Camp Munroe
Camp Munroe offers children and youth with intellectual or developmental disabilities or genetic disorders a stimulating curriculum, recreational play and social interaction.
This pediatric inclusive day camp experience offered by the MMI Department of Recreational Therapy can meet individual needs while providing opportunities for recreational play and social interaction with peers.
Participants are placed in small groups based on their age. Each group is under the supervision of trained recreational therapists, activity technicians and volunteers. Our curriculum is based upon cooperative play and utilizes the buddy system where a member of our staff or a volunteer are assigned to each camper.
The camp day format is divided into 45-minute activity sessions. Groups transition through three activities each morning and afternoon and have an hour for lunch.
Eligibility
Camp Munroe is available for individuals ages 3-21 with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including:
- Autism.
- Cerebral Palsy.
- Down syndrome.
- Spina Bifida.
- Genetic disorders.
- Other disabilities, disorders and conditions.
Campers must be able to tolerate an inclusive and stimulating environment with multiple transitions and changes to the daily schedule.
Participants who have significant medical needs that require nursing care and/or attend school with a nurse can attend the camp program, but they come with their own licensed and/or registered nurse. Participants who need individual nursing supervision and care can attend camp at a reduced weekly rate.
This program is not designed for individuals who need extensive 1-to-1 supervision and/or have severe behavior, such as aggressive acts towards others, self-injurious behaviors and/or destruction of property (throwing and/or damaging furniture or belongings.)
- Caregivers, did you know that MMI offers severe behavior services and can help?!
More Details
- Art.
- Cooking.
- Game room.
- Music.
- Playground time.
- Rec and leisure.
- Sports.
- Swimming.
Summer Camp Munroe runs seven-weeks the second week of June through July.
- Monday through Friday.
- 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Camp Munroe is located at the Munroe-Meyer Institute.
- Parents or guardians must provide or arrange transportation to and from camp.
- Campers should use the south MMI entrance.
- There is a $50 non-refundable registration fee to apply for this program.
- In addition, each week of camp costs $300 per camper. A sliding scale fee option or other scholarships may be available.
Become a Camp Volunteer
We invite students ages 13-26 to apply to be a volunteer in MMI Recreational Therapy Department. This opportunity provides support to campers with disabilities to ensure safe and fun activity participation.