Event

Camp Takoda is dedicated to providing a valuable experience for children on the autism spectrum (ages 6-21) in a natural outdoor setting on Lake Bloomington. Children have the opportunity to engage in typical camp activities including: canoeing, swimming, horseback riding, games, and much more in a safe and supportive atmosphere. At Camp Takoda we have a high counselor-to-camper ratio to ensure that all campers are safe and positively encouraged to participate in each activity offered.

Our goal is to always provide a comfortable and motivating environment that will help each camper develop their individual abilities with an emphasis on building self-confidence, social skills, and independence – all in a fun setting!

Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's 170 wooded acres bordering four miles of shoreline on Lake Bloomington offers an incredible array of outdoor activities:

• Social Skills
• Swimming
• Horseback Riding
• Boating
• Crafts
• Hiking
• Archery
• Hay Rack Rides
• and more…

For camp pictures, check out our Facebook picture albums here: https://www.facebook.com/autismmclean/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums.

• When: 6/4/2018 – 6/8/2018, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.

Camp Pathfinder is geared specifically to siblings and friends of people living with autism. Camp is located at Timber Pointe Outdoor Center (TPOC) and run in parallel with Camp Takoda.
 
The goal of Camp Pathfinder is to provide opportunities for siblings/friends to experience the majesty of TPOC and be recognized for their care and support of their siblings/friends. Having a sibling/friend with special needs creates a unique relationship.

Camp Pathfinder will not interfere with our Takoda campers. We are focused on providing an experience that will be special for our Pathfinders and leave them with a sense of accomplishment and confidence.

• When: 6/4/2018 – 6/8/2018, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
• Where: Timber Pointe Outdoor Center (TPOC)
• Cost: $200
• Limit of 12 – ages 6-12
• Contact: [email protected]

Register for camp here: https://members.autismmclean.org/civicrm/event/register?reset=1&id=52.

Timber Pointe Outdoor Center's 170 wooded acres bordering four miles of shoreline on Lake Bloomington offers an incredible array of outdoor activities. Camp Pathfinder consists of:

• Canoeing
• Swimming
• Hiking
• High and Low Ropes Course
• Zip line
• Confidence Building
• Friendship
• Horses
• Target Sports

For camp pictures, check out our Facebook picture albums here: https://www.facebook.com/autismmclean/photos_stream?tab=photos_albums…

Come out Sunday, March 18th, from 9am – 11am for Bunny Cares, a special sensory-friendly event for children with special needs and their families to enjoy a visit and photos with the Easter Bunny in a calming environment. Families will enjoy activity stations and beverages. Lights and music will be muted where possible. More information can be found here.

Please RSVP in advance by reserving one ticket per group. Photo packages are available for purchase during the event. RSVP by clicking HERE.…

Save the date for an Autism Friendly Community Celebration. We will attempt another visual of our AFC logo using Colored Umbrellas.

We will need 240 people to hold umbrellas for the event.

Please save the date and think about who you can nominate as being Autism Friendly (Teacher, organization, employer, shop owner, grocery store, mailman) – We want you to invite them too.

More details to come!…

Join Early CHOICES and STARNET for an evening focused on the experiences of families who have children with disabilities, and how preschool inclusion made a difference in their lives. We will hear from providers who support children too. We know inclusion is upheld in the law, research has shown it is effective and federal guidelines support it; now we listen to the great things that happen for children with disabilities and their families when they are meaningfully included in their early childhood community.

Register here: http://www.eclre.org/events/31218-inclusion-townhall-central-il.aspx.…

It's the 4th annual HEAL (Heroes Embracing Autistic Lives, Inc. – A Miskulin Family Foundation) HERO awards at the ISU Alumni Center.

• 5-7 PM: Family Fun Night ($5 for adults, children are free)
• 7:30 PM: HERO Awards ($10 for adults, children under 18 are free)

Visit the H.E.A.L. Foundation website or their Facebook page.…