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Visit Our Easter Seals Camp Challenge Website
352-383-4711
camp[AT]fl.easterseals.com
31600 Camp Challenge Road
Sorrento, Florida 32776
CAMPER AGES: 6 to adult
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Easter Seals Disability Services
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Peace of mind for you, and the summer adventure of a lifetime for your loved one! Weeklong fully accessible overnight or day camp for children and adults with disabilities or special needs, ages 6-adult! Exciting activities include zip lining, swimming,
archery, dancing, sports, music & drama, campfires, and more!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Our overnight camping and respite program is for adults and children ages six and up that have disabilities or special needs. Campers must be able to maintain a 3:1 camper to staff ratio. Campers with all types of disabilities are welcome including those with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, and Developmental Delays.
While the abilities of our campers vary, we can accommodate campers that need assistance dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting.Camp Challenge also maintains a full nursing staff to care for medical needs including daily medications and medical emergencies; our medical team is also equipped to handle medial conditions such as seizures and diabetes.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
CAMP LOCATION: Located 10 miles off I-4 on State Road 46 between Sanford and Mt. Dora.
CAMP FACILITIES: Camp Challenge is a fully accessible facility complete with central heating and air, roll-in showers, and recently updated cabins. We also have a state of the art swimming pool, zip line and climbing wall, petting farm, arts and crafts barn, and rustic pavilion with a fireplace. A half mile paved trail runs around the perimeter of the main camp ground.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Easter Seals provides exceptional services, education, outreach, and advocacy so that people living with autism and other disabilities can live, learn, work and play in our communities. Camp Challenge has been providing camping and recreation to people with disabilities since 1961. We have a highly trained staff full of excitement and enthusiasm. We are also an American Camp Association accredited camp.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT must be at least 16 years of age and attend staff training week.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Fun Days are offered throughout the year - these are free events designed
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Respite weekends are offered throughout the year.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Summer camp sessions run from mid-June through mid-July and are based on age. Full details on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.easterseals.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer camp counselors work approximately five weeks in a high energy program for children and adults with disabilities. This is a great opportunity for those individuals seeking future employment in special education, nursing, and physical or occupational therapy. Apply online at Our Camp Website Link: fleasterseals.iapplicants.com
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