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"Camp Pow Wow is committed to providing a high quality camp experience for campers in Southeastern Wisconsin. Adults and children with all disabilities are welcome to experience our day camp and residential camp programs. Each summer is filled with a variety of outdoor activities including swimming, boating, overnights in platform tents, music, arts and crafts and other recreation activities. Camp Pow Wow welcomes special guests each summer from places such as ComedySportz, the Milwaukee County Zoo, WISN 12 Meteorologist Sally Severson, Sing and Dance Your Heart Out Karaoke, Wisconsin Conservatory of Music and the Crystal Creek Riders.
Camp Pow Wow provides transportation throughout Waukesha County for our day camp program at no extra charge. Overnight opportunities are available each Thursday night as part of our Day Camp program.
Camp Pow Wow provides a 3:1 camper to staff ratio.
Camperships are available on a limited basis to assist those in financial need."
| Camp type: |
Special Needs |
| Region: |
Southeast Wisconsin |
| Location: |
Menomonee Park W220 N7884 Townline Rd. Menomonee Falls, WI 53051, Waukesha County |
| Program: |
Resident and day camp. Sessions for - coeds ages 5 to 99. Also sessions for adults. Adult & Children sessions available for both day and residential camp opportunities |
| Season: |
Mid June to Mid August. Mini camp opportunities are availble year round for children 5-21 years of age |
| Sessions: |
Schedule for 2007
#1: June 11-15 Adult Residential
#2: June 19-22 Adult Day Camp
#3: June 25-29 Kid's Day
#4: July 9-13 Kid's Day
#5: July 16-20 Adult Day
#6: July 23-27 Kid's Residential
#7: July 30- Aug 3 Kid's Day
#8: Aug 6-10 Kid's Day |
| Registration: |
Registration Begins in January. Applications are due March 15. Late registration is available until sessions are full. |
| Fees: |
2006 Fees:
Residential Camp $450.00
Day Camp Sessions $205.00 (includes: Camp t-shirt, transportation, and overnight fees) Fee assistance is available. |
| Activities: |
| Baseball, basketball, canoeing/kayaking, crafts, exercise/aerobics/fitness, football, gardening/farming, horseback riding (Western), music, nature/environmental studies, outdoor skills, painting/drawing, soccer, swimming. Also - Karaoke, fishing, boating, hiking and much more are parts of our camp day! |
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| Special Programs and Facilities: |
Developmental disabilities, diabetes, hearing impairments, visual impairments, learning disabilities, mobility limitations |
| Medical Care: |
Certified Health Services Professionals on staff |
| Parent Visitation: |
Parents are welcome to visit camp anytime. Annual Visitor's Night Cookout is held each year. |
| Camp Established: |
1959 |
| Eligibility limited to group members: |
Open to all ARCh members |
| Director: |
Melissa Schinker |
| Contact: |
Melissa Schinker, Camp Pow Wow Director
ASSOCIATION for the RIGHTS of CITIZENS with handicaps (ARCh)
419 Frederick St.
Waukesha, WI 53186
Tel 262-542 - 9811
Fax 262-542-5280
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| Contact Camp: |
Tel June-Aug. - 262-251-7866
Tel 262-542-9811
Fax 262-251-7866
Zip 53051
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| Owned/Operated by: |
ASSOCIATION for the RIGHTS of CITIZENS with handicaps (ARCh)
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All information supplied by camp management, 12/03/2006. For details call the camp Contact above.
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