KIDS FOR CAMP – OUR MISSION Autism Pensacola’s Kids for Camp is a data- driven program using best-practice techniques, specifically Applied Behavior Analysis, to contribute to both the skill acquisition of the individuals with autism and the continuing education of the teachers, support staff, and college students who work with those with autism. API is committed to continuously improve the camp experience, thus remaining a model of quality and integrity to the community.
IMPORTANT DATES • Kids for Camp is • Application period June 14 through is Feb. 21 through July 20. March 14. – No camp on – Applications will Fridays be available online and in the – No camp July 3- API office 4 th . Camp will beginning Feb. 21 resume July 5 th
THE ESSENTIALS Camp History What is ABA? Community Partnerships Camp Dates Application Requirements Click Here to see Camp 2017 Policies and Procedures
CAMP HISTORY AND PURPOSE Kids for Camp was created in 2003 • In 2007, Camp became a summer learning lab • Campers work on their assessed individual needs in • both classroom and community settings while having fun with their peers
APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS - THE BASICS What is Natural Environment Understanding (and modifying) behavior in the context of • Teaching? environment is the basis for ABA therapies. Teaching away from the table Elements of NET: • ABA uses positive reinforcement in a way that can be • What you want to teach – measured in order to bring about meaningful behavior identifying reinforcers – Being creative in teaching – change. targets, and having fun! Verbal Behavior motivates a child, teen, or adult to learn • language by connecting words with their purposes.
DATA = CAMP QUALITY Lines of Authority API President/CEO • Program Director • To create a great camp where kids make progress, we need accurate Lead coach • • Assistant coach • assessments and good data. Campus Coordinators • Assessment tools – VB-MAPP; AFLS; Social Skills Profile Lead teacher • Instructor Data collection - Collecting data allow us to determine appropriate targets, as well • as camper progress. Camp quality Training provided by the Autism Center at The Studer Family Children’s – Hospital at Sacred Heart Both Lead coaches and assistant coaches are professionals with a high – level of ABA knowledge and experience working with our camp model
MAKING LEARNING FUN
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS • Major Partners – Other Partners • FSU-Center for – The Autism Center of Autism and Related The Studer Family Disabilities Children’s Hospital at • Santa Rosa County Sacred Heart School District – Escambia County • The support of School District generous people and businesses in the – Capstone Adaptive greater Pensacola Learning and Therapy area Centers
OUR PROGRAMS Preschool - Elementary Middle school – Young Adults Young Teens – serves ages 12-15 - PreK campus @ Capstone Academy – • • works heavily on social skills and daily serves ages 2-3; uses Early Start Denver living skills, as well as early job skills. Model programming Elementary campus @ Holm – serves JTP Teens– serves ages 16-19 - works • • on social communication, job skills and ages 4-12 – works primarily on daily living skills. communication and social skills, following the VB-MAPP. Community Life Skills Program – serves • young adults through age - community- based programming
Campus locations DATES FOR CAMP – PreK program (for ages 2-3) at Capstone Academy • June 14 through • Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 20 • No camp on – Elementary program (ages 4-12) at Holm Elementary Fridays – Young Teens through young adults • No camp July at Washington High 3-4 • Hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
APPLYING FOR CAMP Application details • Deadlines • Enrollment • Financial Aid • Optional Programs • Click Here to see Camp FAQ’s
ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Be between the ages of 2-25 Current paid membership in API • • Immediate family reside in Have ability to pay tuition or • • Escambia or Santa Rosa qualify for financial aid Counties (with few exceptions) Be an active API volunteer • Verifiable diagnosis of Autism • Support API fundraisers • Spectrum Disorder To check your membership status, email Rebecca@autismpensacola.org
HOW TO APPLY Applications will be • Application period runs from Feb. 21 available at www.autismpensacola. org/our-programs/kids- through March 14 for-camp ALL requested paperwork is required - Applications Then click on “Apply • Now” submitted without all required paperwork will be considered Or stop by the API • incomplete and will not be considered for acceptance office, 3916 N. 10 th PreK Application – for those ages 2-3; Holm Application – for Avenue, Pensacola Office phone – (850) ages 4-12; Washington Application – young teens through • 434-7171 age 25
APPLICATION CHECKLIST $25 application fee • Verification of diagnosis (included in IEP is acceptable) • Copy of your child’s most recent IEP, IFSP, or other document • that shows child’s level of communication and independence Financial aid •
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION Application fee is due when application is submitted - $25 by March 14; $35 after March 14. You may pay fees by mailing a check or go online to http://autismpensacola.org/our-programs/kids-for-camp/ Completed application forms may be emailed to Jessica@autismpensacola.org All other application requirements must be mailed to API at P.O. Box 30213, Pensacola, FL 32503 or hand-delivered to an API employee
A WORD ABOUT CAMP COSTS To provide a high-quality summer Local camp participants are invited to learning opportunity for our campers, apply for additional financial aid on a this year the actual cost of camp is more generous sliding fee scale . than $2,500 per camper. Our generous All families are required to pay a community donors have provided a minimal materials fee that is not discount for all Escambia and Santa Rosa covered by financial aid. County residents, resulting in a tuition The amount of financial aid varies each rate of $1,400 per camper. year based on fundraising results.
QUALIFYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Autism Pensacola has a very return (2015 or 2016) generous sliding fee scale – You may also include a letter based on family size and explaining special income circumstances. Download a Financial Aid form You may also submit on the Camp page under the medical/therapy expenses “Apply Now” tab Kids for Camp reserves the Preferred documentation – right to request further most recent submitted tax documentation, if necessary. This process will be kept completely confidential. Questions? Contact Business Manager Rebecca Aman at Rebecca@autismpensacola.org
Example of the front page of your tax Submitted return – it has to be tax document the page that has must include your Adjusted Gross child with Income autism
CAMP ACCEPTANCE - ENROLLMENT Families will be notified about their your spot in camp acceptance into camp and Enrollment Tuition must be paid in full prior to the paperwork will be sent out via US Mail no start of camp later than April 11 Tuition payments are due on April 28 and Enrollment paperwork must be completed May 31 and submitted no later than April 25 - Extended care fees and typical siblings Failure to complete enrollment paperwork fees are due as noted on individual by the deadline may result in forfeiture of applications
OPTIONAL PROGRAMS Typical Siblings and Friends (Elementary Peers) Extended Care: Age 6 and completion of Kindergarten through Before and after care • • age 11 Fees due prior to start of camp • Reverse-inclusion opportunity • One-week commitment – fee attached to program • Teen Peers Ages 12 to 18 • Must complete application, attend one training • Volunteer credit given • One-week commitment, minimum – no fee to • participate
FINAL REMINDERS Application deadline is March 14 Questions? Applications available online and in the Contact Jessica Lapen, Program Director, • office at Jessica@autismpensacola.org Submit all paperwork and payments by Susan Byram, President/CEO, at • deadlines susan@autismpensacola.org Volunteer time can be earned now! Rebecca Aman, Business Manager, at • Email the office to get involved Rebecca@autismpensacola.org Click Here to see Camp 2017 Policies and Procedures
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