Autism Up
AutismUp provides a myriad of support services and activities for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, in the Greater Rochester area. Innovative programs are offered in a multi-sensory learning environment custom-designed with autism in mind, such as art and music for relaxation, exploring play and sensations, cooking with friends, and fitness classes. AutismUp’s summer camp is a social skills program offered in collaboration with the Greater Rochester YMCA at the Bay View Family Branch. AutismUp programs, including summer camp, is open to children ages 4 to 16 with Autism Spectrum Disorder or related disabilities.
Dates: To be announced soon.
Cost: Families have an option to become a member for $25, which includes a network of autism professionals, community organizations, and volunteers. Fees for summer programs and summer camp will be announced soon.
Location: Summer program are offered at AutismUp headquarters at Publishers Parkway in Webster, with a summer skills program offered at Bay View YMCA in Webster.
Contact Info:
co*****@au******.org
; (585) 248-9011; autismup.org
Rochester Rotary Sunshine Camp
For two weeks every summer, the Rochester Rotary Club offers Sunshine Camp to children with disabilities, thanks to generous contributions from Rochester Rotarians and the community. Activities include a climbing wall, splash pad, archery, boating, fishing, mini golf, swimming, arts and crafts, digital photography, music, nature trails, and sports. Sunshine Camp is open to children ages 7 to 21 with any of the following disabilities: Asperger’s syndrome, asthma/allergies, autism, cerebral palsy, diabetes, down syndrome, dyslexia, head injury, impairments in hearing, speech or vision, heart conditions, learning disabilities, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, seizure disorders, spinabifida, and terminal illness.
Dates: Session 1 (ages 7-15), July 15-July 20; Session 2 (ages 16-22), July 22-July 27
Cost: Free
Location: Rush
Contact info: Brandi Koch, Partner Director; (585) 546-7435 ext. 210;
br****@ro*************.org
; sunshinecampus.org
Camp Smile
Camp Smile provides an exciting camp experience for kids who are blind or visually impaired. Run and funded by the Webster Lions, the experience encourage campers to be independent — although each camper is assigned a one-on-one counselor — giving them the chance to succeed or fail with things they encounter daily. Camp Smile provides bus transportation to and from camp, as well as daily lunches to accommodate any camper’s diet.
Dates: July 11-Aug. 5, 9 am-3 pm (Campers can attend for one, two, three, or all four weeks)
Cost: Free
Location: Kiwanis Lodge, Webster
Contact info:
co*****@ca*******.org
; (585) 203-5000; campsmile.org
Heritage Christian Services
Heritage Christian Services supports thousands of children and adults with disabilities annually and offers a summer respite program for children and adults. Activities include swimming, fishing, nature walks, and arts and crafts, as well as hands-on farm activities. Summer programs are offered for those with developmental disabilities, ages 5 to 21.
Dates: July and August dates to be announced
Cost: Free
Location: Springdale Farm in Ogden and Rotary Sunshine Camp in Rush
Contact:
in**@he***********************.org
; (585) 340-2000; heritagechristianservices.org
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