Camp Huntington
Camp Huntington was established in 1961 as a residential summer camp for boys and girls (6-21 years of age) with hidden abilities, such as Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities and ADD/HD, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Asperger's, PDD, as well as other special needs. Camp Huntington’s program is specifically designed to focus on Adaptive and Therapeutic Recreation. While attending Camp Huntington, your child will experience the joys of a fun-filled summer in a beautiful country setting.
Since its outset, Camp Huntington has successfully developed a unique program that caters to individual needs and cultivates personal growth. Their comprehensive program emphasizes development of social skills, independent living, vocational orientation and speech and language ability. Those who have attended other regular or special camps without effective response have found their new experience at Huntington to be particularly rewarding and beneficial.
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Ten Tips for Choosing a Summer Camp
- Decide on the three L’s:
Location: Where are you comfortable sending your child? Consider the cost of transportation to/from camp, the ease of family visits if that is going to be an issue, and any other geographic considerations.
Length: Is your child ready to be away from home for a week? A month?
Likes: What types of activities will be enriching and interesting for your child?
- Set your budget before you start looking. It will help narrow your focus to just those places you can actually afford.
- Don’t delay! Not only do the best camps fill up quickly, but you can also often save a substantial amount of money by registering early. Just be sure to understand the camp’s cancellation policy before plunking down your deposit.
- Look for the seal of approval from the American Camp Association. Camps that are accredited by the ACA have undergone a thorough review of operations from staff qualifications and training to how they deal with emergency situations.
- Think outside the box! Summer is a great time for enrichment and growth. If your child is overweight, perhaps a weight-loss camp might really be a great kick-start for a whole new life. If your child is struggling in school, an academic enrichment program might be the key to their future success. If life with your child is one big battle, an intensive wilderness experience might prove to be the catalyst for change.
- Involve your child in the decision-making process but try not to let them get too invested in a particular camp at first. Find out what THEY would like to do. Have they always wanted to ride a horse? Sail a boat? Perform on stage? Make music? Create a computer game? Visit some camp fairs with your family and see what types of things your child is really drawn to. Watch and listen.
- Ask other parents whose judgment you trust for their recommendations. Then check with their children to see if they agree!
- Make a list with your top three or four choices. You may find that the camp at the top of the list is already full, so have a backup or two in mind.
- If you have your heart set on a specific camp and are told they are full, ask about a waiting list. It’s risky, but cancellations are fairly common and you just might get lucky.
- If it’s possible, go to your top camps’ Open Houses. Visit the grounds, talk with the staff, and get a good feel for things. If an in-person visit isn’t possible, go to their website and take a virtual tour.
Aspen Achievement Academy
Aspen Achievement Academy is a flexible length of stay wilderness therapy program for adolescents 13-17 who are experiencing turmoil and crisis. The goal of Aspen Achievement Academy is to provide struggling or troubled teens with experiences that promote the development of self-discipline, confidence, problem solving skills and a healthy lifestyle. For over a decade, Aspen’s program has helped teenagers and their families by emphasizing therapy, experiential learning and behavioral change. As a clinically based program, Aspen Achievement Academy is contracted with a number of insurance companies and EAP's to provide treatment for mental health and substance abuse.
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