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What: Camp Smiles at Camp For All is a week-long summer camp Camp Smiles at Camp For All counselors act as "buddies", one to each camper.
Counselors attend all activities with their camper and help with all ADL's; and counselors also sleep in the same cabin as their camper. Camp Smiles at Camp For
All cabin leaders, not assigned to campers, oversee cabin activities. Camp Smiles at Camp For All is open to children with a primary diagnosis of cerebral palsy, ages 6-14 at the beginning of camp.
Details of eligibility are covered on the first page of the application. The cost of camp is based on parent pledge.
When: 7/6*-7/11/08 - Actual week of camp (in Burton) *Volunteers arrive a day early, on 7/5 Where: DOWNLOADABLE APPLICATIONS: ELIGIBILITY: 1. Be mentally aware that they are participating in a camping program and be capable of responding to camp counselors with either a verbal, audible, or physical response, such as eye movement, gestures, etc. 2. Be able to travel from Point A to Point B in order to participate in activities. Appliances that assist children in ambulation (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, etc.) must accompany children to camp. 3. Be able to provide minimal assistance with basic self-help skills such as feeding and dressing; and be able to either 1) provide minimal assistance with transferring, or 2) be lifted by one average-sized person. 4. Be able to adapt to the group living routine of camp, without detracting from the environment by, including but not limited to: sleeping without bothering other
campers, following directions given by counselors and program leaders, and enjoying meals in the dining hall. 5. Be accepted based on the qualifications and availability of staff.
6. Provide all required medical information to determine the suitability of the camper's admission to camp. Camp medical personnel will review all health issues to discern eligibility. Applicants who do not
meet eligibility requirements: 1. Applicants with a medical condition that requires specialized medical treatment, such as G-tube feedings and intravenous infusions.
2. Applicants with medical conditions at high risk for complication or injury, such as extreme respiratory problems, surgical or injury recovery, or predilection for orthopedic complication.
3. Applicants with a history of physical abuse of self or others including hitting, biting, scratching, spitting, kicking, etc. 4. Applicants with a history of behavior problems, verbal abuse, and/or
inappropriate sexual behavior that would disrupt camp programs. Applicants will not be admitted if their heath in any way endangers other
campers and staff, or if there is a problem requiring the attention of a physician. Such conditions could be defined as, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Oral temperature greater than 100.4, blood pressure greater than 160/90, and/or heart rate greater 120 BPM. 2. An open, draining sore; or topical parasites such as lice, scabies, etc.
3. Campers with alteration in vital signs indicating deferral of admission will be observed closely for one hour in the infirmary prior to re-evaluation.
4. All members of the on-site professional staff will be consulted, and their approval obtained prior to any deferral.
ADDITIONAL HIPPOTHERAPY ELIGIBILITY: In classic hippotherapy, the horse influences the client rather than the client controlling the horse. The client is positioned on, and actively responds to the
movement of, the therapy horse. The therapist directs the movement of the horse, analyzes the client's responses, and adjusts the treatment accordingly. The goals of
classic hippotherapy are to improve the client's posture, balance, mobility, and function. Applicants who do not meet hippotherapy eligibility requirements:
1. Applicants with these Orthopedic problems – acute herniated disk; Atlanto-axial instability; coax arthrosis (degeneration of the hip joint);
osteoporosis (severe); pathological fractures (e.g. osteogenesis imperfecta); spinal fusion, organic or operative (e.g. Harrington rods); spondylolisthesis;
structural scoliosis greater than 25-30 degrees or excessive kyphosis or lordosis; hemivertebrae; or unstable spine including subluxation of the cervical spine.
2. Applicants with these Medical problems – acute stage of arthritis; anti-coagulant medication; CVA, secondary to unclipped aneurysm, or presence of other aneurysms; CVA, secondary to angioma that was not totally resected;
drug dosages causing physical states inappropriate to riding environment; exacerbation of multiple sclerosis; or hemophilia.
ADDITIONAL MARTIAL ARTS AND SPORTS ELIGIBILITY: The martial arts and sports program will provide campers opportunities to experience
sports in a whole new dimension. The goals of the martial arts and sports program are to offer a wide variety of sports options to keep individuals with cerebral palsy
active for life and to help them embrace the concept that health and physical fitness are POSSIBLE and NECESSARY in order to maximize independence. Requirements: The applicant must –
1. Function at a first grade level or higher and able to follow directions. 2. Be able to sit independently or with minimal support and have reasonable use of at least one arm. All programs are based on certain eligibility requirements |
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for children with cerebral palsy. Camp Smiles at Camp For All is held at Camp For All, a barrier-free camp that is fully
equipped to serve children who are chronically ill or disabled. The facilities include modifications and features to meet the needs of special campers. The campsite includes
activities such as archery, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, outdoor camping, a ropes course, and swimming. Campers also have the chance to choose among
three "tracks": (1) Hippotherapy, (2) Photography, and (3) Sports. 
