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Project

AODD- Camp Rising Sun and ASD Recreation Services

Center:

NM-Center for Development & Disability, UCEDD/LEND

Fiscal Year:

2019

Contact Information:

Patricia Osbourn
[email protected]
505-272-0387

Project Description:

The Autism Programs host a yearly residential camp, Camp Rising Sun, for individuals with ASD and their typical peers, ages 8-17. During the two, five day camp experience, didactic and hands-on training is provided for University students, paraprofessionals, professionals and community volunteers. A leadership training program for individuals aged 16-17 is provided to assist them in knowledge about ASD. Camp assistants are also provided technical assistance throughout the camp sessions to increase their participation in pre-employment activities.

Keyword(s):

Overnight Summer Camp, Children with Autism

Core Function(s):

Other Direct/Model Services

Area of Emphasis

Child Care-Related Activities, Recreation-Related Activities, Quality of Life

Target Audience:

Community Trainees / Short term trainees, Professionals and Para-Professionals, Family Members/Caregivers, Children/Adolescents with Disabilities/SHCN

Unserved or Under-served Populations:

Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Geographic Areas, Reservation, Rural/Remote, Urban

Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:

State

Funding Source:

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A

1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910

Mailing address:
PO Box 8787
Silver Spring, MD 20907-8787