Camp Friendship is a free summer day camp for any exceptional person residing in the area.  Camp Friendship is aimed toward individuals with more involved disabilities than just learning disabilities.  School aged children applying as campers must be part of a special education program in order to be eligible.  Adults who were part of a special education program while in school are also welcome. 

            Participants will attend daily art, music, physical education, and nature study classes taught by certified teachers.  In addition, organized group activities such as a camp birthday party, talent show, rocket blasting, Carnegie Science Center visit, Punxsy Carnival, fire trucks, horse-back riding, Fourth of July Parade, and swimming are just some of the many activities being planned in the afternoons. 

A nutritious morning and afternoon snack, as well as a hot lunch will be provided each day.  However, if your camper has a very specific diet, you may need to provide alternative foods.  Camp Friendship is located near Reynoldsville, off Route 322.  The camp dates are June 14th, 15th, 18th - 22th , June 27 (Carnival), and June 29th (Parade).  Any participants are welcome to ride the bus from the Punxsutawney Area Community Center daily.  Pick-up in the morning will be at 8:30 in the Community Center parking lot and we will arrive back at the Community Center parking lot at 2:45. Times are approximate; please be patient since some situations are beyond our control.

All applicants are accepted unless otherwise notified.  If you have any questions regarding Camp Friendship please call Betsy at 814-952-8376.  We encourage you to consider Camp Friendship as a summer opportunity for your child. 

The Arc of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties proudly offers Camp Friendship as a free summer day camp program aimed at serving the area’s individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. This is a wonderful program that promotes caring and acceptance while incorporating fun and excitement in everything we do. 

This year’s camp will be held from June 25th to 29th. Each morning classes will be held in nature studies, music, art and physical education. In the afternoon a different activity will take place each day. This year, the following activities have been arranged:

Monday—Magician, Mike Gigliotti
Tuesday— Camp Birthday Party
Wednesday—Punxsutawney Carnival
Thursday—Farmer’s Inn donated by Kim Lucas
Friday—Annual Talent Show followed by Swimming

In order to make this year, like the past 45 years a success, we are in need of volunteers. Anyone interested in giving some of their time to help out is appreciated. We are specifically looking for some kitchen help and van drivers.

Also, any responsible students (11 years of age or older) looking to help out as counselors are greatly needed. Counselors have the responsibility of accompanying an assigned camper to ensure their enjoyment and safety while at camp.

Lastly, any school aged student enrolled in special education services with intellectual and developmental disabilities, ages 5 to 21, is invited to attend this year’s camp.

Anyone wanting more information can contact Marcie Plyler at 814-715-1757 or m.l.plyler@eagle.clarion.edu

Camp Friendship in August 2012
Monday, July 30—Friday, August 3
Camp runs from 9:30 AM until 2:30 PM

Dear Parents,

Your child is invited to attend Camp Friendship in August sponsored by The Arc of Jefferson and Clearfield Counties.  Camp Friendship in August is for autistic children between the ages 5-17.  The day camp is located two miles west of Reynoldsville also known as Camp Friendship and provides children with the opportunity to enjoy games, crafts, nature studies, physical activities, music, and socialization with peers.  The camp director and teachers all hold a valid Pennsylvania teaching certificate.  In addition, each teacher is assisted by an aide.  For the safety of the campers, a nurse is on duty.  A daily morning snack, lunch, and an afternoon snack will be provided by the camp cook.  Transportation will be provided from central locations in the DuBois, Punxsutawney, Brockway, Falls Creek, Reynoldsville, and Brookville areas.  Please give your child the opportunity to enjoy this fun and exciting camp!  The activities take place in a beautiful outdoor setting.  Complete the attached registration form and return it to the following:

Camp August Director
 Daniel Minns
  32 Arminta Street
  DuBois  PA 15801
mrminns@yahoo.com
  814.591.9537

Completed applications must be returned by no later than Friday, July 13, 2012.

**If you complete a registration form, your child is “accepted” to participate in camp.  Please plan on your child attending camp.  If you want confirmation of a received registration form, you must indicate this on the registration from.**

**The transportation coordinator will contact you regarding pick-up/drop-off times beginning Friday, July 27 through Sunday, July 29.  This is the weekend prior to the start of camp.  If your telephone/cellular phone number changes, email your name, child’s name, and new contact number to mrminns@yahoo.com as soon as the change occurs.  The transportation coordinator will contact via telephone/ cellular phone.**