Here's a quick outline of all the summer programs and special needs camps for SUMMER 2009! Attachments and listing will also be posted on our website, www.ManhassetSEPTA.org throughout the summer for your convenience-hope you find them helpful and wishes for a fun, healthy summer for all!
Events:
Special Day for Special Kids Event-Sat July 25 and Sun July 26, 11am-4pm. Summer Festival for children with developmental disabilities (including Autism Spectrum, ADHD, OCD, Tourette's, and related neurobiological disorders) and their families! Wall climbing, EuroBungee, mini golf, bouncy castle, giant slide, swimming pool and water slide, baseball, basketball, toddler and big kid playgrounds, paddle boat and MORE! West Hills Day Camp in Huntington $12/adult-$6 for kids 12-3y/o (free for 3y/o and under) Bring lunch-or buy it there. www.specialdayforspecilakids.com (See attached flyer.)
Learn to ride a two-wheel bike-ALL kids welcomed! Log on to www.bikeny.org and sign up for the free class. This group also helps fits helmets (can provide one also!) and size handlebars and seats to child's body and more! It's a 2 hrs workshop FREE--typical and special needs kids.
Free Summer Family Film Festival-Westbury Stadium 12 theaters at Brush Hollow Road is hosting free family movies every Tues and Weds at 10am all summer long! Space Chimps, Kung Fu Panda, Curious George, Barnyard and lots of family films your kids might have missed in the past years-or would love to see on the big screen again. Visit the Regal movies website for the complete listing (festival is nationwide!) http://www.regmovies.com/nowshowing/familyfilmfestivalschedule.aspx?state=NY
Surfer's Way will be having three special needs tandem surfing experiences this summer at Long Beach, NY. Everything is supplied and free including individual tandem surfing instructor, wetsuit, life vests and boards-just bring a towel and sunscreen! Check out their site for details and dates http://surfersway.org
Hooves for Hope at the Sand's Point Preserve is now accepting enrollment for their Equine assisted program for special needs children and their families. Check out their website for more information and an application http://www.hoovesforhope.org/ .
Programs:
The Mosaic School Summer Program for children 7-16 y/o with Autism offers a behavioral school program in Wantagh with 6 or 8 week program that includes recreational activities that support social skills, behavior management, and academics over the summer. Call 516-765-3696 for more details.
St. Mary's Kids at Roslyn now offers programs for k-3 and 4-8 grades including therapeutic listening, Wii exercise program, handwriting without tears, and more programs this summer. Call 516-621-2681 or email Sharon Pardo at spardo@stmaryskids.org for information on programs.
Power Pals' Afternoon Recreation Program-This program in Glen Cove is open to special needs and typically developing children ages 6-10 y/o from 1pm-4pm from June 29th to Aug 14th. Daily program includes bike riding lessons, sports snack and water play headed by "Skills-n-Drill Bootcamp's" own Coach Chris Speziali! Call 516-359-7734 or register online at www.power-pals.com. (See attached file)
For Teens and College Students with ASDs: Summer Organization and Academics Readiness at the Fay J. Lindner Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities' Advantage Care Diagnostic and Treatment Center. This short term "coaching" therapy program focuses on self-awareness, organizational skills and executive functioning over 8weeks with a 1:1 skill building program (45 minutes per session). Bring a blank planner and get ready to get organized! If you are interested, please contact Laurie Perlis, Psy.D., program coordinator for more information at 516-686-4440.
Kehilla Vocation Experience at Sid Jacobson JCC is a 6 week summer vacation and work experience rolled into one for 16-21 y/o special needs young adults. Program includes two vocational sites throughout the summer and one day a week for fun-filled day trips, with fitness, art therapy and drama included as daily activities. (See attached flyer.) Contact Lisa Warren at lwarren@sjjcc.org or call 516-484-1545 ext 786.
Camps:
Ramapo Camp:
Footholds for the Future, a prep program for young adults with special needs who require supportive services on the road to independence. This program is designed to provide an inclusive group living experience focused on building healthy relationships, learning essential life skills, and practicing job-related competencies. Ramapo will operate two 12-week sessions in 2009 and three 12-week sessions in 2010 at Ramapo's Rhinebeck, NY campus. Participants may enroll in multiple sessions. 2009 Program Dates for summer; June-September 2009 (start and end dates are flexible) and fall; September 2-November 24, 2009 For more information and to apply, contact Mike Fleet at footholds@ramapoforchildren.org
Get Your Feet Wet for children is a new one-week camp program now available in August for first timers to sleep-away camp. Swimming, crafts, hikes, cookouts, and sing-alongs--all the best activities of the summer along with a wide range of special events will be offered during Ramapo's inaugural "Get Your Feet Wet" program, set for Saturday, August 22 through Saturday, August 29, 2009. For more information, please call us at (845) 876-8423 or e-mail mkunin@ramapoforchildren.org .
Camp Ramapo for 5-10y/o for one to six week programs. See attached flyer for details.
Mid Island Y JCC Afternoon Day Camp for Special Needs Children 3-10 y/o-The perfect compliment to CPSE or CSE morning programs, with a 2-to-1 child/counselor ratio to enjoy the summer camp experience. Program runs from June 30th to Aug 19th and includes swimming in their Olympic sized pool, sports, outside playground, music, snack and more. Contact Doreen McIlwaine at 516-822-3535 or via email at dmcilwaine@miyjcc.org for more info and prices.
Great website to help your summer routine and travel:
An online resource that helps walk parents through outlining and creating an ABA program to use at home, camp, and during summer happenings. www.rethinkautism.com
An online guide of gluten free eating for all of Long Island--www.GlutenfreeLI.com
And last..
NYS PTA's June Advocacy Newsletter and Legislative Briefs
Available on the website, www.nyspta.org, The Advocacy Newsletter reports information on education; environment; special education; health and wellness; parenting and family life; family, school and community engagement; and cyber/media safety. The Legislative Briefs... reports the latest information on both State and Federal legislative activity from the Legislation chairman.
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Many thanks, Manhasset SEPTA
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