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Accessible Recreational Travel (Volunteers of America)
P.O. Box 839
Everett, WA 98206
Phone: (360) 793-0646
E-mail: camp@voaww.org
Web: http://www.voaww.org/ART
Info: The Accessible Recreational Travel Program, run by the Volunteers of
America Western Washington, provides affordable, quality vacations to
individuals with disabilities. A.R.T. is designed to accommodate travelers with
toileting and bathing independence (travelers with physical disabilities can be
accommodated and assisted), and those with the ability to participate in groups
of five or more. However, for those with more severe disabilities, additional
staff can be accommodated for an additional cost.
Camp
Easter Seal West
Easter Seal Society of WA
17809 S. Vaughn
PO Box J
Vaughn, WA 98394
Phone: (253) 884-2722
Fax (253) 884-0200
E-mail: eastersealare@seals.org
Web: http://www.seals.org/Services/ARE/Camping
Info: Situated on 20 beautiful acres of Vaughn Bay waterfront and forests,
the camp offers 6-day sessions (during the summer months) geared to the age,
level of ability and needs of the campers. Ages 7 and up; wide range of
activities including horseback riding, dances, arts & crafts, and waterfront
activities. Outpost Camp (14-30 years) and Trip Camp (16+ years) also
available. Call for application; Limited amounts of campership funds are
available to assist qualified individuals with financial aid.
Camp
Prime Time, Inc.
PO Box 148
Yakima, WA 98907
Phone: (509) 248-2854 (Office)
Phone: (509) 672-2430 (Camp 5pm Fri 2pm Sun)
Fax: (509) 248 5505
E-mail: primetime@nwinfo.net
Web: http://www.campprimetime.org
Info: Recreational facility in a wilderness setting (by Clear Lake in the
Wenatchee National Forest) for those families who have a child who is living
with a serious or terminal illness or disability. Camper groups are of all ages;
however, the majority of the children served are under 10 years of age.
The camp consists of a main lodge, 12 cabins, and two bathroom facilities.
Sleeping capacity is approximately 100 campers. Groups generally stay from
Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. All food and meal preparation is provided by highly qualified volunteers. With some prior
arrangements, individual dietary needs can be met. Parents are responsible for
supervision and medical care of their own children. Camp Schedule and
application form on-line or call for more information.
Children's Hospital and Regional
Medical Center Summer Camp Directory
4800 Sand Point Way NE, PO Box 5371
Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 987-2500, option 4 (Children's Resource line)
Toll-free: (866) 987-2500, option 4
Web: http://www.cshcn.org/resources/summercamp.htm
E-mail: info@cshcn.org
Info: This Directory can help you find summer camps or programs for
children with special needs and their siblings. The camps are listed
alphabetically. Your children can go to other camps too. Call the camps for more
information about including your child. The directory is produced by Children's
Resource Center and the Center for Children with Special Needs at Children's
Hospital and Regional Medical Center.
Available
on-line, for download, or in print by request.
Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me
17809 S. Vaughn Rd. KPN
P.O. Box J
Vaughn, WA 98394
Phone: (253) 884-2722
Fax: (253) 884-0200
E-mail: eastersealare@seals.org
Web:
http://wa.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=wadr_camping_recreation
Info: Easter Seals Washington is committed to helping people with
disabilities and providing support for their families. At Easter Seals Camp
Stand By Me, we fulfill both goals by providing residential summer camp for
children and adults with disabilities and year-round respite services for their
families.
Equi-Friends
PO Box 856
4525 87th Ave. SE
Snohomish, WA 98291
Phone: (425) 337-1137
Fax: (425) 337-1438
E-mail: eqfriend@gte.net
Web: http://www.equifriends.org
Info: Therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities.
Four 10-week sessions throughout the year, ages 4 - adult. Horseback
riding, trail riding, drill team, vaulting; social interaction with kids of the
same age. In 1993 driving classes were added to the curriculum for individuals
whose limitations made it too difficult to sit astride a horse - specially built
wheelchair-accessible cart was constructed and donated by local craftsmen for
this purpose. Tuition on a sliding fee
scale and scholarships offered for riders with financial needs. Complete
schedule of events on-line.
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Special
Olympics Washington (SOWA)
2150 North 107th Avenue, Suite 220
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: (206) 362-4949
Toll-free: (800) 752-7559
Fax: (206) 361-8158
E-mail: check website for current staff e-addresses
Web: http://www.sowa.org
Info: Year-round sports training and athletic competition for all children
and adults with developmental disabilities.
Sunshine Physically Handicapped
Foundation
PO Box 61412
211 E 11th
Vancouver, WA 98666
Phone: (360) 693-804
E-mail: sunny@worldaccessnet.com
Info: SPHF offers
Barrier-Free Summer Camp programs offering youth living with disabilities
many chances to enjoy nature, study the environment, and pursue out-of-doors
activities in natural wilderness settings.
VSA
Arts of Washington
305 Harrison St., Suite 303,
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: (206) 443-1843
Fax: (206) 448-9585
E-mail: wa@vsarts.org
Info: Provides arts opportunities for people with disabilities.
Offers a number of programs which promote the use of the arts (dance, drama,
music, literary and visual) in the education of children with disabilities from
pre-school through high school. These include: direct services for children at
special events and in classrooms, training opportunities for teachers, artists,
and parents, and curriculum guides for preschool and elementary teachers.
Inclusive, community-based art classes and shared studio space, solo and group
exhibits, and other avenues for professional development for adults.
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