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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

June 14 through July 20.

– No camp on Fridays – No camp July 3-

• 4th. Camp will

resume July 5th

• Application period

is Feb. 21 through March 14.

– Applications will be available

• nline and in the

API office beginning Feb. 21

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

• Understanding (and modifying) behavior in the context of

environment is the basis for ABA therapies.

• ABA uses positive reinforcement in a way that can be

measured in order to bring about meaningful behavior change.

• Verbal Behavior motivates a child, teen, or adult to learn

language by connecting words with their purposes. What is Natural Environment Teaching? Teaching away from the table

• Elements of NET:

– What you want to teach – identifying reinforcers – Being creative in teaching targets, and having fun!

DATA = CAMP QUALITY

• To create a great camp where kids make progress, we need accurate

assessments and good data. Assessment tools – VB-MAPP; AFLS; Social Skills Profile 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 Lines of Authority

• API President/CEO
• Program Director
• Lead coach
• Assistant coach
• Campus Coordinators
• Lead teacher
• Instructor

MAKING LEARNING FUN

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS

• Major Partners

– The Autism Center of The Studer Family Children’s Hospital at Sacred Heart – Escambia County School District – Capstone Adaptive Learning and Therapy Centers – Other Partners

• FSU-Center for

Autism and Related Disabilities

• Santa Rosa County

School District

• The support of

generous people and businesses in the greater Pensacola area

OUR PROGRAMS

Preschool - Elementary

• PreK campus @ Capstone Academy –

serves ages 2-3; uses Early Start Denver Model programming

• Elementary campus @ Holm – serves

ages 4-12 – works primarily on communication and social skills, following the VB-MAPP.

Middle school – Young Adults

• Young Teens – serves ages 12-15 -

works heavily on social skills and daily living skills, as well as early job skills.

• JTP Teens– serves ages 16-19 - works
• n social communication, job skills and

daily living skills.

• Community Life Skills Program – serves

young adults through age - community- based programming

DATES FOR CAMP

Campus locations

– PreK program (for ages 2-3) at Capstone Academy

• Hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

– Elementary program (ages 4-12) at Holm Elementary – Young Teens through young adults at Washington High

• Hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• June 14 through

July 20

• No camp on

Fridays

• No camp July

3-4

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
• Immediate family reside in

Escambia or Santa Rosa Counties (with few exceptions)

• Verifiable diagnosis of Autism

Spectrum Disorder

• Current paid membership in API
• Have ability to pay tuition or

qualify for financial aid

• Be an active API volunteer
• Support API fundraisers

To check your membership status, email Rebecca@autismpensacola.org

HOW TO APPLY

• Application period runs from Feb. 21

through March 14

• ALL requested paperwork is required - Applications

submitted without all required paperwork will be considered incomplete and will not be considered for acceptance

• PreK Application – for those ages 2-3; Holm Application – for

ages 4-12; Washington Application – young teens through age 25

• Applications will be

available at www.autismpensacola.

• rg/our-programs/kids-

for-camp

• Then click on “Apply

Now”

• Or stop by the API
• ffice, 3916 N. 10th

Avenue, Pensacola

• Office phone – (850)

434-7171

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

learning opportunity for our campers, this year the actual cost of camp is more than $2,500 per camper. Our generous community donors have provided a discount for all Escambia and Santa Rosa County residents, resulting in a tuition rate of $1,400 per camper.

• Local camp participants are invited to

apply for additional financial aid on a generous sliding fee scale.

• All families are required to pay a

minimal materials fee that is not covered by financial aid.

• The amount of financial aid varies each

year based on fundraising results.

QUALIFYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

 Autism Pensacola has a very generous sliding fee scale – based on family size and income  Download a Financial Aid form

• n the Camp page under the

“Apply Now” tab  Preferred documentation – most recent submitted tax return (2015 or 2016)  You may also include a letter explaining special circumstances.  You may also submit medical/therapy expenses  Kids for Camp reserves the right to request further documentation, if necessary. This process will be kept completely confidential. Questions? Contact Business Manager Rebecca Aman at Rebecca@autismpensacola.org

Submitted tax document must include child with autism Example of the front page of your tax return – it has to be the page that has your Adjusted Gross Income

CAMP ACCEPTANCE - ENROLLMENT

• Families will be notified about their

acceptance into camp and Enrollment paperwork will be sent out via US Mail no later than April 11

• Enrollment paperwork must be completed

and submitted no later than April 25 - Failure to complete enrollment paperwork by the deadline may result in forfeiture of your spot in camp

• Tuition must be paid in full prior to the

start of camp

• Tuition payments are due on April 28 and

May 31

• Extended care fees and typical siblings

fees are due as noted on individual applications

OPTIONAL PROGRAMS

Typical Siblings and Friends (Elementary Peers)

• Age 6 and completion of Kindergarten through

age 11

• 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 Extended Care:

• Before and after care
• Fees due prior to start of camp

FINAL REMINDERS

 Application deadline is March 14  Applications available online and in the

• ffice

 Submit all paperwork and payments by deadlines  Volunteer time can be earned now! Email the office to get involved Questions?

• Contact Jessica Lapen, Program Director,

at Jessica@autismpensacola.org

• Susan Byram, President/CEO, at

susan@autismpensacola.org

• Rebecca Aman, Business Manager, at

Rebecca@autismpensacola.org

Click Here to see Camp 2017 Policies and Procedures