Cool Communicators Camps 2009
Summer Programs for BC Students Using AAC Technologies
The Easter Seals Camping Program and Special Education Technology - British Columbia (SET- BC) are pleased to announce integrated camps for communication device users again this summer. Camps will be offered at Shawnigan (Vancouver Island), Squamish (West Coast) and Winfield (Okanagan). These overnight camp programs will be held at:
Camp Squamish from Saturday June 27th through Friday July 3rd
Camp Shawnigan and Camp Winfield from Sat. July 18th through Thurs. July 23rd
(Early registration is strongly recommended. You can demonstrate your interest in attending even prior to the opening of general registration in the beginning of April by completing a
Cool Communicator's Camp Pre-registration form.)
Cool Communicators @ Camp Winfield 2008
Cool Communicators @ Camp Squamish 2008
The program
Cool Communicators’ Camps have a unique focus on using augmentative communication and technology skills in a recreational camp atmosphere. Campers will have a chance to connect with old and new friends, learn and practice communication strategies using their voice output communication aids, and enjoy activities from arts and crafts to outdoor recreation and games. Each Cool Communicator will come with a targeted communication goal for the week.
The staff
Camp staff will provide a full program of recreational activities, as well as 24-hour care and supervision for the campers. SET-BC will coordinate a team of speech language pathologists and technical specialists to target communication strategies and support the campers' communication in all camp events.
Who should attend Cool Communicators?
This camp is designed for campers who:
- have augmentative communication needs and use voice output communication aids
- have an interest in using their communication technology to interact with peers
Information for school district and community agency staff
Please help us identify students who might benefit from and enjoy the Cool Communicator experience. You can do this in two ways:
Let us know the names of potential campers, so that we can follow up and ensure that all interested students and families have a chance to register for this program. You can do this by phoning or emailing Mike Sheane at SET-BC (contact information below).
Send the Cool Communicators Camp flyer home with students who may want to attend Cool Communicators’ Camp 2009
Registration information for parents
Parents can register their children for Cool Communicators’ Camp, or any other Easter Seals Camp, through the BC Lions Society.
Download, complete and submit the Cool Communicators’ Camp Pre-registration form with a Speech Language Pathologist. This will help us to prepare for your child’s communication needs at camp and can even be filled out and submitted prior to general registration so that we can set aside a spot for you.
Download, complete and submit a copy of the camp application form on the BC Lions Society website as of April 6th, 2009
Call the BC Lions Society at 1-800-818-4483, or 604-873-1865 for more information.
For more information about Cool Communicators’ Camps
Contact: Mike Sheane at 604-269-2230, or msheane@setbc.org .
View overview of last year’s Cool Communicators Camp