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E-MAIL CONTACT:
Katherine
Marchand Beyer
TELEPHONE:
(860) 482-9364 ext. 37 (winter)
(860) 489-5847 (summer)
CAMP LARC INFORMATIONAL
MEETING
Open House: June 8th, 2008
1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M.
What does Camp LARC have to
offer? Is Camp LARC an inclusive camp program? Who attends Camp
LARC? Who is paying? Who are the staff? These are just a
few of the questions that we will answer that night. Come with more...
Don't miss this informative
evening.
Any questions, please
contact Katherine.
DIRECTIONS TO CAMP LARC/CAMP TORYMCA:
From Torrington: Follow Route 4 heading West towards
Goshen. Turn right onto University Drive at signs for University of Connecticut
Higher Education Center. Take your second left onto Brandy Hill Rd. At the
fork, bear right. Camp is at the top of the hill on the left. Look for the
sign.
From Winsted: Take Rt. 8 South to Torrington. Take
exit 44 to Rt. 4 West heading towards Goshen. Follow directions from Torrington.
Camp LARC 2008 Programs:
Regular Camp:
Session 1: June 23-July 3 Session 2: July
7-July 18 Session 3: July 21-Aug 1 Session 4: Aug 4-Aug 15 Session 5: Aug
18-Aug 22
Fees:
Session 1: $316.00
Sessions 2,3,4: $351.00 Session 5: $176.00
LIT Program:
Session 1:
4 Weeks: June 23-July 18 Session 2:
4 Weeks: July 21-Aug 15
Fees:
Session 1: $402.00
Session 2: $423.00
Adventure Camp
Session 1: June 23-July 3 Session 2: July
7-July 18 Session 3: July 21-Aug 1 Session 4: Aug 4-Aug 15 Session 5: Aug
18-Aug 22
Fees:
Session 1: $402.00
Sessions 2,3,4: $423.00 Session 5: $212.00
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
(Please note you will need Acrobat
Reader to view and print forms.)
Please click to
view & print form
Camper Info 2008
Registration 2008
Bus Schedule 2008
Important Info
Teen Travel Camp 2008:
Session 1: June 23-July 3 Session 2: July
7-July 18 Session 3: July 21-Aug 1 Session 4: Aug 4-Aug 15
Special Week Session:
Session 1: Music & Art Session 2:
Sports, Fitness & Science
Session 3: Nature & Photography
Session 4: Health/Wellness & Cooking
Fees:
Session 1: $402.00
Sessions 2,3,4: $423.00
DOWNLOADABLE FORMS
(Please note you will need Acrobat
Reader to view and print forms.)
Camper Info 2008 Teen Travel
Registration 2008 Teen Travel
Teen Travel fact sheet
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CAMP
LARC
A
Very Successful Program for Campers with Disabilities.
Over 35 Years of Experience.
 For over 35 years, Camp LARC has earned high regard as a model for inclusive
camp programming. Camp LARC will be operating in conjunction with the Northwest
YMCA/Camp TORYMCA at the site of Camp Maria Pratt. At Camp LARC/ Camp TORYMCA, all campers are included in all activities. Camp LARC/Camp TORYMCA strives to build a camp community that celebrates
diversity and fosters an understanding of our similarities and differences.
CAMP SITE
This
summer, Camp
LARC/Camp TORYMCA will be
operating at the site of Camp Maria Pratt, just six miles from the center of Torrington. Camp Maria Pratt is the ideal location for Camp LARC/ Camp TORYMCA, with over 325
acres of beautiful woods and fields, a private pond, miles of marked trails, and lots of
wildlife. In addition to the natural wonders,
we have a swimming area, boating and fishing docks, volleyball and basketball courts, low
ropes course, a playing field, unit sites and indoor facilities for rainy day activities.
PROGRAM
Individuals with developmental
disabilities.
Ages 4 years old to 21 years old.
Campers with the Camp LAR C program are
INCLUDED in all areas of the Camp TORYMCA Program. At Camp LARC/Camp
TORYMCA, children do more than learn a game or sport. Campers become a
part of a community of children and counselors. They learn
responsibility, cooperation and respect, as they become important
members of the Camp TORYMCA family.
Activities for the youngest campers are
designed to meet their special needs and interests. They learn the
importance of friendships and relationships through swim lessons,
crafts, nature and sports.
Our older campers have the opportunity
to learn new skills, experience new challenges, make new friends and
renew old friendships. Campers pick the different activities which they
would like to participate in. Some of the activities offered
include...SWIMMING, BOATING, FIELD SPORTS, ARTS & CRAFTS, ARCHERY, NATURE
& LOWER ROPES COURSE.
COUNSELOR-IN-TRAINING PROGRAM
(15 Years Old and Up)
The four-week course is designed to
place participants in leadership roles under the guidance of camp
staff. Information and applications are available by calling Katherine
Marchand-Beyer at 482-9364 ext. 37
All program areas are designed to
encourage personal growth and skill development in a safe, secure
environment.
HEALTH AND
SAFETY AT CAMP LARC/CAMP
TORYMCA
 All campers must have a physical
examination during the past 12 months.
The camp has full-time health care
personnel on site at all times. The health care personnel screens all
medical forms, works closely with staff to ensure safe programs and
practices, administers first aid, and can dispense medication as
prescribed by a doctor.
Our waterfront area has an H-shaped
dock with deep-end lane markers creating a secure swimming area. All
lessons and recreational swims are under the supervision of certified
staff. Our boating program follows strict safety regulations directed by
fully certified staff.
TEEN TRAVEL
(15-21 Years Old)
Teen Travel day is from 9:00
– 3:30 each day
The Teen
Travel Program is separate from
Camp
LARC and is based out of the
First
United
Methodist
Church on
Fern Drive in
Torrington and runs from
9:00 a.m. to
3:30 p.m.
The program offer
teens the opportunity to travel to local state parks, nature centers and other exciting
places. Every Friday, a special activity is
planned along with a cookout. The Teen Travel staff
are college students and paraprofessionals. The Teen Travel group consists of a maximum of
9 individuals each session. Each day brings
new opportunities to explore local attractions.
For
a brochure and registration material call Robin Pedone at 860-489-2140 ext. 17
or e-mail her at rpedone@litchfieldarc.org.
CAMP
LARC’S DIRECTOR
& STAFF
This
is Katherine Marchand -Beyer's 30th summer
directing
Camp
LARC. Katherine
has over 35 years of camping experience and has been a full-time staff member of LARC for
over 32 years.
Many of the staff are
teachers, paraprofessionals and college students.
To meet the individual
needs of our campers, additional support or a one-to-one counselor will be available if
needed. The cost for additional staff is
determined on an individual basis.
All of our
staff are carefully screened and selected for their dedication to children and the
inclusion of children with special needs into the
Camp
LARC/Camp
TORYMCA program. |
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