Brainy Camps Association

Filing Period

Jul 1, 2011 to Jun 30, 2012

Signed

May 13, 2013

Return Version

2011v1.5

Gross Receipts

$297,025

Major Activities

Activity 2

Camp connect - camp connect offers children and teens with tourette syndrome (ages 7-16) and asperger's syndrome (ages 9-16) seven days and six nights of summer fun and social connections. Children's national medical center physicians, nurses, social workers and parent-volunteers come together to care for campers who enjoy the typical activities one might expect at camp. At camp connect, children experience all of the fun and adventure of a sleep-away camp with medical staff close at hand.

Activity 3

Camp great rock - camp great rock is a week long, overnight camp for children and teens with epilepsy, ages 7-16. For 16 years, it has provided campers with epilepsy a safe environment where they can have fun while building confidence, independence, and self-esteem. Epilepsy is a common and unpredictable condition that often leads to feelings of social stigma and isolation. Camp great rock was developed to reduce the stigma and isolation, while allowing children with epilepsy to meet others with the same condition and enjoy an overnight camp experience. Camp great rock is more than a summer camp-it is specially designed to help kids with epilepsy develop friendships, gain an understanding of their condition, and realize their potential and self worth. At camp great rock, one staff member is assigned to every two campers. Staff, including a pediatric neurologist, nurses, social workers, physical therapist and counselors, are on-site 24 hours a day and trained in seizure recognition, first aid, cpr and the special needs of children with epilepsy. Many counselors and volunteers live with epilepsy and share their experiences with the campers. Throughout the week, campers swim, boat, fish, take nature hikes, play group sports and participate in arts and crafts projects. The kids learn team-building skills through activities such as a low-ropes course, skits, and camp olympics. Group counseling sessions allow the children to discuss their feelings and learn how others cope with their epilepsy. For one week, the children do not have to worry about explaining their seizures to their peers. They simply have fun. The friendships made at camp often continue throughout the year and for many to come.

Filer

EIN

27-1547370