Camp Mighty Mind

3-WEEK SUMMER DAY CAMP:
Monday, July 22nd to Friday, Aug. 9th, 2013

Camp Mighty Mind helps socially, academically, and physically, with the underlying theme of “you can do it”. This camp recognizes the children’s individual strengths and weaknesses and works with each child to move forward with his/her own successes. I will be forever thankful to Cindy and Ailene.”

WHAT IS CAMP MIGHTY MIND?

Camp Mighty Mind is a fun-filled movement- and activity-based program that your kids will love. Held at St. Paul’s Church in Darien CT, this intensive and engaging day camp for children aged 5-12 is designed to improve weak brain connections by using neuroplasticity and the brain’s innate ability to rewire itself based on intensive stimulation. We incorporate exercises from various educational training including: Superbrain Yoga, Therapeeds, Ready Bodies Ready Minds, INPP, Playproject, Alert Program for self-regulation, Skillastic Soccer & Basketball, and many more.

In 2012, Camp Mighty Mind will run from Monday, July 23rd to Friday, August 10th.


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Summer Full-Day Camp ($3000 *) will run in July/August from Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 3:00pm.  This program offers our brain-based therapeutic movement program in the morning, with a half-hour lunch break at 12:30pm, then our body-based recreational program in the afternoon.  We are currently accepting up to 30 children for this option.

Summer Afternoon-Only Camp ($2400 *) will run in July/August from Monday to Friday from 1:00pm to 4:30pm.  This program has been scheduled to accommodate those children who might need to attend other summer programs in the morning, and simply offers our brain-based therapeutic component in the afternoon.  We are currently accepting up to 20 children for this option.

* While activities at Camp Mighty Mind are therapeutic in nature, they should not be considered Physical or Occupational Therapy, and are not reimbursable by insurance.

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“IS CAMP MIGHTY MIND THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR MY CHILD?”

If you haven’t already, please view the video introduction and other YouTube videos above, which will help give you a much better sense of whether this 3-week day camp is a good fit for your child. Then go through the following checklist, and determine if all of these criteria apply to your child:

  • Is between 5 and 12 years old.
  • Can participate with a group of 6 children (2 staff) during the morning activities and with a group of 8-10 children during the recreational component. Also, small groups will come together as one big group (30 participants) once during the morning programming.
  • Can verbally communicate with other children and have a reciprocating conversation.
  • Over the past two summers, most children attending camp had one or more of the following difficulties: Motor Incoordination, Core Weakness, ADD/ADHD, Auditory Processing Dysfunction, PDD-NOS, Asperger Syndrome, Very High Functioning Autism, Dyslexia, LD and Sensory Over Arousal or Sensory Under Arousal. Does your child fit one of these?
  • Has an effective, proven method of redirection that works for them within a short period of less than 5 minutes. Due to the nature of the activities and the group programming offered, we are unable to manage behavior that requires lengthy 1:1 problem solving and continual re-directing.

If these criteria apply to your child, and you think he/she would be a good fit, please contact Ailene Tisser (203-969-6431 or ailene@angelfishtherapy.com) or Cindy Freedman (203-526-1336 or cindy@angelfishtherapy.com) to further discuss their participation in Camp Mighty Mind. We receive an overwhelming number of requests and encourage you to view the videos, read the testimonials, and make your decision in a timely fashion. Enrollment forms (found below) and payment of 50% or the full tuition is due by April 10th.

“HOW DO I ENROLL FOR CAMP MIGHTY MIND?”

1)  Download the Camp Mighty Mind 2012 ENROLLMENT APPLICATIONEither fill this PDF out on the computer, then print it, or simply print it and fill it out by hand.  Be sure to sign both pages wherever it asks for a signature.2)  Before April 10th, 2012, please mail the Enrollment Application, along with a check (payable to “Angelfish Therapy“) for at least 50% tuition payment, to:Angelfish Therapy, P.O. Box 183, Botsford, CT 06404.If you need help determining what the correct tuition is for your child(ren), please contact us at AngelfishTherapy@gmail.com or 203-545-2204.

3)  Drop us a quick email at AngelfishTherapy@gmail.com to let us know to expect your application and payment.

4)  Download the Camp Mighty Mind 2012 MEDICAL RELEASE FORM

Either fill this form out on the computer or by hand, then print it and sign the second page.

5)  If your child may require emergency administration of an EpiPen or inhaler while at camp …

Download the EMERGENCY MEDICATION AUTHORIZATION FORM

Print this form out (it can only be filled out by hand), fill it out and sign it.

6)  Before June 1st, 2012, please mail the Medical Release Form and the Emergency Medication Form (if needed), along with a check (payable to “Angelfish Therapy“) for the remainder of the tuition.  (You’re also free to submit either of these at the same time as the Enrollment Form.)

WHERE IS CAMP MIGHTY MIND HELD?

St. Paul’s Church
471 Mansfield Ave
Darien CT 06820

Directions from the Merritt Parkway (Route 15):
Northbound or Southbound:
Take Exit 37 (State Route 124)
Turn Right, Southbound
Drive approximately 1 mile
St. Paul’s Church will be on your right

Directions from I-95 Northbound:
Take Exit 11 US Route 1 Darien
Turn left onto US Route 1
After 0.5 miles turn left onto State Route124
Drive for approximately 2.4 miles
St. Paul’s Church will be on your left

Directions from I-95 Southbound:
Take Exit 11 US Route 1 Darien
Turn Right onto US route 1
After 0.5 miles turn left onto State Route 124
Drive for approximately 2.4 miles
St. Paul’s Church will be on your left

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NEED MORE INFORMATION?

» CLICK HERE for testimonials from the families of past Camp Mighty Mind attendees.

» CLICK HERE for more in-depth video footage of how Camp Mighty Mind works.

» CLICK HERE to read a full recap and see a slideshow for Camp Mighty Mind 2011.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO WORK AT CAMP MIGHTY MIND?

Camp Mighty Mind provides a unique opportunity for students interested in helping some great children find their strengths and have a fun and active summer.

If you’re interested, these are the counselor programs we’re running at this time:

  • Counselor Apprenticeship Program (for 15-16 year olds)
  • Healthcare College Student Program (18+ year old only)

If you’d like more information about these employment opportunities, please contact us at info@AngelfishTherapy.com.

To apply for either of these programs, DOWNLOAD THIS PDF (right-click to save it to your computer), fill it out, save the completed PDF, and email it to us at info@AngelfishTherapy.com.  Alternatively, you can print out the form, complete it by hand, and mail it to Angelfish Therapy, P.O. Box 183, Botsford, CT  06404.

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