Camp Friendship |
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A Successful Camp Experience for Your Child!
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Camp Friendship is a summer program designed to enhance
social skills for boys and girls
ages 8 to 13.
We usually offer two session dates for children throughout July and August. Dates for the summer of 2009 to be determined.
Space is very limited so please register early! Contact us as soon as possible to recieve more information and to begin registration. Child must enroll on a Start Date.
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Pre-Camp Orientation |
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Daily Structured Program |
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Small groups and 2:1 Child Staff Ratio |
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Parent Education |
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Individualized
attention |
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Relaxation and Stress Management Training |
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Anger Management |
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Fun outdoor and rainy day activities |
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Assertiveness Training |
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Camp Logistics
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Camp Friendship is a specialized summer programs designed to enhance social skills, peer relationships, self-esteem, self-confidence and assertiveness for your child. We plan structured and fun activities, games and instruction in a safe, outdoor environment.
Camp Friendship is supervised and run by a highly trained, experienced and caring professional staff, and are specifically geared toward meeting the differing needs of each child.
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Where
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Our camp is located on more than an
acre of scenic grounds at The Center for Psychology and Counseling on
1960 South Easton Road in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, a little more than
a mile south of the Bucks County Courthouse. Situated on beautiful
shaded grounds, our center has a field for games, a picnic area, and
indoor rainy day facilities.
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When
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Dates for Camp Friendship for Summer 2009 still to be determined.
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Transportation
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Parents provide all transportation.
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Who Should Attend?
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Camp Friendship is designed for children with developmental disorders, such as Asperger's or PDD, who have poor or underdeveloped social skills. Camp activities enhance social skills, peer relationships, self-esteem, self-confidence, and assertiveness for your child. We plan structured and fun activities, games, and instruction in a safe outdoor environment.
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Upper Mountain Camp is a program designed for children who have difficulty making friends. These children may be shy or anxious, have learning or attention problems, or have behavioral and/or emotional difficulties. There is no diagnosis required to addend. Camp activities utilize adventure-based programs to support and challenge the child with fun and exciting activities in a safe and non-threatening environment.
Both programs can help children who do not have adequately
developed social skills. These children often have difficulty making or
keeping friends and joining in with group activities (i.e. sports,
scouts, and religious groups). They may also tend to withdraw into
isolated activities such as playing video games or Lego's, watching
television, or working on the computer. Additionally, they are
oftentimes victims of teasing and social ostracizing. |
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Why Attend?
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Traditional
summer camp programs often do not meet the needs of children with
social skill deficits. This often leaves the child with an experience
of failure. Camp Friendship summer program provides children with a
positive experience, while learning skills to become more socially
competent and successful year-round.
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Camp
Friendship is an outgrowth of 10 years of providing social skills
groups in our Doylestown office. These weekly groups have been highly
recommended by area pediatricians and school personnel and well
received by both parents and the hundreds of children who have attended
them.
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In recognizing
the specific requirements of these children, we have developed a summer
program to meet their needs. Supervised by a professional staff in a
safe and supportive environment, our highly structured program utilizes
fun and exciting, non-competitive recreational activities. |
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Camp Friendship Sample Daily Schedule
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9:00 |
Arrival and Check-In; Preview of Day's Activities |
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9:10
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Warm-Up Group Activity |
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9:20 |
Art & Music Group Activity |
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10:10 |
Snack Break Sharing Circle |
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10:20
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Morning Recreational "Fun Field" Activity |
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11:10 |
Social Lunch/Rest Period |
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11:30 |
Relaxation Group Activity |
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12:00 |
Parent Pick-Up
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About Our Staff
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Director
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Harvey W.
Ziff, Ph.D., is a PA licensed psychologist with
over 15 years experience working with children, families, and groups.
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Co-Director
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Julie Ziff,
LCSW, a licensed Social Worker and Family
Therapist, has over 20 years experience in working with children and
families.
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Associate Staff
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Nadine
Sobusiak, M.A. has 15 years of experience as a teacher and
school counselor. She also conducts Stress Management Seminars for
children.
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Tuition Information
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2 Weeks *Tuition to be determined for Summer 2009*
3 Weeks
4 Weeks
Credit Cards Accepted
Make Checks Payable to:
The Center for Psychology & Counseling
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A $300 desposit is due with submission of application. (Deposit is refunded if child is not accepted). Some costs of
the summer programs may be
reimbursable by your insurer or covered by other funding sources. Children eligible for Extended School Year (ESY) may have school district pay tuiton costs and provide transportation. Please call 215-348-3300 to discuss tuition costs and payment
arrangements.
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Click Here for a Camp Application
Please mail or fax the application to The Center for Psychology and Counseling.
1960 S. Easton Rd
Doylestown PA 18901
Fax # 302-348-3309
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