2017 General Camp Information
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At-A-Glance: Camps & Trips
Date Program Ages Page
Camps |
Goal: To gain new leisure skills while improving independence, appropriateness in various settings and enhancing the camper’ s quality of life. |
June 12- July 20 |
Lake Forest Rec Program |
14- 21 |
16 |
June 13- July 7 |
Afternoon Escapades |
5- 13 |
16 |
June 20- July 22 |
NSSED / NSSRA Summer Program |
3- 21 |
16 |
June 19- July 21 |
Camp Sunburst |
5- 21 |
17 |
July 24- August 11 |
Awesome Post Camp |
5- 21 |
18 |
Trips |
GOAL: To develop independent living skills and gain new leisure skills through participation in overnight trips away from home. |
August 19- 26 |
Camp Wigwam( Maine) |
21 and up |
19 |
December 2- 3 |
Lake Geneva Fun! |
8- 21 |
20 |
December 8- 10 |
Wisconsin Getaway |
21 and up |
20 |
2017 General Camp Information
Parent Information Parent letters will be mailed approximately three weeks to one month before the start of camp. The letter will include site location and calendar of events.
Financial Assistance and Payment Plans Financial assistance is open to NSSRA residents who complete an NSSRA Reduced Fee Request Form and submit a $ 75 deposit with their registration. To receive a Reduced Fee Request Form or to request a payment plan, please call NSSRA Registrar Caitlin Deptula at( 847) 509-9400 x6815.
Communication & Safety Families are required to have a current Annual Information Form( AIF) and Seizure Information Form( if applicable) on file with NSSRA prior to participation in any camp or program. Please contact NSSRA to discuss specific accommodations for your camper. Communication books will be used daily for each camper to help facilitate communication between families and staff. Communication books will be available at the Open House or sent home on the first day.
What to Wear and Bring to Camp Please send campers in comfortable clothes and gym shoes each day. On swim days, campers should bring a labeled swimsuit and towel. Campers should also bring a labeled backpack, change of clothes and sunscreen each day.
Lunch, Snacks and Drinks Parents are responsible for sending a labeled lunch and / or snack and drink each day. All items should be completely disposable. Campers should also bring a labeled water bottle on the first day to leave at the camp site.
Annual Information Form( AIF) To better serve you and your child’ s needs, it is necessary for us to have a current AIF on file. This form contains medical and other information that NSSRA needs to know in case of an emergency. If we do not have your AIF on file, your child will not be allowed to participate.
Seizure Information Form( SIF) If a participant has a seizure disorder, a SIF must be completed and signed before he or she is allowed to register for any NSSRA programs. The SIF can be found on our website at www. nssra. org / forms. Complete each category and list any other information necessary for NSSRA to provide safe and enjoyable activities for the participant. Please update this form whenever there is a change in the information and submit it to NSSRA with the registration form. You will be asked to review and update this form on an annual basis.
Camp questions can be directed to Catherine Benson, Recreation Specialist for Camps, at( 847) 509-9400 x6816 or cbenson @ nssra. org.
www. nssra. org
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