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I thought I'd try and gather all the summer resources in one spot, even though it's late in the season.  Web addresses sometimes end up with blank spaces with them, so if a link doesn't work, try removing the blank spaces.  If it still doesn't work, let me know and I will fix it.

http://www.positivelyautism.com/volume2issue4/ - 3 articles.  Bubel/Aiken summer inclusion programs, ""Your Child's Summer Program Options", and "Selecting a Camp for Your Child."

http://www.asperger.net/Newsletter_Summer06.pdf - Summer 2006 issue of the AAPC newsletter had summer as its theme.

http://www.kidscamps.com/special_needs/aspergers_syndrome.ht ml - (originally posted by Kristys).

http://www.mysummercamps.com/camps/Special_Needs_Camps/Autis m/index.html - (originally posted by Kristys)

http://wmoore.net/therapy.html - (originally posted by Kristys). 

http://www.autismsource.org/ - Choose the category "Camps and Recreation" to search for camp in your area.

Here are some www.autism.about.com:


http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art56670.asp/zzz - Tips for a better camp experience for kids with autism.

www.camps4us.com - might also be worth checking.

http://specialchildren.about.com/od/inthecommunity/tp/safeca mp.htm - tips for how to ensure summer camp is safe for special needs kids.

Extended school year:

http://autism.about.com/od/termsanddefinitions/g/ESY.htm

http://www.wrightslaw.com/info/esy.index.htm - newsletter issue about ESY

http://www.listen-up.org/rights/rights.htm#ieps - Click here for ESY links, or see my post under this topic.  I particularly liked the IEP meeting checklist for considering ESY, based on court cases.

http://www.starautism.louisville.edu/images/pdf/ESY.pdf - factors that affect eligibility for ESY.

http://www.aboutautismlaw.com/sample.html - sample letters related to ESY

http://specialed.about.com/od/idea/a/ESY.htm - frequently asked questions

http://disability-education.blogspot.com/2009/04/special-edu cation-6-factors-to-consider.html  - 6 factors to consider when advocating for ESY.

http://www.wrightslaw.com/blog/?p=1440 - Advice for when your child was supposed to get ESY but the school dropped the ball.

Any other resources?

NorwayMom40078.4657638889I'm bumping this, since summer is fast approaching. [QUOTE=NorwayMom] I'm bumping this, since summer is fast approaching.[/QUOTE]

YAY!!! I cant wait for it to arrive.

Awsome resources norway, as usuall. I did the camp thing back in the day, even got special privlages cause I was the biggest kid in the park, so I got to dominate all sporting events which was fun. Heh, anyways I particularly enjoyed canoeing and even helped teach other kids how to do it back in the day since I was a kinda executive camper, still being supervised like the rest of the kids but got treated almost like an adult and had the best of both worlds, the kids liked me and so didnt the counselors cause they did not have to worry about me so much.

Because I used to help teach canoeing I just had to read the canoe story to see what they had put in their, indeed, safety is number 1 and they covered all that, but I can imagine the more complex manuevers and rescue and all is more difficult to illistrate. I suppose thats why at my camp we did not let kids younger then 8 in the canoes because some manuevers like the canoe rescue requires skill and strength.

Ahhhh, camp really does wonders for kids, I made many friends their, and if only I could go back again, heh.

I got 13 hits for Washington in the category Camps and Recreation at the following free online directory for autism services:

http://www.autismsource.org/

Good luck!

 

Here are some sample social stories for summer camp:

http://www.stopthatbehavior.com/pdf/cgt_social_story.pdf - general introduction to a camp called Good Times.

I Am Going To Sleep Away Camp is written by a family member for our loved one to help him address some specific concerns and overcome any fear and anxiety he had over going to camp for the very first time.

Social stories created by Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp:

Animals in the forest              

Being kind to others              

Breaks at camp                     

Campfire                                 

Campout schedule                

Canoe safety rules                 

Canoers                                  

Choices at camp                    

Eating healthy at camp     
    
Feeling safe in bed at night    

Flag                                           

Fun activities at camp              

Health                                        

Mealtime   

Morning routine

My group at camp

Nighttime routine

Personal space

Quiet time at camp

Riding horses at camp

Rocks stay on the ground

Setting the table for mealtime

Staying with my counselor

Staying with my group

Time to go home

Touching appropriately

Waiting for my turn

Ways to show my friends I like them               

http://www.mhkc.org/Resources/especiallyForCampers.aspx

I was looking at some of your web sites and am completely frustrated that there seems to be no camps in Washington State. You have great resources, got any leads on this one?

  • Here are the ESY resource links from ListenUp:

  • Extended School Year - from ERIC Clearinghouse on Disabilities and Gifted Education

  • Extended School Year - Discusses court cases relating to ESY.

  • Extended School Year Services - From the New Jersey Department of Education

  • Extended School Year Services Technical Assistance Resource Document

  • A gentleman by the name of Toby has allowed me to put 3 documents he's written here for you. We think they can are a helpful resource.