Session 1: 6/24-6/29, 2012 LOW MOBILITY
**(Walkers, canes, or wheelchairs *Cost is $750)
Session 2: 7/1-7/6, 2012
Session 3: 7/8-7/13, 2012
Session 4: 7/15-7/20, 2012
Session 5: 7/22-7/27, 2012
Session 6: 7/29-8/3, 2012
Session 7: 8/5-8/10, 2012
Session 8: 8/12-8/17, 2012
Session 9: 8/19-8/24, 2012
Cost: $725/week
(-$250 non-refundable registration fee/deposit
to hold your space at camp)
(Note: The cost of the Low Mobility session is $730)
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All Vacation Week offers and more! This program is designed for high-functioning adults with special needs who won't be physically limited when it comes to hiking, visiting an amusement park, bowling, and participating in other field trips. Campers must have a higher level of independent living skills, and applications will be carefully reviewed. You won't want to miss this session!
Session 1: 7/15-7/20, 2012
Session 2: 8/5-8/10, 2012
Cost: $750/week
(-$250 non-refundable registration fee/deposit
to hold your space at camp)
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Holdover weekends are for those campers who would like to attend two consecutive weeks of camp and enjoy a holdover weekend session in the middle of their two camp weeks. Campers attending holdover sessions should be able to handle 2 weeks of camp including the holdover weekend and function with no mobility issues. Please call our office if you have questions about our holdover week sessions. Note: you cannot start your two-weeks with a weekend but only with a Sunday afternoon week-long session. Price for Holdover Session: $275
NOTE: Your two consecutive weeks of camp will each begin on a Sunday afternoon with the holdover session falling in between your two camp weeks. No exceptions.
Holdover 1: 7/6-7/8, 2012
Holdover 2: 7/13-7/15, 2012
Holdover 3: 8/3-8/5, 2012
Holdover 4: 8/10-8/12, 2012
Cost: $275
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Meals
Well-balanced meals are prepared by our on-site kitchen staff. Food is served buffet-style, with favorites such as spaghetti, pizza, fajitas, chicken fingers, fresh fruit, a salad bar, and of course desserts. Meal times are at 8:00 AM, 12:30 PM, and 5:30 PM, Special consideration is given to vegetarians, and those with food allergies, diabetes, or other health issues. Alternatives are available upon request, so please let us know of any needs before your camper's session.
Lodging
Campers are housed in one of the following: Adult Education Center, Pine and Memorial Lodges or the Family Center at Grotonwood. All facilities have indoor plumbing, and generally are double-occupancy rooms with two single beds. For more information please visit our facilities.
Store
The Grotonwood camp store is located and open at the heart of camp and is open during specified times each day. The store offers campers healthy snacks, candy, soda, and a variety of other drinks, as well as t-shirts, sweatshirts, posters, key chains, jewelry, and more. There is a daily spending limit on food and drink. It is recommended that during registration you deposit money ($25/week) into your camper's store account, so there are no concerns over misplaced cash.
Pictures & DVDs
Campers will have a group picture taken during their camp session, which may be purchased in advance during registration. In addition, it is possible that campers may be photographed or videotaped for promotional purposes. If you object to this, please notify camp in writing prior to your camper's arrival. Campers may also purchase a DVD slideshow of their week at camp, which is a fun way to remember their experience!
Mail
Campers love to receive mail. Be sure mail is sent prior to your camper's stay. We do not forward mail after the camper has departed. You can write, send a card or package to the following address:
- Camper Name & Session
- Grotonwood
- 167 Prescott Street
- Groton, MA 01450
Medication and Nurse Procedures
Grotonwood has nurses on duty for every session. Medications brought to camp are kept in the infirmary at all times and are administered by the nurse. Upon arrival at registration, the camper's medication is given to the nurse for proper storage and security.
As a legal requirement, medication must be in the original packaging bearing the pharmacy label which shows the date of filling, pharmacy name and address, filling pharmacist's initials, serial number of the prescription, patients name, doctor's name, the name of the medication directions, and cautions. These will be returned to you at the end of the camp session.
Only our certified personnel will administer medications to the campers. Please be sure that all medications, including over-the-counter medications such as asprin and allergy medications are given to the nurse. No medications are allowed in rooms. Be sure that you speak directly with the nurse regarding any and all concerns about the administration of medications. The counselors are not allowed to administer any medications, including antibacterial creams, etc., without nurse delegation.
Emergencies
If an emergency should occur and you need to reach your camper, call the office number. Should an emergency occur at camp, the Camp Director, nurse, or the Special Needs Coordinator will contact you. If your camper should need to be transported to the hospital, you will be contacted immediately. Please be sure to provide camp with current phone numbers where the emergency contact can be easily reached.
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Phone Calls
Please know it is difficult to have campers receive phone calls during their stay at Grotonwood. They will be involved in activities throughout the day and evening. However, we are pleased to visit with you by phone should you inquire about your camper. You may call the offices at Grotonwood.
Visitors and Guests
Security is a priority at Grotonwood. Although visitors are welcomed at camp, we discourage visitation during the camp session, as this disrupts the activities and the camper's daily schedule. Grotonwood offer campers and their providers the opportunity to visit camp in May during our open-house Preview Day. This is a great time to tour the facilities and have many of your questions answered by our caring staff. If you need to visit your camper, you must sign in at the office upon arrival.
Rules and Requests
The following items are NOT permitted on the campgrounds: Alcohol, drugs, firearms, fireworks, flammables, pets. Smoking is permitted ONLY in designated areas. Adult campers and visitors must adhere to this policy. It is a fire hazard to toss cigarette butts into trashcans or to smoke in unauthorized areas. All vehicles must park in designated parking areas, on the camp grounds, as directed by camp staff. The speed limit in camp is 5 mph.
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Arrivals
Grotonwood- 3:00-5:00 PM
Please do not arrive at camp any earlier, as there will be no registration and check-in before the above times.
Registration typically goes as follows:
NOTE: Parent or guardian/caretaker must accompany all campers during the entire registration process (about 1 hour), and must be familiar enough with the camper and their needs to discuss them with our staff.
- You and your camper will be greeted and directed to the parking & registration area.
- A staff member will note your camper's arrival and provide lodging information.
- You may deposit money into the store account.
- The nurse will be available to review medications (including PRN's) and other needs or concerns.
- Campers will meet their unit leader and counselors in their designated living quarters, find their room, and unpack. At this point you may review any additional information with the staff.
Departure
On Friday of the camp session, you will need to arrive at camp at 1:30 PM to pick up your camper. Please go directly to where your camper stayed during the week. A parent, guardian, or previously designated person MUST sign the check-out form. Extra store money, the camp photo, and any leftover medications will be returned to you. Please be sure to check luggage before leaving camp to verify that all items have been packed.
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All applicants are required to complete the application and medical form. It is very important to be as detailed as possible to ensure adequate care for the camper. Once the application form is filled out, return it to the address listed on the form, along with the deposit. Just sending the completed application and deposit does not guarantee the camper a spot for the session. Prior to acceptance to camp, camp personnel and the camp nurse will review all forms. If any questions arise, camp personnel will contact the care provider and responsible person using the phone numbers provided on the registration form. Please use the following procedure:
- Completely fill out the 4-page application, as well as the 4-page medical form. (PLEASE NOTE the minimum abilities list on page 2 of the application).
- Please indicate which programs you are looking to attend, and the location where the program is held: Grotonwood or Oceanwood (page 1 on the application).
- Please sign BOTH the application AND medical form where indicated by arrows on each form.
- Mail the completed application, medical form, and registration deposit (which is subtracted from the total camp fee and is NON-REFUNDABLE) to:
Grotonwood-Oceanwood Registrar
167 Prescott St.
Groton, MA 01450.
We must have all 3 of these pieces BEFORE we can confirm the camper.
- Applications are confirmed in the order in which they are received. Apply early to get the week you prefer.
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Each day we have a choice - serve ourselves or serve others. When we look at Jesus' life, He always put the needs of others before His own even to the point of giving His life so that we may have eternity with God! This summer at Grotonwood learn how you, with the love of Jesus, can serve others in your school, family, neighborhood, and all over the world!
