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Camp Littlefoot
Learning Enrichment
High School Program
Additional Programs
Staff
Sessions &
Hours
Registration Information
TLC's
Summer Programs are for children ages 3-13 and
high school students in grades 9-12, who have special
needs in the areas of speech, language, perceptual
motor, sensory processing, academic development, and/or
skill maintenance. Some programs also fulfill the
requirements for Extended School Year Services (ESY).
Extended Day is
available
for children 5 years or older in all programs
(excluding the high school program). Extended day hours
are 8:00
AM to 9:00
AM and
3:00 PM
to 5:00 PM.
All summer programs take place at TLC's Katherine
Thomas School, located at 9975 Medical Center Drive in Rockville,
MD.
CLICK HERE
to download TLC's 2010 Summer Programs
brochure.
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CAMP
LITTLEFOOT
Speech Language Program
(Ages 3-7)
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Designed for young children who
have a primary deficit in the speech and language
area, each group has an average of nine children
and is led by a licensed Speech-Language Pathologist and
assistant. Therapeutic language goals areaddressed
within the group setting. A current speech-language
evaluation report or IEP is required for
admission.
Time: 9:00
AM
to 12:00
PM (3 - 5
years)
Time: 9:00
AM
to 3:00
PM (5 - 7
years)
Contact: Director of Outpatient Services:
301.424.5200, ext. 152
*For
a full day option, five-year old children who
are enrolled in the speech language program may
choose to enroll in the Learning Enrichment
Program or the Sensory Integration/OT program on
a space available basis. All full-day campers
should bring a bag lunch and drink.
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CAMP
LITTLEFOOT
Sensory Integration/ Occupational Therapy Program:
Friends in Motion
(5-7 years)
Little Friends in Motion
(3-4 years)
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Intended for children who are
experiencing sensory processing and motor planning
difficulties, the skills addressed include self-regulation
and sensory issues, play skills, motor planning,
abstract thinking and sequencing, and socialization.
The program utilizes theme-based sensorimotor experiences
with an average group size of 10 children led by
an occupational therapist and assistants. A
current occupational therapy evaluation or IEP
is required for admission.
Friends in Motion
(5-7 years)
Time:
12:30
P.M.
to 3:30
P.M. (Monday
- Friday)
Little
Friends in Motion (3-4 years)
Time:
9:00 A.M.
to 12:00
P.M.
(Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
Contact: Director, Occupational Therapy:
301.424.5200, ext. 128
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THE KATHERINE
THOMAS SCHOOL
Learning Enrichment Program
(Ages 5-13, ESY)
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In this program, school age children have the opportunity to review
and practice in the content areas of language arts,
math, social studies, and science through a creative
thematic approach emphasizing multi-sensory and
cross-curricular instructional strategies. The theme
changes on a yearly basis. This program fulfills
the requirements for students who need extended
school year services. Related services of speech-language,
occupational therapy, physical therapy, and counseling
can be provided through the Learning Enrichment
Program. Curricular concepts will be reinforced
through fun-filled thematic explorations. Students
have the opportunity to engage in:
- Remedial and
Enrichment Reading
- Writing
activities
- Mathematics
- Social Studies
- Science
activities
- Music
- Art
- Drama
- Swimming and Field Trips
Cross-curricular activities in music, art, drama, fitness (including swimming) and field trips
are also integrated. The computer lab
is available for projects, software
applications and to enhance instruction. Emphasis
is placed on development of children's verbal
interactive social skills with both peers and adults
through active exploratory learning. The average
group size is 12 students, taught by certified
and licensed special education teachers and
teachers'
assistants. Volunteers are also utilized as
available. A current IEP or documentation
of reading, writing, and math levels are required
for admission.
Times: 9:00
A.M.
to 3:00 PM
for full-day program*
9:00 A.M..
to 12:00
PM for half-day program
8:00 A.M..
to 5:00
PM for extended program
Contact: Program Coordinator,
Katherine Thomas School: 301.738.9691, ext. 145
*Full-day
students must bring a bag lunch and drink.
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THE KATHERINE THOMAS SCHOOL
High School Program
(Grades 9-12, ESY)
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Open to students
entering grades 9-12 in the fall. Students may attend a half-day program
of academic classes or a full-day program which
includes a job internship. This is a six week summer
program. Summer classes are specifically designed to
enable students to focus on strengthening basic
skills through an academic theme. Skill areas
include Reading, Organizational/Study Skills, Writing and Mathematics
in a fun and creative setting. Academic classes are
held from 8:00
AM to 12:00 PM.
Students may earn Student Service Learning
Hours in the afternoon
while participating in supervised job internships.
Students may assist in TLC's Summer Program classes or work in
placements near The Katherine Thomas School. After
a brief lunch period, the afternoon internship program
runs from 12:30 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. A current IEP
or documentation of reading, writing, and math levels
are required for admission to this program.
Times: 8:00
A.M.
to 3:00
PM
for full-day program (includes time for lunch)*
8:00
A.M.
to 12:30
PM for half-day program (includes time
for lunch)
Contact: High School Director, Katherine
Thomas School, 301.738.9691, ext. 126
*Full-day students must
bring a bag lunch and drink.
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Additional Programs
TLC offers additional programs either during or outside
of TLC's Summer Program hours. Program fees for
these services are separate and additional to TLC's Summer
Program fees. A fee schedule is available upon
request.
- Speech-Language Therapy and Evaluation
- Occupational Therapy and Evaluation
- Psychoeducational Testing
- Academic Tutoring
-
Organizational Coaching
-
Pencil Pals Handwriting Program
- Small Group Programs
- Computer keyboarding
- Reading Readiness
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Staff
Teaching staff are certified and licensed special education
teachers and teacher assistants, speech-language pathologists
and occupational therapists. Volunteers are also utilized,
as available.
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For further information contact:
Sylvia Valdivia
Program Coordinator, The Katherine Thomas School
301.738.9691, ext. 145
svaldivia@ttlc.org
CLICK HERE
to download TLC's 2010 Summer Programs
brochure.
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