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CARD ? USF has compiled a list of summer program/camp providers for our 14 County catchment area. The providers listed have indicated they will accept individuals with autism spectrum disorders and support their needs. They are willing to accept training or have received training from CARD-USF in the past. This list also includes links to referral agencies that have also compiled a list of camps and programs that may not be listed here.

Summer Resource Websites (All of Florida/Central Florida/Southeast Florida



Charlotte County

Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland Resource and Referral Resource & referral is a free service dedicated to helping families find answers to their questions regarding how to identify quality child care and early education programs, and how to locate a childcare provider that meets the needs of each family.

Boys & Girls Club Summer Program ? Port Charlotte (June 5th-August 4th, 2017) Ages: 6 years old-8th grade Phone: 941-235-2472 Address: 21450 Gibralter Drive; Port Charlotte, FL E-mail: Melissa Mannarumma ? mannarumma@ Pricing: $375 per child ($50 registration fee per child) Web Site Additional Information: Melissa has had campers on the spectrum in the past and have had great experiences at their summer camp location.

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Boys & Girls Club - Englewood (June 5th-August 4th, 2017) Ages: 6 years old-8th grade Phone: 941-460-6589 E-mail: Jessica Anderson - janderson@ Address: 2828 S McCall Rd; Englewood, FL 34224-7791 Pricing: $375 per child ($50 registration fee per child) Web Site Additional Information: Jessica has indicated that they have been searching for trainings as they have many campers with Asperger's and mild to high-functioning autism. They will be scheduling with CARD soon.

Summer Camp 2017 - Charlotte County Community Services Phone: 941-505-8686 Address 1: 670 Cooper Street; Punta Gorda, FL (K-8th graders) Address 2: 23400 Harold Avenue; Port Charlotte, FL (K-5th graders) Pricing: Contact provider for more information. Web Site Additional Information: Has indicated that there are campers diagnosed with Asperger's/ASD that attend both camps.

There are four YMCA locations in the Charlotte County area that may have had campers on the spectrum in the past. CARD offers trainings to professionals looking to provide services to individuals along the spectrum. Please refer the YMCA location of choice to in order to schedule a training.

Collier/Lee County

Collier/Lee County Childcare Resource and Referral Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a FREE community service that offers information and referral services to all families that are looking to find care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, before and after care for school-age children and summer camp information in Southwest Florida.

ABLE Academy Summer Program (Summer A: June 5th-June 30th, 2017 Summer B: July 5th-July 28th, 2017) Ages: 2-18 (under 7 has spots left) Phone: 239-352-7600 Address: 5860 Golden Gate Pkwy; Naples; FL 34116

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Web Site Pricing: Contact provider for additional information. Additional Information: The ABLE Academy, a private non-profit institution for children with special needs, offers a summer camp program. This program is currently full with an extensive waitlist. For more information about the school itself, as well as its summer camp program, call (239) 352-7600.

Adaptive Sailing Program ? Freedom Waters Foundation and Collier County Parks and Recreation (Tuesdays-Thursdays & Saturdays, 12:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.) Phone: 239-449-9780 Email: Info@ Address: Sugden Regional Park on Lake Avalon (Location of sailing program) Pricing: Contact provider for more information. Web Site Additional information: Freedom Waters Foundation is partnered with Collier County Parks and Recreation in providing an adaptive sailing program. The program is offered throughout season on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, 12-4 pm. People with physical and developmental challenges are all welcome to learn to sail to the best of their abilities.

Camp Able ? St. Mark's Episcopal Church Phone: 239-394-7242 E-mail: info@ Address: 1101 N. Collier Blvd., Marco Island, FL 34145 Pricing: $550.00 for camp/$400.00 financial aid available Contact provider for more information. Web Site

Camp Can Do (Week of June 5th ? Week of July 24th) Ages: 6-21 Times: M, W, & F 9:00 AM ? 1:00 PM Cost: $85/Members $115/Non Members Phone: 239-221-7560 Website: Summer camp for youth with Autism A "Can-Do" experience with swimming, field trips, arts & crafts and more! Camp Can-Do provides low counselor to camper ratios. Lunch will be provided.

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Camp Collier - Collier County Parks and Recreation (June 13th-August 12th, 2017) Phone: 239-252-4000 Address: *Multiple locations Pricing: $85/week Web Site

Center for Blindness and Vision Loss Summer Camp ? Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. (July 5th-August 4th, 2017) Phone: 239-430-3934 Fax: 239-430-9213 Email: info@ Address: 2685 Horseshoe Drive South, Suite 211; Naples, FL 34104 Pricing: Contact provider for more information. Web Site Additional Information: Lighthouse of Collier, Inc. hosts their summer camp for children that are blind/vision impaired annually.

Child Care of SWFL (Ft Myers, Lehigh Acres, LaBelle & Clewiston) Ages: 6 weeks-8 years (depending on location) Phone: 239-278-1002 E-mail: info@ Address: 6831 Palisades Park Ct., Fort Myers Florida 33912 Web Site Additional Information: There are six locations of learning and child care centers

Easter Seals (Session 1 is June 12th -30th and Session 2 is July 10th -28th ) Ages: 11-22 Times: M-F 8:30 AM ? 2:30 PM Phone: (239) 403-0366 Contact: Michelle Turchetta E-mail: mturchetta@fl. Address: 8793 Tamiami Trail E Suite 111 Naples, FL Easterseals in Naples is planning a unique summer program for individuals with special needs. There will be two three- week sessions, jam-packed with fun, friendship, learning, field trips, and more. Space is limited

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Eden Summer Camp ? Eden Ski Lake Ages: 6+ Phone: 239-223-5333 E-mail: contact@ Address: 21900 State Road 82, Fort Myers FL 33913 Pricing: 1 week of half day Water ski : $390 1 week of half day Inline skating : $220 1 week of whole day summer camp : $490 and 10% discount for siblings Web Site

Emotional Regulation Boot Camp - The Center for ADHD, Behavior Change, and Social Success (July 10-14 & July 17-21 is for 3-5th grade; July 24-28 & July 31-Aug 4 is for middle schoolers; Current 5th graders can attend all weeks; High school dates are TBD; Monday-Friday 8:30am-1:30pm) Phone: 239-963-7274 E-mail: Audra Boxma - audraboxma@ Address: 6734 Lone Oak Blvd., Naples FL 34109 ? The Whole Child Learning Center Pricing: Contact provider for more information. Web Site Additional Information: Audra Boxma leads a summer camp program entitled "Emotional Regulation Boot Camp." The camp offers four hours of therapy per day to assist with emotional regulation. Occupational therapy helps with sensory issues, poor handwriting, and body awareness. The camp focuses on social skills training, anger management, self- esteem, positive self-talk, and conflict resolution. On Fridays, children and counselors go out into the community on and practice these skills in various environments. For more information, call (239) 963-7274.

Gymnastics World of Fort Myers (Dates have not been indicated yet.) Ages: 5-14 Phone: 239-485-4440 Fax: 239-482-4448 Address: 15989 Old US 41, Fort Myers, FL 33912 Pricing: Contact provider for more information. Web Site

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House of Gaia Week long programs available August 1-5 & August 8-12 Time: 9:30am-2:30pm Ages: TBA Scholarships are available Contact: LuLu Carter Address: 1660 Trade Center Way Suite 1 & 3 Naples, FL 34109 E-mail: info@ Phone: 239.272.6152Children with challenges, and diverse abilities.

KidzAct Youth Theatre of the Naples Players Ages: 5-18 Phone: (239) 434-7340 Four sessions of Summer Theatre Campsare offered by KidzAct Youth Theatre of The Naples Players with a different curriculum for each session. Morning classes are held in all aspects of theatre: acting, singing, dance and creative dramatics. Additionally, several fully-mounted productions are presented by the talented students each summer. They are now offering sensory friendly classes and performances. Summer shows include James and the Giant Peach, Beauty and the Beast and Sister Act. Professionally trained instructors and low teacher to student ratio. Scholarships available for all KidzAct offerings. .

Lee County Special Needs Summer Camp - Karl Drews Special Needs Center Phone: 239-267-2181 E-mail: jmelendez@ Address: 18412 Lee Rd; Fort Myers, FL 33967 Pricing: Contact provider for more information. Web Site

Naples Therapeutic Riding Center (June 6th-July 29th, 2017 8:30 am-12:30 p.m.) Ages: 4-16 Phone: 239-596-2988 Fax: 239-514-2908 E-mail: missysaracino@ Address: 206 Ridge Drive; Naples, FL 34108 Web Site

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Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) Phone: 800-282-6540 Email Address: info@ Address: 402 W Main St; Immokalee, FL 34142-3933 Web Site See web site for all locations and full description of services to children and families. Children in the centers range from 6 weeks to 12 years old. RCMA's inclusion of children with disabilities, beginning with infants and toddlers, has been recognized as a model within Florida.

River Park Day and Special Needs Camp ? River Park Community Center (June 5th-August 11th, 2017) Phone: 239-213-3037 Fax: 239-213-3035 Address: 301 11th Street North; Naples, FL 34102 Pricing: Contact provider for more information. Web Site Additional Information: The City of Naples offers a summer camp specifically for children with special needs. This camp is located at River Park, and it currently has an extensive wait list. For more information on the camp itself, or to be placed on the waitlist, call (239) 213-3037.

Summer Martial Arts Camp - United Martial Arts (May 30th-August 2017) Phone: 239-433-2299 Address: 2500 Crystal Dr #1; Fort Myers, FL 33966 Pricing: Contact provider for more information. Web Site Additional Information: Students are not competing against others; they are only competing with themselves. Improvement is measured by progress the students make in their own development based on their own special needs and skills.

There are four YMCA locations and several Boys & Girls Club locations in the Lee and Collier County area that MAY have had campers on the spectrum in the past. CARD offers trainings to professionals looking to provide services to individuals along the spectrum. Please refer the YMCA/BGC location of choice to usf.fmhi.usf.edu/services/request/training-request.html in order to schedule a training.

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Desoto/Hardee/Highlands County

Early Learning Coalition of Florida's Heartland Resource and Referral Resource & referral is a free service dedicated to helping families find answers to their questions regarding how to identify quality child care and early education programs, and how to locate a childcare provider that meets the needs of each family.

Redlands Christian Migrant Association (RCMA) Phone: 800-282-6540 Email Address: info@ Address: 402 W Main St; Immokalee, FL 34142-3933 Web Site See web site for all locations and full description of services to children and families. Children in the centers range from 6 weeks to 12 years old. RCMA's inclusion of children with disabilities, beginning with infants and toddlers, has been recognized as a model within Florida.

There are two Boys & Girls Club locations in the Highlands County area that MAY have had campers on the spectrum in the past. CARD offers trainings to professionals looking to provide services to individuals along the spectrum. Please refer the YMCA location of choice to in order to schedule a training.

Glades/Hendry County

Glades/Hendry County Childcare Resource and Referral Child Care Resource & Referral (CCR&R) is a FREE community service that offers information and referral services to all families that are looking to find care for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, before and after care for school-age children and summer camp information in Southwest Florida.

Child Care of SWFL (Ft Myers, Lehigh Acres, LaBelle & Clewiston) Ages: 6 weeks-8 years (depending on location) Phone: 239-278-1002 E-mail: info@ Address: 6831 Palisades Park Ct., Fort Myers Florida 33912 Web Site Additional Information: There are six locations of learning and child care centers.

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