Recreation and Summer Programs
Recreational Activities: Programs that provide opportunities for people of all ages to participate in the specific recreational activity, game or sport of their choice.
To locate Recreational Activities in your community, click here to search the Pathfinder database. On the database search page, select your county and "Recreational Activities" then click on "Search."
2008 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.
Holston Conference Camps
Fee: The fee for camps range from $275 to $350 per session.
Where: PO Box 2506
When: June 5-8, June 24-29, June 25-29, July 1-6, July 30-August 3
Services: The camps offered in 2007 are: (see website for more information, www.holstoncamping.com)
Camp Dickenson Celebration Camp
For ages 18-100 who are mildly or moderately challenged cost $275. It is being held June 3-6, 2008 in Fries, VA. Director: Michael Snow, 276-744-7241 Website: www.campdickson.com Email: campdickenson@hughes.net
Camp Wesley Woods Celebration Camp
For campers ages 10-22 who are mildly or moderately mentally challenged cost $350. It is being held June 29- July 4, 2008 in Townsend, TN. Director: David Leach, 865-448-2246 Website: www.campwesleywoods.com Email: wwcamptn@aol.com.
For youth and adults (13+) with developmental difficulties cost $280. It is being held July 28-August 1, 2008. Director: Don Washburn, 706-820-1163 Website: www.camplookout.com Email: info@camplookout.com.
For Grades 7-12 who are mildly or moderately challenged cost $275. It is being held June 22--27, 2008 Director: Michael Snow, 276-744-7241 Website: www.campdickson.com Email: campdickenson@hughes.net
For grades 4-7, jointly sponsored by the American Lung Association cost $285. It is being held June 23-27, 2008. Director: David Leach, 865-448-2246 Website: www.campwesleywoods.com Email: wwcamptn@aol.com
Fee: $70 per student for entire summer
Where:
When: July 12- 21, 2008
Services: This is a nonprofit six-week educational and recreational program in
Eligibility: People between the ages of 4 and 21 with cognitive disabilities.