1. How do I enroll in
Camping & Therapeutic Recreation programs?
You can register and pay online by clicking here
or you can send in the registration form, skills sheet & deposit by mail.
If you have registered online in the past, simply enter your user name
and password, select the program and input all required information.
Note: If you are receiving funding from a service organization,
you need to submit your registration, along with the letter of intent,
via mail. Please call Kathy at 410-323-0500 ext. 309
to request a program guide and application.
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2. How can I arrange finances to
attend programs?
Financial assistance may be available through
service organizations such as The ARC,
United Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy Association,
and any rolling access or respite finances. Some participants may
also have monies available from their church, community organizations,
or from a friendly donation. For a full list of financial references, go to www.leagueforpeople.org, click on Camping & Therapeutic Recreation,
and then Resources for Funding.
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3. Does The League provide
scholarships to first time and returning campers?
Yes! We have over 100 camperships ranging from $100-$200
and we have a limited number of full camperships for 1 or 2 week
summer camp sessions. Camperships are given out on a first come
first serve basis. Please contact Kathy at 410-323-0500 ext. 309
for a Campership packet. In order for us to be able to provide a
scholarship, an application must be filled out and returned with a letter
stating your need and a copy of your most recent tax returns.
We work with service organizations and private donors to provide
this much needed financial assistance.
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4. What do I need to pack?
We will include a packing list with your confirmation letter.
This list is not a limit as to what you may pack,
but just a step in ensuring that necessary items are brought.
The League also requests you bring all assistive technology
utilized for daily living including communication devices and
adaptive equipment, as well as any sanitary supplies that may
be needed during your stay. We encourage any electronic games,
stereos or valuables to be left at home, as
Camping & Therapeutic Recreation is not responsible
for any lost or damaged items.
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5. How much additional spending
money should participants plan on bringing?
Summer Youth Camp Sessions
Typically, campers bring around $50, depending
on what they would like to buy. Participants in youth or youth/adult
summer camp sessions will need money only for the camp store.
Our camp store consists of items
such as t-shirts, sweatshirts, shorts, hats, water bottles,
bandanas, pillows, etc.
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Adult Vacation Sessions
During Adult Vacation sessions, campers typically bring
between $150-$200. The money is used for the various trips
we offer, including baseball games, Charlestown Racetrack, dinner
theatres, tubing, rafting, sailing, bowling, Baltimore Zoo, the
aquarium, and much more. Adult campers also get the opportunity
to shop in our camp store. Prior to the beginning of their camp
session, all adult campers will get a list of the trips being
offered for the session as well as their associated costs.
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5. Spending money - cont'd
Travel Programs
Participants on Summer Travel Camp or Year-Round
Assisted Travel programs will be informed of the minimum amount
to bring depending on varying itineraries. It is common for travelers
to bring anywhere from $150-$300 per trip. Participants will be
responsible for the costs of some of their food expenses while on
the trip, as well as any additional spending money for souvenirs.
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6. Do Camping & Therapeutic Recreation
staff assist participants with all of their needs to
assure a successful experience which
promotes independence?
Staff are trained in all aspects of care, including how
to communicate with participants to ensure delivery of a wide variety
of assistance to those who need it while supporting independence.
Our main focus is a successful experience in the camp or trip
environment. The administration monitors each staff member’s
skills of delivering assistance with transferring, ADLs,
or behavior modification.
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6. Staff Assistance - cont'd
During camp programs, The League typically provides a 2:1
camper to counselor ratio and on a limited basis we offer 1:1
support to assist with the personal needs of the campers.
Groups of 6 campers make up a cabin group and each cabin group
has specific counselors who support their campers. This arrangement
allows the campers to get the support they need while being
as independent as possible.
During travel programs, a 3:1 ratio allows for a successful experience
and the opportunity for participants to be as
independent as possible.
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7. What sort of medical support do you
offer at camp?
Because safety is our top priority, Health Services is a
big part of camp. We have a Registered Nurse on-site and
a physician on-call 24 hours a day. We also have additional RNs,
Health Center Assistants, and individuals trained in Medication
Administration that aid and complement our Health Services staff.
The primary focus of our Health Services staff members is to ensure
each camper’s individual medical needs are met. If you have specific
questions about our medical procedures or our Health Services staff,
please contact Jonathon at 410-323-0500 ext. 366.
During travel programs, we have staff trained in
Medication Administration, CPR, and First Aid and a
Registered Nurse is on-call.
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8. Who are your staff and how are
they trained?
Our full-time, year-round staff consists of 5 qualified
professionals. These are the Director; Assistant Director;
Program Manager, Autism and Related Services; Program Specialist,
Camping Services; and Program Specialist, Community Recreation.
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8. Our staff - cont'd
Each summer, Camping and Therapeutic Recreation
welcomes over 75 talented adults from across the
country and the world. Our summer camp staff members
are primarily college students majoring in a variety
of fields such as therapeutic recreation,
social work, special education, business, etc. All of our staff
complete an application process, reference and background checks
(including FBI fingerprint criminal background check), and actively
participate in an intensive 7-day orientation prior to camp beginning.
This orientation covers things such as ADLs, transferring, behavior
management, disability awareness, etc.
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9. What is Therapeutic Recreation?
Therapeutic Recreation is a discipline
that focuses on recreation as a rehabilitative
medium. The activities created for camp and
travel programs are designed to support physical,
cognitive, social and affective skills. Activities
encourage awareness of leisure and support leisure skills.
All of this happens while on a fun-filled trip or while
exploring beautiful Camp Greentop.
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