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Balance Summer Camp
facilitating fun for children & young adults with special needs
What Is Balance Summer Camp ?
Balance Summer Camp is for children (7+) and young adults with special needs. The camp is designed to facilitate those with moderate to severe physical and intellectual disabilities. Our aim is to provide a safe and inclusive environment for camp goers to have the summer camp that they deserve.
Activities
Activities include:
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music
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dance
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cooking
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sports
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martial arts
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horse riding
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swimming
The camp also aims to help children and young adults with special needs to develop their social skills in a safe and inclusive environment through nurturing friendships and team activities. These activities allow camp goers to express themselves creatively and improve their well being through games and social outings.We aim to facilitate as much fun and laughter as possible for our camp goers.
Who Is The Camp For ?
The camp is designed to facilitate children and young adults with moderate to severephysical and intellectual disabilities. We provide one to one care for children with severe disabilities.
How Much Does The Camp Cost ?
The camp costs €20 per child, per day. This covers all activities, entrance fees, transport costs and swimming lessons. We try and keep the cost of the camp as low as possible as we understand the financial implications of providing for a child with special needs. Donations greatly contribute to keeping the cost of running the camp as low as possible.
How Are We Funded?
Balance Summer Camp is primarily financed by:
• Donations
• Sales from Balance Charity Shop
• Summer Camp Fees
The camp receives no state funding, and relies completely on the generosity and kindness ofthe community.
Balance Charity Shop was set up to fund this summer camp. All profits from our charity shop,located at 8 Chapel Gate, Ballincollig, help fund the running of the camp, insurance costs,staffing, transport and administration costs.
Where Is The Camp Located ?
Balance Camp runs from Our Lady of Good Council school in Ballincollig, Co. Cork. This accessible school offers fantastic facilities including a basketball court, running track and a PE Hall.