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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| Around the World |
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| Delta Pilots Charitable Fund |
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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 certified special education teachers and paraprofessionals. These individuals have been trained specifically in the field of Autism and have experience with children functioning at various levels of the spectrum.
· 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 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 by a teacher certified in both Special Education and Regular Education.
· Every day of camp is filled with activities that inspire a child's imagination and encourage teamwork with peers. Music and movement activities get kids moving and grooving by enhacing sensory integration. Campers have the opportunity to build self-esteem through art and drama as well as cooperation and friendship through relay games, scavenger hunts and team building activities.
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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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Teen Overnight Camp
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Sibling Group
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Middle School Tech Camp
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KidStuff Art Camp
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Counselor in Training Program
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Drama Camp
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Middle School Wacky Science
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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
· No cancellations and/or refunds after June 1st
· Early Registration begins March 1st for returning campers
· Open Registration begins March 12th here on the website
· Paypal invoices will be sent for deposits and balances
· Final payment of camp fees is due on May 10th
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Spectrum Camps 2010
Deposit $50 per week ($150 Deposit for Overnight Camp)
Small Group: 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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6/7-6/11
Mon-Fri
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North Gwinnett Church, Suwanee
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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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4-11
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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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4-11
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Week
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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 2
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6/14-6/18
Mon-Fri
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Cross Pointe Church, Duluth
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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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4-11
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9:30-3
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Middle School Tech
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$225
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Rising 6th grade – 8th
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6/14-6/25
M-F, 2 wks
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9:30-3
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CIT
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$300
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Rising 9th grade and up
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Week
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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 3
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6/21-6/25
Mon-Fri
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Cross Pointe Church, Duluth
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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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4-11
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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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9:30-3
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Middle School Wacky Science
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$225
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Rising 6th grade – 8th
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Week
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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 4
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6/28-7/1 Mon-Thu
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Mt. Zion Church, Snellville
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10-2
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*Art Camp Large Group
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$130
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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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6/27-7/2 Sun-Fri
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Camp Twin Lakes/Will-a-Way, Winder
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2pm Sun – 6pm Fri
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Camp Journey Teen Overnight Camp
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$640
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Rising 6th grade – age 22
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Week
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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 5
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7/6-7/9
Tue-Fri
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North Gwinnett Church, Suwanee
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9:30-3
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Small Group
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$240
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4-22
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9:30-3
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Large Group
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$160
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4-11
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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 6
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7/12-7/16
Mon-Fri
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Cross Pointe Church, Duluth
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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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4-11
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9:30-3
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Middle School Tech
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$225
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Rising 6th grade – 8th
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7/12-7/23
M-F, 2 wks
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9:30-3
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CIT
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$300
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Rising 9th grade and up
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Week
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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 7
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7/19-7/23
Mon-Fri
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Cross Pointe Church, Duluth
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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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4-11
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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
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Although most of our camp groups are full, there are still a few spots available in certain camps. To register your camper for the first time, please use the link below. To add weeks to a camper who has already reigstered, please email below to check availability.
Click Here to Register for the first time
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Cross Pointe Church
1800 Satellite Blvd.
Duluth, GA 30097
| Mt. Zion Church
1525 Scenic Highway
Snellville, GA 30078
| North Gwinnett Church
4963 West Price Road
Suwanee, GA 30024
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Camp Twin Lakes/Will-a-Way at Ft. Yargo State Park
210 South Broad Street
Winder, GA 30680
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Day Camp
June 7-11, June 14-18, June 21-25
July 6-9, July 12-16, July 19-23
(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 one adult to every two campers. Small groups have 4-5 campers with 3 or more staff. The emphasis of this group is to provide a safe and secure environment filled with language building activities, positive behavioral strategies and individualized instruction with personal and social adaptive skills.
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Large Group Day Camp
Cost: $200 per week
This camp is designed for individuals ages 4-11 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. Campers participate in fun activities that promote personal growth through imagination, play and positive self-esteem as well as building the skills or cooperation and teamwork with peers.
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Specialty Summer Programs
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Sibling Camp
June 21-25 9:30-3:00
$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 5-11. Campers will enjoy developing friendships during the week with a curriculum focused on issues dealing with a sibling with special needs. This camp will be offered at Cross Pointe Church in Duluth
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KidStuff Art Camp
June 28-July 1 (Monday - Thursday)
Large Group $130, Small Group $200
10am - 2pm
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 19-23
9:30-3:00
$225 per week
This program is for rising 6th through 8th grade campers with high functioning autism or Asperger's syndrome. The curriculum focuses on the topics of understanding emotions, coping strategies and developing friendships through the art of drama. Typical peers are invited to attend camp as well to provide positive role models and team building. The week will culminate with a drama production!
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Middle School Tech Camp
June 14-18, July 12-16
9:30-3:00
$225 per week
This group is for rising 6th through 8th graders with high functioning Austim/Asperger's Syndrome. Games are used to develop and increase the skills of turntaking, winning & losing, and fair play. This is a great opportunity for campers to build friendships around similar interests and hobbies.
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Middle School Wacky Science Camp
June 21-25
9:30-3:00
$225 per week
Rising 6th through 8th grade campers will have the opportunity to make their own scientific discoveries through fun and exciting hands-on activities. By participating in team-building projects, campers will enjoy meeting new friends while using the tools of creativity and imagination to solve problems together.
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Camp Journey Overnight Camp
Partner of Camp Twin Lakes
June 27 - July 2
2:00pm Sunday - 6:00pm Friday
$640 per week
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Counselor in Training (CIT) Camp
Two 2-week sessions offered: June 14-25 and July 12-23
$300 per 2-week session
9:30 - 3:00
This group is for rising 9th grade through college age individuals with high functioning Autism/Asperger's Symdrome. A pre-vocational curriculum focused on job training and interpersonal skills will be utilized as campers assist with specific camp responsibilities throughout the session.
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Although most of our camp groups are full, there are still a few spots available in certain camps. To register your camper for the first time, please use the link below. To add weeks to a camper who has already reigstered, please email below to check availability.
Click Here to Register for the first time
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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.
Please email us at campskip@atl-spectrum.com to make arrangements for a specific camp or church to receive a free training session.
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.
Camp Fowler (Norcross YMCA)
Contact Person: Lisa Brasher
Contact Phone Number: 770 – 246 - 9622
Email Address: lisab@ymcaatlanta.org
Website: http://www.ymcaatlanta.org/Branches/FPY-Fowler_YMCA/default.asp
Camp Dates: All summer
Camp Times: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Camp Description: 200 campers +/- per day Traditional sports, aquatics, gymnastics (ages 5 yrs. – 16 yrs.)
Lawrenceville UMC : Kids Crossing
Contact Person: Angel or Pattie
Phone Number: 770-339-7386
Email: aschieber@fumdv.org
Website: www.fumdv.org
Camp Dates: All summer
Address: 395 West Crogan Street, Lawrenceville 30045
Please call for specific camp information
Gwinnett County Parks & Rec
Contact Person: Koren Wheeler
Contact Phone Number: 770-831-4173
Email: koren.wheeler@gwinnetcounty.com
Website: http://www.gwinnettcounty.com/portal/gwinnett/Departments/CommunityServices/ParksandRecreation
Various Camp Locations Throughout the County
Please call for specific camp information.
Additional Training is being provided by Emory Autism Resource Center
Camp New Heights (Lawrenceville YMCA)
Contact Person: Deb Garner
Email: debgarner@ymcaatlanta.org
Website: http://www.ymcapass.com/tgy.shtml
Camp Dates: All summer
Camp Times: 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Camp Description: 200 campers +/- per day Traditional sports, aquatics, gymnastics (ages 5 yrs. – 16 yrs.)
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