Alphabetical Listing of Camps and Activities - Gwinnett County ...
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<strong>Alphabetical</strong> <strong>Listing</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camps</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong><br />
All About Kids Therapy Services, Inc.<br />
Physical Therapy<br />
546 Old Norcross Road Suite 100<br />
Lawrenceville, Georgia 30046<br />
678-377-2833 Ext. 216<br />
allaboutkids@bellsouth.net<br />
www.allaboutkidstherapyservices.com<br />
Disabilities Served: Cerebral palsy, brain injured,<br />
developmental, cognitive disabilities, Down<br />
syndrome, early intervention needs, muscular<br />
dystrophy, occupational <strong>and</strong> physical therapy needs,<br />
physical disabilities, Prader-Willie, spina bifida,<br />
traumatic brain jury<br />
Focus: Physical <strong>and</strong> occupational therapies including<br />
intensive therapy program <strong>and</strong> sensory integration<br />
program<br />
Ages: 3 – 21 years<br />
Locations: Buford, Norcross, Stone Mountain,<br />
Loganville<br />
Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Center<br />
Elizabeth Wexler, Theatre for Youth<br />
404-733-5326<br />
1280 Peachtree Street, NE<br />
Atlanta, Georgia 30309<br />
404-733-4650 – Alliance Children’s Theatre<br />
404-733-5000 – Alliance Theatre<br />
elizabeth.wexler@woodruffcenter.org<br />
Services for the disabled: Sign language interpreted or<br />
audio described performances at selected<br />
performances; wheelchair accessible<br />
www.yawac.org<br />
www.alliancetheatre.org<br />
www.woodruffcenter.org/wac/aedu/accessinfo.html<br />
America the Beautiful – National Parks Services<br />
www.nps.gov/fees_passes.htm<br />
Lifetime pass to Federal recreation sites for residents<br />
with permanent disabilities<br />
Free with documentation<br />
Must be picked up in person at the park<br />
Camp Dream<br />
Camp Dream Foundation<br />
Beverly Taylor, Camp Director<br />
4355 Cobb Parkway Suite J-117<br />
Atlanta, Georgia 30339 situation<br />
beverlytaylor@campdreamga.or<br />
www.campdreamga.org<br />
Disabilities Served: Moderately to severely<br />
disabled regardless <strong>of</strong> their condition or family’s<br />
financial<br />
Focus: barrier-free overnight camping <strong>and</strong><br />
recreational experience<br />
Ages: All ages<br />
Location: Roosevelt Warm Springs Institute for<br />
Rehabilitation<br />
Children’s Special Services, LLC Disabilities Served:<br />
ADD, ADHD, developmental, cognitive, sensory<br />
disabilities, autism spectrum, emotional behavioral<br />
disorder, Down’s syndrome, neurological disorders,<br />
social skills deficits, h<strong>and</strong>writing needs<br />
Susan Orl<strong>of</strong>f, OTR/L<br />
sorl<strong>of</strong>fotr@aol.com<br />
7501 Auden Trail<br />
Atlanta, Georgia 30350<br />
770-394-9791<br />
www.childrens-services.com<br />
Focus: Occupational therapy, social skills groups, <strong>and</strong><br />
sensory integration,<br />
summer camps for h<strong>and</strong>writing skills<br />
Ages: 3 – 15 years<br />
Circus Arts Institute<br />
Carrie Heller, MSW, LCSW<br />
Carrie@CircusArtsInstitute.com<br />
206 Rogers Street NE, Suite 214<br />
Atlanta, GA 30317<br />
404-549-3000<br />
www.circusartsinstitute.com<br />
Disabilities Served: learning differences, physical<br />
challenges, behavioral, emotional, social challenges,<br />
<strong>and</strong> other special needs.<br />
Ages: 5-12<br />
Other: All programs are under the direction <strong>of</strong> adult<br />
circus stars <strong>and</strong> a Licensed Clinical Social<br />
Worker. For more information, please visit<br />
www.circusartsinstitute.com/circus-arts-socialsummer-camp
<strong>Alphabetical</strong> <strong>Listing</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camps</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong><br />
Collinswood <strong>of</strong> Aldersgate Homes<br />
Disabilities Served: Developmental <strong>and</strong> physical<br />
disabilities<br />
Becky Bocian, Director<br />
4105 Briarcliff Road, Suite 46<br />
Atlanta, Georgia 30345<br />
Focus: Accessible recreational facility for families <strong>and</strong><br />
groups<br />
404-327-9491<br />
404-327-9097 - fax Location: Lake Oconee, <strong>of</strong>f I-20<br />
East<br />
aldhomes@bellsouth.net<br />
Other: Available for day <strong>and</strong> overnight use<br />
http://www.gbgmumc.org/aldersgatehomesinc/aboutcollinswood.asp<br />
Dream Quest Equine-Facilitated Psychotherapy <strong>and</strong><br />
Therapeutic Riding<br />
Disabilities Served: Autistic spectrum disorder, ADHD,<br />
SDD, LD, Behavioral <strong>and</strong> Emotional disorders, CP<br />
<strong>and</strong> mild physical disabilities<br />
Jackie Griswold at 770-330-4295<br />
jackie.p.griswold@gmail.com<br />
Located <strong>of</strong>f Hwy 316 in Bethlehem, GA (<strong>Gwinnett</strong><br />
<strong>County</strong>)<br />
Focus: Equine-facilitated psychotherapy<br />
Ages: 4+ for therapeutic riding program<br />
www.dreamquestTR.com<br />
Georgia Aquarium - Special needs camp <strong>and</strong> regular<br />
summer camp<br />
Kim Morris-Zerneke, Manager <strong>of</strong> Education Program<br />
kzarneke@georgiaaquarium.org<br />
225 Baker Street<br />
Atlanta, Georgia 30313<br />
404-581-4192<br />
www.georgiaaquarium.org<br />
Disabilities served - autism <strong>and</strong> nonverbal learning<br />
disabilities<br />
Focus <strong>of</strong> camp - Aquatic animals<br />
Ages Targeted - Special needs camp 5- 8 , Regular<br />
camp 5 - 11<br />
Location <strong>of</strong> Camp - Georgia Aquarium<br />
Kid’s Creek<br />
Melanie McGriff<br />
mmcgriff@kidscreektherapy.com<br />
Kid’s Creek Therapy<br />
3905 Johns Creek Court, Suite 250<br />
Suwanee, Georgia 30024<br />
(770) 888-5221<br />
www.kidscreektherapy.com<br />
Disabilities Served: autism spectrum, developmental<br />
delays, sensory processing, integrating disorders<br />
Focus: Therapeutic recreation, social skills, academic<br />
enrichment through physical therapy, occupational<br />
therapy<br />
Ages: 2-12<br />
Making Friends Camp<br />
The Making Friends Camp is a four week program that<br />
provides speech <strong>and</strong> occupational therapy services for<br />
school aged students working on social communication<br />
skills <strong>and</strong> activities.<br />
Session Dates: Sessions are once a week for one <strong>and</strong> a<br />
half hours over four weeks.<br />
The dates are July 12, 18, 25 <strong>and</strong> August 1.<br />
Ages: Individuals aged 5-21. Students will be placed in<br />
appropriate groups based on age <strong>and</strong> level <strong>of</strong> need.<br />
Location: Johns Creek Speech Therapy 7390<br />
McGinnis Ferry Rd. Suite 100 Suwanee, GA 30024.<br />
Services will also take place at locations throughout the<br />
community.<br />
Info: info@johnscreekspeechtherapy.com or 678-<br />
473-9954
<strong>Alphabetical</strong> <strong>Listing</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camps</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong><br />
Muse Camp!<br />
205 Hilderbr<strong>and</strong> Drive<br />
S<strong>and</strong>y Springs, GA; 30328<br />
Contact information: (404) 943-1063<br />
Disabilities served: autism spectrum disorders, cerebral<br />
palsy, ADHD, bipolar disorder, injury &<br />
rehabilitation, neurological disorders, learning<br />
disabilities<br />
Focus <strong>of</strong> camp: To inspire children by actively<br />
engaging them in creative sensory activities that<br />
integrate music, art, dance, yoga & interaction with<br />
nature<br />
Ages Targeted: 3-10 (However, older children will<br />
be accommodated if interest level is high.)<br />
Location <strong>of</strong> Camp: Muse for Life; 205 Hilderbr<strong>and</strong><br />
Drive; S<strong>and</strong>y Springs, GA; 30328 (Off Roswell<br />
Road)<br />
Other pertinent information:<br />
Each day includes: (10:00am- 3:00pm) Individual &<br />
Group Music making & learning; -Dance Classes &<br />
Movement exploration; Yoga; Arts & Crafts <strong>and</strong><br />
Hiking at Chattahoochee River (East Palisades)<br />
Instructors include board-certified music & art<br />
therapists & certified outdoor educators, all with<br />
experience teaching & counseling students with<br />
special needs.<br />
Music Therapy Services <strong>of</strong> Greater Atlanta, LLC<br />
MTS <strong>of</strong> GA<br />
114 Bulloch Avenue<br />
Roswell, GA 30075<br />
678-277-2632<br />
admin@mts<strong>of</strong>ga.com<br />
“Mini Maestros" <strong>and</strong> “Creative Arts Summer Camp”<br />
Disabilities served: all (inclusion camp)<br />
Focus <strong>of</strong> camp: music-making & fun, social skills<br />
Ages Targeted: preschool<br />
Location <strong>of</strong> Camp: S<strong>and</strong>y Springs & Roswell,<br />
Marietta<br />
Contact information:<br />
www.mts<strong>of</strong>ga.com/summerschedule
<strong>Alphabetical</strong> <strong>Listing</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Camps</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Activities</strong><br />
Peachstate Pediatric Therapy<br />
4992 Bristol Industrial Way<br />
Buford, Georgia 30518<br />
770-904-6419<br />
mkuneyl@peachstatetherapy.com<br />
pspga@aol.com<br />
www.peachstatetherapy.com<br />
Disabilities Served: Developmental disabilities, autism<br />
Focus: develop child’s self-concept while building skills<br />
such as fine <strong>and</strong> gross motor, self-care, <strong>and</strong> social<br />
interaction.<br />
Ages: 4 – 9 years<br />
Young Chef’s Academy - North Druid Hills/Emory<br />
Toco Hill Shopping Center<br />
2903 North Druid Hills Road, Atlanta, 30329<br />
404-633-2633<br />
yc<strong>and</strong>h@bellsouth.net<br />
www.YoungChefsAcademy.com/NorthDruidHills<br />
Kindercooks <strong>Camps</strong> in June, July <strong>and</strong> August<br />
Classes focus on easy <strong>and</strong> fun-to-prepare healthy dishes.<br />
Ages: 3-5 year olds<br />
Classes for children are inclusive <strong>and</strong><br />
www.youngchefsacad<br />
Power House Therapy <strong>Camps</strong><br />
4650 Glenforest Drive<br />
Roswell, Georgia 30075<br />
404-418-4407<br />
www.constrainttherapy.com<br />
info@constrainttherapy.com<br />
Disabilities Served: children with decreased use <strong>of</strong> one<br />
upper extremity due to hemiparesis<br />
Ages: 2-12<br />
Camp Location: Christ United Methodist Church<br />
1340 Woodstock Rd<br />
Roswell, GA 30075<br />
Spectrum Day Camp<br />
Mary J O’Connell, Director<br />
scc2000@atlspectrum.org<br />
Disabilities Served: Children with<br />
Autism/Asperger's;Communication Disorders;<br />
Sensory Integration Disorders <strong>and</strong> other social skills<br />
needs<br />
www.atl-spectrum.com<br />
Focus: A different theme for each <strong>of</strong> the 7 weeks<br />
Ages: 4 – 22 years<br />
Classes located: Lawrenceville Church <strong>of</strong> God 329<br />
Grayson Highway 20, Lawerenceville, GA 30046<br />
Under the Umbrella<br />
Jennifer<br />
8560 Holcomb Bridge Road, Suite 120<br />
Alpharetta, Georgia 30022<br />
770-642-4040<br />
www.playundertheumbrella.com<br />
Disabilities Served: ADHD, Asperger’s & children with<br />
Autism Spectrum. Typical siblinbgs welcome.<br />
Focus: Explore <strong>and</strong> learn about a different country for<br />
each <strong>of</strong> the 10 week long camps.
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