That is Special Camp for Special Kids for us.
Five years ago Special Camp was recommended to me a by a friend. I looked at there website and I was excited. Being single mom I was not sure if any place would understand or get Andy. I was timid to let him go to this day camp. It is from 9-4 Monday -Friday.
The campers are paired with counselors. These are high school students. I have to say every year the counselor/camper match has been perfect and magical to say the least. They board buses and vans and go all over Southern California.
They go Bowling
Boomers
Beach
Zoo
Chuck e Cheese
and
Knott's Berry Farm
plus many more.
After all this is my boy, my king
They had a blast
Let alone how was I going to manage this and would Andy like it. . .They are currently $325.00 a week but they do offer scholarships. They are very inclusive and really it's like a family outing! Most of all our kids have a great time and as a parent and teacher I know he is great hands.
I tell all my students parents about this camp. It is a special place!
I signed him up the next year and I kept talking to him about it. He had a blast. They individualize so much for each camper. It is amazing and and they know the campers and fast. They are just awesome.
This was his first year at camp four summers ago. He was wearing the surfer look with his long hair. He had a blast and we have been doing it every year.
I was very reluctant to send him to summer camp this year I had to pull him out of school for 2 1/2 months due to issues and my once happy child who loved to ride school buses. Is now afraid of them. . .
On Monday I once again with my heart in my hand dropped Andy off at Special Camp. This week has been nothing short of miracle. I have to admit I was nervous but after dropping him off I knew he was in a good place.
My bus concerns were to put to rest as he rides in a van this week. The first days I saw some anxiety out of him but yesterday he came into his own.
Yesterday the trip was to the San Diego Zoo! He had a blast the best time in Four Years! I received a phone call from his senior counselor yesterday and she told me what a blast he was having! It was awesome to get an update like that. . .
Here are a few pictures from yesterday at the zoo on the aireal tram and with the elephant.
All I have to say is Special Camp for Special Kids is such gift to our family. I know when he is there he is with people who enjoy and "get" him. He is safe.
Most importantly he is having the time of his life!
Check this place out and if you know of anyone who can benefit from Special Camp please tell them about it!
I am look forward to Andy's 5th year at the camp next summer!
