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Visit Our Easter Seals Tennessee Website
615-292-6640 ext 2
alook[AT]eastersealstn.com
3088 Smith Springs Road
Nashville, Tennessee 37013
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
500 Wilson Pike Circle, Suite 228
Brentwood, TN 37027
CAMPER AGES: Ages 7 and up
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Day Camp: 7:30 - 5:30, Resident Camp Sunday - Friday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): We are not a YMCA camp but are affiliated with their organization and use their camp ground for all-inclusive camp- meaning, their kids have camp at t
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our residential and day camps are available for children and adults of all levels of ability. Our camps are barrier-free and designed to be accessible to everyone. A camp experience increases skills and enhances self-confidence while giving families much needed respite from the hard work and responsibility that they face every day. Camping programs serve to let participants discover and explore their interests, values and talents. Additionally, these activities provide an opportunity to learn to problem-solve, make social adjustments to new and different people, learn responsibility, and gain new skills to increase self-esteem.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: All our programming is designed for campers with a disability. Our youth programming is inclusive. Easter Seals Campers are part of the typically developing camp groups.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Adventure, and more. We Have One Of The Only Accessible Ziplines In The Southeast United States.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on Percy Priest Lake just outside Nashville, TN on a 320 acre campus with 5 miles of lake front. Visit our partner, YMCA Camp Widjiwagan's website for lots of camp photos and videos. Camp Widjiwagan provides the programming for all of our youth camping programs.
Visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.campwidji.org
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 10 year old modern cabins with central heat and air and tiled bathrooms. All are accessible. The swimming pool is a beach front entry along with a chair lift. We eat all our meals in the air-conditioned dining lodge.There is a health lodge on staff supervised by a RN 24 hours/7days a week. Athletic fields, waterfront activities and arts and crafts are part of the daily activities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We do pre-hire drug screen and background checks. Much of our staff are seeking experience working with individuals with disabilities. A camp experience increases skills and enhances self-confidence while giving families much needed respite from the hard work and responsibility that they face every day. Camping programs serve to let participants discover and explore their interests, values and talents. Additionally, these activities provide an opportunity to learn to problem-solve, make social adjustments to new and different people, learn responsibility, and gain new skills to increase self-esteem.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We do offer need based financial aid to residents of Tennessee.
Please call 615-292-6640 ext 2 to request a financial aid packet.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We do offer weekend camps for adults throughout the year. Please visit our website for the most up to date information.
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.easterseals.com
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Youth programming begins in May and run through July. Adult summer programming is in August. Please visit our website for complete session and fee information.
Please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.easterseals.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are hiring for our summer camps. Staff will be employed May-August. Most of the jobs are for day staff, however some resident counselors and nurses are needed. There are 4 weeks of resident camp in the summer.
Interested applicants may email alook[AT]eastersealstn.com or call Amy Look 615-292-6640 ext 2.
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