Anne's Occupational Therapy for kids
West Bergen’s Asperger’s Related Services
A therapeutic social skills program in a summer day camp-like environment
for children and teens with Asperger’s Syndrome and related disorders
Filled with:
Social Skills, Outdoor Fun, Arts & Crafts, & Relationships
Program Options: 6 Week Program (30 days): July 5th - August 13th Tuition: $3,800
3 Week Programs (15 days each): July 5th - July 23th Tuition: $2,000
July 26th - August 13th Tuition: $2,000
Program Hours: 9 a.m. – 3.pm. Families must provide transportation to and from camp.
Location: West Bergen’s Center for Children & Youth
1 Cherry Lane
Ramsey, NJ 07446
- Social skills programming by trained staff under the auspices of the regional leader in developing Therapeutic Social Skills for children with Asperger’s, HFA, PDDNOS, Nonverbal Learning Disabilities and other disorders affecting social communication and interpersonal skills
- Weekly Program Themes such as History and Patriotic Pride, Animals and Nature, Movies and Theater, Fun in the Sun, Science and Technology and Vacations/Cultures around the World
- Fun filled activities, games, arts and crafts, drama, music, movement, outdoor play and sports, movies
- Swim days (transportation provided to swim areas)
- Weekly trips (transportation provided for trips)
- This is a small, nurturing program that is specifically designed to assist your child in thriving with his or her peers within a fun filled camp-like experience
- Daily snacks and one lunch per week provided (families to provide lunch 4 days per week)
- Counselor in training (CIT) program for teens and young adults with Asperger’s Disorder (ages 14-24) offers valuable vocational experience. There is a $200 application fee for the Counselor in Training (CIT) Program. There is no further tuition if applicant is accepted as a CIT. CIT’s must be available to participate for the full 30 days of the program as well as training sessions prior to start of the arrival of the children in the program.
A $500 deposit is required at time of application for all participants. Applications must be completed in full and returned with all requested records. An interview may also be required. The application, record review and interview assist in predicting whether this program is a good fit for your child. Deposit to be returned in full should applicant not be accepted or the minimal registration for camp program not be reached (see below).
Please note there is a minimum number of participants that must be registered in order for the camp to run. In the unlikely event that we do not meet the threshold full program tuition refunds will be issued.
There are a maximum number of participants that can be accommodated. Early application is recommended. Payment options: Credit cards or checks payable to West Bergen Mental Healthcare. For schools or agencies guaranteeing payments, a contract, confirmation letter, purchase order and any additional documents required by sending entity must accompany application and full deposit. For further information please contact Phyllis Strohmeyer at (201)934-1160 x7203. To receive an application, please contact Kelly Doyle at 201-934-1160 x 7231.
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