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In our enrollment packet we request that parents share any information that will assist us in caring for their child while at camp.  If the parents are open with us we also try to have conferences prior to camp so that we can get feedback on how to handle specific situations that could arise or gain insight into caring for their child.  In these instances, we have had a lot of success when the parents have shared this kind of information.  We tend to get a lot of children on the autism spectrum.  Due to this, we have had groups come in to do trainings and teach techniques that assist the staff with caring for these campers. Also, we have brought in  contracted staff when we have a specialized needs such as hearing loss.  



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From: Informal Science Education Network [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Bernadette Uzzi

Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:03 AM

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Subject: Students with special needs



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For those of you who run summer camps/programs which are open enrollment, how do you meet the challenges of working with students with special needs?  Do you request that information on your application?  Do you bring in additional staff to assist?  Does that staff have special certification to work with students with special needs?  I'd appreciate your feedback.



Bernadette



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