Camp Outlook, a full day summer program for children with social/communications delays, is offered each summer at YMCA's in the Philadelphia area.  An inclusive program offered as part of the YMCA's typical summer camp, the Philadelphia-based Camp Outlook is a model for similar camp programs at Y's across the United States.  At the bottom of this page you'll find links to help you create a Camp Outlook in your own community!

Program Features:

Ages:                 Post Kindergarten through post Fifth-grade (6-12)
Group Size:       No more than 12 children/group.
Dates:               Late June through early August
Times:                9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Cost:                 $250/week for full YMCA members; $275/week for "program" members
Program:           Inclusion with same-age typical peers each morning with approximately 1:3 support.
                         Separate free and instructional swim every day.
                         Separate afternoon activities include therapeutic recreation, drama, science, art.
                         Weekly field trips with typical peers
Staff:                Camp Outlook staff includes a Program Director/Lead Counselor with specific
                               autism experience as well as college/grad students with special needs and/or
                         therapeutic coursework.

Model job descriptions 
 Model Camp Outlook Program Plan
Timeline for Action 
Fundraising: Model Grant Proposal
  Parent Questionnaire  

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Lisa Jo Rudy, Elkins Park PA
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