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NDIS Participants
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Types of camps • Camps for kids with a specific need. For example, improve social skills • Camps for kids with many different kinds of special needs • Inclusionary camps – where we invite a neurotypical teenager to model positive behavior.
Camp Leaders
Ben and Thea are registered Special School Teachers during the school term teaching an academic curriculum. We are also heavily involved in promoting sports, recreation and Arts activities, alongside the curriculum. Our weekend camps are a combination of safe, adventurous recreational activities that allow the participants to explore the world outside of the home and school environments.
Social Benefits of Camps - The benefits of camp for kids with special needs are often the same as for any child: • increased confidence and independence • activity and exercise • the opportunity to interact with other kids, develop friendships, and build relationships • positive role modeling by adults • a chance for parents to have a much-needed break
Physical Benefits of Camps Many kids with disabilities are sedentary and don't get to participate in the sports or recreational activities that their peers do. They therefore miss out on the social and health benefits that exercise brings. These give immediate health benefits (such as improved cardiovascular fitness) and recreational options that can carry over into adult life. Many camps combine learning environments with these physical activities, giving kids with behavioral or learning problems the chance to develop, or catch up on, needed skills whilst having a great time!
Is your child ready for camp?If it turns out that the idea of camp is a bit overwhelming for both you and your child, you might want to try starting an overnight session at our special-needs camp. During the camp, we monitor each child closely to assess their sensitivity to the situation. For example, is it too loud, is it too crowded? We tend to alternate between an active activity followed by a passive activity. For example, attending a theme park followed by popcorn and an in-room movie. We have sensory equipment on hand (noise cancelling headphones, stress toys) in case of need and we encourage our participants to bring any sensory needs that can assist them to remain at a calm state.
NDIS Funding Whilst we are not a registered NDIS provider, NDIS participants can contract our services as part of their funding plan. Please talk to your Plan Manager, Support Coordinator or Local Area Coordinator to gain further information. NDIS Goal Examples: Participants may elect to use the following support areas (not limited); • Assistance with Daily Life - For example, assistance with everyday needs • Assistance with Social & Community Participation • Increased Social & Community Participation • Improved Relationships - This support will help you develop positive behaviours and interact with others.
Inclusions • Camp includes: 2 nights, 3 days at 3-4-star Resort or Holiday Park with rooms providing a bed for each child. • An adult will be placed in each room of up to 4 children. Each child has their own bed (bunk bed style). • All meals and drinks included which may be a combination of BBQ style meals, café meals, takeaway meals or Resort restaurant meals. • All transport included by private car between venues. • All attractions included Emergency Contact An emergency contact phone number will be given to you while we are on camp and this is for emergencies only. This is an immersive experience that encourages independence and exploration of the local area.
Inclusions • Camp includes: 2 nights, 3 days at 3-4-star Resort or Holiday Park with rooms providing a bed for each child. • An adult will be placed in each room of up to 4 children. Each child has their own bed (bunk bed style). • All meals and drinks included which may be a combination of BBQ style meals, café meals, takeaway meals or Resort restaurant meals. • All transport included by private car between venues. • All attractions included Emergency Contact An emergency contact phone number will be given to you while we are on camp and this is for emergencies only. This is an immersive experience that encourages independence and exploration of the local area.
camp example
Departure: Friday afternoon - Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, Benowa Check into holiday park or resort, choose beds and unpack Swimming and BBQ buffet dinner Games and bedtime
Saturday – Big Breakfast (bacon, eggs, cereal and pancakes) Swimming and waterslides Visit petting zoo and Café burgers, chips and salads Afternoon Wet n Wild rides – begin with family rides and work our way up to more adventurous rides. Break into 2 groups: Max thrill level rides and mild thrill level rides Pizza night, popcorn and a movie. A visit to the Games room. Sunday – Big breakfast followed by touch footy, backyard cricket Swimming and then pack up the room for checkout Head to nominated activity (go-karts, putt putt, Bounce, etc.) Return: Sunday afternoon - Lunch and Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, Benowa
Saturday – Big Breakfast (bacon, eggs, cereal and pancakes) Swimming and waterslides Visit petting zoo and Café burgers, chips and salads Afternoon Wet n Wild rides – begin with family rides and work our way up to more adventurous rides. Break into 2 groups: Max thrill level rides and mild thrill level rides Pizza night, popcorn and a movie. A visit to the Games room. Sunday – Big breakfast followed by touch footy, backyard cricket Swimming and then pack up the room for checkout Head to nominated activity (go-karts, putt putt, Bounce, etc.) Return: Sunday afternoon - Lunch and Gold Coast Regional Botanic Gardens, Benowa