During our Summer programming, our experienced staff creates an atmosphere in which social acceptance, positive interactions, and real friendships can develop. We recognize the rights of all campers to access everything that our community has to offer and provide adaptations that allow each to not only participate, but get the most out of their Summer experience.
Summer is a time for fun, but it’s also a time to interact and make new friends; friends with diverse backgrounds and ability levels.
Summer Community Opportunities
Throughout the Summer, The Ability Center is partnering with the community to provide inclusive opportunities for age 5 and up. We are providing staff to support both Summer camp opportunities within the community as well as individually supported options.
Camp Cricket
For over four decades, Camp Cricket has been a day program designed for children with and without disabilities between the ages of 5-14. It is offered in two two-week sessions: one for Children from 5 through 9, and one for young people from 10 through 14.
Camp Cricket is held at The Ability Center, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 3 pm. Programs focus on building self-esteem, creating friendships, teamwork, participating in leisure activities and using creative expression. There will be one counselor for every 3 to 4 campers.
Camp Cricket 2012 Application (word doc)
Painted Face at Camp Cricket
For more information, please contact:
Kimberley Arnett – Director of Community Services
Sarah Krueger, Community Connections Manager
The accessible swing at Camp Cricket
