NEW....WAVE 2010
DATES
Monday June 28 to Thursday July 1
This is an overnight camp, and all meals and medical/custodial care is provided by qualified personnel
WHERE
The community center of Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, in Egg Harbor Township. This is located about 10 minutes from Ocean City. The camp is not affiliated with any religious organization, but merely uses these spacious and handicapped accessible facilities.
WHO
Children ages 10 to 18 or still in school, who are cognitively functioning within 2 years of their age level. Children will spend most of the day involved in activities, so each child should be able to tolerate spending time outdoors (within reason), and spending the day in his/her wheelchair if one is used. Hospital beds will be present for bedtime.
MEDICAL CARE
We have very experienced nurses, respiratory therapists,and doctors, including a pediatric pulmonologist at the camp. Staff is provided 24 hr/day. Any child with a stable medical condition will be considered, such as children with neuromuscular disease, lung disease, hearing or visual impairment, etc. Our typical campers have consisted of children with trachs, ventilators, wheelchairs, BIPAP, feeding tubes, or complicated and spasticity management routines. However, we have also had children who only need help with positioning and tube feeds. All are welcome, and we aim to tailor our activities to try to let each child have fun.
New Jersey Wave is a summer program for children who have medical needs. Sponsored by the New Jersey American Lung Association, and funded by New Jersey Pediatric Patient Charitable Trust Fund. WAVE is a free camp for children who have medical needs, such as the need for medical ventilation, trachs, feeding tubes, or help with daily care. The aim of the program is to allow this population to experience what many New Jersey kids enjoy at our shore. Time at the beach, boardwalk, arcades, picnics, campfires, crafts, and hanging out with other kids.
OUR MISSION
NJ WAVE was created to facilitate new friendships among children with specialized medical needs, enhance their group interaction, and promote networking with role models. Children have the opportunity to participate in exciting outdoor activities such as the boardwalk, beach, boating, and the zoo.
For more information contact
Tricia Cunningham
Phone: 856-346-3300 ext.161
Cell: 856-498-1164
e-mail: tcunningham@forkidcare.com
mail: New Jersey WAVE
c/o Voorhees Pediatric Facility
1304 Laurel Oak Road
Voorhees, New Jersey 08034-4392
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