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Summer Res. Camps
Overview:·
Summer Resident Camps
Friendship Ventures offers summer resident camp programs from June through August at Camp Friendship near Annandale, Minnesota, Eden Wood Center in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Camp New Hope near McGregor, Minnesota.
Who Can Participate?
Our camp programs are open to anyone age 5 and older who has developmental
and (or)
physical disability. Participants with disabilities may bring a friend, brother or sister
without a disability to "All Kids Belong" sessions at Camp Friendship,
"Celebrate Summer" sessions at Eden Wood or "Kids Fest" sessions
at Camp New Hope.
Camp Friendship, Eden Wood Center and Camp New Hope offer a variety of activities such as canoeing, boating, camp-outs, fishing, arts and crafts, sing-a-longs, dances, hikes in the woods, and much more. Activities are adapted to the age and ability of each individual. Day Trips and (or) evening excursions are also available during camp. These may include trips to the zoo, roller-skating, bowling, dinner and a movie, miniature golf and much more. Trips vary from week to week and space is limited. Please request additional information at check-in.
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Types of Sessions
General sessions provide a traditional camp experience for children and teenagers, and a
resort-like vacation for adults. Special interest sessions
allow participants to learn and practice a specific recreational activity, and also enjoy
a wide range of traditional camp activities.
Staffing
Friendship Ventures staff members provide the guidance, supervision, and personal care
clients need to get the most out of their summer camp experience. The staff includes: ·
at least one staff member or trained volunteer for every two participants. (One-to-one
care is provided as needed.)
- activity specialists lead participants in traditional camp activities and special interest programs.
- food service professionals are qualified to prepare meals that match any special diet a participant may require.
- a registered nurse oversees medical care, and a health-care team that distributes medications and monitors day-to-day health of participants.
Summer Resident
Camp Programs
Friendship Ventures has been offering camps for people with disabilities since 1964. A full slate of general and
special interest
sessions offers a
little bit of everything from A to Z.
General Sessions for
Adults
The resort-like settings at all three locations provide a relaxing
and refreshing atmosphere for adult guests. General sessions for guests ages 18 to 70 and
older provide opportunities to live cooperatively with others, share in the
responsibilities of group living, develop new leisure interests, experience traditional
camp activities and have fun!
Guests determine their own activity interests and level of participation. At
Camp Friendship, the general sessions for adults are called Be Our Guest;
at Eden Wood, Escape to Eden Wood and at Camp New Hope - Northwoods Getaways. For a complete list of dates, see the
Summer Resident Camp Schedule.
General Sessions for
Kids & Teenagers
General sessions for kids, teenagers and young adults (ages 5 to 21) are offered
throughout the summer at Eden Wood (Celebrate Summer), Camp Friendship (All Kids Belong)
and Camp New Hope (Kids Fest). For a complete list of dates, see the Summer Resident Camp
Schedule.
Participants ages 8 to 21 who sign up for All Kids Belong at Camp Friendship can choose from special interest sessions designed especially for them. For a complete list, see the Summer Resident Camp Schedule.
Camp Adventure program offered at Camp New Hope and Camp Friendship and focuses on meeting the needs of children, ages 7-12, with academic and/or social skill difficulties (particularly ADD/ADHD and FAS) and their siblings. Through involvement in a focused, supportive camp community, children will be able to develop positive friendships. The program offers structured, organized, high-paced activities that can improve self-esteem, self-confidence and independence. Space for Camp Adventure is limited so please register early. Complete your summer with a power-packed week of excitement!
Aspergers Camp offered for various ages and are specifically designed for children and young adults with Aspergers. This structured program will focus on social skill learning and practice, such as asking to join activities, trying something new, sharing and taking turns while participating in traditional camp activities. Day camp at Camp Eden Wood is a great introduction to the camp experience and the overnight resident camp week at Camp Friendship and Camp New Hope opens opportunities for group living. The session at Camp New Hope will integrate outdoor camping skills, orienteering, leadership skills and focus on transitional applications that will help attain independence.
"...They are able to
put down their defenses and just have fun! Camp is a place where they feel
like they belong..."
Parent of a participant.
"...My son's self esteem goes through
the roof when he's at camp..."
Parent of a participant.
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