizona’s summer camp for children with asthma.  Exploring the great outdoors has never been easier with asthma.  At camp Not-A-Wheeze, 7-14 year old with moderate to severe asthma experience the same exciting activities found in a typical summer camp, but at a pace geared to their needs.  Volunteer medical professionals team up in cabins with 6-8 children.  They provide around-the-clock supervision for the campers during all activities and cabin time.

Reading Clinic Summer Program

1860 E. Warner Rd., Suite 101

Tempe, AZ  85284

480-456-0500

Website:  www.azreadingclinic.com

 

If your child doesn’t respond to reading programs at school, the Reading Clinic’s scientifically proven approach may be exactly what he or she needs.  The Reading Clinic’s valuable menu of services includes:  testing to diagnose reading problems, treatment of dyslexia and reading difficulties caused by attention deficit, AIMS test preparation, spelling programs, and writing instruction using highly effective Step-Up-to-Writing program based on the State’s six traits.

 

 

LEAP-Language Enrichment & Acquistion Program

8422 E. Shea Blvd, #103

Scottsdale, AZ  85260

480-636-1920

Email:  kari@listening-ears.com

 

The LEAP is a language program for children ages 3-6 years of age.  Speech-language pathologists develop programs and activities which integrate speech and language intervention with play and everyday activities.  LEP is for both typically developing children and children with speech and language impairments.

Updated: 10/24/09: 

The new reach info for LEAP is:

Lynn Carahaly, MA,CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Owner and Director of Foundations Developmental House, LLC. (FDH)

Phone: 480-219-3953

Fax: 480-219-4203

lynn@fdhkids.com

http://www.fdhkids.com

Foundations Developmental House, LLC is a Speech-Language Pathology Clinic and Learning Center for children birth through 18 years of age. Our Speech-Language Pathologists develop an individualized plan of care, tailored to each child’s speech therapy needs.

 

ASAP-Autistic Spectrum Addressing Pragmatics

8422 E. Shea Blvd., Suite 103

Scottsdale, AZ  85260

480-636-1920

Email:  kari@listening-ears.com

 

ASAP is an intensive summer program that addresses pragmatic language for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, and PDD between the ages of 3-8.  Each child’s needs are unique, therefore, delayed pragmatic skills need to be individually assessed and addressed.  The program is designed and run by Certified Speech-Language Pathologists and other specialists who tailor each child’s program to meet his/her unique needs.  ASAP is run in tandem with our LEAP program to ensure that opportunities to interact with typically developing children as peer models are created.

Updated: 10/24/09: 

The new reach info for this ASAPis:

Lynn Carahaly, MA,CCC-SLP

Pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist

Owner and Director of Foundations Developmental House, LLC. (FDH)

Phone: 480-219-3953

Fax: 480-219-4203

lynn@fdhkids.com

http://www.fdhkids.com

Foundations Developmental House, LLC is a Speech-Language Pathology Clinic and Learning Center for children birth through 18 years of age. Our Speech-Language Pathologists develop an individualized plan of care, tailored to each child’s speech therapy needs.

Submitted by Laura Holgate

Special needs children need exercise too! However, there are very few programs out there that will take on special needs children. I am the mother of Nicolas Holgate and I have been searching for a place for him to get exercise on a regular basis that he would enjoy. If this sounds like something your child would like to do, then I have an opportunity you won’t want to miss. I have negotiated a price with Pump It Up in Scottsdale to have a regular “class” every Wednesday from 4-5pm. Of course it would be more reasonably priced for all of us if I can get a group of about 15 kids together (that is the MAX number they will allow). If I can get 15 kids to agree to do it, the price would be approximately $86 for an 8-week session. That works out to about $11/week. WHAT A DEAL for your child to have FUN, get EXERCISE, and be out in a social setting, huh? If you are interested or have any questions, please email me at holgatebl@q.com  or call me at 480.451.6525. If you leave a message on my phone, please leave your name, your phone number, and an email address if you have one. I would like to get this “class” going by Wednesday February 11th.Thanks,
Laura Holgate (Nicolas’ mom!)

PS Unfortunately, Pump It Up cannot accommodate physically handicapped children in this class. This class is ideal for children with Autism, Down Syndrome, or other special needs not involving physical impairments.

Contact Laura if you have any questions.

Announcement to Camps focused on or inclusive of Special Needs Children:

Special needs parent groups from around the Valley are hosting a Special Needs Camp Fair on Sunday March 1, 2009 from 3 to 5 PM at Paradise Valley United Methodist Church at 4455 E. Lincoln Drive (near Tatum) in Paradise Valley (85253).

Attached is the Registration Form for the 2009 Special Needs Summer Camp Fair. Please send the form to any interested parties.

SEPAC Summer Camp Fair Registration

Summer programs which support inclusion of special needs children or specialize in accomodating the needs of these children are invited to have a table at the Camp Fair. Special needs for the purpose of this Camp Fair has the broadest possible definition to include autism, asperger’s, ADD, ADHD, oppositional defiance disorder, sensory integration disorder, speech and language delays, pervasive developmental delays, cerebal palsy, down syndrome, spina bifida, hearing impaired, blind, learning disabilities, tourettes syndrome, health challenges and medical conditions (i.e., obesity, asthma, epilepsy, burns, diabetes, cancer, hemophiliac, etc.), etc.

All camps participating in the Camp Fair have 2 options:

1) to register (by February 4th) and to have a table at the Camp Fair and to send representative(s) with knowledge of their inclusion programs, to speak directly with interested parents and distribute brochures.
OR
2) to send brochures for display at the camp fair (by February 15th) to:
SEPACS
11259 East Via Linda
Suite 100, PMB 149
Scottsdale, AZ 85259-4076

Camps can be overnight or day camps. Day camps can be full or part day. There is NO COST for a camp to participate in the Camp Fair. Interested Camps should send in their completed Registration Form today.

Parents do NOT need to register in advance and there is no cost for parents to attend the Camp Fair. Mark your calendars for this fun and informative event.

Lisa Dee Meyerson Marshall
SEPACS VP Relationships
602-670-5109
chas999_99@yahoo.com

Shauna Mattson
SEPACS VP Programs 480-661-0471
shauna@sepacs.org

Parents and advocates of special kids:

To date we only have 5 registrations for the SUSD Special Needs Winter Camp. I know there are more of you out there planning to attend this camp.

Please turn in your registration form ASAP. If we do not meet the minimum of 12 per day, camp will be canceled.

Registration deadline is December 12th – but we need to know now that we have minimum numbers to move forward with planning.

Let’s get 50 families signed up now. We can accommodate lots of kids with awesome facilities and staffing – now we just need you!!!

Thanks!
Julia Whitt
Sam’s mom
julia.whitt@cox.net

Link to:  SUSD Special Needs Winter Camp Registration Packet

Registration for the SUSD winter camp for students with special needs is now available.  Completed packet is due to the district by December 12th, 2008.

Dates: December 29, 30, 31 (3 days)
Time: 9am – 2pm
Location: Scottsdale Bible Church

Registration Packet

Did you catch this article, On playground, autistic kids bond with peers:  Scottsdale school encourages interaction, in Sunday’s paper:

In January, Copper Ridge’s playground became an incubator for a new kind of recess in which kids teach their autistic classmates about the joys of the playground. And autistic kids teach them a little compassion. 

Full Article

I spoke with Neal Hallihan from Scottsdale Parks and Recreation, and he shared that they still have several openings in the Junior division (ages 8-18) of the Special Olympics Bowling Team.

Practices start this week.  Thursday night from 6:30 to 8 at Frontier Lanes on the northeast corner of Scottsdale Road and Thomas Road.  Cost is $7 per practice.

For more details, contact Neal at (480) 312-2218 during business hours.

This is a VERY important reminder, if you sign your child up for the FREE after school programs offered by the City of Scottsdale Parks and Recreation.

Parents,

FALL Recreation Activities & Community Brochure will be distributed by Friday, July 18th. Watch your newspaper/mailbox for that. If you don’t get one by July 21st, go to your local community center or Library and pick one up, to get your codes for the fall programs.  OR you can go online at www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Sports/Brochure and you can see the Fall information.  It is available online July 15th.  (but you can’t register till the 24th).

REMEMBER, FALL afterschool programs are still FREE, so it is a good idea to register as soon as we allow registration. Thursday, July 24th @ 6am will be the start date we will allow Scottsdale residents to register for FALL Afterschool programs.  Call (480)312-7957 to have an account setup in our CLASS system (if you haven’t previously registered for our City Classes or programs). You will need to know your master account and security code to register online and master account, security code and client numbers for the automated telephone registration.

Who can register?  Youth attending Elementary School, grades 1-6 (Children must be at least 6 years old by September 1st, 2008 AND in the first grade)  Scottsdale residents are given priority for these programs and register one week before Non-Residents.  All Residents will be moved ahead of Non-Residents on program waitlists regardless of the date/time the client was waitlisted.

*Online and Touch Tone registration methods provide immediate enrollment conformation. For classes that fill quickly we recommend one of these methods. Payments must be made at the time of registration for it to be complete. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express accepted.

Online With Rec Link: Log on to www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov

• Click on Parks and Recreation Link
• Click on Recreation Classes

Touch Tone Phone: 480-312-2025

• Call the registration line and follow the instructions

(If you cannot do the above, you can mail in)

Mail In Registration: Fill out form on page 5 of the brochure

• Mail to Leisure Education – Fall
  PO Box 1761
  Scottsdale, AZ 85252
• Make checks payable to the City of Scottsdale. Visa, Mastercard, and American Express are accepted.

Registration lines are typically busy in the first few hours. Historically the lines free up after the first few hours, PLEASE KEEP TRYING!!

Jessica Watkins

Assistant Recreation Coordinator
Leisure Education Programs
P:480.312.2644  F:480.312.2706
EMail: JWatkins@ScottsdaleAZ.gov
Classes & Programs Brochure: www.ScottsdaleAZ.gov/Sports/Brochure

If you are registering your child with special needs for a class or park program, be sure to contact the Adapted Recreation Department so they can plan accordingly and provide additional support, if necessary.  Please call (480) 312-2204 or via e-mail DZuppan@scottsdaleaz.gov.

Scottsdale’s Adapted Recreation Services are looking for volunteers to assist with the Special Olympics swim season. All practices are held at Chaparral Pool, 5401 N. Hayden Road. Practices are held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday starting July 21.

Volunteers are also needed for Special Olympics teams year round in sports such as basketball, bowling, cheerleading and track.

If you are interested in a wonderful opportunity to help some very special people, please call (480) 312-2234 or e-mail mmays@scottsdaleaz.gov.