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Choosing a Special-Needs Camp

Choosing a Special-Needs Camp
Michele Gastl
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A number of camps serve children with special needs, including those with diabetes, hearing impairments, or cerebral palsy. But there are also nonspecialized camps that welcome these children. Think about what your child needs. If he or she is mainstreamed during the year, maybe a camp with others like him or her will be a relief. On the flip side, a child in special-education classes may relish being treated like a "regular kid" at a standard camp. Student Camp & Trip Advisors in Newton, Massachusetts (800-542-1233), has extensive experience counseling families with special needs.

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