The summer of 2020 will be a little different. Some camps will meet in person and some virtually. Here are a few I have heard about. Let me know if you know of others interested in being in this guide!
• Shore Corps through the RISE CENTER, The Rockaways
Shore Corps is a service learning program for high school students focused on environmental stewardship, civic engagement and community planning.
Accepting applicants until June 12 for our summer Shore Corps high school internship. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, Shore Corps will be a combination of a virtual interactive programming and activities. Students will work on a specific project with professional artists and scientists in the field of environmental science, design, and urban planning. The Program lasts July 6th - August 14th and students will be expected to participate in two virtual classes each week. Interested students can find out more information and apply here.
Any young person between the ages of 14 and 19, who lives or attends school in and around the Rockaway Peninsula is eligible to apply. Students are eligible to receive community service hours for participation in the program.
Expectations: Students in the summer cycle, must be available to participate in virtual classes 2 days/week as well as optional community events, one day/month (if deemed safe) .
Dates: Summer Cycle: July 6th - August 14th, 2020
Location: Virtual programming (RISE Center, 58-03 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Rockaway, NY 11692)
• FIVE TOWNS HEAD START
Five Towns Community Center
• For Special Needs and those with IEP's
BREAKING: MILLER SECURES SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS STUDENTS
ASSEMBLYWOMAN MELISSA "MISSY" MILLER·FRIDAY, JUNE 5, 2020·3 MINUTES
Gov. Cuomo announces summer in-person instruction for students with special needs, IEPs
After months of advocating and working with the governor’s office to find a solution to safely allow students with IEPs (Individualized Education Programs) to have in-person school based instruction over the summer, Assemblywoman Melissa “Missy” Miller (R,C,I-Atlantic Beach) is thrilled to announce that the governor’s administration has issued an Executive Order allowing in-person summer school programs for this population.
Upon hearing that summer school would continue to be via remote learning this year, Assemblywoman Miller was gravely concerned about the negative long-term impact this decision would have on students with IEPs. The majority of students who attend summer school are students with IEPs; students with epilepsy, autism, severe learning disabilities, mental and behavioral disabilities, cerebral palsy and so many more. Without the 12 month program they require, many of the students would regress without receiving structure and therapies continuously. In the span of the almost three months of remote learning, Miller has heard countless stories across the state of New York from families sharing how their children have lost significant skills. Teenagers who are no longer toilet trained after being so for years, children who are having outbursts of anger, hitting their parents, kids who have lost language and writing skills or who will no longer socially engage.
After months of advocating for these students, the governor’s administration issued an Executive Order today, June 5, that will allow in-person summer school programs for students with IEPs for school districts that are willing.
On May 21, Miller wrote a letter to the governor urging him to reconsider his decision declaring all summer school programs to be via remote or distance learning. In the past three months, many of the school districts have had difficulty figuring out how to provide remote therapies. Miller questioned exactly how effective remote physical therapy or occupational therapy could be. She also noted parents have difficulties providing needed care and therapies for their children as they are doing something they have had no training or schooling for.
On June 2, Miller wrote a second letter to the governor once again asking him to strongly reconsider his decision regarding summer school programs. As he authorized all summer camps to reopen on June 29, Miller questioned how he would not allow children who have special needs to return to school to receive in-person vital therapies and instruction that they so desperately need.
“I thank Gov. Cuomo and his administration for their directive that allows students with IEPs to attend school based instruction this summer. From the moment schools were closed, I shared my concerns with his office, and they were responsive and listened to my concerns. I have heard so many heartbreaking stories, including watching my own son regress. Remote learning and therapies have been too difficult to accomplish and have not been beneficial for so many of these students. Special needs students, like my son Oliver, desperately require one-on-one in-person instruction to succeed. A nurturing, focused path of continuity is so important to this population of students. The quality time they have in a classroom with experienced professionals is so critical and just what they so desperately need,” said Miller. “I appreciate the leadership shown by Gov. Cuomo on ensuring that our most vulnerable students are provided the resources they need. Thank you for listening to the concerns of so many parents like myself and issuing a real solution.”
Assemblywoman Miller represents the 20th District, which consists of parts of Nassau County, including the towns of Atlantic Beach, Long Beach, Five Towns (Inwood, Lawrence, Cedarhurst, Woodmere, Hewlett), Oceanside, East Rockaway, Island Park, Point Lookout and Lido Beach. Please visit Assemblywoman Miller’s website.
• Warren Levi Martial Arts
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Camps ‘R’ Us Valley Stream
Holy Name of Mary School
90 South Grove St.
Valley Stream, NY 11580
Inaugural Season: 2001
Campus Director: Unique Gale-Wilson
Summer Phone: (516) 872-3722 (active only during camp season)
Winter Phone: (877) 850-CAMP
Located at Holy Name of Mary School, our fourth campus officially became part of Camps ‘R’ Us in 2007. The campus facilities include a spacious gymnasium, large air-conditioned multipurpose room, ample classrooms, a children’s playground, and an outdoor blacktop area.
Location Information
Nestled between Merrick Road and Sunrise Highway, our Valley Stream Campus is also convenient to Rockaway Avenue, Central Avenue/Mill Road, Peninsula Boulevard, the Southern State Parkway and the Long Island Railroad.
QUEENS LIBRAY summer STEM program
Join us this Wednesday or Saturday in English or Spanish to learn how to register your children for our summer STEM program. This exciting program for grades 6-8 is in partnership with LaGuardia Redevelopment Team, Port Authority of NY & NJ, Delta Air Lines, LaGuardia Gateway Partners, Assemblyman Jeffrion Aubry & Acting Queens Borough President Sharon Lee, Langston Hughes Community Library & Queens Public Library.
English
Attend here:
https://queenslib.org/3fojVDX Wednesday, June 17, 4pm
https://queenslib.org/2MZkyI2 Saturday, June 20, 12pm
Spanish
Attend here:
https://queenslib.org/30HTXr4 Wednesday, June 17, 4:30pm
https://queenslib.org/3e8hQvO Saturday. June 20, 12:30pm
Kids Campus of Lynbrook and Inwood
website is kidscampusny.com Contact 516 593-5900 for Info
We accept children from 6 weeks to 5 years, educational care for infants, toddlers, preschool and preK . We offer summer programs thru 12 years of age. Its a small private program with our own bus. We have the flexibility to change it up as things open during the summer.
THE ART STUDIO OF THE FIVE TOWNS INC:
Summer art classes, July and August .
Weeknight and weekday morning options.
Just a few Sunday morning spots still left !
345 for 12 hours of instruction (8 classes of an hour and half)
Zoom option: one-on-one drawing boot camp with Brocha Teichman. 125 for four lessons .
call or text : 917-562-1819
http://brochateichman.com/
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMP
LAST CALL for Campers at the SYJCC’s Camp Achieve for school aged children with special needs. If you are still in need of summer programming, please share this link to learn more about the camp: https://syjcc.campmanagement.com/p/campers/login_m.php?campInitials=syjcc
Detailed info not listed on the site:
Session A: 7/6 – 7/31 $3,500
Session B: 7/6 – 8/21 $6,125
$500 Deposit required upon registration
Cost per week for self-direction budgets: $875 Campers can attend Session A with flexibility to extend thereafter.
Group details: Campers are based on age and capabilities; groups maintain a 2:1 typical ratio; each group will have their own classroom indoors for lunch and heat reprieve.
Activities include, but are not limited to: Instructional and free swim in our indoor pool, Arts & Crafts, kickball, tennis, soccer, movement, yoga, dance, nature, sensory space and more!
Times: 10a – 4p; Drop off from 9:30am – 10am; Pickup from 3:45pm – 4:00pm
Self-Direction direct billing available!
Please email Stacey at sastachovsky@syjcc.org ASAP!
