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
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.
Notes
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.
Overnight Camps
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
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.
Notes
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.
