Camps
NSSED/NSSRA Summer Program
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 12
This camp is offered to students who qualify for extended school year as identified in their IEP through NSSED. If qualified, registration materials can
be obtained from NSSED and/or your child’s school. This six week summer program includes education in the morning and optional recreation in the
afternoon. Afternoon activities include sensory activities, fine and gross motor skill development, crafts, cooking, sports, indoor and outdoor games, field
trips, socialization among peers and swimming! NSSED and NSSRA will place students at camp sites based on appropriate educational groupings and facility
availability.
Staff includes NSSRA Recreation Directors, NSSED Education Directors, Special Education Teachers, Site Coordinators, Speech and Language Therapists,
Teacher Assistants, Program Assistants and Volunteers. Nursing services are also provided. The staff to student ratio is 1:5 unless indicated as 1:1 in his or her
IEP. Recreation staffing is based on camper needs and activities.
Goals
NSSED strives to maintain educational progress made during the school year. NSSRA’s goal is to provide campers a well-rounded summer experience
through appropriate social interaction with peers, stressing individual independence and implementing an overall sense of well-being through recreational
activities.
For more information, contact Abby Whalen, Recreation Specialist for Summer Program, at (847) 509-9400 x6812 or [email protected].
Contact: Abby Whalen
Dates: Dates and times vary by location. No program July 4 and July 5.
Age: 3 - 21
Lake Forest Rec Program (New dates!)
Registration Deadline: Friday, April 26
Join NSSRA for a summer of fun with your friends! The Lake Forest Rec Program offers camp activities for students who attend Lake Forest High School’s
summer school session. Activities will include sports, games, swimming, arts, crafts, outdoor activities and more! This program meets Monday - Thursday
only. No program July 4.
NSSRA will provide registered campers with a t-shirt. Participants are required to bring a lunch and drink each day. A detailed schedule will
be mailed home prior to camp.
Goals
To provide campers with recreation and leisure activities during the summer months. Activities will focus on socialization, independence, motor
development, leisure education and an overall sense of well-being through participation.
Open House
Information regarding the open house will be communicated to campers and parents. The open house provides an opportunity to ask questions, get daily
activity schedules and learn more about camp.
Transportation
Parents will be responsible for picking students up at the end of the program. Transportation for outings will be provided by NSSRA.
If your child requires specific accommodations (i.e. picture schedules, adaptive equipment for activities, etc), please contact Recreation Specialist Catherine
Benson at (847) 509-9400 x6816 or [email protected].
Contact:
Age:
Location:
Time:
20
Catherine Benson
Date:
14 - 21
Min/Max:
Lake Forest High School
Program Code/Fee:
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thursday, June 13 - Wednesday, July 24
10 / 15
393501-01 / $1,610 ($75 Deposit)
Register online at register.nssra.org.