"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 4-16, 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 13-16). 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 16 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.
Expressions will be held at George School from Tuesday, July 6 through Friday, August 13, 2010.
*Note: Camp is closed on Monday, July 5.
The camp day is from 9:00 a.m. -2:45 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 $210.00. "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. Please call Stephanie to make this arrangement.
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 to review payment policies.
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 with Stephanie De Souza. 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 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, 2010. 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 Stephanie with 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 Stephanie DeSouza, as soon as possible, at 1272 Knox Road, Yardley, PA, 19067.
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.
REGISTER AND PAY BY MAIL: To print a registration form and pay your deposit and/or balance by mail select this link. Be sure to include the $25 registration fee with your deposit.
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:
Stephanie DeSouza
1272 Knox Road,
Yardley, PA 19067
Stephanie MUST receive these 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 Stephanie has received your paperwork, she will contact you to set up an interview with YOU and YOUR CHILD. Interviews will begin in January 2010.
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, 2010. 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.
REGISTER AND PAY BY MAIL: To print a registration form and pay your deposit and/or balance by mail select this link. Be sure to include the $25 registration fee with your deposit.
Feel free to contact Stephanie DeSouza with any questions throughout this process at 267-258-3974 or stephdesouza@aol.com.
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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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.
Director Stephanie DeSouza, MSW
Phone: 267-258-3974
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
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