This camp will take place this summer in my hometown.  This seems to have replaced Camp Awareness.

It is some thing to keep in mind for those of you with younger children.  I will keep looking for day camp opportunities for younger kids too.  Bloomington Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of events throughout the summer so those are certainly an option ...though most of us would have to attend with our kids.  I would even have to attend Camp R.O.C.K.S. with David, although his chelation is off to a great start.

 

He has only had the first three days of DMSA and has already been “back talking” us.  He is almost going though an early speech development stage of babbling.  He will sort of “ba ba ba ba” with an insistent tone when requesting a lot of things while pointing to it and nodding.  He is also much more likely to answer our questions and those of less familiar people like my Dad with shaking or nodding his head. 

 

He is home sick today though...not related to chelation.  Kurt caught a strain of flu from “Typhoid Timmy” at his Cub Scout Pinewood Derby and was sick all last week.  David dropped about Wednesday evening and Dan was only down a little but didn’t miss any days thanks to the Friday “ice day” school was closed. 

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Camp R.O.C.K.S!

A camp for individuals on the autism spectrum

 

June 30, 2008 - July 4, 2008

Optional overnight on July 3;

Camp concludes at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2008

$400 per child for the week

 

Easter Seals Crossroads and the Autism Society of Indiana recognize that traditional day camps are not always an option for children on the autism spectrum. That is why we have partnered to offer Camp R.O.C.K.S!

 

This summer, Camp R.O.C.K.S! will consist of a one-week, outdoor day camp with one optional overnight for young people with autism who are 10-18 years old. Age appropriate activities will allow campers the opportunity to enjoy an outdoor camping experience in a fun, nurturing environment. Activities will include science exploration, swimming, nature hikes, arts and crafts, and music.

 

 

Camp R.O.C.K.S! will take place just northeast of Indianapolis in Noblesville, Indiana. All activities will be led by a team of professionals trained to work with individuals on the autism spectrum. Camp counselors will consist of parents, social workers, teachers, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and behaviorists in addition to peer mentors. Snacks will be provided; parents are asked to pack brown-bag lunches for their child.

 

For more information and an

initial application, please

contact Beth at

317.466.1000 x2501

or visit our website at

www.incamprocks.org.