Aaron's Acres - Therapeutic Summer Camp
400 East Jackson Street, New Holland, PA 17557
Eligibility
Children from 5 to 21 years with disabilities.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm Summer camp and school-year
programs are offered at other times
(717) 917-6101
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(717) 917-6101
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Websitehttps://www.aaronsacres.org
Email[email protected]
Application process
Applications can be found on their website. Followed by an intake appointment.
Fees
Call Program Director for program costs
Service area
Berks, PA
Cumberland, PA
Dauphin, PA
Franklin, PA
Lancaster, PA
Perry, PA
York, PA
Therapeutic summer camp which provides a positive, supportive atmosphere for all participants regardless of their abilities. Participants experience the exact same recreational activities as a child would without disabilities.
Structured thematic days include:
Music Therapy
Fitness
Swimming
Therapeutic Horseback Riding
Visits from specialists; including a reptile expert, petting zoo owner, magician, ventriloquist, musical entertainer, etc.
Games and Activities
Arts and Crafts
Snack Time
The recreational activities focus on each child's needs in the areas of socialization and communication skills. The staff to child ratio is 1-1 or 1-2. All sessions are supervised by professionals that work with people with disabilities--educators, therapists, social workers, etc. A nurse is present at all programs to address any medical needs.
What's Here
Providing organization
Aaron's Acres
Provides individuals with special needs ages 5-21 year-round therapeutically based age-appropriate recreational programs directed by specially trained and certified staff in a supportive environment that enhances socialization and communication skills. Emotional, educational and recreational support is offered for the entire family.
