How to Apply:

Registration typically begins in November or December. *2009 Registration begins November 15th, 2008*. We send out an email to those on our mailing list approximately 2-4 weeks in advance to notify them, so make sure you are on our mailing list.* All Initial Registration Forms with deposits received on or before November 15th will be given equal priority.
  1. Contact the Camp Director if you have questions about whether your child & family can benefit from Kris' Camp - All new families MUST contact Kris' Camp before signing up.

  2. Download and complete this Initial Registration Form (PDF)

  3. Mail your Initial Registration form and $250 deposit ($100 for I Can Camp) to Leidy (for CA camps) or Michelle (for AZ camps)

  4. We will contact you upon receipt of your application to discuss lodging and any questions.

  5. The Complete Application (available below) and 50% of your tuition is due no later than 60 days prior to your camp session. The remainder of tuition is due 30 days prior to your camp session.

    Therapy Camp Application
    'I Can' Camp Application

Therapy Camp

The Kris' Camp therapy programs provide individualized therapy programs, often drawing on the following disciplines and provided by licensed and experienced professionals: art/art therapy, music therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech/language therapy, and education. Parents have an important role in establishing therapy goals, and have many opportunities to interact with therapists throughout the camp sessions. The therapy focuses on building relationships with a strong sensorimotor component and a 1:1 therapist/child ratio. Each therapy program typically enrolls between 6 - 9 children, depending on staff availability and the overall needs of the children.

Therapy programs are run out of lodges with conference/group room facilities and individual and family lodging, and run seven days each. Typically, the first and seventh days are check-in/orientation and check-out days. The core five days are therapy/sibling camp days. Therapy camps involve the entire family: therapy campers participate in 6 hours per day of intensive one-on-one (some groups for the older campers) therapies, while siblings can attend sibling camp. Parents are provided with respite during this time, and pick their kids up at the end of each therapy day. Opportunities are provided to meet with other parents and staff in a relaxed environment via three group dinners and a Wine & Cheese party. Towards the end of camp, parent/staff meetings are held to discuss each child's work and progress during camp, and to make and discuss recommendations for follow through after camp.

2009 Therapy Camps are offered in the following locations:

ARIZONA

Location: Phoenix, Arizona
Dates: May 29-June 4
Camp Director: Michelle Hardy, MT-BC, NMT
Elidgible Campers: The Kris' Camp Arizona therapy camp presently focuses on children with autism and/or with autistic-like challenges ages 4-15.


Location: Arizona Mountain Inn, Flagstaff, AZ
Dates: July 26-Aug 1
Camp Director: Michelle Hardy, MT-BC, NMT
Elidgible Campers: The Kris' Camp Arizona therapy camp presently focuses on children with autism and/or with autistic-like challenges ages 4-15.

CALIFORNIA
Location: Idyllwild, CA
Session 1: June 19-25
Session 2: June 26-July 2
Camp Director: Kathy Berger
Elidgible Campers: The Kris' Camp California therapy camp presently focuses on children with autism and/or with autistic-like challenges ages 4-15.

FLORIDA
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Dates: December 26-31, 2008
Camp Director: Kathy Berger
Elidgible Campers: The Kris' Camp Florida therapy camp presently focuses on children with autism and/or with autistic-like challenges ages 4-15.



   

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