BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID;X-RICAL-TZSOURCE=TZINFO:-//com.denhaven2/NONSGML ri_cal gem//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN VERSION:2.0 BEGIN:VEVENT DESCRIPTION:CREATIVE SPEECH SOLUTIONS\, LLC PRESENTS&hellip\;\n \;CAM P PAL (Play And Learn) 2012\, is a six-week summer camp for children wit h special needs. \; Camp PAL is based on the philosophy that all chi ldren deserve a traditional summertime experience\, but not at the expen se of missed opportunities for essential therapy or needed support. Camp PAL offers the perfect mix of summertime camp fun and therapeutic inter vention!\nTo register\, please contact Robin at 908-598-0228 or admin@cr eativespeechsolutions.com\nTuesdays\, Wednesdays and Thursdays\nJuly 10t h - August 16th
1:30 pm - 4:00/4:30 pm\nFor ages 3 &\; up
Drop of f and pick-up via car line\n \;At Camp PAL your child will participa te in an innovative\, creative\, and\ntherapeutic camp run by the highly -talented and knowledgeable team of therapists at\nCreative Speech Solut ions\, LLC. \; During the 2 ½\; to 3 hour camp\, children will \nhave a great time as they participate in these enriching group session s:\n \;\n \; \; Chat &\; Play with Friends\n \; \ ; Sing Your Heart Out\n \; \; From Jumping to Drawing\n \;&n bsp\; Fun with Food\n \; \; Loving Literacy (for ages 4 &\; u p)\n \; \; Hours\n \; \; Program I\n \; \; 1:30 &ndash\; 4:00 p.m.\n \; \; Program II (ages 4 &\; up)\n \ ; \; 1:30 &ndash\; 4:30 p.m.\n \;\n \; \; Tuition\n  \; \; One or Two Weeks\n \; \; Program I: $375 per week\n&nb sp\; \; Program II: $400 per week\n \; \; Three or More Week s\n \; \; Program I: $350 per week\n \; \; Program II: $ 375 per week\n \;\n \; \; $100 deposit due per week at time of registration.\n \; \; Register before\n \; \; March 3 0th for $50 off the total price.\n \;\nTo register\, please contact Robin at 908-598-0228 or admin@creativespeechsolutions.com\n \;\nCha t &\; Play with Friends: The goal of this group is to expand receptiv e and expressive language skills. \; Special emphasis is placed on i mproving pragmatic aspects of language including socialization\, making friends\, initiating conversations\, topic maintenance\, and deciphering nonverbal aspects of language. \; Additional emphasis is placed on expanding and improving auditory processing\, following directions\, bui lding vocabulary\, and linguistic concept development.\n \;\nSing Yo ur Heart Out:  \;This group focuses on music appreciation\, using mu sical activities to enhance social and language skills. \; Music the rapy is a powerful\, non-threatening tool to build upon a child&rsquo\;s innate strengths\, while gently guiding the child to an enjoyable and m usically productive experience.  \;It enhances a child&rsquo\;s life by providing a unique opportunity to embark upon a stimulating and crea tive musical journey. Throughout that journey\, the child learns new soc ial tools\, improves language use and function and explores more rewardi ng interpersonal relationships.  \;In addition\, musical instruments are introduced and taught through a hierarchical system to create a fun musical experience. \;  \;\n \;From Jumping to Drawing: The focus of this group is to improve sensory processing and motor coordina tion skills through a variety of movement-based fine and gross motor act ivities. \; Special emphasis is placed on improving problem-solving skills and motor skills such as balance\, eye-hand coordination\, muscle strength\, grasp-release and in-hand manipulation. \; Handwriting\, cutting\, and drawing skills are also focused on in a fun\, non-threate ning manner. \; \;\nFun with Food:  \;This group focuses on educating children about the importance of eating a well-balanced diet.& nbsp\; Food types and categories are discussed. \; At the same time\ , the children are exposed to a wide variety of foods in order to assist with food repertoire expansion. \; In a fun\, social and non-threat ening manner\, children are encouraged to expand their food horizons as they socialize with friends. \;\nLoving Literacy: (only offered in P rogram II for ages 4 and older). This group is lead by a reading special ist who is dually certified in both literacy and speech-language patholo gy. Language-based reading therapy implements multi-sensory teaching met hods to help children improve their literacy skills. Instruction promote s improved phonics\, reading\, writing\, vocabulary\, comprehension\, an d speaking skills. Language-based reading therapy can also boost self-es teem and relieve academic frustrations.\nHere&rsquo\;s a letter from our Director &ndash\;\nOver the past few years we have realized not only th e unbelievable need for a camp like ours\, but also the remarkable benef its it has for children with special needs. \; At Camp PAL\, traditi onal summer activities such as sports\, arts and crafts\, music and game s provide an array of opportunities to expand children&rsquo\;s communic ation\, social and educational skills. Children participate in small gro up activities that focus on fun\, skill acquisition and positive group d ynamics. \; Our unique camp offers goal-directed activities that pro vide each child with endless opportunities to grow\, socialize\, explore and develop new skills with just the right amount of structured support . \; Language\, social and sensory activities are infused into each component of the camp day with the ultimate goal of teaching the childre n to transfer these skills to real life situations. \;\n \;Creat ive Speech Solutions&rsquo\; dedicated team of speech-language pathologi sts\, music therapists\, reading specialists and occupational therapists runs our small\, carefully constructed groups. \; We take pride in developing groups that both challenge and nurture each child\, diligentl y matching children of similar skill sets to promote friendships\, self- confidence and a strong sense of community. \; Our therapists are su pported by a team of highly motivated professional interns who desire to both teach and learn from children with special needs. \;\n \;I n keeping with the theme of traditional summertime fun\, Creative Speech Solutions is excited to house our 2012 camp at the beautiful campus of Temple B&rsquo\;nai Jeshurun in Short Hills. \; With 22 beautifully landscaped acres\, Camp PAL will provide a traditional outdoor camp expe rience. \; All of the sports equipment\, state-of-the-art playground s\, nature trails\, and spacious outdoor facilities are developmentally appropriate and child friendly. \; Equally as impressive\, the beaut iful air-conditioned indoor facility ensures that Camp PAL&rsquo\;s prog ramming is never interrupted by extreme heat or rain. \;\n \;A n urse will be on the premises. \; Camp PAL also strives to be a peanu t and tree nut free environment. \; Each day\, a delicious and healt hy snack will be provided with restricted diets in mind. \; Snack ti me will offer each child the opportunity to expand and enrich mealtime s ocialization skills while gently and positively expanding food repertoir es and nutrition knowledge.\n \;We look forward to providing your ch ild with the perfect combination of therapy and fun this summer at Camp PAL!\n \;Sincerely\,\n \;Cynthia Marrapodi\, M.S.\, CCC-SLP\nDir ector\nCreative Speech Solutions\, LLC\nVisit our website at www.creativ espeechsolutions.com\nLike us on Facebook - facebook.com/creativespeechs olutions\n \;\n \; URL:http://scotchplains.patch.com/events/creative-speech-solutions-presen ts-camp-pal-2012-a-special-needs-camp-registration-has-begun-0eed2c35 SUMMARY:Creative Speech Solutions presents CAMP PAL 2012 (A Special Needs Camp) REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN! LOCATION:1025 South Orange Ave\, Short Hills\, NJ 07078: 1025 South Orang e Ave\, Short Hills\, NJ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR