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Life Changing Fitness – Get Moving Get Social Camp
Biography
“GET MOVING GET SOCIAL” THERAPEUTIC SUMMER CAMP will incorporate movement through the use of team sports such as: basketball, soccer, tennis, football, frisbee and volleyball; and other interactive equipment that aid in developing sport skills. By improving their sport skills they will build their self esteem, self confidence, their physical ability and social skills. It will also allow them to improve communication skills, team work, and cooperation.
This summer camp is for children with special needs, but we also accept siblings without special needs.
Your children will:
Learn to work in groups with other children
Learn the fundamentals of different sports
Learn leadership roles
Learn to give directions and follow instructions
Learn to take turns
And HAVE FUN!
Lift Me Up Therapeutic Riding Center
Maryland School for the Blind Summer Programs
Biography
Student Short Courses
MSB offers short course programs to students (1st-12th grade) during the summer to promote skill development in the nine areas of the Expanded Core Curriculum. During the summer, we provide 1-4 week intensive programs in specific academic and ECC skill areas. Our short courses are taught by highly trained and highly qualified MSB staff as well as staff from county vision programs around the state and other organizations that provide services to the visually impaired population. Some of these programs may include a small charge. Short courses can be provided on the MSB campus or regionally.
Check our calendar in …. for course offerings held during the summer.
Student Summer Programs
TRECCK for Success Program
Summer courses that focus on 5 areas of the ECC: technology skills, compensatory skills (braille and print literacy), independent living skills, recreation/leisure skills and career education. Courses are offered every day so students can sign up for as many classes as they are interested in. This is a four week program for students in 1st-12th grades.
M.I.S.L.E. SUMMER INSTITUTE
Mastering Independence Skills Through Living Experiences (MISLE) is a worked based, residential (M-F) program for students with visual impairments ages 16-21 years of age, designed specifically to provide intensive instruction in the areas of organization, work experience, social skills, mobility and more. This program runs for 4 weeks each summer.
Contact Dareen Barrios for more information @dareenb@mdschblind.org
MSB Camp Abilities
Our mission at MSB Camp Abilities is to provide students from across the state (and neighboring states) with an authentic and educational opportunity to participate in a variety of sports, health-enhancing activities, and social opportunities that they can continue after their week of camp. We strongly promote independence and self-advocacy throughout the week and encourage them to socialize and develop strong relationship with peers that will last a lifetime.
For more information, contact Tim Taylor at timothyt@mdscshblind.org
MSB Camp Abilities at Lions Camp Merrick
A five-day overnight outdoor education camp held annually in July for youth ages 9-17 who are blind or visually impaired held at Lions Camp Merrick on the beautiful Potomac River in Nanjemoy, MD.
McLean School Summer Edge
Biography
SummerEdge 2022 will be offered in person from June 21-July 29. Our expert teachers are keenly prepared to support students whose most recent academic program may have caused confusion, or lack of progress. These are unprecedented times, but one thing will stay just the same: SummerEdge’s commitment to doing what we do best, which is provide a summer camp experience with fun paced learning and recreational activities, even in the most challenging of times.
NoVa Therapeutic Riding Program
Biography
2022 Summer Camp registration will be handled directly through NVTRP!
We will open registration at the beginning of February.
To be added to the email distribution list for summer camp information, please email programs@nvtrp.org.
Oakwood School – Annandale
Biography
Continuing 50 years of the Oakwood School experience serving students with Learning Differences, Summer @ Oakwood is a bridge between academic years, offering intensive morning academics in a relaxed summer environment. The Summer Program is staffed by experienced Oakwood teachers who provide specialized instruction tailored to the individual needs of each student and who support each student’s social growth.
Pozez JCC of Northern Virginia
Biography
Camp Achva Inclusion
Our traditional camp provides fun and formative summer experiences for school-age children in grades K–10 and welcomes campers of all abilities. Families are allowed to send an Inclusion Support Staff if their camper needs additional support throughout the camp day. We also make reasonable accommodations to help ensure a successful time at camp.
Camp Kadima – 1st to 6th Grade Social Skills Camp
Kadima is a recreational social skills group for children with Level 1 Autism. Kadima’s mission is to improve social and emotional skills in a safe and nurturing environment. This camp is designed to provide opportunities to build self-esteem, social competence, independence skills, self-awareness, and foster positive relationships. Campers learn and grow dynamically as the camp is designed for social success.The camp day includes social skills lessons in conjunction with general camp activities such as sports, arts & crafts, music, and much more!
Camp Tikvah – 7th – 10th Grade Life Skills Camp
For rising 7th – 10th grade teens with ID/DD, Tikvah offers the traditional Camp Achva summer experience blended with social skill development in a safe, supportive, and fun-loving environment with lower staff to camper ratios. Tikvah teens will participate in community service projects, go on a field trip, and build both self-confidence and self-awareness through engaging camp programming. Camp Achva’s summer location at the Gesher Jewish Day School provides campers the space to enjoy their summers in a natural camp environment with an opportunity to connect to the world around them each and every day.
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INCLUSION AT J SUMMER CAMPS: We support the inclusion of all children in camp. We follow the model that all people deserve to be included in society, no matter one’s physical, social, or emotional needs. Camp is a place to learn, grow, and have fun! We encourage everybody to experience camp sometime in their lives. If your child needs additional support to successfully participate in Camp Achva, for an additional fee we can arrange for an Inclusion Support Specialist that would be a good fit for your child. We look forward to supporting you and your child in a successful and fun-filled summer! Need accommodations? No problem.
Rainbow Center Therapeutic Riding Center
Biography
Rainbow offers specialized programming for children and teens with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges. Every participant is an individual and we work with each child and teen to develop an individual plan that builds on their abilities. Our program works to create a positive experience where children and teens learn riding and equestrian skills while building a relationship with their horse and team.
Our team is trained to adapt horseback riding and ground work exercises to be safe, rewarding and fun. From selecting the right equipment, highly trained horses, volunteer support and experienced instructors, we strive to make riding accessible to everyone!
Round Lake Camp at Camp Nah-Jee-Wah
Biography
Round Lake Camp is an INCLUSION PROGRAM within Nah-Jee-Wah and Cedar Lake Camps for children ages 7 to 17 with learning differences, social communication disorders and ADHD.
Fun. Friendship. Learning. Round Lake Camp is located on 1250 wooded acres, approximately 90 minutes from New York City. This meadow and mountain environment creates a backdrop for fun-filled days.
The inclusion model at NJY Camps is unique in the camping world. We have created an environment of opportunity and choice. At NJY Camps we believe in creating an inclusive environment in which Round Lake campers are able to integrate into all mainstream activities based on their level of comfort and interest. Campers are able to attend a typical sleep away camp, while benefitting from the additional supports put in place for Round Lake campers. We achieve this by sharing all the facilities and programming with our mainstream camps Camp Nah-Jee-Wah and Cedar Lake Camp. We also provide programming specific to Round Lake campers for those who prefer it. Some campers choose to integrate all throughout the day, while other campers choose to join the mainstream programs for certain activities. Campers’ schedules are individualized based on their needs and requests.
The Round Lake Goal
Confidence. Achievement. Self-Worth. Each experience at Round Lake is designed to help develop confidence and improve peer interaction, as well as to have fun and feel secure in their camp environment. A chief motivation that informs the design of all programming is the mission to help campers improve their social skills in a supportive environment. Campers experience success in their daily lives, develop healthy relationships with their peers and learn necessary life skills. While keeping a strong focus on the group dynamic, we are always looking to foster individual achievements and pride. Our program is flexible and individualized such that each camper’s interests, needs, goals and supportive services can be met. The camp experience is designed to offer campers life skills that lead to success and a feeling of accomplishment, and developed to encourage our campers to be part of a group.
The group experience is the keystone to success. Friendship and communication are the cornerstones of every camper’s goals. Campers are placed within a compatible cabin group where constant opportunity for self-understanding and friendship is provided.
The Round Lake Camper
Unique. Valued. Supported. Round Lake Camp serves children between the ages of 7 to 17 with a wide array of special needs. Campers come from both private and public educational environments in which they have been a part of resource programs, self-contained classrooms and general education settings. Acceptance is contingent upon interviews and supportive materials which are consistent with camp’s philosophy. Our campers present with a variety of diagnoses including, but not limited to, high-functioning autism, ADHD, communication disorders, social skills challenges and learning disabilities.
Our 7 to 11 year old Round Lake campers reside in dedicated bunks on the Nah-Jee-Wah campus, while campers 12 years and older live in dedicated bunks on the Cedar Lake Campus. To insure a strong inclusive program, we share all the facilities and programming with our respective camps. Our campers benefit from the support of a high counselor to camper ratio. In particular, the campers have strong support during the unstructured parts of the day, for example, during meals, clean up, rest hour, and shower hour.
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Full Season: June 28 – August 18
1st Session: June 28 – July 25
2nd Session: July 26 – August 18
Six Weeks: June 28 – August 7
Two Weeks 1st Session:: June 28 – July 10
Two Weeks 2nd Session: July 26 – August 7
Siena School Summer
Biography
Siena’s Academic Summer School @ Oaken Campus
Our academic summer school at Siena Northern Virginia provides students with mild to moderate language-based learning differences entering grades 3rd-9th with a positive instructional experience that works on review, reinforcement, and enhancement of academic skills. Small classes and a nurturing environment provide fun and creative learning opportunities in reading, writing, and math skills and concepts.
Siena’s summer program uses the same curriculum and teaching methods that are employed at the day school. Instruction is tailored to each student’s individual needs, and all classes are multisensory and designed to support student achievement in a relaxed but rigorous setting.
Siena’s Academic Summer School @ Silver Spring
Our academic summer school at the Silver Spring campus provides students with mild to moderate language-based learning differences entering grades 4th-9th with a positive instructional experience that works on review, reinforcement, and enhancement of academic skills. Small classes and a nurturing environment provide fun and creative learning opportunities in reading, writing, and math skills and concepts.
Siena’s summer program uses the same curriculum and teaching methods that are employed at the day school. Instruction is tailored to each student’s individual needs, and all classes are multisensory and designed to support student achievement in a relaxed but rigorous setting.
Siena Summer Writing Workshop @ Silver Spring
The Siena School’s summer writing workshop provides rising 9th-11th grade students with a range of effective strategies to assist with each step of the writing process, including organization. Learn to scaffold written work and recognize the executive functioning skills essential for a successful essay.
SPDBasketball 2022 Summer Program @ Silver Spring
Train with former Division I Head Coach Robert Burke, who has over 20 years of college coaching experience. Instruction is focused on providing personal attention and building skills, confidence, and basketball IQ.
In a small group setting, an individualized approach is taken to meet each student’s specific needs. Participants learn multisensory strategies, create graphic organizers, and utilize assistive technology to compose persuasive writing while applying feedback to proofread and edit work.
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2 week Summer Academic Program – July 11th – 22nd, 8:30 am – Noon
Skill Builders – Camp SuperNOVA
Biography
Camp SuperNOVA offers speech-language and occupational therapy support in the areas of social language, sensory processing, motor skills, teamwork, flexible thinking.
Skill Builders is a private, speech-language and occupational therapy practice seeking to foster positive changes in the daily lives of children and adults. Our experienced, licensed therapists work with each family to tailor a specific and focused treatment program that meets the unique needs of each patient. The specialists draw from a broad range of intervention methods to provide a comprehensive therapy program set within a supportive environment. Since our founding more than 30 years ago, Skill Builders has been committed to our therapist’s ongoing education to ensure we apply the latest proven advances in research and treatment techniques.
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Summer Ages 5-9 years
Session A: August 1-5
Session B: August 8-12
Skills on the Hill Summer Groups
Biography
Play with a purpose @ SOTH in the summer! The wide range of activities and experiences offered with Summer Groups at SOTH empower your child to get out of their comfort zone and learn something new. Our special staff and incredible facilities means everyone gets the chance to exercise their brains and their bodies.
Summer Social Explorers, Easy Rider Bike Riding Instruction, Early Learners Summer Booster, Organization Station: Executive Functioning Intensive
SOAR Camp
Biography
SOAR offers high adventure summer camps designed specifically for youth and young adults between the ages of 8 and 25 diagnosed with ADHD and LD. Each of our summer camp programs promotes friendships, increase self-confidence, and develop life skills. Created in 1977 by an adult with learning disabilities, SOAR provides fun and successful experiences so that participants may gain greater awareness of their own strengths and improve self-esteem and confidence.
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NC Llama Trek Adventure 8 – 10
6/12 – 6/21/22 , 6/26 – 7/5/22 , 7/10 – 7/19/22, 7/24 – 8/2/22
NC Horseback Riding Adventure 11 – 18
6/12 – 6/22/22, 6/26 – 7/6/22, 7/10 – 7/20/22, 7/24 – 8/3/22
NC Classic Adventure 11 – 18
6/11 – 6/21/22, 6/25 – 7/5/22, 7/9 – 7/19/22, 7/23 – 8/2/22
NC Canoeing Adventure 11 – 18
6/11 – 6/21/22, 6/25 – 7/5/22, 7/9 – 7/19/22, 7/23 – 8/2/22
NC Expedition 13 – 18
6/13 – 6/27/22, 7/2 – 7/16/22, 7/21 – 8/4/22
NC Twice Exceptional 12 – 15
6/13 – 6/27/22, 7/2 – 7/16/22, 7/21 – 8/4/22
NC Academic Discovery 11-18
6/9 – 6/25/22, 6/30 – 7/16/22, 7/21 – 8/6/22
Social Skills for Life – Camp Friendship
Biography
Sample Schedule
9:00-9:30 – arrival/check-in; free choice of collaborative activities
9:30-10:00 – snack
10:00-10:45 – outdoor time
10:45-11:30 – social skills focused activity, cooking, sensory
exploration, art, etc.
11:30-12:00 – lunch
12:00-1:00 – supervised water-play
1:00-1:30 – clean up from water play and “quiet” activity
1:30-2:15 – social skills focused activity, cooking, sensory
exploration, art, etc.
2:15-2:45 – games
2:45-3:00 – wrap-up/dismissal; free choice of collaborative activities
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ages 3 – 18
Special Olympics Area 26
Biography
Special Olympics Virgina (SOVA) provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities. This gives them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community. Area 26 services SOVA in Fairfax County, Arlington and Alexandria as part of the Potomac Region.
Spring and Summer Sports
Aquatics/Swimming:
Nancy Robbins (indoor)
John Ferris (open water)
Bocce (Singles)
– Peter Flynn
Bowling – Adult: Andrea Molfetto
Cycling: Jeff McGiboney
Golf: Robin Utz
Powerlifting: Tim Figureoa
Sailing: Alan Flannigan
Softball: Paul Tierney
Track & Field:
Jeff McGiboney
Speech of Cake
Biography
Differentiated academic enrichment:
pronunciation
expressive & receptive language
reading
writing
spelling
social skills
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Half-day, Full-Day
SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program
Biography
SPIRIT Open Equestrian Program is unique because we implement different practices of Equine Assisted Activities, to promote inclusion and urban horsemanship, for the healing and improvement of life skills.
It is widely recognized that the interaction, between humans and horses, offers a variety of physical, mental, emotional and intellectual benefits. Equine Assisted Activities complement the work of a variety of therapeutic, developmental and life coaching professionals.
SPIRIT serves the community by providing Therapeutic Riding, Equine Assisted Psychotherapy and Equine Assisted Learning programs, for individuals, families and groups. What makes SPIRIT so special is the proven history of collaboration between trained professionals, volunteers, clients and the local government, all working together to provide community-oriented programs that are committed to improving the quality of life of all involved.
STEMSkills
Biography
Eric Duer founded STEMSkills in 2017. As a transition specialist Eric thrives to give neurodivergent high school students career exploration and employment opportunities with STEM and tech companies. He has an innovative approach to transition and his business partners are inclusive and diversity driven. Through summer programming, after-school programs, and private consultation students gain confidence through community experiences and business networking. Additionally, STEMSkills is a service provider for the Virginia Department of Rehabilitation Services and DC Rehabilitation Services Agency.
Summit Camp
Biography
Summer Camp for Ages 8 – 14
A traditional camp program that includes a highly structured schedule of arts, athletics, outdoor education, nature, waterfront, and specialty activities in a six period day. Campers also participate in a social skills development program and a program to improve executive functioning skills as a part of regular weekly program.
Bunk selections are carefully made through the course of the application process; campers will be bunked with others that have a similar profile of strengths and needs. Campers participate in all activities as a part of their 8 camper bunk with their familiar staff, with most activities being structured for one bunk group at a time. Support is offered for each camper’s individual needs while encouraging group participation, personal engagement, and trying the new and novel.
Our transitioning adolescents (approx. 13-14 years) will continue to participate in a structured program of camp activities across a 6 period day, however more options of choice and individual expression are built in for this age group- the ages most desiring of ways to assert their independence. Arts, performance, athletics, outdoor education, nature, waterfront, and specialty activities are offered with the use of option within, such as selecting between a variety of arts programming areas rather than having a set schedule for a music or ceramics class. The middle camp age group also enjoys a great deal of specialty games and activities that encourage team building and collaboration, as they are strongly desiring peer input and acceptance in a very new way.
Upper Camp, or “Super Teens”, for Ages 15-21 Years
Teens who join us at Summit in their later adolescence will participate in a program geared towards vocational and personal development referred to as the Super Teens. This program universally serves all our older participants in all sessions. This program is comprised of three unique goal areas: social inclusion and development, vocational development, and transition to adult living skills. Due to the nature of the program, Summit still receives a large number of new applicants for our Super Teen programs- including many youth that have never been away from home before. So if you are looking for a fresh start or a new home away for home for your teen, fear not that they will be the only one joining us for the first time in the upper camp age group.
While campers continue to have opportunities to participate in certain traditional aspects of camp life- such as swimming and arts programs- these are combined with a greater level of programming for work periods on camp. As such, Super Teens is much like a ‘counselor in training’ program but geared in a very specific way to meet the unique needs of our teens. Teens earn money for daily work periods waitering in the dining hall, as well as participating in a camp ‘job fair’ that includes interviewing and choosing possible areas for job success. Rather than training as counselors, our teens will be working as a shop assistant, helping sort incoming emails and packages out to younger campers, or serving as a “big brother” or “big sister” to a single camper in the youngest bunks. Teens will participate in a twice weekly program for transitions skills that includes covering healthy cooking and shopping for meals, personal hygiene and dress for various environments, interpersonal relationships, and further education/career prospects. Teens continue to participate in a program specific to social skills development that focuses on more complex social interactions and behaviors- for example, how to excuse yourself when you are no longer interested rather than simply walking away.
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Summer Camp ’22 season:
First Half Season (4 Weeks)-
June 26th, 2022 through July 23rd, 2022
Second Half Season (3 Weeks)
July 24th, 2022 through August 13th, 2022
Full Season (7 Weeks)
June 26th, 2021 through August 13th, 2022
Mini Camp (2 weeks)
August 14th, 2022 through August 27th, 2022
Talisman Summer Camp
Biography
Summer Camps for Kids with Aspergers, Autism and ADHD
ARE YOU READY FOR AN AMAZING SUMMER?? Talisman Summer Camp is here to help! We provide specialized camp experiences for young people ages 6 to 22 with autism spectrum disorders, ADHD and/or other learning differences. Since 1980, our ACA-accredited ADHD, autism and Aspergers summer camp programs have been delivering unique alternatives to ordinary summer camps. Our progressive adventure programs help our campers build success while increasing social skills, a sense of personal responsibility, confidence, and a more positive self-image.
What makes our camp so unique and successful? We have over four decades of experience providing remarkable summers, employing highly trained and caring staff, and planning out phenomenal activities for our young campers. A typical day may include enjoying a wholesome home-cooked breakfast, engaging in peer group activities, completing a nature walk in the beautiful North Carolina mountains, jumping off an inflatable into the camp lake, kayaking down gorgeous local rivers, having a conversation with a peer who understands your world, laughing with friends around a campfire, pitching in to clean up after evening meal, feeling pride when my bunkmates and I win a camp contest, or enjoying some of the most restful sleep after a long day of activities in the fresh mountain air.
The Language and Behavior Center
Biography
The Language and Behavior Center believes that a child’s natural environment is the best place for them to learn. By following the child’s lead and incorporating learning opportunities in to play, the child enjoys their ABA or Speech Therapy sessions.
TLBC’s evidence-based treatment is built on a foundation of parent involvement. From the start of services, parents are trained on techniques that will allow their child to flourish outside of a therapy setting.
The Language and Behavior Center is excited to offer a Summer Social Camp for kids age 3 – 12!
Camp is held at our Silver Spring, MD clinic on Summer weekdays from 9AM – 12:30PM
Groups are intentionally selected with children’s age and needs taken into consideration to curate an ideal group for your child. Our highly trained play experts help support your child across a variety of social domains.
TLBC Social Camp is designed to promote the following skills
Social-Emotional Development
Identifying Social Cues
Coping Strategies
Identifying Emotions
Expected vs. Unexpected Behavior
Navigating Social Settings
Information Recall
Attending to Peers
Reciprocal Conversation
Listener Responding
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Age 3 – 12
The Treatment Learning Center at Katherine Thomas School
Biography
Designed for children ages three to seven, our Speech-Language and Occupational Therapy Summer Camps provide fun-filled therapeutic summer learning experiences. A variety of programs support continued progress for your child.
For lower and middle school children, our Learning Enrichment Program complements the Katherine Thomas School curriculum. These multi-sensory, cross-curricular programs engage students through a fun and creative thematic approach to learning.
Our High School Summer Program immerses students entering grades 9 to 12 in a multitude of activities including history, STEM, art, and team-building while reinforcing academic skills and self-confidence.
Our Workplace Success Program provides a hands-on experience to help prepare young adults for the world of work. Workplace Success allows participants to apply, practice, and improve job skills learned through TLC Outcomes Services program.
TOPSoccer
Biography
TOPSoccer Programs in Virginia are sponsored by the Virginia Youth Soccer Association and are affiliated with United States Youth Soccer. The Outreach Program for Soccer is a community-based training and team placement program for young athletes with disabilities organized by VYSA member clubs and volunteers. The programs are designed to bring the enjoyment of learning and playing soccer to boys and girls who have a mental or physical disability. VYSA is committed to the development of new TOPSoccer programs and the enhancement of current programs. There are many children who deserve the right to enjoy soccer but are left with no place to play within the traditional system. It is our mission to help youth of all backgrounds to enjoy the beautiful game!
Victory Junction
Biography
We believe that every child, no matter their illness or diagnosis, deserves to just be a kid. That’s why we provide medically-safe camp experiences filled with discovery, friendship and a lot of laughter. Always at no cost to families.
Children come to Victory Junction from all over the country and even around the world. We are a welcome break for kids who spend most of their year receiving medical treatments or attending countless hospital visits. Families never pay for camp because of the generosity of donors.
Some of the illnesses and medical conditions we serve:
Bleeding Disorders
Burn Survivors
Cancer
Cerebral Palsy
Craniofacial Anomalies
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Genetic Disorders
Heart Disease
Immunological Disorders
Kidney Disease
Lung Disease
Neurological Disorders
Physical Disabilities
Rheumatic Diseases
Sickle Cell Disease
Skin Diseases
Spina Bifida
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Family Weekends
June 10-12, June 17-19, June 24-26, July 1-3
Traditional Summer Camp
Sickle Cell/Oncology: July 9-13
Spina Bifida/Cerebral Palsy/Muscular Dystrophy: July 16-20
Heart/Lung/Kidney/Rheumatology: July 23-27
Bleeding Diseases/GI/General Session: July 30 – August 3
We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gym – Gaithersburg
Biography
PLAY WITH A PURPOSE™ IS EXERCISING AND STIMULATING ANY OF THE SEVEN SENSES THROUGH POSITIVE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT.
OUR GYM INCLUDES
– SUSPENDED EQUIPMENT WITH SWINGS FOR BALANCE AND VESTIBULAR TREATMENT
– CRASH MATS AND CRASH PILLOWS FOR FUN, MOTOR PLANNING, AND STRENGTH
– TUNNELS & ZIP LINE
– TRAMPOLINES FOR BUILDING LEG AND CORE STRENGTH
– INDOOR PLAY STRUCTURE FOR CLIMBING AND INCREASING PLAYGROUND SKILLS
– SENSORY-BASED TOYS
– FINE MOTOR PLAY TOYS AND EQUIPMENT
– ARTS AND CRAFTS AREA WITH CHALKBOARD
Wish a Fish
Biography
The Wish-A-Fish Foundation organizes children’s fishing events throughout the year. Our goal is to give special needs children with a serious or life-threatining illness, a physical, or developmental disability, and their immediate family a chance to leave their troubles at the dock and enjoy a day on the water.
Why fishing, you may ask? Our volunteers all have a special passion for fishing, the water, and the outdoors. Everyone has a different motivation, but we all believe that fishing makes our lives better. We learn about nature, see some great scenery and realize how much we still can learn. It slows the pace and frees us from our everyday lives. It builds bonds with friends and creates some of our fondest memories. We may hook the fish – but in reality, we think it’s the fish that hook us.
Our Wish-A-Fish events aren’t just for the special needs child – they are focused on the entire family. We try to make sure that brothers and sisters and the parents all have a great day.
Everyone gets to go on the water and fish. Our volunteers love to share and will show everyone the proper fishing techniques and pass on some of their knowledge of our wonderful natural resources. We provide special event T-Shirts for everyone and the children get fishing gear to take home to hopefully use on their next fishing adventure.
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Wish-A-Fish Maryland
Serving Central & Northern Maryland, Northern Virginia, and Washington DC.
Skip Zinck – Phone: 410-913-9043 -md-wish-a-fish@comcast.net
Social Grace
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Our Mission: To positively impact children and young adults of all abilities and to provide support for families.
We offer virtual and in-person services.
Therapy, Coaching, Mentoring, Consulting, Social Groups, and FREE Support Services!
Over the last several months, we’ve watched our world rapidly change how we communicate, learn and work together. As we each find our own way of adapting to this new world we live in, we are thrilled to be able to offer our therapy, coaching, mentoring, consulting, support services, and groups to you VIRTUALLY and OR IN-PERSON.