camp rad parent portal

by Demarcus Homenick 6 min read

History

In 2010, faculty at Georgia Southern University were contacted by members of the community to assist with programming for students with disabilities.

Mission

The mission of Camp RAD is to empower transition-age youth with disabilities to live health, independent lives. Camp RAD uses an interdisciplinary approach that utilizes experts in the fields of pediatric occupational, physical, and speech therapy, adaptive physical activity, child and family development, public health and nutrition.

Purpose

The purpose of Camp RAD is to provide a fun, safe, summer experience for youth with disabilities as they gain important life skills that focus on health, wellness, and physical activity.

Goal

Our goal is for our campers achieve functional goals that will further their abilities and return to school or transition into the community with new skills.

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How long is the 5th grade camp?

Grades: 5K-8th. Length: 2 weeks. Sunday, June 13 - Friday, June 25. This session is ideal for older, first-time campers or younger campers who want an experience longer than the one-week Adventure Camp.

How long is July Camp 2?

Length: 2 weeks. Sunday, July 18 - Friday, July 30. July Camp 2 is a great way to enjoy camp life in a two week time frame, all the while experiencing the energy and excitement through its overlap of Main Camp. This session is packed full of skills development, out-of-camp trips, and special evening programs.

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