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5934 Summer Camp for Children Severely Affected by Autism

Friday, July 27, 2012: 10:45 AM-12:15 PM

Royal Palm 5-6 (Town and Country Resort and Convention Center)

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A panel presentation and discussion about the successful summer camp programs of the Autism Society of San Diego. Camp I CAN-Camp Including Persons with Autism Now and Surf Camp for Persons with Autism will be discussed in detail. Swimming programs for autism to be discussed. Strategies to help fund camps will be included.

Learning Objectives:

Participants will learn how to create successful summer camp programs for children and teens significantly impacted by autism.
Participants will learn how to collaborate with community agencies to implement a successful summer camp program for children and teens with autism.
Participants will learn ways to fund summer camp programs.

Content Area: Social Skills

Presenters:

Shirley Fett, MSN, FNP
President, Autism Society of San Diego/Family Nurse Practitioner
Autism Society of San Diego

Ms. Fett is the current president of the Autism Society of San Diego. Shirley is a co-founder of the chapter's Camp I CAN and Surf Camp for Persons with Autism. Ms. Fett and her husband have two sons with autism, ages 19 and 21 years. They reside in San Diego.

Tammy Anderson
CEO, Aqua Pros Swim School of San Diego
Aqua Pros Swim School

Tammy Anderson is a current Autism Society of San Diego board member. She is the co-founder of Surf Camp for Persons with Autism and Pool PALS. She is the author of the book, Swimming with Autism.

Jennifer Chamberlin
Department Head Aquatic, Camp and Childcare, Palomar Family YMCA
Palomar Family YMCA

Jennifer Chamberlin has worked for the YMCA for over 10 years. She was involved in the planning and development of Camp I CAN from the beginning. She is a key supporter of a wide range of autism friendly programs at the YMCA.

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