Camp Yes, And...

Camp Yes, And... is an improv summer camp for teens on the autism spectrum and teachers. This year, the folks at the Center on Education and Lifelong Learning and the Indiana Resource Center for Autism have developed a funding page to help keep the cost of the camp free for all participants. Donors have helped the camp reach 20% of its goal, but it needs your help.

To offer a donation for Camp Yes, And..., please visit: https://iufoundation.fundly.com/improvsummercampforautisticteensandteachers

To learn more about the camp, visit:
http://www.yesand.indiana.edu/home.php

Free Improv Class for Teens on the Autism Spectrum and Teachers

Fans who remember watching Drew Carey and friends make up scenes and songs on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” will enjoy this four-week improvisational theater class for teens on the autism spectrum and teachers. Improv offers a safe, supportive, and creative environment for teens on the spectrum and teachers to develop communication and social skills together. In the words of one Camp Yes And teen attendee, "The activities exercised my imagination. It was really creative and fun."

Sponsored by Indiana University's Center on Education and Lifelong Learning, classes will be held at the Monroe County Public Library auditorium in Bloomington, IN, on March 4, 11, 25, and April 1 from 4-5:30 PM. Classes are designed to support teens (13-18) on the autism spectrum with Asperger’s or compatible diagnoses and teachers -- including para-educators, mentors, supervisors, etc. -- of any discipline working in K-12 public or private, university, and/or community-based settings (e.g., arts or social services organizations).

To register, visit: http://go.iu.edu/169M. Registration is limited to 7 teens and 7 teachers, so please commit to attending if you register.

For more information contact Jim Ansaldo at (812) 855-3702 or jansaldo@indiana.edu

Autism at Camp

While parents of autistic children are increasingly looking for camp experiences for their children, they are usually unsure about how the autistic child might function in a camp environment. Autism at Camp details tools that can be used to effectively assess autistic children who could benefit from camp and outlines strategies for working with them during their camp experience.

Want to check it out? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu.

101 Tips for Supporting Campers with Autism

Do you have kids with autism at your camp? 101 Tips for Supporting Campers With Autism offers a glimpse into the real lives of individuals with autism as a way to help camp personnel and others who care about individuals with autism gain a better understanding of the world of people with autism. Learn effective approaches for supporting communication, promoting socialization, and individualizing support strategies for every camper with ASD.

Want to know more? Email us at cedir@indiana.edu to check out this title or use worldcat.org to find it in a library near you.

Camp R.O.C.K.S!

Camp R.O.C.K.S Respecting Other's Capabilities is the Key to Success, sponsored by the Autism Society of Indiana and Easter Seals Crossroads, is a 5-night/6-day outdoor camp for children ages 10-17 with autism spectrum disorder. At camp children will be able to enjoy outdoor camping and a variety of activities, including swimming, nature hikes, arts and crafts,music and much more.

The camp will be run be certified professionals, trained to work with children who have autism spectrum.

The camp will be held June 28,2009-July 3,2009 in Nobelsville, Indiana. Arrival/Registration begins at 2 p.m. on Sunday and ends at 10 a.m. on Friday

Interested in checking it out? Contact Beth at 317-466-1000x2501
or
visit Camp R.O.C.K.S website at www.incamprocks.org