SUMMIT CAMP'S WEEKENDER PROGRAM

Friday, March 2 - Sunday, May 20, 2012

Summit Camp

Contact: Maedi Tanham Carney, CFP   info@specialneedsplanning.net               202-841-8362        

Sponsored by: M&L Special Needs Planning

http://specialneedsplanning.net

WHAT: A getaway weekend designed for former and new Summit campers as well as other kids appropriate to the gathering and their friends to renew old friendships and per-haps make a few new ones in a safe and secure setting.
 
WHO: Young people , ages 11- 18, who may have been part of Summit Camp, Summit Travel and/or are kids with issues of Aspergers syndrome, NVLD, and/or ADHD who would bene-fit from a directed weekend experience designed to foster socialization and independ-ence.

WHERE: The winterized cam-pus of a local camp and con-ference center, YMCA Camp Letts in Edgewater, MD. Our group will have our own lodge, complete with a central lounge area with comfortable seating and a wood burning fireplace.

WHY: An opportunity for a guid-ed weekend filled with fun, rec-reation, and time for new and old friends. It also provides res-pite for the young person and their family.
 
HOW: Weekenders have a schedule sim-ilar to that of camp. A range of activities are offered as well as meals together and general guided time for chatting, music listening, s'mores and even a campfire. The weekend starts with a brief meet-ing once arrived to get to know everyone, ask in-put, and generally set the tone for the weekend. Another brief meeting is held just before depar-ture to evaluate the experience and make suggestions for the next weekend-er event.

Our Weekender staff are professionals who work with special kids-educators, social workers, recreational specialists, who have the ability to supervise, direct, coach, and nurture-and of course, be good role models

WHEN: MARCH 2ND-4TH   APRIL 13TH-15TH   MAY 18TH-20TH

FEE: $395 Fee includes cost of lodging and meals. Weekenders should bring sleeping bag, pillow, towel, and per-sonal toiletries. No spending money is necessary. There is a format for medication administration similar to our tours where Weekenders will find our nurse monitoring the process. Transportation is provided from and to the Montgomery Mall,  Bethesda, MD.