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WED., FEB 27, 2008 - 12:53 PM
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Easter Seals of Wisconsin Camp Wawbeek: Ages 7-21 with physical disabilities and little to no cognitive impairments at camp in Wisconsin Dells. June 29-July 4, one-week session, and June 29-July 10, two-week session. Registration deadline June 1. $675/week; aid available. Melissa Drake, 1-800-422-2324. www.eastersealswisconsin.com

Walbridge Summer School: Grades 1-8 at Walbridge School, 7035 Old Sauk Road. July 7-Aug. 1, Monday-Friday mornings. Provides enhanced learning experiences for children with learning disabilities in reading, writing, and math. Serving those with dyslexia, speech, and language differences, ADD/ADHD and other disabilities with an individualized curriculum. $325 per academic course; reduced fee for registration by May 1. Carol Johnson, 833-1338. www.walbridgeschool.com

MSCR Adaptive Programming for People with Disabilities: Ages 3-adult. Sailing, water walking, water skiing, day trips, power soccer, boccia, walking club, swim lessons and more. Varied program locations and dates. $30-$50; aid available. Chad Thom, 204-3000. www.mscr.org

Rutabaga Adaptive Paddling Program: Ages 8 to adult. Programs for people with disabilities including classes for families with a child who has special needs. Cost varies; youth scholarships available. Nancy Saulsbury, 223-9300, ext. 225. www.rutabaga.com

Rutabaga Adaptive Paddling Program: Ages 8-adult. Paddling programs for people with disabilities, including classes for families with a child with special needs. Cost varies; youth scholarships available. Nancy, Saulsbury, 223-9300, ext. 225. www.rutabaga.com

VSA Arts of Wisconsin Summer Arts for Youth!: Ages 5 and up at VSA Art Center, 4785 Hayes Road. Arts programming open to all youth with and without disabilities. Schedule and costs vary; aid available. Julie Shannon, 241-7583. www.vsawis.org

Three Gaits Summer Riding Day Camp: Ages 6-9 and 10-13 at Three Gaits Inc., 3741 Highway 138 W, Stoughton. June-August, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Different camps are offered based on age and experience. Camp program is open to youth with and without special needs who meet eligibility requirements. $275/one week session, $525/two week session; aid available. Angela Frank, 877-9086. www.3gaits.org

CARE Horse Assisted Youth Development: Inclusive program for ages K-12 at Interstate Horse Center, 2655 County Road BN, Stoughton. One week to full summer, hours vary. Enrichment programs in academics, fine arts, environmental awareness and health/physical education while developing relationship with horses and nature. Students who have an educational assistant at school would need an EA at camps. Cost varies with program emphasis; aid available through Healing Horsemanship Foundation Inc. Nikki Cohen-Wichner, 873-0572. www.interstatehorsecenter.com or www.healinghorsemanship.org

UW-Whitewater Authentic Voices of America Camp: Ages 12-21 at UW-Whitewater campus. July 6-11. Provides young people with severe speech impairments the opportunity to enhance their community participation by developing communication skills using augmentative devices. Campers should use augmentative devices and have the potential for post-secondary education or job training. $1,400; aid available. Eric Field, 1-800-622-0350. www.camps.uww.edu

UW-Whitewater Wheelchair Camps: Ages 8-18 who are able to take care of themselves in a university setting and who are prepared for at least seven hours of basketball play per day on the UW-Whitewater campus. June 14-19, basketball camp, $450 resident, $350 commuter. June 20-24, sports camps, $600. Eric Field, 1-800-622-0350. www.camps.uww.edu

Kidz Talk: Ages 2-18 at Meriter Hospital, 202 S. Park St. June 23-Aug. 22, one-hour classes/week (except week of July 4), various schedules. Classes focus on speech, language and social communication development. Small groups of two to four led by a licensed speech pathologist. Registration deadline June 9. $250/8-week session; Physicians Plus members eligible for a Good Health Bonus Rebate. Spanish classes are available. Linda Hansen, 417-6173. www.meriter.com (click on "Healthy Living" then classes)

WIKODA Camp: Ages 9-16 at MacKenzie Residential Center, W7303 County Road CS, Poynette. July 20-Aug. 2, two-week camp for youth of deaf or hard of hearing adults. Team building, sports and nature classrooms. $800. Karen Dishno, TDD: 608-635-3818. www.wikoda.blogspot.com

Imagine a Child's Capacity Creative Skill Builders Learning Program: Ages 5-21 at Imagine a Child's Capacity, 14 Ellis Potter Court, Suite 200. For children diagnosed with autism, NVLD, dyslexia and other learning challenges, this unique approach to reading, writing and spelling uses therapists in a one-on-one model. Clients evaluated prior to starting program. Session fee based on evaluation. Karl Pierick, 204-6247. www.icc-wi.org

Imagine a Child's Capacity Sensory Play Groups: Ages 4-10 at Imagine a Child's Capacity, 14 Ellis Potter Ct. Suite 200, Madison. Dates vary. Improve social skills, motor development and sensory regulation/attention with a variety of novel movement activities. Registration deadline May 31. $320. Karl Pierick, 204-6247.

Imagine a Child's Capacity Magic Mealtimes Eating Group: Ages 4-8 at Imagine a Child's Capacity, 14 Ellis Potter Court. Focuses on making food and eating fun for the picky eater, activities include sensory and play exploration. Registration deadline May 31. $320. Karl Pierick, 204-6247.

Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Respite Camp: Ages 3 and up with severe to multiple disabilities, at residential camp at 1550 Waubeek Road, Wisconsin Dells. One-on-one care and camp activities. June 15-Aug. 22, Sunday-Friday except for June 29-July 3 session specifically for campers with Aspergers. $930/week for most sessions, $760 for June 29-July 3 session; assistance provided to find financial aid. Val Croissant, 1-800-422-2324. www.eastersealswisconsin.com 


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