 |
|
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS (FAQs) |
|
ROUND LAKE CAMP
FAQs
Who does Round Lake
serve? RLC serves campers ages 7-18 who present
with learning disabilities, social skills challenges, communication
disorders, Asperger’s, high functioning autism and
ADHD.
What are the dates and
prices? Our full season dates are June 25 –
August 15. We offer 2 week, 3 week, 4 week and full season options.
Prices vary based on selected session. Prices stay the
same.
How will the move to the
Milford campus benefit RLC campers? The Milford
campus provides diverse resources, including more elective activity
options, higher quality ropes and sports centers, swimming pools, a
variety of lakefront activities, dance studios, arts, ceramics and
woodworking studios, as well a range of sciences and sports in our
Total Specialty Camps and expanded transportation to camp. Each
camper is integrated into the ongoing activities of the camp to the
best of his or her abilities, and becomes a part of the total NJY
camp community.
How will my
child’s individual needs be met? We continue to
maintain a high camper to counselor ratio. Senior staff actively
monitors each camper’s unique needs and maintains close
communication with each family. Campers are given the same level of
supervision as they received at RLC in Lake Como, with the same
attention to care and detail. Camper medications and health is
attended to by a team of nurses and doctors. Occupational
therapy, speech therapy, Social work services, bar/bat mitzvah
training and academic support are provided.
How are special diets
accommodated? Dietary laws are observed. We have
a dedicated, GIG certified Gluten Free kitchen providing kosher
meals and snacks.
Where
will RLC campers live? Campers reside in
dedicated bunks in Nah Jee Wah, Cedar Lake Camp and Teen Age Camp
based on age and gender.
What
will a typical day look like? RLC campers
participate in programs which take into account individual needs,
affinities and abilities. All program offerings of the mainstream
camps are available to RLC campers. Participation in adaptive
physical education for our campers and our RLC traditions such as
the talent show, banquet and prom are a part of the
program.
What training does our
staff have? NJY staff is carefully selected based
on their experience with our population, educational background and
their desire to work in a very intensive environment. All
staff attends a week-long training program. Sessions are tailored
for counselors based on the types of children with whom they work.
Counselors receive on-going training through weekly meetings and
daily supervision on the job.
Where is the Milford Campus
located? Our address is 570 Sawkill Road,
Milford, PA
18337 |
DIV> |