NOTE: As of June 6 enrollment for Expressions and Little Buds have reached capacity. We are no longer enrolling campers for those two programs. Spaces remain available for Summer Explosion and the Cougar Sports Camps. Please call Camp Concepts with any questions, 267-261-4098.
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For the past 8 years, Camp Concepts has created and operated a variety of summer camp programs for kids. Expressions is another unique recreational summer day camp program designed to meet the needs of children, ages 6-15, 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 & 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 consists of 3, two-week programs. Because Expressions is a program designed to teach and reinforce prosocial behaviors, we strongly recommend campers attend two or more of the two-week sessions 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.
Expressions will be held at George School from Monday, June 30-Friday, August 8.
The camp is divided into 3- two week sessions.
June 30 to July 11 *no camp on Friday, July 4th , 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. -- $1,050.00
July 14 to July 25, 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. -- $1,050.00
July 28 to August 8, 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. -- $1,050.00
There is a $50 discount for attending 2 sessions and a $100 discount for attending all 3 sessions.
Tuition includes daily lunch served in the George School dining room and a free Camp Expressions T-shirt.
Because Expressions is a program designed to teach and reinforce prosocial behaviors, we strongly recommend campers attend two or more of the two-week sessions 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.
The camp day runs from 9:00 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Extended care is available until 5:30 p.m. for an additional fee. Tansportation may be able to be provided for an additional fee providing there are sufficient number of interested riders. (See Transportation below.)
Transportation:
Providing there are at least 10 interested riders, bus service may be provided
for an additional $250.00 per two-week session. 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.
Extended Day Care:
Extended day care is available until 5:30 p.m. for an additional
fee of $85.00 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. Please call Stephanie to make this arrangement.
Select this link for information about the application
and registration process.
NOTE: As of June 6 enrollment for Expressions and Little Buds have reached capacity. We are no longer enrolling campers for those two programs. Spaces remain available for Summer Explosion and the Cougar Sports Camps. Please call Camp Concepts with any questions, 267-261-4098.
Select this link for registration information.
A completed application will include the following documents. Please send them all together.
1. Completed Registration Form.
2. Current diagnostic or progress report and/or a copy of your child's IEP
3. Completed Child History Form
4. Permission to Exchange Information
Form allowing our social skills staff to speak to teachers or other professionals
on an as needed basis
5. Signed Letter
of Understanding/Behavioral Contract
6. Non-refundable application fee of $25.00 made payable to Camp Concepts.
This fee is not part of the tuition price.
After receiving the above items, a parent/child interview will be arranged.
Select this link to review payment policies.
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. Take a virtual tour from the Camp Concepts webite or through the George School website at: http://www.georgeschool.org/campus.asp
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Stephanie DeSouza has been in the field of social work for over 10 years, working closely with children, adolescents and adults with disabilities. She received her Masters degree from Temple University and is a Certified School Social Worker in New Jersey, providing case management and counseling services to students with special needs. In addition, Stephanie has a private practice in Bucks County where she primarily works with children and adults who are on the Autistic Spectrum. In her practice, she specializes in and runs social skill groups for this population and provides support services to parents and family members of autistic children.
Stephanie can be reached at 267-258-3974.
Expressions at George School is a Camp Concepts venture. Camp Concepts is owned by Steve Haines and Steve Bernardini.
Steve Haines and Steve Bernardini are also the founders and creators of Summer Explosion, The Game Exchange, and Little Buds Day Camp. Together, they combine for over 36 years of experience in teaching, administering, creating & directing camp programs.
Steve Haines teaches middle school history, health, and PE at Newtown Friends School during the school year. In addition, he also serves as Director of the George School Day Camp (http://www.gsdaycamp.org). Steve is married and is the father of five children.
Steve Bernardini teaches middles school math, science, and PE at Buckingham Friends School during the school year. He also serves as Assistant Director of the George School Day Camp (http://www.gsdaycamp.org). Steve is married and is the father of two children.
Together, Steve and Steve are energetic and innovative leaders in teaching and designing camp programs, games and activities that challenge kids.
Mail: Expressions at George School
c/o Camp Concepts LLC
560 Center Street
Warrington, Pennsylvania 18976
Email: campconcepts@comcast.net
Fax: 215-491-3259
Phone: Expressions at George School Director Stephanie DeSouza MSW
can be reached at 267-258-3974.
Camp Concepts: Steve Haines: 267-261-4098 or Steve Bernardini: 215-630-0456
