Move, Think, Create, and Communicate is a two-week summer camp program for children with an autism, Asperger Syndrome or related communication disorder. Designed to provide a chance for real life experiences and learning new leisure skills while meeting new friends, our camp program offers a safe and fun environment that includes the following:
- Visual supports that enhance language comprehension and prediction
- Low camper-to-counselor ratio
- Trained, highly skilled staff
- Sensory-based activities that enhance a camper’s ability to take advantage of language and communication opportunities
- Structured teaching methods
- Relaxation techniques that enhance self-regulation
- Daily living routines are incorporated into camp activities as appropriate
- Staff and program content that supports play skills, social skills and participation in group activities
- Camp facilities (such as the pool and nature trails) offer gross motor activities that satisfy sensory needs and encourage communication
- Traditional camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and nature walks.
Camp runs at the Boy Scouts of America Buck Hill Scout Reservation, a wooded rustic campsite complete with a lake, themed buildings and areas (Ships, Old West, and Castle) and a swimming pool. Camp is moving to a new location in Pascoag, RI near Burriville, RI.
Session I |
Session II |
| August 6-10, 2012
M-TH 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
* Yellow Group Campers are dismissed at 1:30 pm M-TH and at 1:00 pm on Friday |
August 13-17, 2012
M-TH 9:00 am to 2:30 pm
Friday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
* Yellow Group Campers are dismissed at 1:30 pm M-TH and at 1:00 pm on Friday |
NEW Camp Location!
Buck Hill Boy Scout Reservation
Cub World Camp
Pascoag, RI
* We are planning to host Camp Visits to help campers with the transition to our new site.
Cost
The cost to attend our summer camp is $475.00 for the week, which includes a $75.00 non-refundable deposit.
Tuition may be paid by personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or checks/purchase orders from other funding sources.
PLEASE NOTE: Katie Beckett (RI Medical Assistance or SSI) does NOT pay for camp.
Financial Assistance
Scholarships are available based on financial need. Please complete the application and return with a copy of a recent W-2, pay stub or other proof of income to The Autism Project.
Scholarship Application (MSWord)
Scholarship Application (pdf)
Camperships will be awarded on a sliding scale.
NEW! Transportation to Camp
We are looking into offering transportation to camp if there are enough campers. Campers would be dropped off at our office in Johnston and possibly a location in southern RI. Our staff will accompany campers on the bus to camp and then back to the drop off point.
Contact John Zottola at 401-785-2666 ext. 1011 or jzottola@theautismproject.org if interested!
To enroll in our camp, please download and complete our registration packet and return it to:
The Autism Project
Attn: John Zottola
1516 Atwood Ave.
Johnston, RI 02919
Camp Registration 2012 (MSWord)
Camp Registration 2012 (pdf)
The registration packet is required for ALL campers.
Space is very limited, so we encourage families to submit registrations as soon as possible.
Financial Assistance
Scholarships are available based on financial need. Please complete the application and return with a copy of a recent W-2, pay stub or other proof of income to The Autism Project.
Scholarship Application (MSWord)
Scholarship Application (pdf)
Camperships will be awarded on a sliding scale.
For more information about our camp, available Camperships, or a registration packet, please contact John Zottola at 401-785-2666, ext. 1011 or jzottola@theautismproject.org.
Each year, several campers show the desire to work with staff during activities and within their groups. In response to this, we developed a Camp Leadership Training Program!
Download our Leadership Program application!
Program Objectives
This program is designed to help teens develop leadership skills that will be useful throughout their lives. Identifying and achieving goals, improving communication and decision making skills, learning responsibility and helping others are some of the main objectives for the CLT Program.
CLT Campers will have a chance to shadow actual counselors, help facilitate activities, and participate in nearly every camp activity.
Who can apply to be a CLT Camper?
Teens age 14+ with an Autism Spectrum Disorder or related communication disorder may apply to be a CLT Camper.
What group will I work in?
Camp groups are determined according to the children's ages, abilities and diagnoses. We will place you in a group after the camp groups are decided.
How much does the CLT Program cost?
The tuition for CLT Campers is $475.00 per week. Tuition may be paid by personal check, VISA, MasterCard, Discover, or checks from other funding sources.
PLEASE NOTE: RI Medical Assitance (Katie Beckett or SSI) does NOT cover the cost of camp.
Financial Assistance
Camperships are available and will be awarded on a sliding scale.
Who can attend camp?
Children from age 5 (and entering kindergarten) to 19 with an ASD diagnosis or related communication disorder may attend Move, Think, Create, and Communicate summer camp.
What group will my child be with?
Camp groups are determined according to children’s ages, abilities and diagnoses.
How much does Camp cost?
$475.00 which includes a $75.00 non-refundable deposit. Tuition may be paid by personal check, VISA, MasterCard or checks/purchase orders from other funding sources.
PLEASE NOTE: Katie Beckett (RI Medical Assistance) DOES NOT pay for camp.
Is financial assistance available?
Camperships are available and will be awarded on a sliding scale. Be sure to submit a Campership application and a copy of your W-2 for 2009 with your camp application.
Does your camp need any volunteers?
We normally utilize a few volunteers for each session. If you are interested in volunteering, please complete our volunteer application and return it to Sue Connole as soon as possible.
Hand-in, mail, fax or email your completed application to Sue Connole.
1516 Atwood Ave, Johnston, RI 02919
fax #: (401)785-2272
email: sueconnole@theautismproject.org
