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Summer Rec-PAC Targeted Inclusion Camps 2008   Eligibility: School-age children (grades 1 – 6), with disabilities. Participants must be a resident of Fairfax County, Falls Church City, or Fairfax City. Dates and Times: Monday through Friday, June 30 – August 7, 2008, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. You may register for all six weeks or by the week. There is no Rec-PAC July 4th. Program: The five selected sites are designed to provide individuals with disabilities the opportunity to engage in a variety of recreation activities with peers without disabilities in large group situations. Additional Rec-PAC sites are offered throughout Fairfax County and accommodations are provided; however, the five targeted inclusion sites are the only sites that provide additional staff support at a 1:8 ratio. All other site ratios are 1:20 *. Activities are based on weekly themes and include: sports, fitness, crafts, board and cooperative games, music and drama activities, and special events. Weekly field trips are also offered throughout the program. Activities are selected that provide opportunities for the individual to: Socialize and interact with peers Increase or maintain physical fitness levels Learn new leisure and recreation skills Have fun in a recreation environment About Inclusion: Often parents want to know if their child is ready for an inclusion environment. To determine if full inclusion in the Rec-PAC program is right for your child, please consider the following: The Rec-PAC program is attended by large numbers of children The staff to participant ratio is 1:8 at the inclusion sites There are a variety of activity choices available to children Both structured and unstructured activities are offered and require children to demonstrate independent leisure skills and self-initiation of activities Often activities are presented in a large group environment Personal care assistance is not provided The environment is highly stimulating and is conducive to individuals who can maintain, with minimal redirection, intervention, prompting or cueing, appropriate self-control Where are the locations of the camps? Rec-PAC/RECquest targeted inclusion sites are typically located at various community centers and schools throughout Fairfax County. Rec-PAC sites include the following elementary schools: Cardinal Forest (Springfield), Hunters Woods (Reston), Colin Powell (Centerville), Newington Forest (Springfield), Mantua (Fairfax ), Navy (Fairfax) and Cunningham Park (Vienna). RECenter locations are Oak Marr, Cub Run, Audrey Moore/Wakefield, Spring Hill, Providence, Mt. Vernon, Lee District and South Run. Specialty & Park camps vary depending on camp selection. Application and Enrollment: The following steps need to be completed to enroll a child in Summer Programs: Complete and submit the Rec-PAC application (be sure to check the box for ADA accommodations if needed), the Swim Assessment, the Pre-inclusion Survey, and the Confidentiality Form. All incoming applications are dated upon request. Forms are available for download below. Your child's application request and intake information are reviewed. The Professional Information Sharing Form is sent to the child's teacher and information is used to develop the Accommodation Plan (if requested by parent/guardian). Staff discuss accommodation needs prior to attendance and draft the Accommodation Plan. Parent/Guardian/Child sign the Accommodation Plan or revise as needed. Rec-PAC Registration Form, Customer Profile Form, and Spring/Summer Camp Inclusion Fact Sheet. Please Note: You must submit the application and request for accommodations 15 business days in advance of the start date. Mail: Fairfax County Park Authority 12055 Government Parkway, Suite 927 Fairfax, VA 22035-1118 FAX: 703-324-3976 E-Mail questions to: Gary Logue General Code of Conduct: Individuals enrolled in the program are expected to maintain general conduct which include: Must be able to maintain personal care without support of FCPA staff or volunteers Stay with his/her assigned group Respect others (listening & following directions; using appropriate language; keeping hands and feet to self) Maintain self control (anger management) Meet the prerequisite skills for the class or program (if required for participation) The FCPA reserves the right, on behalf of the agency, to terminate participation in the program if the participant cannot follow the rules of conduct. Every effort will be made to provide appropriate accommodations. For Further Inclusion Information: Contact 703-324-8563. For more information about the Rec-PAC program: Visit the Rec-PAC on the web.