"Sending Tina to the Expressions Camp is probably the best thing I have ever been able to do for my daughter. She came to Expressions in its first year, she had just turned 13. She has had a wonderful summer camp experience - something we didn't think was possible before."
~ Kathy (parent)
"This camp has had an amazing effect on my client and her development! I have seen such a big change in her since she began camp. Her recall is much quicker, she likes talking about her day now, and she has more 'bubblyness' to her. I haven't met you but I can tell you are wonderful teachers who really know your campers and really care. I'm thrilled that my client is having such a wonderful experience with you!"
~ Camper's ABA Therapist
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Expressions is a unique recreational summer day camp program designed to meet the needs of children, ages 4-18, who have different types of social skill deficits such as High Functioning Autism, Asperger's Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities and PDD-NOS. Expressions at George School is a special place where your child can safely enjoy a fun summer camp experience while improving and practicing his or her social skills through carefully selected interactions with typical peers.
Formed in consultation with professionals in the field and an active parent steering committee, Expressions provides a much needed program for the specific needs of its campers. In addition to a program full of age appropriate games and activities, Expressions will incorporate activities designed to develop skills in the following areas: conversation, team-building, non-verbal communication, anger management, frustration tolerance, friendship making, problem solving, emotional development & opportunities for personal creativity.
Other activities in this camp program will include arts and crafts, movement and dance, swimming, computers, nature, team challenge activities (including activities on our low-ropes team challenge course) hiking, stream exploration and more.
Expressions is a 6-week summer camp program with three age divisions: Preschool Camp (ages 4 & 5), Junior Camp (ages 6-12) and the Teen Camp (ages 13-18). Because Expressions is a program designed to teach and reinforce prosocial behaviors, we strongly recommend campers attend at least for two consecutive weeks in order to provide greater consistency and reinforcement in learning, allow for a smooth transition period, and ultimately achieve the most positive results for each camper.
About the preschool and teen camp programs:
The preschool camp is offered to children ages 4 and 5 who require a low camper to counselor ratio and benefit from consistent peer interaction and consistent social skills practice. The preschool camp runs from 9:00 a.m to 11:30 a.m. Social skills addressed at camp mimic those needed for success in school as well as on the playground. Children will also, on occasion, have the opportunity to interact with typical peers from our other pre school age day camp.
Our teen camp program allows adolescents ages 13 to 18 time in the community in order to prepare them for increased independence. Examples of weekly trips typically include trips to the mall, restaurants, the market, or local shops. These trips also provide experience in planning and money handling. Age appropriate skills are addressed such as: hygiene, appearance, and appropriate conversations with the opposite sex, in addition to the ongoing practice with friendship skills, conversation, reading social cues, handling teasing, and many others. Due to the camp's low camper to counselor ratio, we have the flexibility to adjust our social skills curriculum to meet the ongoing and changing needs of our campers. There is also a social dance at the end of the summer to help prepare our young teens for school dances.
GEORGE SCHOOL CAMPUS:
Expressions at George School will be held from July 2nd - August 10th, 2012.
*Note: Camp is closed on Wednesday, July 4.
The camp day runs from 8:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Junior Camp & Teen Camp Program Rate: $525 per week + $25 registration fee*.
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The $25 registration fee assessed, once per family when you sign up for your first camp program, entitles each registrant to receive a camp T-shirt as well as unlimited access to the premium eCamp photo service where you may view, share, download, and print photos.
Preschool Rate: $210 per week + plus $25 registration fee*. The Pre School camp day (ages 4-5) runs from 9:00-11:30 AM. The cost per week is $210. "Mini campers" will get a snack but do not eat lunch in the cafeteria.
Discounts: There is a $100 discount for campers who sign up for at least 4 weeks of camp. There is an additional $100 discount for those campers who sign up for all 6 weeks of camp. *These discounts do not apply to "mini-campers."
Extended Day Care: Extended day care is available until 5:30 p.m. for an additional fee of $85 per week. Extended care activities vary from day to day. Snack is included. For your convenience, extended care can be arranged on an as-needed basis for $25 per day.
Sibling discount: A $15 sibling discount will be applied for the second and subsequent members registering from the same family.
Refund Policy: No refunds will be given after July 1st.
Select this link for Camp Participation Policies, including information about deposits and refunds, liability, behavior, camper removal, medical needs, and off-campus transportation.
Transportation:
Providing there are at least 10 interested riders, bus service may be provided for an additional $125 per week. In most cases, this bus service is door-to-door pick up and drop off. Guaranteed transportation can be arranged if an Expressions camper also has a sibling who already receives transportation to the George School Day Camp.
Select this link for information about the application and registration process.
If you are a RETURNING camper:
You are already accepted into the program. No need to set up another interview. Simply log onto the Camp Concepts website using your online registration and password information from last year. (If you cannot remember your password or login information or are having difficulty logging in, please contact Account Services: Linda Schloo at 215-285-2537 or our office manager, Ruth Haines at 267-261-4102 or email her at campconcepts@comcast.net.) Once logged in, you can select your weeks, pay your $200 deposit and $25 application fee to hold your spot at camp. Total balance of camp tuition is due no later than May 31, 2012. If you are awaiting scholarship monies it is advisable that you pay the entire camp tuition and, once the scholarship check arrives, we will reimburse you immediately.
Next, you will need to provide an updated IEP and/or Progress Report, Child History Form, Permission to Exchange Information Form, and Signed Letter of Understanding/Behavioral Contract. Send these forms to Camp Concepts, 560 Center St. Warrington, PA. 18976.
REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE: To log into your account in order to register and pay your application fee and deposit using our secure payment center select this link.
If you are a NEW camper:
Do not register online until you follow the steps below.
FIRST: DOCUMENTS
MAIL an updated IEP, Progress Report, and the 3 forms listed below (print out and fill in) to:
Camp Concepts 560 Center St. Warrington, PA. 18976 Attention: Expressions Day Camp
All paperwork MUST be received BEFORE an interview can take place.
Child History Form
Permission to Exchange Information Form allowing our social skills staff to speak to teachers or other professionals on an as-needed basis
Signed Letter of Understanding/Behavioral Contract
SECOND: INTERVIEW
Once paperwork has been received, we will contact you to set up an interview with YOU and YOUR CHILD. Interviews will begin in January 2012.
THIRD: REGISTER
Once your child/children has/have been accepted, REGISTER AND PAY ONLINE: To register select your weeks, pay your $200 deposit and your $25 application fee, select this link to use our secure payment center online. Total balance of camp tuition is due no later than May 31, 2012. If you are awaiting scholarship monies it is advisable that you pay the entire camp tuition and, once the scholarship check arrives, we will reimburse you immediately.
ADDITIONAL CAMPER INSURANCE
We are also proud to offer additional protection for your child and your investment in summer camp. One of the top quality providers of camp insurance, TravMark, has an excellent and affordable day camp insurance option that gives you and your children additional protection. Included in this coverage is additional medical coverage as well as an excellent cancellation refund coverage. This means that should your child not be able to attend camp for any reason (up to 2 days before the start of camp), you can get up to 75% of your tuition money refunded.
Read more about it: Camper Insurance
Enroll: http://youth-studentplans.com/default.asp?linkid=conc11
We believe all children have a powerful urge and curiosity to learn about themselves and the world around them. The best opportunities for learning come from socialization, exploration and discovery. Expressions at George School provides a professional and competent staff willing and ready to meet the specific needs and challenges of its campers. This well-balanced day camp program is unique. We are committed to implementing a program that will have a lasting impact on the lives of those who attend.
Expressions is held on the beautiful 265-acre campus of George School in Newtown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. The campus features two gymnasiums, indoor pool, wooded trails, team challenge course, dining room, dance studio, theater and stage, streams, and much, much more.
George School, 1690 Newtown-Langhorne Road, Newtown, PA 18940
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Deborah Hoelper has an extensive personal and professional history of working with kids on the spectrum. Working directly in the field with Autistic children since 1979, Deborah's passion and mission for kids and families with autism is a perfect match to our philosophy at Expressions Day Camp.
Deborah earned a Master's Degree in Education specializing in leadership/ administration from Arcadia University. Deborah is a certified teacher K-8 with a certificate in early childhood development. She is presently working to complete her Infant Mental Health certificate and DIR/Floortime certification.
Deborah combines a unique history of experiences that involve education, consulting and autism program development. Among Deborah's many experiences include working as a Behavioral Specialist Counselor, Mobile Therapist, Child Developmental Specialist, and several years as an inclusion teacher. Deborah also has extensive experience writing, reading, and understanding IEPs. She also served as the director of a similar style summer camp to Expressions and participated as a facilitator and co-developer for a social skills program in Bristol School District during the summer of 2011.
In addition to her lengthy professional experience, Deborah is the mother and advocate for three children (2 with learning and social challenges). As a mother and parent, she fully understands the struggle parents face as they advocate and champion for the benefit of and best care for their children. We are sure you will find her to be an exciting leader of Expressions Day Camp.
Expressions is a Camp Concepts camp. Camp Concepts is owned by Steve Haines.
Camp Concepts also owns and operates other summer camp programs for kids on the George School campus including: Summer Explosion, Summer Blast, Little Buds Day Camp, Horizons USA (an international boarding camp) and the Cougar Sports camps: Cougar Girls' Field Hockey , Cougar Girls' Lacrosse, Cougar Girls' Softball & Boys' Baseball, and the Coed Cougar Tennis Camp.
Mail: Expressions at George School, c/o Camp Concepts LLC, 560 Center Street, Warrington, PA 18976
Email: campconcepts@comcast.net
Phone:
Steve Haines: 267-261-4098
Ruth Haines - Camp Office: 267-261-4102
Fax: 215-491-3259
EIN#: 74-3082740
Account Services:
Linda Schloo
Phone: 215-285-2537
Email: accounts@campconcepts.org
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