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This is a year-round recreation and conference center for consumer and professional groups related to special populations. It offers summer residential camping sessions to eligible children with physical disabilities and day camping for children with developmental disabilities. There is a fee for summer camp with camperships for low-income families. Year-round camping and recreational programs available for children with special needs including adapted aquatics and weekend retreats. Its Counselors-in-Training program is designed for youth 15-21 years with physical and developmental disabilities. Variety Camp and Developmental Center 2950 Potshop Road PO Box 609 Worcester, PA 19490 610-584-4366

Programs employing People sponsors a summer program for children and youth with developmental and physical disabilities. Camp PEP offers academic and social skills training, physical activities, and fun experiences with other children. The camp is staffed by certified special educational teachers. The camp provides free transportation (normally limited to South Philadelphia), lunch, and an afternoon snack. Activities are offered five days a week, six and one-half hours a day. There is a tuition. Some funding is available for campers through MH/MR Base Services Units FDSS Funding. Programs Employing People (PEP) Summer Camp 1200 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19146 215-389-4006

This camp is a week-long overnight camp held in the last week of June at Camp Vicory in Millville, PA. It is free of charge. Activities include horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, a visit from Penn State University Medical Center’s Life Lion Helicopter, and campfire sing-a-longs. This camp is run by a group of volunteers, including physicals, nurses, respiratory therapists, speech and language therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, and non-medical professionals. Each child is paired with a partner, who serves as the child’s caregiver for the week. The camp is barrier-free. Registration for campers is due by the first of the year. Volunteers are also needed. For more information, call the camp, or visit their website. Pennsylvania Vent Camp 1152 Mae Street Hershey Sqaure #353 Hummelstown, PA 17036 717-531-5338 info@paventcamp.org or campers@paventcamp.org

SPIN Community & Fitness welcomes children and adults of all abilities and seeks to provide a Life of Possibilities by offering physical, recreational, arts and educational activities to shape healthy and meaningful lifestyles. SPIN Community Fitness 10980 Norcom Road Philadelphia, PA 19154 215-613-1070 SCF@spininc.org

This preschool has programs designed for children with identified speech and language difficulties whose problems may hinder their participation in a traditional preschool program. LEPP is designed for children who are otherwise developing normally. It meets two times a week for 3-4-year-olds and three times a week for 4-5-year-olds. The Language Enrichment Preschool has a summer program in June and July. There is a tuition for all programs. There is very limited scholarship aid available. Language Enrichment Preschool Program at the Thorne School Bryn Mawr College 101 North Merion Avenue Bryn Mawr, PA 19010 610-527-5190 bmcdonnel@brynmawr.edu

The L.O.T.U.S. Clubs at AHA! offer year-round programs for all kids including those with social, emotional and learning differences. Their programs are all group based therapeutic experiences that allow your child to explore ways to connect with other like-minded kids. L.O.T.U.S. Clubs at AHA! Studio 171 East Main Street – Silverdale, PA 18962 215-258-5989 Info@ahastudiotherapy.com