Camp !magine
An all encompassing program that empowers our students to participate in the community through project based learning, building lasting friendships and fostering success in their academic and IEP goals. Click on our logo to see a collection of photos from this summer.
HISTORY: Camp !magine, founded in 2009, follows in the footsteps of Avon Lake's "Handi-Camp," which was formed in 1987 by Frank and Nadge Herceg, and Lee Smelko, parents of children with multi-handicap needs. Handi-Camp was sponsored and housed in the Avon Lake United Church of Christ. The main objective of the camp was to provide educational and recreational activities throughout the year for children with special needs. Camp !magine honors all the directors, teachers, aides, volunteers, parents and campers that supported and enjoyed Handi-Camp for over 20 years.
This six week program geared toward students with special needs. Activities are based on target goals and objectives derived from the current IEP, but they include: daily living activities, crafts, games, community service projects, hikes, swimming and even a day at the baseball game.
Facilities: Avon Lake High School
Staff: Certified teachers and several adult volunteers. Trained teen volunteers.
Registration/Referral Process
An eligible student’s home school district may refer him/her to our ESY Program by sending the student’s current IEP and Evaluation to:
Gjergj Haxhiu
Avon Lake Schools
ESY-Program
170 Avon Belden
Avon Lake, OH 44012
Fee:
Cost per camper is $800.00 for Avon Lake Students - out of district $1000.00
Our schedule:
9-9:15 - Arrival
9:15 - Social time
9:30 - 11:00 - Focus on IEP goals
11- 12:45 Lunch (pavilion) & Pool
12:45 - Return
1 :00 - 2:00 - Scheduled Activity
Program Overview:
Camp !magine offers individualized academic instruction, related services and recreational activities for children, ages 5 to 21, who qualify for ESY in order to maintain skills and to reduce regression during the summer months.
We have two programs: Level I and Level II.
Level I is geared toward students at the primary level and it offers a daily schedule that includes opportunities for play-based learning and small group instruction. The Level II is geared toward Middle/High School students. Focusing on academic skills, personal independence, community service and vocational exercises. The main objective of the vocational activities will be to develop problem-solving skills through group social skills training, individualized attention, recreational activities, and arts and crafts.
Imagine the Possibilities ………
