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Connections Camp

A summer program for children, teens and young adults with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism

 

The Connections Camp is a daily summer therapeutic experience designed to meet the individual and social needs of children and adolescents with Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism. Intervention focuses on the development of social skills within peer groups. Participants have fun as they learn to cope with challenges, manage emotions, and make good decisions.

 

 

Summer 2012 Locations and Dates

All 2012 camps will be held June 25 - August 3, 2012

Erie County:
Villa Elementary
Erie, PA

Mercyhurst College (new location)
Erie, PA

Forest-Warren County:
Youngsville Elementary
Youngsville, PA


Crawford County:
Allegheny College
Meadville, PA

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Child care will be provided free of charge at the Erie, as well as the Meadville
locations from 8-9 a.m. and 3-5:30 p.m.
Funded in part by the Dr. Gertrude A. Barber Foundation

Returning campers: Click here to access the PDF version of the application received in the mail. Enrollment is limited - please return application by March 1, 2012. Spaces are filled on a first come first serve basis. All other paperwork is due no later than April 1, 2012.

New campers interested in enrolling: Check back March 1, 2012 for the new camper application and paperwork.

Connections Camp will be held June 25-August 3 at all locations.

LIFT Senior Citizen Program/MATP Application
For more information, download our brochure.


Please use the "quick links" below to navigate though the page:

  • Youth aged five to 18 (participants aged 18-21 will be individually considered)
  • Diagnosis of Asperger Syndrome or High-Functioning Autism
  • Ability to benefit from intervention within a group structure

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  • Opportunity to learn and practice social skills in a supportive environment
  • Individual treatment goals
  • Inclusive experiences
  • Structure curriculum
  • Center-based groups
  • Community access activities, such as swimming, sailing, and group choice outings.

The Connections Camp is staffed by a highly qualified and motivated team of experienced professionals.  All staff members learn state of the art treatment strategies to enhance the development of social skills in children, regarding both Asperger Syndrome and High-Functioning Autism.

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  • Applications for next summer's camp will be available in January, 2012. For additional information please contact Renee Jerge, 814-874-5528.

    If your child currently receives wrap-around services, please contact your provider to request the following information:

    • Treatment plan with signature page
    • Plan of care Summary, including Summer Therapeutic Activities Program as a recommended service
    • Medical necessity statement from prescribing physician/psychologist

    Funding arrangements may be made through private payment or pre-approved sources.  Most program participants are funded through Medical Assistance.  The Connections Camp is a M.A. approved Summer Therapeutic Activities Program, which can be included as part of existing wrap-around services or provided as a summer program service.

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    Campers eligible for medical assistance may receive transportation free of charge through MATP in Erie; otherwise, families are responsible for making transportation arrangements to and from the program. While at Camp, transportation to all program activities is provided by Connections staff.

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