Camps & Workshops

Summer 2012 will mark the eleventh season for our Michigan camps.

There are several camp activity options during each camp week.  Campers may choose an experience rich in music, more traditional camp recreation activities or a combination.  Regardless of the program you choose, each day will offer an exciting array of activities.

For those choosing the music experience, activities will include daily music lessons, and group music activities such as chorus, dance and band. Additionally, campers will elect activities including:

Swimming          Canoeing          Recreation games          Archery          Arts & Crafts

For those choosing the enrichment experience, each day will include traditional camp recreational activities such as:

Swimming          Archery          Canoeing          Hiking          Fishing

Dance          Arts & Crafts          Recreation games

The young adult program includes music, recreation and educational/enrichment opportunities provided in a college-like atmosphere. Campers choose their own daily schedules and off-site activities are part of the program. Camp fires, dances, coffee houses and entertainment fill the evening hours.  Campfires are held most nights. Talent shows, visiting performers and a final camp show round out the program. 

Camp for Adults with WS over age 25 and Teens at Camp Holiday Trails in Charlottesville, VA (home of the Dave Matthews Band!).  The adult camp experience will contain traditional camp activities such as swimming, art, fishing, boating yoga etc. set up in a "retreat" format to honor our adults' maturity and interests.

Eligibility:

Campers must age 13 or older and ready to thrive in a residential camping environment. Campers should require minimal help with hygiene and have the ability to work well in a group.

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Grand Rapids, MI

2012 Sessions:
Ages 6 - 12: 4-day camp - July 16- 19, 2012
Ages 10 - 12: 6-day camp - July 16 - 21, 2012

Application deadline is April 1, 2012!

Description:
Our music therapy based camp is designed to provide a variety of musical experiences for younger children with Williams Syndrome in a relaxed, natural setting. Children ages 6-12 will participate in classes that will enhance existing musical abilities and interest, and address non-musical goals, such as fine and gross motor skills and social interaction. One parent or care giver must attend with the camper.

Parents will be provided with materials and sessions with the therapists to learn more about the possible benefits of music to their child's development.

Campers participate in small-group classes by age. Groups utilize:

Music and Movement
Instrumental Experiences
Group Singing
Percussion
Tone Chimes
The camp experience will also include camper performances, evening campfires, opportunities for swimming and other outdoor activities.

Eligibility:
All ambulatory children with Williams Syndrome ages 6-12, who are ready for structured group activities are eligible to attend with 1 parent or caregiver. No prior music instruction or special ability is required.

Please note that the optional 2-day "Transition" experience for campers 10 - 12 years old is intended to introduce campers to the next (teen) camp experience. Additional activities may include: Archery, High Ropes, Jam Sessions, off-site experiences etc.

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