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Vol. 9, Issue 2Spring * 2021Center for Autism and Related Disabilities - JacksonvilleCARD NewsletterStaffUpcoming ediatrics.med.jax.ufl.edu/autism/904.633.07601
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Page 9Ensuring we provide structure and stability, whilestill cultivating a happy and healthy habitat can bea daunting challenge for any parent or caregiver.But it’s also important and healthy to embrace alittle leisure when school lets out for summer. We’rehere to provide you with a few ideas to help yourchild of any ability have a happy, healthy summer,while still maintaining a routine.Seek out summer programs early! Remember toask your local schools, community-basedorganizations, and clubs based on a child’s specificability. If looking to qualify for a scholarship orgrant, it may be wise to secure funding early forcamps in the early months of the year.will promote good snack habits. Start by labelingthe foods and have your child touch and smellthem. As your child is more comfortable, have themtaste the fruit or vegetable. Some children mayprefer to make a smoothie or juice from the fruit orvegetable.Do your best to keep a bedtime routine regardlessof summer or school schedule. This will ensure yourchild is getting the proper amount of sleep for theirdevelopment.Remember that when we help children stayengaged academically and physically throughoutthe summer, we help set them up for success in thenew school year.**See the Summer Camps and ScholarshipInformation below**Summer Activities for Parentsand CaregiversConsider taking a field trip. Many parks, libraries,nature centers, museums, and zoos are no cost orlow cost options to get your family out and about.Many of these places also offer virtual options as analternative.Get moving, and PLAY! You can play outside orinside, but don’t forget to schedule time specificallyfor you and your child to exercise and burn offsome energy. If you don’t have access to a localpark, you can search terms like “Kids Yoga” or“Kids Movement Activities”, walk around yourneighborhood/race your child, consider riding a bikeor tricycle. Safety tip: Be sure to preview any onlinevideos prior to showing them to your child/teen.Find creative ways to incorporate reading andnumbers into your everyday tasks. Go on alive or virtual shopping trip with your child, allowingthem to identify the items on your grocery list.Depending on your child’s math level, you canpractice adding, subtracting or multiplying theprices of items. Invite your child to cook a recipewith you. Having them read the recipe card andmeasure the ingredients is a nice way to buildacademic skills in the natural environment. Giveyour child opportunities to further practice mathand science skills by measuring items around thehouse and making a graph of daily weather/temperatures.Healthy eating during the summer is just asimportant as it is during the school year. Encourageand model healthy eating habits by keeping plentyof fruits and vegetables in your household, whichSUMMER CAMPSCatholic Charities Camp I Am Special235 Marywood Drive, St Johns, FL 32259, UnitedStates(904) mps.comWe provide a 6-day recreational, overnight campfor persons who have physical, emotional, ormental disabilities.Camp Boggy Creek30500 Brantley Branch Road, Eustis, FL 32736,United ufl.edu/pediatrics/autismContinued on pg.43
Page 10http://www.boggycreek.orgDuring each of our summer sessions, up to 150children with like abilities arrive for a week offun, adventure, and independence. Theprescription for the day is fun, fun, fun!Laughter, giggles, friendships, and excitementabound on the 232 acres of tall pines, majesticoaks and nature trails.participants ranges from Age 9-Age 16. Theweek will consist of camping, s’mores, campfires, cook outs, and all the fun that goes with it.LifeSkills Summer Camp12443 Joda Ln E, Jacksonville, FL, United .comThe Jericho 351 Sprinkle Drive, Jacksonville, FL, p://www.thejerichoschool.org/#!intensivesum.The mission of The Jericho School (nonprofit 501(c) 3 corporation) is to provide comprehensive,individualized science-based education nototherwise available in our community. Webelieve those children with autism and otherdevelopmental delays deserve the opportunityto reach their full potential.Summer Life Skills Program LifeSkills Outreachand Learning Supports (LOLS) is a non profitorganization dedicated to providing transitionalservices for youth with disabilities. Our center,Jacksonville LifeSkills Center, a division of LOLS,provides educational services and Life Skillstraining throughout the year in a natural homelike environment.Camp HopeHope Haven, 4600 Beach Boulevard,Jacksonville, FL, 32207 United od4674 Hood Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32257, UnitedStates(904) ngelwood Summer Day Camp is for childrenages 5-22 with special needs. By providing a funand safe environment, campers flourish whilegiving parents support they need to maintaintheir jobs when school is out. Camp is theperfect opportunity for kids to play andexperience new things.Camp Hope provides a summer campenrichment program for youth and young adultswith physical and/or developmental disabilitiesaged 3-22. Hours of operation are 7:30am5:30pm. Our summer fun camp providestraditional camp activities such as field trips,sports, and arts and crafts as well as meaningfulskills development for campers.Careers 3603856 Grant Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32207, UnitedStates904-399-8484Camp Abilities North Florida1517 Ball Road, Green Cove Springs, FL, .comhttps://www.campabilitiesflorida.com/Camp Abilities is a developmental sports campfor students with visual impairments. This yearwill be our first annual camp. The ages of thevanessab@theilrc.orgThis week-long summer camp provides careerreadiness skills for student’s age 15-21 whohave disabilities. We will be focusing on fourcore topics: career exploration, work readinesstraining, work experience, and self-advocacy.Our goal is to empower students to liveindependent lives by obtaining these skills.Continued on pg.5www.hscj.ufl.edu/pediatrics/autism4
Camp WegoYMCA Summer Day Camp:2550 West Dunnellon Road, Dunnellon, FL,United StatesDates: June 7- August 6Attendance: M -F: 6:30am - 6pm (Varies omHttp://campwego.comCamp Wego is a great alternative to summercamps. Camp Wego offers high-quality tours forchildren and adults with special needs yeararound. Our travel programs are specialized fortravelers with Developmental Disabilities, Autism,Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Asperger’ssyndrome. At Camp Wego, we are always on thego.Who: Ages 5-15Where: Brooks Y M CA, Baker, Clay, Duval,Nassau and St. Johns countiesCost: Financial Assistance is available for allwho qualify; specialty rates for Military & YMCAmembers.Description: Each w eek, a new theme w illhelp campers Learn, Explore, Accept and Play asthey discover new skills, build self-confidenceand feel a sense of achievement and belonging.Shepherd of the Woods Day Camp:Sensory Towne Summer Camp:Dates: June - JulyAttendance: 1pm - 5pm (physical)Who: Ages 3-9Where: 8380 Baymeadow s Road, Suite 6.Jacksonville, FL 32256Cost: 40/ day or 200/ w eek. 35.00application fee.Description: I ncludes a snack, resourceclass such as yoga, dance, art or music. Differentweekly themes.We Rock The Spectrum Summer Program:Dates: June - JulyAttendance: M -F: 9am - 1pm (After careavailable until 3:00)Who: Elementary and TeensWhere: 9357-3 Philips Highway, Jacksonville, FL32256Dates: June 30- July23Attendance: M -F: 9am - 3pmWho: School AgeWhere: 7860 Southside Blvd J acksonville,FL 32256Cost: 450/ SessionDescription: This extended school yearprogram provides enrichment, maintenance, andremediation of academic skills in a fun, valuesbased environment. Students enjoy structuredlearning activities in a blended learningenvironment that includes small groupinstruction, collaborative work, and computerassisted instruction. Students will develop social,emotional, and academic skills through hands-onlearning.Continued on pg.3Cost: 2 Days a W eek (T/ R) 100 / 3 Daysa Week (M/W/F) 150 / 5 Days a Week (M-F) 250Description: Sessions w ill include grouplessons & activities, social skills activities, artsand crafts, and open play on the equipment!5
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All items in the CARD Lending Library (including books, games, and movies) can be backed out atno cost to the family or individual. Ask at the front desk for more information.5
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Center for Autism and Related Disabilities - Jacksonville https://pediatrics.med.jax.ufl.edu/autism/ 904.633.0760 . you can search terms like “Kids Yoga” or “Kids Movement Activities”, walk around your . believe those children with autism and other developmental dela
