Children's Summer Program

Children with intellectual and other developmental disabilities benefit from summer programs that help them maintain the skills they developed during the school year.

Our summer program exposes them to drama, music, physical activity, arts and crafts, and field trips that reinforce their academic skills, gross and fine motor coordination, and social interaction.

The goal of the program is to broaden the life experiences of children with disabilities and provide them with basic learning concepts that will enhance skill levels.

Students are grouped by age and led by a team leader and counselors who design activities to meet that group’s needs. It’s as fun as it is educational.

ELIGIBILITY
Must be a resident of Broome or Tioga County.

Must be between 5 and 21 years of age.

Must have an Individualized Education Plan or a 504 Plan in school.

Please note: Children who require one-to-one supervision, intensive treatment, or who have serious emotional/behavioral issues are not appropriate for this program 

DATES and TIMES 
8:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. Monday to Thursday July 11 to Aug. 18, 2011.

LOCATION 
Chenango Forks High School
1 Gordon Drive
Binghamton, NY 13901

COST 
$100 for the six-week program. Payment must be included with the application packet. Accepted methods of payment are Visa, Master Card, personal checks and money orders.

Scholarships are available on a first-come first-serve basis for Town of Union and City of Binghamton residents, depending on proof of residency and income.

For students now enrolled in the Medicaid Waiver Program, a copy of the Notice of Decision document as well as a current ISP must be submitted with the application packet. Please contact your Medicaid Service Coordinator for details.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE 
Applications, payment, and required documentation must be submitted by May 13, 2011. Mail completed applications to:                    

ACHIEVE
ATTN: Joy Moore
125 Cutler Pond Road
Binghamton, NY 13905

TRANSPORTATION
Transportation may be provided by your home school district. Pick up and drop off times will be determined later.

SUMMER WORK PROGRAM
ACHIEVE is again sponsoring the Summer Work Program for students age 16 to 21. Students who are interested in participating in the Summer Work Program must have current New York State working papers.  

LUNCHES
Please plan to pack a daily lunch for your student. Lunches should be clearly labeled with your student’s name. We have yet to determine whether we can provide free lunches as we have in the past.

PPD MANTOUX TEST
Arrange with your physician’s office for each student to have a PPD Mantoux test and a follow up appointment with your physician to have the test read. The Summer Program medical staff must review the Physician’s Certificate before a student is accepted.

For more information on the Children’s Summer Program, please contact Joy Moore, Training Coordinator, at 607.231.5286.

2012 Summer Program Applications will be available soon!