Jewish Special Needs Day Camps - New York City
Friendship Circle
Affiliation: Chabad
http://www.fcues.com/page.php?pid=1221
From the site:
At the Friendship Circle Summer Camp children with special needs ages 5 through 12 can have an exciting social experience in a safe and warm Jewish environment.... Dedicated teenage volunteers will be working one-on-one with the children to assist them and give them an incredible experience. Adult staff members as well as a behavioral therapist will be on premises at all times to supervise and ensure safety.
An article about Friendship Circle: http://www.chabad.org/news/article_cdo/aid/676466/jewish/Camp-Partners-With-Friendship-Circle.htm
Camp Type: Day
Gender: Coed
Age of Campers: 5 to 13 years old
Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk
Religious Affiliation: Jewish
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Camp Tova and Camp Bari Tov
Affiliation: Unknown
http://www.92y.org/content/camps_for_children_with_developmental_disabilities.asp
From the site:
Camp Tova: Children with learning and developmental disabilities thrive in Camp Tova's small group setting. Making friends and developing a wide variety of creative, social, and physical skills are the goals for Tova campers. Tova also provides campers from New York City with an outdoor experience and seeks to give them an appreciation for the natural environment.
212.415.5573
Camp Bari Tov: The 92nd Street Y's Camp Bari Tov is a summer recreational program for children with severe developmental disabilities who require one to one supervision.
212.415.5573
For information about afterschool programs for children with special needs contact Melanie Mandel at 212.415.5626
Ohel - Ohel Bais Ezra
http://www.ohelfamily.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=section&id=12&Itemid=234
From their website:
Providing camp experiences and recreational activities to individuals with developmental disabilities through various integrated summer camping opportunities, end of summer camp programs, as well as recreation and after school-programs throughout the year...
Ohel Children's Home & Family Services
4510 16th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11204
800-603-OHEL
OSTAR (Mini Day Camp)
Brooklyn, New York
718-946-7301 ext 205
Otsar provides a 2-week Mini Day Camp at the end of the summer featuring recreational activities and trips. This helps structure the youngster’s leisure time, gives families much needed respite time, and allows for appropriate community integration in a fun, interesting way.
Camp Kadima
347-474-8252
Flatbush, Brooklyn, New York
A division of Shalom Day Camp. A special ed day camp for high functioning boys & girls ages 3-10 approved by the Board of Education for children eligible for 12 month program. Program includes both Jewish and secular educational and related services.
Transportation available. Assistance with reimbursement forms provided.