Camps
SOAR Fox Cities Camps Program provides camping experiences for youth and adults with developmental disabilities.
Camp activities are inclusive and designed to accommodate the differing cognitive abilities and fitness levels of campers. The purpose of the Camps Program is to provide campers with unique social skills development opportunities, varied experiences and fun in a camp setting, and an environment to learn activities of daily living (overnight camp). Camp also provides a much needed Respite for the campers’ families and caregivers. Transportation to overnight camps is provided.
SOAR Camp Onaway
Campers age 14 and over are welcome to attend SOAR Camp Onaway, a five-day overnight camp near Waupaca. Campers enjoy traditional summer camp experiences of swimming, boating, games, crafts, music, fishing, and fun each summer. The Camp Onaway Program not only provides recreational fun but allows distinctive opportunities for campers to practice life skills and build lasting friendships. While campers have the support of trained and capable counselors and nurses at camp, through the nature of the program they are challenged to be more independent in their self-care and take control of their ADLs to the furthest extent possible.
SOAR Fox Cities recognizes that families/caregivers have a great need for respite (a break from their daily caregiving responsibilities), and through Camp Onaway we can offer an extended respite for caregivers.
Skills gained through Camp Onaway participation include: Communication, Gross Motor Skills, Teamwork, Decision Making, Water Safety, Fine Motor Skills, Conflict Resolution, Fire Safety, Personal Hygiene, Household Chores (clearing dishes, making beds, sweeping), Self-Confidence, Sportsmanship, Following Directions, Physical Fitness, Social Appropriateness, Time Management, and Emotional Regulation.
Please contact Director of Adult Services, LeeAnn Stein at 920-731-9831 x112 for more information.
Fall Weekend Camp
Adults 18 and over are welcome to attend SOAR’s Fall Weekend Camp for a weekend of boating, games, crafts, and archery.
Skills gained through Fall Weekend Camp participation include: Communication, Gross Motor Skills, Teamwork, Decision Making, Water Safety, Fine Motor Skills, Conflict Resolution, Fire Safety, Personal Hygiene, Household Chores (clearing dishes, making beds, sweeping), Self-Confidence, Sportsmanship, Following Directions, Physical Fitness, Social Appropriateness, Time Management, and Emotional Regulation.
Please contact Director of Adult Services, LeeAnn Stein at 920-731-9831 x112.
