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May. 2 2008 2:58 pm
Sometimes your child's health play a role in whether you can find the right camp. We found these camps for kids with special needs around the state.
Heber
Camp Candlelight: For ages: 8-15. June 15-21. Kids with epilepsy participate in activities such as arts and crafts, archery, campfires, horseback riding and overnight campouts. Financial assistance available. Camp Shadow Pine, Heber. $330-$355. www.epilepsyfoundation.org. 602-406-3581.
Lakeside
Lions Camp Tatiyee: For ages: 7-Adult. June 1-Aug. 3. Weekly sessions are divided by age and disability, with special sessions for the physically challenged, mentally challenged, deaf and blind. Lions Camp Tatiyee, 5283 W. White Mountain Blvd., Lakeside. Free. www.arizonalionscamp.org. 480-380-4254.
Mayer
Camp Honor: For ages: 8-17. May 31-June 7. For children with hemophilia. HIV/AIDS, von Willebrand disease and other clotting deficiencies. Also included are their siblings and children of parents with bleeding disorders. Chauncey Ranch, Mayer. $0. 602-955-3947.
Prescott
American Diabetes Association Camp AZDA: For ages: 8-16. June 7-14. Activities include rock climbing, trail rides and campouts. Friendly Pines Camp, 933 E. Friendly Pines Road, Prescott. $650. www.diabetes.org/communityprograms-and-localevents/diabetescamps/az-azda.... 602-861-4731.
Arthritis Foundation Camp Cruz: For ages: 7-16. June 1-6. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Full scholarships are given to each participant. Activities include horseback riding, kayaking, archery, arts and crafts, dancing, campfires and singing. Camp Wamatochick, Prescott. Free. 602-212-9907.
Camp Courage: For ages: 6-15. June 15-21. Camp for burn victims. Activities include horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, swimming, performing skits and making crafts. Pine Summit Camp, 800 Wolf Creek Road, Prescott. $0. www.azburn.org/programs/campcourage. 602-230-2041.
Camp Not-A-Wheeze: For ages: 7-14. May 31-June 6. Kids with asthma participate in fishing, arts and crafts, horseback riding, swimming and hiking. Includes one hour of asthma education daily. Financial-aid assistance available. Friendly Pines, 933 E. Friendly Pines Road, Prescott. $600. www.lungarizona.org. 602-258-7505.
Scottsdale
Communication Camp: For ages: 3-6. June 17-July 31. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Camp is designed for children with mild articulation and language delays. Small-group activities focus on articulation, phonological awareness and language skills. For ages 3-4 years from 9-11 a.m., and ages 5-6 from noon-2 p.m. Tuesdays-Thursdays. E-mail buildingblocks.inc@hotmail.com for details. Shepherd of the Desert Lutheran Church, 9590 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. $750. 602-403-5220.
Williams
Camp Civitan: For ages: 5-adult. May 31-Sept. 27. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Camp for individuals with developmental disabilities. Activities include guest speakers, arts, fishing, hiking and swimming. Sessions: May 31-June 7. June 7-14. June 14-21. June 21-28. June 28-July 5. July 5-12. July 12-19. July 19-26. July 26-Aug. 2. Aug. 9-16. Aug. 16-23 and Sept. 20-27. Camp Civitan, 5008 N. Civitan Road, Williams. $595. www.campcivitan.org. 602-953-2944.
