Summer Day Camp

Variety’s Day Camp program is a fun filled educational experience open to all children ages 5-21. Our programs are specifically designed for children with an intellectual and/or physical disability. Our Day Camp creates an atmosphere of warm acceptance and guidance, and encourages participation at whatever level the camper is able.

Our goal is to have each camper leave us one step closer to independence and with increased self-confidence. Variety prides itself on being one of the only programs in the area capable of providing this experience for campers who need assistance with all levels of personal care, from those who require minimal assistance to those who require feeding tube, catheter care, and those who have seizure disorders and shunts. Variety’s experienced counselors and nursing staff are able to accommodate almost any need.

Day Camp begins daily at 9 AM and ends at 3 PM.

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Program Components

  • Campers are grouped in teams by age to promote strong peer relationships.
  • Teams are staffed at 2:1 – 3:1 ratio, dependent on the needs of group to provide support while encouraging independence
  • Focus on improving social skills in a natural play, inclusive and accepting environment by jumping on teachable moments and consistent positive reinforcement.
  • Develop independence by meeting the camper at their individual level and engaging and practicing activities of daily living skills.
  • Improve self-confidence by trying new activities and expanding on existing skills.
  • Enhance quality of life by engaging in adaptable, inclusive programming that promotes teamwork, creativity, fine and gross motor skills, and mental and physical health.
  • Activities at Day Camp include Free Swim, Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Baseball, Dance, Music Therapy, Computers, Greenhouse, Nature and more!
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