About
KidSport Adaptive Summer Camps
ABOUT KIDSPORT ADAPTIVE CAMPS
KidSport Adaptive Camps offer children ages 4-11 the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports, individual sports, team building games, fitness, and other physical education activities, in a non-competitive and fun sports environment. KidSport Adaptive is specifically designed to address the modification that may be needed by children with neurodevelopmental or physical differences. Children who have higher support needs may have a more engaged experience in KidSport Adaptive than KidSport Inclusive. Time is also allotted daily for supervised (or guided) free play and rest. Pool time (e.g., instructional swimming and aquatic recreation) will be available each week for campers who are able to safely participate.
The activities are developmentally-appropriate and developed by experts in children's physical education and development. KidSport Adaptive staff receive specialized training in how to support a variety of physical, social, and cognitive needs. They are focused on providing a first-rate experience for your kids! On average, groups in KidSport Adaptive has a ratio of one counselor to two campers. Campers may be placed in groups based on their cognitive age or level/type of support need.
Who might benefit from KidSport Adaptive? Children who:
- have physical differences or disabilities.
- are neurodivergent.
- have difficulty regulating emotions.
- need additional support in social situations.
- are prone to wandering or elopement.
- have sensory needs.
- need help understanding instructions.
Not all children who meet one of these criteria will need the additional level of support provided by KidSport Adaptive. If you are unsure whether KidSport Adaptive or Inclusive would be a better fit for your child, please contact us.
Contact KidSport Summer Camps at 734-647-2708 or [email protected].
Location for KidSport Camps:
Ypsilanti Community High School
2095 Packard St.
Ypsilanti, MI
Walk through guide of the school: 2024 Walk Through Guide
2025 CAMP REGISTRATION EXPECTED TO OPEN IN LATE JANUARY
ANTICIPATED 2025 CAMP DATES: JUNE 16 - AUGUST 15
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- Scholarship information (All Scholarship money for 2024 has been allocated)
- Scholarship application
KIDSPORT ADAPTIVE CAMPS DESCRIPTIONS
Dates: June 17 - August 16, 2024
To register your child for a full day of camp select the am and pm session in Camp Doc. You will also need to choose the add on of supervised lunch time if your child will be bringing their own lunch and eating with us.
Mornings: Ages 4-11, 8:00am-12:00pm, $220/week (2024 Pricing)
Supervised Lunch: Ages 4-11, 12:00-1:00pm, $25/week (2024 Pricing) Lunch is not provided, campers must bring their own lunch.
Afternoons: Ages 4-11, 1:00-4:00pm, $180/week (2024 Pricing)
Aftercare: Ages 4-11, 4:00-5:00pm, $50/week (2024 Pricing)
Physical activities are planned to meet a diverse set of physical, cognitive, and social needs, with additional modifications as needed based on caregiver input and instructor observation. Children will rotate through a variety of physical activity stations with ample breaks.
Daily schedules will be provided to caregivers/campers with information on what to expect, so campers can be prepared for the day. Stations will be changed daily to give campers a wide range of physical activities, promote fundamental skill development and have fun. Campers will be grouped according to chronological age, mental age, and/or the level and type of support needed.
***Please note, we will have snack breaks and KidSport Adaptive is a nut-free camp! (Nut-free guidelines)
FAQs
What is the goal of KidSport Adaptive?
To provide recreation. KidSport Adaptive will provide children with higher support needs the opportunities to become physically active. We will promote physical activity and find ways your child likes to move.
This camp is not therapy, or social skills intervention. While there are opportunities for motor and social development to occur naturally, KidSport Adaptive is designed to affirm children and create opportunities for supported exploration, rather than to achieve specific therapeutic goals.
How do I register for KidSport Adaptive?
You may register your child on CampDoc.
What does my child need to bring to KidSport?
Your child should bring:
- Water bottle
- Snack
- Sunscreen ***Please apply to your child prior to drop-off. We will reapply during the camp session, if necessary.
- Gym shoes/sneakers (no open toe shoes, flip-flops, etc..) ***It is imperative for campers to wear closed-toe athletic type shoes for the duration of camp. Please prepare your child beforehand!
- Comfortable clothing
- Backpack
- Any personal assistive or accommodative devices regularly used to support mobility, hearing, vision, communication, or medical needs.
- Swimsuit
- Towel
- Hat (optional)
- Headphones or earplugs for noise sensitivity (optional)
- Sunglasses for light sensitivity (optional)
We are a nut-free camp. (Nut-free guidelines) Please do not pack peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, or hummus.
If your child has a preferred comfort item or object to meet sensory needs, please make sure to let us know on CampDoc during registration. Then label it with your child's name and bring it in their backpack. This item may get dirty or lost, so please do not send anything irreplaceable or valuable.
What if my camper has allergies, medications, or support needs?
Please enter all pertinent information when registering on CampDoc. Epi-pens and asthma inhalers will remain with the camper in their backpack and tagged. Any other medication must be given to the camp director upon arrival for safekeeping.
If there are specific accommodations the would benefit your child, please send the Assistant Director ([email protected]) an email the week prior to camp with details or to set up a phone call. We greatly appreciate any information you can share with us, and this gives us time to prepare and ensure the best camp experience possible.
All of our camp counselors are American Red Cross certified in Adult & Pediatric CPR/AED, First Aid, Bloodborne Pathogens, and Asthma/Epi-Pen Administration. KidSport Adaptive counselors also receive specialized training and ACSM certification.
Can I send a support person, animal, or therapist with my child?
Please contact us to discuss: [email protected].
Where is the camp located?
KidSport Adaptive Summer Camps will be held at Ypsilanti Community High School, 2095 Packard St., Ypsilanti, MI.
If you are unsure where to drop-off or pick-up your camper, look for our KidSport flags!
What if I need to change my registration? What is your cancellation and refund policy?
Registration change requests should be sent to Jodi Tye ([email protected]). Please double-check your schedule before submitting your registration, as a $20 processing fee will be assessed for any requested registration changes.
Cancellations must be requested thru CampDoc at least seven (7) days before the start date of the camp to receive a refund. Refund requests will not be considered after that. Please double-check your schedule before submitting your registration, as ALL cancellations will incur a $35 cancellation fee per child. Refunds will be issued to the credit card used during registration. We are not able to issue credits, or pro-rate refunds for student absences.
If a camper is unable to attend camp due to a COVID-related issue, please email Jodi Tye ([email protected]) as soon as possible and we will work with the family to transfer registration to an alternate week.
In the event that KidSport cancels camp, a full refund will be issued to those registered.
Do you offer after-camp care?
Yes, there is a separate registration fee for after care. 4:00-5:00pm
Do you offer scholarships?
Yes, a limited number of scholarships are available each year. We offer need-based scholarships on a first come, first served basis. More information is available on CampDoc when registering or email [email protected].
Who do I contact for questions?
KidSport Adaptive Camps questions:
Haylie Miller, Assistant Professor
Phone: (734) 764-2131
Email: [email protected]
KidSport Summer Camps questions:
Kerry Winkelseth, Director
Phone: (734) 647-2708
Email: [email protected]
For billing and registration questions:
Jodi Tye
Email: [email protected]
HEALTH & SAFETY PRACTICES
If your child is sick and/or has a fever, please keep them at home until they are feeling better and have been fever free for at least 24 hours. More information can be found on U-M Health Response and Children on Campus websites.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION
We offer need-based scholarships. KidSport strives to ensure as many children as possible are given the opportunity to enjoy our summer camp.
Throughout the year, we offer KidSport Huddles to raise money for the Jeff Reese KidSport Scholarship Fund. We are proud to offer scholarships to children who receive free/reduced meals, or meet specific HUD income guidelines. The Jeff Reese KidSport Scholarship is designed to assist families with children meet the cost of the KidSport Summer Camps program.
Scholarships are awarded based on an evaluation of the information, and how much we were able to raise during the year. Information is available in CampDoc during registration.
CONTACT US
Kinesiology Community Programs
830 N. University Ave #4125
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1048
734-647-2708
[email protected]
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