Aarons Acres

The camp progam is a six-week day program. Staff focus on developing and strengthening socialization and communication skills for all campers that often regress during the summer school break. In addition, fine and gross motor skills are addressed through various activities campers engage in. Swimming is daily. The supervisory staff are professionals in the field (special education teachers). Direct staff are at a 1:1 or 1:2 staff to child ratio. A nurse is present at all programs in order to address any medical needs that might arise. During the aaron's acres acts of kindness component, adolescents and young adults have the opportunity to go into the community and engage in service projects. Rather than always being seen as recipients of services, they are realizing that they can give back to others and make a difference in others' lives.