Do you have a child who hides behind the curtains every time there are guests at home? Instead of greeting or mingling with them, he shies away or behaves queer. He has difficulty getting along with his peers and trouble in learning new things. Well, for parents who incessantly worry about how to make their autistic child independent and help them flourish academically and socially, Camp I CAN is the solution.
Now into its 13th year, Camp I CAN is the only camp in San Diego county exclusively modulated for kids and teens on the autism spectrum. Autism, as you know, is a developmental disability marked by impairments in social interaction, communication, and the manifestation of repetitive behaviors. A collaborative effort between the Autism Society San Diego, and the Toby Wells YMCA in Mission Valley and Palomar YMCA in Escondido, this special needs summer camp runs for a total of eight weeks each summer.
Camp I CAN is held at two locations:
- Kearny Mesa: Toby Wells YMCA
- Escondido: Palomar Family YMCA
Here, campers can not only enjoy daily field trips to places like Pump It Up, Belmont Park, Kearny Mesa Bowl, Reuben H. Fleet Science Center, the San Diego Zoo, and Chuck E. Cheese, but also lap up some of life’s most important skills necessary for survival and being successful.
With its staff to camper ratio being as low as 3:2, this camp ensures maximum safety and encourages participation. Each camper is evaluated according to his/her needs and is provided a high level of experienced, knowledgeable supervision.
Registration for both locations of camp, Toby Wells and Palomar YMCA, is underway. To register or avail discounts, you must be a member of the Autism Society San Diego, be a San Diego county resident, and furnish a copy of the first page of your child’s IEP.
Depending on the site you plan to attend, either Toby Wells YMCA in San Diego or Palomar Family YMCA in Escondido, you must make your registration. For more information, please visit: www.autismsocietysandiego.org
Toby Wells YMCA Camp Information
Toby Wells YMCA **
5105 Overland Avenue
San Diego, CA 92123
Ph: 858-496-9622
Fax: 858-496-8950
Week 1 June 16-20 Teen Week (13-17 years of age)
Week 2 June 23-27 (6-12 years of age)
Week 3 July 7-11 (6-12 years of age)
Week 4 July 14-18 High Functioning Week (9-15 years of age)
Palomar Family YMCA Camp Information
Palomar Family YMCA
1050 N. Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
Fax: 760-745-7942
Week 1 July 21-25 Teen Week (13-17 years of age)
Week 2 July 28 – August 1 (6-12 years of age)
Week 3 August 4-8 (6-12 years of age)
Week 4 August 11-15 High Functioning Week (9-15 years of age)
Some Fast Facts about Autism:
- According to statistics released by the Centers for Disease Control, one in 68
- individuals is diagnosed with autism.
- Autism in children is more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes, and Down
- syndrome combined.
- A child is diagnosed with autism every 20 minutes in the U.S.
- Currently, there is no known cure for autism.
About the Autism Society San Diego County:
The Autism Society San Diego County is a non-profit organization that serves as the voice and resource of the local autism community. The Autism Society San Diego offers a slew of recreational activities, educational and advocacy programs, support groups for individuals and families affected by autism.
Campnavigator’s Special Needs summer camp advisory team says “Summer Camp provides autistic children the opportunity to enjoy an exciting summer camp complete with the great outdoors, campfires, sing-a-longs, water activities, art, crafts and music! Each year more children participate in the Camp I CAN.”
Camp Navigator, an online summer camp information portal lists multiple special needs camps allowing parents to explore summer activities for their gifted children. Campnavigator.com team invites children to join special needs camps this summer for an unforgettable learning experience.
Do you need help in identifying perfect special needs camp for your child feel free to reach info@campnavigator.com or call campnavigator at ( 1-855-226-7628).
