Dream Oaks provides day and residential camp experiences for children, 7-17, with special needs.
Program Emphasis
Gender
Type Of Stay
Location
AD/HD AIDS Asthma Autism Burn Cancer Cerebral Palsy Cognitive Disabilities Cystic Fibrosis Developmental Disabilities Diabetes Epilepsy Deaf and Hard Of Hearing Heart Disease Learning Disabilities Multiple Sclerosis Muscular Dystrophy Physical Disabilities Speech Impairments Spina Bifida Tourettes Syndrome Vision Impairments
Coed All Female All Male
Resident Camp Day Camp Respite
Bradenton, FL
Average Cost
Financial Assistance
Age Range
Capacity
Less Than $600 (week)
Yes
7 - 17
35
About Financial Assistance
Financial assistance is available on a sliding scale basis. Additional camperships are based on needs and individual circumstances.
Session Lengths
Food/Nutritional Notes:
1 Week Session
healthy, well-balanced meals. can accomodate special diets
Session Information
May 29-June 4 Staff Training/Orientation June 6-10 Session 1-Day Camp for children ages 7-17 with developmental disabilities June 13-17 Session 2-Day Camp for children ages 7-17 with physical disabilities June 20-24 Session 3-Resident Camp for children with developmental disabilities or conditions June 27-July 1 Session 4-Residential Camp- Resident Camp for children ages 7-17 with physical disabilities or conditions July 4-8 Camp is Closed July 10-15 Session 5- FL Chapter National Hemophilia Foundation Resident Camp for children ages 7-17 with Hemophilia, von Willebrand's and other blood related diseases July 18-22 Session 6-Resident Camp for children ages 7-17 with ADD, ADHD or Learning Disabilities July 25-29 Session 7-Residential Camp for children ages 7-17 with physical disabilities and their siblings of all abilities
PLEASE NOTE THAT DATES AND SESSIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*
ALL PROGRAMS ARE SET TO PROVIDE A 2:1 OR A 3:1 RATIO FOR CAMPER TO STAFF, BASED UPON THE NEEDS OF THE CHILD. ANY CHILD REQUIRING A 1:1 ATTENDANT, MUST BE PROVIDED BY THE PARENT AND/OR CAREGIVER. PLEASE CONTACT DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS FOR FURTHER DETAILS.
Dream Oaks Camp Dream Oaks Camp provides programs for children with physical and developmental disabilities and chronic serious illnesses by offering camping experiences on weekends, at day camp and at resident camp.
Weekend Camp: Programs run Friday evening through Sunday morning during the school year. Campers stay for two nights and meals are provided.
Day Camp: Programs run daily from 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. daily Monday through Friday during the summer. Lunch is provided.
Residential Camp: Programs begin on Monday at 8:30 a.m. and end on Friday at 3:30p.m. weekly during the summer. Campers stay for four nights and meals are provided.
All activities are planned and implemented to meet the abilities of each camper. Programs are designed to be fun, educational, safe and wholesome.
Recreational and educational activities include:
Arts and crafts Guest Presenters Awards ceremony Horseback riding Boat rides Music & Songs Campfires Nature Programs Canoeing Sports and Games Dancing Swimming Fishing Talent shows
Respite Care for Family By providing these programs to campers, we are giving parents, guardians, and caregivers the opportunity for a respite from the immediate responsibility of daily care for a child with a disability. They have the opportunity to spend time with a spouse, with other children or with friends. They can relax, free from some of life's daily stresses and perhaps recreate, shop or even vacation. Dream Oaks Camp is located a few short miles from the Florida Gulfcoast and its' sandy beaches and a few hours from the theme parks of Orlando. Parents and family members can relax, knowing that their child is receiving competent care and attention.
More About Camp
Dream Oaks Camp provides programs for children with physical and developmental disabilities and chronic serious illnesses by offering camping experiences on weekends, at day camp and at resident camp.
Weekend Camp: Programs run Friday evening through Sunday morning during the school year. Campers stay for two nights and meals are provided.
Day Camp: Programs run daily from 8:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. daily Monday through Friday during the summer. Lunch is provided.
Residential Camp: Programs begin on Monday at 8:30 a.m. and end on Friday at 3:30p.m. weekly during the summer. Campers stay for four nights and meals are provided.
All activities are planned and implemented to meet the abilities of each camper. Programs are designed to be fun, educational, safe and wholesome.
Recreational and educational activities include:
Arts and crafts Guest Presenters Awards ceremony Horseback riding Boat rides Music & Songs Campfires Nature Programs Canoeing Sports and Games Dancing Swimming Fishing Talent shows
Respite Care for Family By providing these programs to campers, we are giving parents, guardians, and caregivers the opportunity for a respite from the immediate responsibility of daily care for a child with a disability. They have the opportunity to spend time with a spouse, with other children or with friends. They can relax, free from some of life's daily stresses and perhaps recreate, shop or even vacation. Dream Oaks Camp is located a few short miles from the Florida Gulfcoast and its' sandy beaches and a few hours from the theme parks of Orlando. Parents and family members can relax, knowing that their child is receiving competent care and attention.
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