Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is hosting a FREE Summer Activities Fair to help you plan for Summer 2024! Come learn about options for summer learning and adventure. SEPTA invites vendors from near and far– day camps and sleep-away camps, social skills, or outdoor adventure. There is something for every child.
Sat, February 2, 2024, 1:00 PM –4:00 PM
Walter Reed Recreation Center 2909 16th Street South Arlington, VA 22204
Activities for the kids and Refreshments will be provided. RSVP Here
Material presented on the Arlington SEPTA Resource Directory is intended for information purposes only. It is not intended as professional advice or endorsement of services and should not be construed as such.
Arlington SEPTA is not engaged in rendering legal or other professional services by posting said material. Professional services should be sought if legal or other specific expert assistance is required.
We hope this is a good starting place for your family to find summer camp options. This is in no way a comprehensive list and welcome suggested additions. Email info@arlingtonsepta.org.
If you would like to narrow your search you can enter keywords in the search box below to search within each section. You can reach for mention of a specific diagnosis or activity, but keep in mind some entry descriptions may not be as detailed as others. The information within each entry either comes from the provider’s website or has been supplied by the provider.
Day Camps
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Alexandria Therapeautic Recreation
Biography
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is committed to providing innovative, inclusive, accessible and affordable programs which enhance the health, well-being, and quality of life for Alexandria residents with all abilities.
Online registration is not available for Therapeutic Recreation programs. Please contact the Therapeutic Recreation office at 703.746.5422 for more information and to determine whether the Therapeutic Recreation programs are right for you or a family member. School aged youth and teens are required to have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. All programs require an initial assessment and eligibility approval by Therapeutic Recreation staff prior to participation in programs.
Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center (ASDEC)
Biography
ASDEC Reach for Success Summer Programs in Reading, Math, Writing and Study Skills For Students in Elementary- High School: Registration Opens in January.
ASDEC provides the only summer program in the DC region that is lead by Certified Academic Language Therapists teaching struggling learners. The program provides intensive instruction in reading, writing, spelling, study skills, and handwriting and math. Physical movement along with visual and auditory stimuli to provide multisensory learning. The hands-on aspect of the structured routines facilitates attention and concentration. The careful development of conceptual understanding and the high level of repetition reinforce memory. All activities build on the mastery of skills, which helps students build self-esteem as they experience success each day.
For close to two decades, ASDEC master teachers have been delivering the most powerful Orton-Gillingham teaching methods to students during our summer program. Our elementary students work with Academic Therapists one to one and in small groups while older students work in small groups with senior ASDEC faculty members. In addition, ASDEC-trained Math Specialists bring years of experience to our summer programs.
ASDEC has over 20 years of experience serving children directly during the summer programs bringing the best components of our research-based training into the classroom.. We also have years of experience teaching students online, now an essential component during this pandemic. The Summer Program is for students who currently are struggling in school and require special accommodations as specified in an IEP or some other educational testing.
Notes
grades 2-6
St. Andrew the Apostle School, Silver Spring MD – July 5-29, 2022 – 9:30-11:30
King Abdullah Academy, Herndon, VA – July 5-29, 2022 9:30-11:30
Auburn School – Camp Aristotle
Biography
At Camp Aristotle, we believe that the summer should be stress-free and full of fun! Our weekly themes are chosen with input from students because we know that growth happens when children are truly engrossed in what they are doing. Our exciting activities are carefully designed to foster friendships, self awareness, exploration, and social success. Many students at Camp Aristotle experience challenges associated with High Functioning Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder, receptive/expressive/pragmatic language challenges and, ADHD. Students at Camp Aristotle may have trouble with peer relationships and/or impulse control. Sometimes, they have previously experienced unhappiness and frustration in camps where their need for tools such as sensory breaks were not respected or understood. Our teachers and staff are specially trained to understand these needs. Our goal is to provide all of our campers with an enjoyable, fulfilling and bully-free camp experience.
Camp Aristotle accepts rising Kindergarten through rising 9th grade campers offering both half day and full day options.
Camp Aristotle PEERS is a skills-based, interactive summer program designed to develop social skills in young teens (ages 12-15 years) who are interested in learning ways to make and keep friends. PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a sequential, social skills intervention program benefiting adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression and other social-communicative deficits.
Overnight Camps
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Adventure Amputee Camp
Biography
AAC’S Summer Camp is held in the mountains of North Carolina (Bryson City) for 5 days during the 2nd week in July – lodging is at the beautiful Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Campers range in age from 8-17 and the camper to counselor ratio is 2:1. Campers and volunteers have come from the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast area. Summer Camp can support up to 38 campers. Each year over 50% of the participants return to camp.
The mission of the Adventure Amputee Camp is to encourage children with amputations or limb differences to stretch their potential and imagination, and explore all that is possible.
Depending on the season, camp activities may include river rafting, high ropes, water skiing or snow skiing, and snow boarding. All activities are modified as necessary to meet the ability and interest level of each camper. Other activities (which can include bowling, crafts, games, swimming, horseback riding, biking, and winter tubing) may be less physically stressful, yet provide many campers an experience that was previously untried, unobtainable, or unimaginable.
Adult volunteers, with and without amputations, are role-models of adults who are living productive and fulfilled lives. The Adventure Amputee Camp provides children with amputations or limb differences the opportunity to nurture the beliefs and behaviors that many things are possible.
WHAT DOES A WEEK OF AAC SUMMER CAMP TYPICALLY LOOK LIKE?
It is held at Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in Bryson City, NC (where we’ve held camp for 25 years now).
Wednesday, July 8 – Campers arrive and the activities begin with white water rafting down the Nantahala River. All rapids are very minimal and each raft has an experienced rafting guide directing us.
Tuesday, July 9 – Go to Waynesville Recreation Center, where we swim, scuba-dive, play disc golf, ride adaptive bikes, play basketball, do yoga, and we end the day with a dodgeball game – campers vs counselors.
Friday, July 10 – Stay at NOC and rotate between zip-lining, 20 foot/40 foot ropes courses, scavenger hunts, cooking demonstrations, etc.
Saturday, July 11 – Go to Lake Fontana for the day where campers enjoy adaptive skiing, tubing, wake-boarding, paddle boards, etc. and we finish our last full day with a cookout/talent show.
Sunday, July 12 – After a few activities, we say our goodbyes.
Arlington Special Education PTA (SEPTA) is hosting a FREE Summer Activities Fair to help you plan for Summer 2024! Come learn about options for summer learning and adventure. SEPTA invites vendors from near and far– day camps and sleep-away camps, social skills, or outdoor adventure. There is something for every child.
Sat, February 2, 2024, 1:00 PM –4:00 PM
Walter Reed Recreation Center 2909 16th Street South Arlington, VA 22204
Activities for the kids and Refreshments will be provided. RSVP Here
–>Material presented on the Arlington SEPTA Resource Directory is intended for information purposes only. It is not intended as professional advice or endorsement of services and should not be construed as such.
Arlington SEPTA is not engaged in rendering legal or other professional services by posting said material. Professional services should be sought if legal or other specific expert assistance is required.
We hope this is a good starting place for your family to find summer camp options. This is in no way a comprehensive list and welcome suggested additions. Email info@arlingtonsepta.org.
If you would like to narrow your search you can enter keywords in the search box below to search within each section. You can reach for mention of a specific diagnosis or activity, but keep in mind some entry descriptions may not be as detailed as others. The information within each entry either comes from the provider’s website or has been supplied by the provider.
Day Camps
- The results are being filtered by the character: A
Alexandria Therapeautic Recreation
Biography
The Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities is committed to providing innovative, inclusive, accessible and affordable programs which enhance the health, well-being, and quality of life for Alexandria residents with all abilities.
Online registration is not available for Therapeutic Recreation programs. Please contact the Therapeutic Recreation office at 703.746.5422 for more information and to determine whether the Therapeutic Recreation programs are right for you or a family member. School aged youth and teens are required to have an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or 504 Plan. All programs require an initial assessment and eligibility approval by Therapeutic Recreation staff prior to participation in programs.
Atlantic Seaboard Dyslexia Education Center (ASDEC)
Biography
ASDEC Reach for Success Summer Programs in Reading, Math, Writing and Study Skills For Students in Elementary- High School: Registration Opens in January.
ASDEC provides the only summer program in the DC region that is lead by Certified Academic Language Therapists teaching struggling learners. The program provides intensive instruction in reading, writing, spelling, study skills, and handwriting and math. Physical movement along with visual and auditory stimuli to provide multisensory learning. The hands-on aspect of the structured routines facilitates attention and concentration. The careful development of conceptual understanding and the high level of repetition reinforce memory. All activities build on the mastery of skills, which helps students build self-esteem as they experience success each day.
For close to two decades, ASDEC master teachers have been delivering the most powerful Orton-Gillingham teaching methods to students during our summer program. Our elementary students work with Academic Therapists one to one and in small groups while older students work in small groups with senior ASDEC faculty members. In addition, ASDEC-trained Math Specialists bring years of experience to our summer programs.
ASDEC has over 20 years of experience serving children directly during the summer programs bringing the best components of our research-based training into the classroom.. We also have years of experience teaching students online, now an essential component during this pandemic. The Summer Program is for students who currently are struggling in school and require special accommodations as specified in an IEP or some other educational testing.
Notes
grades 2-6
St. Andrew the Apostle School, Silver Spring MD – July 5-29, 2022 – 9:30-11:30
King Abdullah Academy, Herndon, VA – July 5-29, 2022 9:30-11:30
Auburn School – Camp Aristotle
Biography
At Camp Aristotle, we believe that the summer should be stress-free and full of fun! Our weekly themes are chosen with input from students because we know that growth happens when children are truly engrossed in what they are doing. Our exciting activities are carefully designed to foster friendships, self awareness, exploration, and social success. Many students at Camp Aristotle experience challenges associated with High Functioning Autism Autism Spectrum Disorder, receptive/expressive/pragmatic language challenges and, ADHD. Students at Camp Aristotle may have trouble with peer relationships and/or impulse control. Sometimes, they have previously experienced unhappiness and frustration in camps where their need for tools such as sensory breaks were not respected or understood. Our teachers and staff are specially trained to understand these needs. Our goal is to provide all of our campers with an enjoyable, fulfilling and bully-free camp experience.
Camp Aristotle accepts rising Kindergarten through rising 9th grade campers offering both half day and full day options.
Camp Aristotle PEERS is a skills-based, interactive summer program designed to develop social skills in young teens (ages 12-15 years) who are interested in learning ways to make and keep friends. PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills) is a sequential, social skills intervention program benefiting adolescents with autism spectrum disorder, ADHD, anxiety, depression and other social-communicative deficits.
Overnight Camps
- The results are being filtered by the character: A
Adventure Amputee Camp
Biography
AAC’S Summer Camp is held in the mountains of North Carolina (Bryson City) for 5 days during the 2nd week in July – lodging is at the beautiful Nantahala Outdoor Center.
Campers range in age from 8-17 and the camper to counselor ratio is 2:1. Campers and volunteers have come from the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast area. Summer Camp can support up to 38 campers. Each year over 50% of the participants return to camp.
The mission of the Adventure Amputee Camp is to encourage children with amputations or limb differences to stretch their potential and imagination, and explore all that is possible.
Depending on the season, camp activities may include river rafting, high ropes, water skiing or snow skiing, and snow boarding. All activities are modified as necessary to meet the ability and interest level of each camper. Other activities (which can include bowling, crafts, games, swimming, horseback riding, biking, and winter tubing) may be less physically stressful, yet provide many campers an experience that was previously untried, unobtainable, or unimaginable.
Adult volunteers, with and without amputations, are role-models of adults who are living productive and fulfilled lives. The Adventure Amputee Camp provides children with amputations or limb differences the opportunity to nurture the beliefs and behaviors that many things are possible.
WHAT DOES A WEEK OF AAC SUMMER CAMP TYPICALLY LOOK LIKE?
It is held at Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) in Bryson City, NC (where we’ve held camp for 25 years now).
Wednesday, July 8 – Campers arrive and the activities begin with white water rafting down the Nantahala River. All rapids are very minimal and each raft has an experienced rafting guide directing us.
Tuesday, July 9 – Go to Waynesville Recreation Center, where we swim, scuba-dive, play disc golf, ride adaptive bikes, play basketball, do yoga, and we end the day with a dodgeball game – campers vs counselors.
Friday, July 10 – Stay at NOC and rotate between zip-lining, 20 foot/40 foot ropes courses, scavenger hunts, cooking demonstrations, etc.
Saturday, July 11 – Go to Lake Fontana for the day where campers enjoy adaptive skiing, tubing, wake-boarding, paddle boards, etc. and we finish our last full day with a cookout/talent show.
Sunday, July 12 – After a few activities, we say our goodbyes.
