Sign Up for Camps in 2001*
Families should be aware that registration for summer camp frequently
occurs as early as January or February prior to the summer session.
Now is the time to inquire about camps, how they might be funded
(scholarships, Regional Center authorization, etc.), and their registration
process. Matrix provides the following partial listing of camps.
We do not endorse any of the camps or their organizations. We recommend
that you contact camps that are of interest to you and look into
the suitability of their program for your child. Also, inquire about
funding and possible financial assistance. The Spring 2000 edition
of the Networker has an article on camps discussing the value of
this experience for children. Finally, if you know of other camps
for children with special needs, please let us know!
New Camp Updates:
 National
Camps for Blind Children
This winter camp (Sunday through Sunday March 4- 11, 2001) is
for those with visual impairments, between the ages (roughly)
of 15 and 25 years. Camp is in Winter Park, CO, just outside of
Denver. It includes Winter activities such as snowmobiling, tubing,
cross-country skiing, down-hill skiing (with ski instructors specializing
in disabilities), sleigh rides, etc.
Christian Record Service is a nonprofit Christian organization
who has been offering this camp for more than 25 years! Currently
we have openings for campers. Campers are responsible for their
transportation to and from Denver, CO on the dates listed above.
Campers are also responsible for paying for their own lunches
and any other expenses such as souvenirs and camp group pictures.
Contact information:
Kimry Schwarz (909)-793-6244
Bryan and Mindy Schwarz (805)-522-2148
Louisiana
Center for the Blind Youth Programs
In addition to the Adult Program the Louisiana Center
for the Blind offers an early intervention program for parents
of blind infants and toddlers and summer programs for grades 4-8,
and for teenagers age 14-18. The program provides parents with
the information necessary to start a blind baby on the road to
independence.
Summer Camps for Blind and Visually Impaired Youth
 Enchanted
Hills Camp - Napa, CA
Children, adults
and seniors who are blind, deaf or visually impaired. The Rose
Resnick Lighthouse will sponsor any legally blind camper under
the age of 20 who is unable to find sponsorship through the Regional
Center. Four-day camps. Family Camp weekend is also available.
415-431-1481
Other Special Needs Summer Camps
- Bearskin Meadows Camp located in the High
Sierra
Children and teens with diabetes and Family Camps. Sponsored
by the Diabetic Youth Foundation. 925-937-3393
- Building Bridges Camp located at Camp Harmon (Santa Cruz Mountains).
Children ages 6-22 with communication disorders. 650-696-7295
- Camp Costanoan - Santa Cruz Mountains
sponsored by Via Rehabilitation Services, located in the
foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains in Stevens Creek Park. Children
and adults with developmental disabilities. Two-day respite camps
during the school year and five- and eight-day camps during the
summer. 408-243-7861
- Camp for Kids, sponsored by the Epilepsy
Foundation of Northern California
Located in Camp Armstrong (Sonoma County) and Camp Concord
(Lake Tahoe). Children with epilepsy ages 7-17. 510-893-6272
- Camp Lotsafun, located on the California/Nevada
State line
Children and adults with mental retardation, ages 7 years
and older. Some camperships available. 775-827-3866
- Camp ReCreation, located in the Sierra
foothills
sponsored by the Sacramento Diocese.
Weeklong summer sessions for adults and children with developmental
disabilities. 916-733-0136
- Camp Rubber Soul in the Mendocino area
Children 5-18 years old. It is an integrated camp. 707-937-0722
- Camping Unlimited
(Camp Krem) serves adults and children with developmental
disabilities. Sessions include ten-day and twelve-day camps with
an eight-day travel camp. 510-222-6662.
Three different camps to choose from:
- Main Camp
is near Boulder Creek in the Santa Cruz Mountains.
- Outdoor Camp
is for those who would like to experience outdoor camping
while remaining on Camp Krem property.
- Travel Camp
features areas such as the Monterey Peninsula, Central California,
Lake Tahoe and Southern California.
- Community Assistance for the Retarded
and Handicapped, Inc.
Sponsors certain camps and offers some camperships. 510-537-6611
- Easter Seals has three camp sites
Call the Camp Registrar at 831-684-2380 for information
about any of these camps.
- Camp Eagle Lake near Susanville
Sessions for persons with physical or developmental disabilities.
Cloverleaf Ranch in Santa Rosa. Sessions for 10-21 year olds with
developmental disabilities.
- Camp Harmon near Boulder Creek
Separate camp sessions for adults and children with developmental
disabilities and physical disabilities and also a camp for children
with Muscular Dystrophy.
Easter Seals also holds respite camps at Camp Harmon, Camp Eagle
Lake and Cloverleaf Ranch.
- Lutheran Outdoor Ministries/Mt. Cross
Mainstreamers Camp
Integrated camp for children in grades 3-12. 831-336-5179
- Northern California Junior Sports Camp
held at San Jose State University. Children ages 5-18 years.
This is a wheelchair sports camp, but does accept persons with
other physical disabilities. They also have a day camp. 408-267-0200
- Westminster Woods- Occidental, CA
Weeklong Friendship Camp. Children and adults with developmental
disabilities. Opportunities for camperships. 707-874-2426
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