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Recreation Therapy

Therapeutic Camps

The Therapeutic Camp program is designed to support each group’s medical, social, and physical needs.  Camps are grouped by diagnosis so that each child has his or her specific needs met.  This also provides a unique opportunity for youth to form social connections with and receive support from others who have similar life circumstances.

Multiple clinical research projects at Bradford Woods have concluded that our Recreation Therapy summer camp program meets the psycho-social needs of our campers through this disability specific design in that it provides a normalizing experience, a supportive community to be one’s self without medical labels, and to simply be a kid without barriers.  We recognize that opportunities to find support from staff and peers with similar disabilities is absolutely crucial for positive psycho-social support, growth, and long term achievement.  Indeed, our research has confirmed that there are few, if any, opportunities for youth to have this experience in a supportive, empowering, inclusive, and camper first environment.

To read quotes from campers and volunteers about the benefits of camp, please visit our Testimonials page

Summer Camp Sessions

 

June 2-7, 2013 Camp Hi-Lite
June 7-14, 2013 MDA Camp
June 9-14, 2013 Camp R.O.C.K.S. 1
June 14-16, 2013 Camp About Face Leadership Academy
June 16-21, 2013 Camp About Face
June 16-21, 2013 Camp Riley 2
June 21-27, 2013 CHAMP Camp
June 22-28, 2013 HEAR Indiana
June 23-28, 2013 Camp R.O.C.K.S. 2
July 30 – July 5, 2013 Kan Du
July 7-12, 2013 Camp Riley 1
July 7-12, 2013 Camp Care for Kids
July 14-26, 2013 Camp Riley 3/Venture
July 26-28, 2013 Little Red Door Leadership Academy
July 28 – August 2, 2013 Camp Little Red Door
July 28 – August 2, 2013 Camp Independence
August 4-7, 2013 Adult Camp

Staff Schedule

 

May 13-17, 2013 Leadership Team, RT Interns, and Adventure Challenge Staff Training
May 19-24, 2013 CHIPS (Cabin Heads/Interns/Program Staff) Training
May 20-22, 2013 International Staff arrive
May 24, 2013 Lifeguard Training
May 25, 2013 Newcomer’s Day – open house for new campers and their families
May 27-31, 2013 Full Staff Training
June 4-5, 2013 Volunteer Training
August 7, 2013 Summer Camp Staff Closing Banquet

Summer Camp Theme 2013: Choose Your Own Adventure!

Nature explorations, artistic creations, waterfront quests, musical journeys, and expeditions on horseback!  Come explore the outdoors and discover endless possibilities for fun and excitement at Bradford Woods.  Join us and make your own adventure this summer!