“Summer, after all, is a time when wonderful things can happen to quiet people. For those few months, you’re not required to be who everyone thinks you are, and that cut-grass smell in the air and the chance to dive into the deep end of a pool give you a courage you don’t have the rest of the year. You can be grateful and easy, with no eyes on you, and no past. Summer just opens the door and lets you out.” –Deb Caletti
EGA Summer Camp 2023 info and Scholarship Form
In cooperation with the Georgetown Parks and Recreation, EGA is offering Adaptive Camps sessions for Georgetown ISD students. These camps are not designed to work on aggressive behavior, but will focus on providing a safe social environment, productive of building social and communication skills for all campers with autism spectrum disorders and other cognitive and developmental disabilities. The opportunity for developmental growth of each camper will be provided through a wide range of activities which may include cooperative games, sports, cooking, crafts, music, field trips, daily exercise, and outdoor play.
This summer, we merged the Circle of Friends camp into the Let’s Make Friends camp as it is easier for registration purposes. The camp will serve children ages 5 (completed kindergarten) through age 22 and will maintain a small staff to camper ratio. Camp staff are led by Special Education professionals.
Camp will be held at a Georgetown ISD Campus and will be announced at a later date.
If you have a financial need, and would like to fill out a scholarship form, please see the attached form and have it returned and completely filled out to exceptionalgeorgetown@gmail.com by March 4th. We will announce on March 10th those that have qualified for a scholarship, and the actual camp registration will begin the week of March 20th. You will need to put down a deposit for the camp week/s you wish to attend to hold a spot for your student. Weeks fill up fast and no spot will be held without a deposit. Registration will occur on a first come, first serve basis, so please get your deposit down quickly.
FYI–There has been a cost of living increase added to the weekly cost of the camps. The new weekly cost is $155 for Residents / $195 for Non-Residents. Again, we are providing day camps M-Th 8-2 for two weeks in June and two weeks in July.
June 19-22, 2023 July 10-13, 2023
June 26-29, 2023 July 17-20, 2023
Also, EGA had to re-create our Facebook Page so please go follow and like it to get up-to-date info on EGA activities! FB-Exceptional Georgetown Alliance
Let us know if you have any questions.
EGA
All participants must have registered previously through Georgetown Parks and Rec to attend the camps.
Let’s Make Friends – ages 5-11, this camp focuses on social skills, self-advocacy, team building, and communication skills to facilitate the social and emotional development of children with Autism Spectrum disorders and other cognitive and developmental disabilities. Themes address basic concepts like feelings, using manners, being part of a group, as well as larger ideas like teamwork, enthusiasm, friendship, and cooperation. Activities during camp include: arts/crafts, swimming, field trips, cooperative game activities, and other activities that build social skills children need to be successful in making and maintaining friendships and relationships.
Circle of Friends – ages 12-22, this camp is for middle school and high school aged children with special needs in the GISD area, who are seeking an opportunity to retain communication, social skills and community involvement during the summer months. This camp is designed to encourage campers to develop their imagination and individual ability while enhancing self-esteem. The opportunity for social growth of each camper will be provided through a wide range of activities including but not limited to music, drama, arts and crafts, menu planning, gardening, daily exercise, cooking, movies and much more. Campers will also participate in community based outings such as recycling, grocery shopping, and weekly field trips.
Camp Dates, 2018:
June 18-21
June 25-28
July 9-12
July 16-19
Camps run from 8am-2pm
Email exceptionalgeorgetown@gmail.com for more information.