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OHEYS Autism Programs Weekly Programs & Summer Camp
Registered Charity #86117-9083-RR0001
MIDDLE YEARS CAMP
TEEN POOL GROUP
ADVENTURE NIGHTS
Be a Volunteer at
OHEYS “Sharing Camp Fun with
Special Children in our Community”
Contact: Bennetta Benson, Camp Director
61 Linacre Road, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 3G7
Tel: 275-1498 [email protected] www.OHEYS.org
Name (print clearly): Grade:
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Tel (h): (cell) email: __________________________________
I can volunteer for the following program weeks/days (check and/or specify): MIDDLE YEARS CAMP (age 10-14 all levels) all 5 days or specific days only
Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28
TEEN POOL GROUP (age 10-19 all levels) I’m also interested in Pool Group Every Saturday Night (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
ADVENTURE NIGHTS I’m also interested in Adventure Nights Sporadic dates/times (view website for upcoming events)
NOTES: - Camp runs from 9:00-4:00 pm. Volunteers typically start at 8:30 am.. (variable hours are possible if you are unable to attend all week).
- An orientation/training time will be arranged in June at a local location TBA.
- Help with equipment set-up & tear down would be great (weekend prior to start date; last camp date). - Camp is held at Fort Garry Mennonite Brethren Church, 1771 Pembina Hwy, south Winnipeg
Name of Your School:
Name of School Volunteer Program (if applicable):
School Course Supervisor’s Name (if applicable):
Please describe any related work or volunteer training & experience you may bring to this position:
I am interested in volunteering because
For more information contact: OHEYS Autism Programs - [email protected]
Bennetta Benson Tel: 204-275-1498 61 Linacre Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3G7 www.OHEYS.org
OHEYS Autism Programs - 2017 V o l u n t e e r A p p l i c a t i o n
1
Nutrition Management
Nutrition Station ROOM SET-UP, FOOD PREPARATION AND CLEAN UP - snacks and lunch - Farm trip preparation and packing (blankets, coolers etc.)
2
Camera Crew PHOTO MANAGEMENT - Taking digital photos of kids on-site and off-site for the daily memory book pages. List of kids, Instructions and TWO digital cameras provided.
3
Craft Centre
Station Leaders
STATION LEADER - Craft Centre. Includes preparation of supplies, setting out specific projects (colouring, stickers, etc), working w/child and their 1-1 coaches, clean-up.
4
Equipment Management
EQUIPMENT LEADER - Outside Bubbles-Water Balloon Management, Beach Party Room sand/water table balloons, water table filled w/water daily and food coloring added. New balloons blown up as needed; clean up/sweep up at the end of the day; Trampoline Supervision; kid buckets; pool day assistance
3
Assistant Coach
Experienced Coaches work 1-1 with children with autism. Often additional support is helpful in demonstrating or practicing skills and in language or social skills training. Volunteers get valuable hands-on experience in working with a variety of children with autism – a great resume booster.
4 General Camp Administrative
Support (Particularly for Wind-up Day with Slideshow on FRIDAYS)
Preparing for parents w/gym set-up, completing Memory Books, Certificates, food arrangements for end of day celebration, helping set-up equipment for camper presentations and then camp stations for the following week.
5
Camp Set-up and Tear Down
Camp Set-up: During weekend prior to camp. Move equipment to the camp site and set up all activity stations, posters, etc. Camp Tear Down: Last day of camp – move camp-specific equipment and supplies back to storage.
6
Assistant Pool Coach
Help facilitate the pool group transitions. Engage kids and help them play in groups. Start and guide conversations. Play games. Monitor for problems and alert Directors. Must be willing to sit in a hot tub.
7
Assistant Coach at Adventure Nights
Help facilitate activity transitions. Engage kids in getting into group conversations and participate in conversations. Direct kids in activities. Help guide post-activity discussions. Have fun!
More information about Teen Pool Group can be found here: http://www.oheys.org/teen-pool-group/
More information about Adventure Nights can be found here: http://www.oheys.org/summer-evening-group/
If you are interested in volunteering for camp please contact: [email protected]
Bennetta Benson Tel: 204-275-1498 61 Linacre Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3G7 www.OHEYS.org
Community youth volunteers are a crucial part of the camp program and perform responsible and meaningful jobs. These include acting as a Station Leader for one or more of the many activities stations, assisting with equipment management (we go through a lot of water balloons!), field trips, photo memory book production, snacks and lunches, and acting as assistant coach in situations where a 2-1 coach-to-child ratio is needed to demonstrate or master skills. It is also a great hands-on opportunity to observe and learn about the challenges faced by children with autism.
OHEYS offers summer camp programs specifically for children with autism. Our camp provides a unique opportunity for 1-1 camp programming within the structure of a group setting. We provide coaches and supervisors with knowledge and training about autism and experience in working with children at a variety of different developmental levels. Our purpose is to provide a meaningful camp experience for each child through advance goal setting and planning with families, offering a variety of activities and programs, and communication daily with families. Our focus is on developing movement skills (throwing, catching, swimming), developing social skills and the ability to form social groups, and developing sport-specific skills such as basketball, baseball, football, floor hockey, handball, etc, all of which can be accommodated within each child’s goals.
A volunteer training session will be set up in June prior to camp (TBA)
CAMP OBJECTIVES - to provide an affordable weekly summer day camp option to families of children during 5+ hours per day x 5
days (includes light lunch plus post-camp coach communication with families).
- to offer child-adult support to ensure that each child’s skill level, language and behaviour can be addressed at all times, in conjunction with their ability to participate in each activity with peers.
- to individualize programming by setting specific measurable goals for each child
- to work on physical skill development with modified sports games and activities.
- to work on social skills through a variety of 1-1, small group and large group activities in order to increase each child’s social initiatives and successful social interactions with peers and coaches.
GENERAL CAMP PROGRAM GOALS
Social Greetings (with adults and peers) Social Skills Development (conversation, emotions, reciprocal play)
- individualized, child-adult, child-peer, child-group
- specific measurable goals and activity plan set for each child in advance Peer Play
- work specifically on free-play skills, invitations to play and moving from structured to unstructured
Creative Work (crafts, building kits, painting, science centre) Physical Skill Development
- Indoor skill development with specified equipment - basic movement skills (throwing, catching, swimming) - sport-specific skills such as basketball, baseball, football, floor hockey, handball, etc.
Field Trips - large group trip s (by bus) to various locations; small group swim trips to a local private pool
For more information contact: OHEYS Autism Programs - [email protected]
Bennetta Benson Tel: 204-275-1498 61 Linacre Road, Winnipeg, MB R3T 3G7 www.OHEYS.org
(Specifically meeting the needs of children on the autism spectrum ages 10-14)
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“Congratulations... to OHEYS Autism Programs for being named recipient of the Mayor’s Volunteer Service Award for providing physical activity programming for children with autism. Volunteerism is the very foundation of sports delivery in Manitoba.
It is because of organizations such as yours, and the contributions you have made to sport development, that we have a thriving sport delivery system in the province. A strong sport delivery system makes for stronger communities.”
Jeff Hnatiuk, President and CEO SPORT MANITOBA
