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The New Canaan YMCA offers inclusive support services to campers with varying abilities, providing the opportunity to actively participate in a traditional camp experience. Offered at Camp Mini and Camp Y-Ki, eligible campers who would benefit from extra support in a camp group with an Inclusive Support Counselor (1:2 or 1:3 ratio) can apply at no additional fee for a maximum of two sessions (4 weeks of camp). Inclusive Support Counselors provide campers with encouragement to participate in camp activities with some adaptations as needed within the structured program.
Inclusion and support services are designed for campers who benefit from additional direction, some adaptations to camp schedule, and extra time for sensory breaks. Campers who require 1:1 intensive behavior support/intervention are welcome to attend camp with assistance of private or school staff.
*To register for support at camp, please contact Carolynn Kaufman, Director of Inclusion & Support Services. Support Services are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please see the corresponding camp pages for fees, dates, and times at specific camps. To ensure proper accommodations can be made, a new camper interview is required for all new campers.
An adjusted camp fee will be offered for campers who would benefit from a half-day camp option with assistance, or who will be attending morning ESY programs and would like to attend Camp Y-Ki in the afternoons with school-supported staff. Participants may attend camp Monday-Thursday beginning at lunchtime and if appropriate, a full day on Fridays.
*This program requires prior approval from Carolynn Kaufman, Director of Inclusion & Support Services, and special education staff at the child’s school.-
Our Camp Jam program is specifically designed to meet the needs of our participants with varying abilities who require additional direction and support, but do not require 1:1 or intensive behavioral and/or physical intervention. This specialized camp offers a high staff-to-camper ratio and a structured schedule that rotates weekly to offer: swimming, art, dance, music therapy, yoga, group fitness, with a personal trainer, drama, cooking, and weekly special events (ie: Animal Embassy, African Drumming, Magic Show).
Camp Jam offers participants the opportunity to participate in an enriching summer camp experience while developing skills, building friendships, staying active, and most importantly having fun!
Session 1: June 23-June 26
Session 2: June 30-July 3
Session 3: July 7-July 10
Session 4: July 14-July 17
Session 5: July 21-July 24
Session 6: July 28-July 31
*Register by week
Monday-Thursday
3:00-5:00 PM (Activities begin at 3:15 PM)
Member Priority Registration:
Non-Member Registration:
If you are new to New Canaan YMCA programming, please contact Carolynn Kaufman prior to registration at 203-920-1656 or by email.
Registration for Camp Jam or Inclusion Support at Camp Mini and Camp Y-Ki needs prior approval and is done on a first-come, first-served basis as we can accommodate. Space is limited and enrollment is not guaranteed.
In addition to required camp forms, all camp paperwork must be completed to register for YSN support and specialized camps. *CAMPERS MUST BE TOILET-TRAINED*
To register or for additional information, contact Carolynn Kaufman, Director of Inclusion & Support Services at [email protected] or 203-920-1656.
Facility Hours:
Monday-Friday:
5:30am-9:00pm
Saturday:
7:30am-6:30pm
Sunday:
7:30am-5:00pm
564 South Avenue
New Canaan, CT 06840
203.966.4528
EIN: 06-0763077
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