2009 East Tennessee Summer Camps and Programs
There are many summer opportunities in communities across Tennessee for children with all abilities including Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, YMCA Summer Programs, Boys & Girls Club and church sponsored camps and programs. The following camp information is geared toward specialty or disability programs available. You may also wish to explore the Junior League Family Resource Center's online Camp Directory , which provides information on summer programs for children with chronic illnesses and disabilities. Many of the camps and programs listed are in the Middle Tennessee region. National camps serving children with chronic conditions are included for some specific conditions.
East Tennessee Region Camps
ACA Summer Camp
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Derrick R. Stowell
Main Office Address: Amputee Coalition of America
900 East Hill Ave., Suite 285
Knoxville, TN 37915
Physical Camp Location: Clarksville, Ohio
Phone: 888-267-5669
Fax: 865-525-7917
Web Address: http://www.amputee-coalition.org/youth_camp.html
Fees: $500
Camp Description: must be member of ACA $50, scholarship available
Application or Registration Dates: March 15, 2009
Services in Spanish: yes
ARC of Anderson County Day Camp, The
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Ronald Powell
Main Office Address: ARC of Anderson County
PO Box 4823
Oak Ridge, TN 37831
Physical Camp Location: n/a – fieldtrips every day
Phone: 865-481-0550
Fax: 865-481-0550 * must call before faxing
Web Address: http://www.arcaid.org/
Fees: free, but recommend $2-5/day for gas
Camp Description: Do not have to be an Oak Ridge resident, but must then be able to provide transportation, because the bus picks up residents. It is an 8 week camp (June-August), 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday.
Application or Registration Dates: ASAP
Services in Spanish: no
Camp Dickenson Celebration Camp
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Michael Snow
Main Office Address: 801 Camp Dickenson Lane
Fries, VA 24330
Physical Camp Location: 801 Camp Dickenson Lane, Fries, VA 24330
- On the river, 6 miles from Galax, VA
Phone: 276-744-7241
Fax: 276-744-7241* must call before faxing
Web Address: www.campdikenson.com
Fees: $280 ($50 is non-refundable, but may be applied to session change)
Camp Description: Discounts ($15-$80) available; Grades 7-12 (June 21-26); Ages 18+ (June 2-5, 2009) - Bible Study is part of each day.
Application or Registration Dates: early registration deadline: April 1, 2009
Services in Spanish: Spanish-speaking counselor available
Camp Kiononia
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Gene Hayes
Main Office Address: 1914 Andy Holt Avenue
Hyper Building #361
Knoxville, TN 37996
Physical Camp Location: 4H in Crossville, TN
Phone: 865-974-4363
Fax: 865-974-8981
Web Address: www.thecampkoinonia.org
Fees: $250
Camp Description: March 29-April 3, For ages 7-21 with multiple disabilities, mostly Knox county residents - outdoor education program
Application or Registration Dates: ASAP
Services in Spanish: TBD
Camp Lookout Celebration Camp
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Don Washburn
Main Office Address: 3130 Highway 157
Rising Fawn, GA 30738
Physical Camp Location: 3130 Highway 157
Rising Fawn, GA 30738
on top of Lookout Mountain, GA
Phone: 706-820-1163
Fax: 706-820-9911
Web Address: www.camplookout.com
Fees: $295 ($50 is non-refundable, but may be applied to session change)
Camp Description: Discounts ($15-$80) available; For ages 16-100, Camp is July 27-31, 2009
Application or Registration Dates: early registration deadline: April 1, 2009
Services in Spanish: no
Camp Wesley Woods Celebration Camp
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: David Leach
Main Office Address: 329 Wesley Woods Road
Townsend, TN 37882
Physical Camp Location: 329 Wesley Woods Road
Townsend, TN 37882
10 miles South of Maryville, TN
Phone: 865-448-2246
Fax: 865-448-3904
Web Address: www.campwesleywoods.com
Fees: $370 ($50 is non-refundable, but may be applied to session change)
Camp Description: Discounts ($15-$80) available; Ages 10-22, mildly or moderately mentally challenged children and youth
Application or Registration Dates: early registration deadline: April 1, 2009
Services in Spanish: Spanish-speaking counselors available
Holston Conference Camps
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Randy Pasqua
Main Office Address: PO Box 2506
Johnson City, TN 37605-2506
Physical Camp Location: see physical camp sites
Phone: 423-929-9037
Fax: 423-928-8807
Web Address: http://www.holston.org/ministries/camp-retreats/
Fees: vary according to camp
Camp Description: Camp Dickenson, Camp Wesley Woods, Camp Lookout, & Buffalo Mountain Camp available to all ages and disabilities
Application or Registration Dates: early registration deadline: April 1, 2009
Services in Spanish: see specific camp
JOY School
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Becky Wright
Main Office Address: 433 North Ocoee Street
Cleveland, TN 37311
Physical Camp Location: Cleveland, TN
Phone: 423-478-2101
Fax: 423-476-5773
Web Address: www.firstprescleveland.com
Fees: Sliding Scale, Scholarships Available $90
Camp Description: Ages 4-21, with mental disabilities. Camp starts June 15th, continues for 6 weeks. For Cleveland and Bradley County residents.
Application or Registration Dates: May 1st
Services in Spanish: might have Spanish-speaking counselor
Read, Write and Spell Camp
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Lynn Harmon
Main Office Address: 1225 E. Weisgarber Road, Suite 180 South
Knoxville, TN 37909
Physical Camp Location: Knoxville, TN
Phone: 865-584-5558
Fax: (865) 584-6607
Web Address: www.parent-childservices.com
Fees: TBA
Camp Description: For Incoming 1st – 4th Graders: Dates TBA. Reading workshop including phonemic awareness, word study, spelling, oral reading, oral language skills, reading comprehension, writing and listening skills.
Application or Registration Dates: TBA
Services in Spanish: TBA
Speech and Hearing Summer Camp
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Marty Dunagan, or ask for Tina
Main Office Address: 600 North Holtzclaw Avenue, Suite 200
Chattanooga, TN 37404
Physical Camp Location: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: (423)629-5899
Fax: (423)622-4834
Web Address: http://www.speechhearing.com
http://www.asha.org/public/outreach/camps/summer_camp6.htm
Fees: TBA
Camp Description: For deaf children and their siblings, Ages 2-16
Application or Registration Dates: TBA
Services in Spanish: no
Study Skills Camp
Updated: 2/18/09
Camp Contact: Lynn Harmon
Main Office Address: 1225 E. Weisgarber Rd., Suite 180 South
Knoxville, TN 37909
Physical Camp Location: Knoxville, TN
Phone: (865) 584-5558
Fax: (865) 584-6607
Web Address: www.parent-childservices.com
Fees: TBA
Camp Description: Study skills workshop, including use of a text-book, re-writing questions into essay answers or in complete sentences, note-taking, outlining, report-writing, keeping organized with assignment book and calendar, study schedules, and individualized strategies for motivation. For incoming 4-6th Graders: Dates TBA
Application or Registration Dates: TBA
Services in Spanish: TBA