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Visit Our The Bridge Center Website
1-508-697-7557
Awood[AT]thebridgectr.org
470 Pine Street
Bridgewater, Massachusetts 02324
CAMPER AGES: 4-22+
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Monday- Friday 9:00-3:00pm; Early Drop off Monday- Thursday 8:00-9:00am; Extended day 3:00-5:00pm Monday-Friday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Summer is just around the corner and The Bridge Center is excited to share information about our 2016 Summer Camp opportunities!
Visit our website (Our Camp Website Link: www.thebridgectr.org) to learn more.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Summer camp is just around the corner and The Bridge Center is excited to share information about summer camp opportunities in 2016!
REGISTRATION FOR ALL CAMPS WILL OPEN ON Wednesday February 3, 2016 AT 9:00am
Session 1: June 27-July 1
Session 2: July 5-July 8 *No Camp July 4
Session 3: July 11– July 15
Session 4: July 18-July 22
Session 5: July 25-29
Session 6: August 1-August 5
Session 7: August 8-August 12
Session 8: August 15-August 19
Session 9: August 22-August 26
ALL CAMPS RUN FROM 9:00AM-3:00PM
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.thebridgectr.org for extended day, early drop off and transportation information.
CAMP CONNECT
Camp Connect is a 3 or 6 week summer camp for campers with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and related disorders. This camps is designed to meet the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of campers while participating in a variety of activities, daily. All campers participate in one therapeutic riding lesson per week.
Full Session: 1-6
Price: $3,625
AGE: 4-22
Ratio: 1:3
Lite Session: 7-9
Price: $1,875
AGE: 4-22
Ratio: 1:3
CAMP DISCOVER
Camp Discover is open to all children regardless of the nature or severity of their disabilities. Most campers in this program require a 1:1 aide. Campers enjoy therapeutic recreation and traditional playtime activities in a supportive, small group environment! Campers will par-ticipate in 1 therapeutic riding lesson per week.
Sessions: 1-9
Price: $525/wk ($420 Session 2 only)
AGE: 4-22
Ratio: 1:1
CAMP SUNSHINE
Camp Sunshine is for campers without disabilities who are looking for an active and eventful summer ! Campers will fish and boat on the pond, explore our nature trails, play on our soccer fields, swim in the pool, and more! During each session, staff will assure campers have fun in the sun while developing tolerance, positive peer relationships and more. Campers will participate in 1 therapeutic riding lesson per week.
Sessions: 1-9
Price: $525/wk ($420 Session 2 only)
AGE: 4-16
Ratio: 1:5
CAMP STEPPING STONE
Camp Stepping Stone is a two week summer camp program designed to meet the developmental, social, and behavioral needs of adults, with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, or other related disorders. Campers will participate in 1 therapeutic riding lesson per week.
Sessions: 3-4
Price: $525/wk
AGE: 19-35
Ratio: 1:5
CAMP ENDEAVOR
Camp Endeavor is open to children diagnosed with Neuromuscular Diseases and other related disorders. Campers will explore all the fun of summer camp in a supportive, small group environment with like peers.
Session: 5
Price: $525/wk
AGE: 4-22
Ratio: 1:1
VOLUNTEERS IN PROGRESS (VIP)
VIP is a weekly camp for teens and adults with high functioning disabilities that are interested in developing self-confidence and leadership skills that will strengthen their readiness for volunteer and/or work positions. This program includes one off campus field trip per week. Campers do not participate in therapeutic riding.
Sessions: 1-9
Price: $525/wk ($420 Session 2 only)
AGE: 14-18
Ratio: 1:4
HORSE CAMP
Horse Camp is designed for campers ages 8-18 that love the barn, animals and especially horses! Campers in this program also participate in daily riding lessons.
Sessions: 1-9
Price: $525/wk ($420 Session 2 only)
AGE: 8-14
Ratio: 1:4
BRING YOUR SIB TO CAMP DAYS
Siblings of campers that attend ANY of our Bridge Center camps are welcome to come and participate in a day of camp! Kids will do activities with their sibling for a portion of the day and then transition into group activities with other siblings!
Dates: Friday July 8, 15, 22, 29
Price: $50/Friday
AGE: 6-14
Ratio: 1:4
New to our camps or interested in learning more? Schedule an assessment with Jennifer Stark, Program Coordinator, at
508-697-7557 ext. 12
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Wilderness/Nature, and more. All Riders, With Physicians Permission, Will Participate In One Therapeutic Riding Lesson Per Week. This Is Included In The Camp Fee.
Horse Campers Will Ride Daily.
VIP Does Not Ride But Instead Goes On Weekly Fieldtrips.
CAMP LOCATION: Located in Bridgewater, MA and convenient to Route 24 and I-495, The Bridge Center’s beautiful and fully accessible campus offers 20+ acres of open space for your child to enjoy fresh air and nature while getting the support needed to assure that they can successfully navigate the day.
We are about 50 minutes south of Boston and 45 minutes west of Cape Cod.
CAMP FACILITIES: The Bridge Center offers a 20+ acres of open space for your child to enjoy playing on our accessible playground, participate in various sports activities on our recreation field, baseball field or basketball court. The Bridge Center also has an indoor gym space, large accessible swimming pool, splash pad, pond and waterfront access, nature trails, an up to date building designed for cooking, music, arts and crafts and other various activities. The Bridge Center also has a barn for all our equine therapy and carriage driving programs, which is used year round.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: ACA Accredited Camp.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships applications are available upon registration and are offered on a limited basis. For more information on payments and scholarship information, please call Karen Ellis, Finance Coordinator, at 508-697-7557 ext. 10.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): CAMP SUNSHINE
We want everyone to come and enjoy our beautiful 22 acre campus! Camp Sunshine is for campers without disabilities who are looking for an active and eventful summer camp! Campers will fish and boat on the pond, explore our nature trails, play on our soccer and baseball fields, swim in the pool, and more! During each session, staff will assure campers have fun in the sun while developing tolerance, positive peer relationships and more.
Sessions: 1-9
Price: *$525/wk
Ratio: 1:5
We also offer "Bring your sibling to camp day", which happens every Friday over the summer!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round programs at The Bridge Center offer incredible opportunities for children, teens and young adults to enjoy recreational and skill building activities in a supportive and nurturing environment that is accessible to all. We offer a wide variety of programs to meet their interests & needs and our professionally trained staff ensure that everyone in attendance is engaged, having fun and making friends! Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.thebridgectr.org to view a list of our year-round recreational and equine therapy programs!
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: June 27-July 1
Session 2: July 5-July 8 *No Camp July 4
Session 3: July 11– July 15
Session 4: July 18-July 22
Session 5: July 25-29
Session 6: August 1-August 5
Session 7: August 8-August 12
Session 8: August 15-August 19
Session 9: August 22-August 26
For fees, see our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.thebridgectr.org.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Open Summer Positions:
Camp Directors
Group Leaders
Camp Counselors
Lifeguards
Nurse
Outdoor Adventure Specialist
Sports/Archery Specialist
Movement Specialist
Art Specialist
Cooking Specialist
Music Specialist
Resumes for any and all of the above positions should be sent to Anna Wood at AWood[AT]thebridgectr.org.
For more updated information on jobs, please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.thebridgectr.org.
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