Summer camps offer children and teens a fun environment to develop skills, connect with peers, and form lifelong memories. The ability to connect with peers in a setting that fosters growth and self-advocacy is key to every child’s success in life.
During the summer months when school is not in session, working families are often challenged to find meaningful activities both for their children with I/DD and typical developing siblings. Families also want their children to gain long-lasting and joyful summer memories just as they did as children, but in a setting where activities are adapted to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
That is why Trillium Health Resources has partnered with providers and community stakeholders to develop summer programming that enriches the lives of members and families. We are proud to support programs that allow members the ability to remain engaged in stimulating programming year-round.
Easterseals UCP
EMPOWER Summer Day Camp (Ahoskie, Elizabeth City, New Bern, and Wilmington)
This eight-week day camp is designed for school-aged children with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD) and their siblings. Camp participants are eligible from kindergarten through high school graduation. Ahoskie serves ages 3 years old through high school. Learn more on the EMPOWER Summer Camp page.
Summer Moore Center (Greenville) - Candence Thompson
Similar to the EMPOWER Summer Camps, the Summer Moore Center in Greenville offers a day camp for children ages 3 through 8th grade with I/DD and their siblings. Learn more on the Summer Moore EMPOWER Camp page.
Site Director Contacts
- Ahoskie, NC
Bobbi Dunlow
bobbi.dunlow@eastersealsucp.com
252-513-8168 - Elizabeth City
Jen Scialdone
Jennifer.Scialdone@eastersealsucp.com
252-384-8307 - Wilmington, NC
Nicole Kohler
Nicole.kohler@eastersealsucp.com
910-782-8368 - Greenville, NC
Donna Griffin
Donna.Griffin@eastersealsucp.com
252-756-6533 - New Bern, NC
Lisa Sharpe
lisa.sharp@eastersealsucp.com
252-631-5417 - Jacksonville, NC
Angel Deschaine
angel.deschaine@eastersealsucp.com
910-939-3903
Autism Society of North Carolina
Summer Day Camp serves individuals ages four to 22 for eight weeks during the summer from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. The camps provide engaging recreation and leisure activities as well as off-site field trips.
The camp offers a counselor-to-camper ratio of 1:1 or 1:2 based on self-help and behavioral needs. All staff receives intensive, hands-on training by autism professionals.
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Brunswick county site will not be able to host a summer program in 2021. Those living in Brunswick County who are interested in receiving summer services may apply to attend the Wilmington location or receive in-home services within their county.
Camps are available in Newport, Winterville, and Wilmington. Learn more on the Social Recreation in Eastern NC page.
Site Director Contacts
- Wilmington
ASNC Social Recreation Center
SRP_Wilmington@autismsociety-nc.org
910-782-3499 - Newport
ASNC Social Recreation Center
SRP_Newport@autismsociety-nc.org
252-658-3020 - Winterville
ASNC Social Recreation Center
SRP_Winterville@autismsociety-nc.org
252-917-5987
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