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July 21 - 26, 2013 Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks
Sponsored by: Epilepsy Foundation of CT
386 Main Street ● Middletown, Connecticut 06457
800.899.3745 ● www.epilepsyct.com
NEW!!!!!
Increased Age
Limit
Adventure Camp
The Application Process:
Children and teens ages 8 - 21 years at the time of camp with a primary diag-nosis of epilepsy AND on anticonvulsant medication or receiving other treat-ment for seizures are eligible to apply.
Campers will be considered for admission by the Camp Advisory Committee after completion of application and receipt of application fee. Prior attendance does not guarantee acceptance this year.
Applications will be reviewed in the order they are received.
The Camp: Camp Courage is held at Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks in Hebron,
CT, just 25 miles east of Hartford. The camp is accredited by the American Camping Assoc. The camp, which is surrounded by 160 acres of unspoiled woodland, includes a dining hall, health center, auditorium, indoor heated pool, cabins, an Arts & Crafts center, a Nature Center, and a Challenge & Group Initiative course.
Camp Counselors: Counselors are em-
ployed by Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks and are chosen for their experience and enthusiasm in working with children. All counselors receive specialized training in seizure recognition and first aid. Camper to counselor ratio is 3:1. A licensed nurse will be in residence at all times, and the Camp Physician is on call .
The Cost to You: $295 per camper (does not include application fee)
(Cost to EFCT: $1000.00 per Camper)
Any scholarship money received should be sent to the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut NOT Easter Seals Camp Hemlocks. Limited scholarships may be available. Please call 800.899.3745 for details A $25 non-refundable application fee is due with completed application and statement postmarked by April 26, 2013 to: Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut, Inc. 386 Main Street Middletown, Connecticut 06457-3360
These campers enjoy the same activities as all campers do. They have a full day of activi-ties planned everyday. You may hear your camper talk about the challenge course wall they get to climb, swimming in the heated indoor pool, arts & crafts, drama, sports and many, many other activities. During the day you will often find the girls doing one activity while the boys are doing another. Then at night the groups come together to sit around the camp fire, participate in a dance, karaoke or going swimming during the pool party. NEW - ADVENTURE CAMP - Offers campers ages 15-21 the CHOICE to participate in Adventure Camp. Personal instruction in basic courses in wilderness survival, nature awareness, and animal tracking skills. Hiking, campouts, education in outdoor skills, lead-ership training, challenge and adventure for teens. You will participate in the regular morn-ing activities and then participate in Adventure Camp in the afternoon and evening. If you would like to join the adventure Camp...Please indicate on the registration form. If you do not make a selection, we will NOT include your name on the Adventure Camp list. Questions??? Call EFCT at 800-899-3745 or email [email protected]
Join us on Saturday March 23, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. for a group tour of Camp Hemlocks with the Camp Director and Epilepsy Foundation staff. Please be prompt in your arrival. You will have a chance to see the camp grounds, meet the camp director and staff from the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut. You will have an opportunity to have all your questions answered before you decide to send your child to camp. Please call the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut @ 800.899.3745 by March 22, 2013 to confirm your attendance.
Camp Activities - NEW Adventure Camp Fast Facts
Camp Hemlocks Tour
The CAP offers campers ages 15 - 21 educational and leadership opportunities. CAP participants will be selected by EFCT’s Camp Advisory Committee. There is an additional application form that will be sent to you. Please check “Yes” on the application form if you’re interested. Questions? Call EFCT at 800-899-3745.
Camper Assistant Program (CAP)
To provide a safe, enjoyable residential camping experience for children and teens with epilepsy.
To build self esteem by
promoting self -confidence, competency and social interaction.
To foster independence in a safe environment away from home. To provide parents with much needed respite.
To have a GREAT TIME!
We are grateful to those who sponsor our camp. Their generosity allows us to offer you a camping experience at an affordable cost.
Bob's Discount Furniture Foundation
A special THANK YOU to Joanne & John Delponte for donating the
Camp Courage T-Shirts.
Dear Parents:
Summer is just around the corner and the Epilepsy Foundation of Connecticut is very excited to be able to provide an overnight camping experience for your child. We understand that there may be some hesitancy in sending your child to an over-night camp without a parent! Rest assured, the campers have the most unforgetta-ble experience. Below are a few quotes taken directly from parents of previous campers.
Please consider sending your child so he/she can have a true camp experience, in
a warm, nurturing environment and to have the true acceptance of others!
Allison Gamber
Program Coordinator
A Message from EFCT Camp Goals
Our Sponsors
“My child has had wonderful counselors who are friendly, supportive and also go the extra mile. Many continue to communicate and support during the school year via facebook. The kids have a great opportunity to make new friends, re connect with old ones and feel safe and accepted. It also provides the opportunity to spend time with others who are facing some of the same hardships.”
“We really appreciate camp courage, from the program of activities for our son, to the generous financial help for the camp, to the
much appreciated respite for parents. THANK YOU!”
“It is a fantastic camp and has changed the life of my daughter since she began attending 2 years ago. She loves it and looks forward to returning next year. Keep up the good work. We appreciate all you do for our kids.”
“It is always comforting to me when the counselor assigned to my child spends time with us upon arrival asking questions and
writing notes. This lets me tell them something that I feel is very important. They are always focused on learning anything we have
to say so they can really know what to expect and this will help make my child’s camp experience great!”
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