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Summer Support Program 2008

With the end of the school year fast approaching many families quickly turn their focus to summer camp activities for their children. As many of you know, Autism Ontario, London and District Chapter has been supporting camp activities for our members for several years. With the support of the London Firefighter’s Association successful Valentine’s Gala, we have been able to provide camp activities for hundreds of children over the past several years. This year once again there was not a Firefighter’s Gala, but we are pleased to announce that because of other very successful fundraising events in 2007 we will be continuing the summer support program for the 2008 summer season.

Guidelines for Summer Camp Subsidy Program 2008

• There is a limited amount of money to be distributed to our applicants.  The maximum amount is $500.00 per child with autism, per family.
• Due to a high and increasing demand for these camp subsidies, it is important that your application be received by the deadline.  An assessment will be made after all applications are received as to the amount of money that will be distributed on an individual basis.  Your application must be received by June 1, 2008 in order to be considered.  If you do not know your camp particulars, please send an estimate, and indicate this on your application.
• While the camp subsidy is not limited to camp expenses, there are certain things we cannot cover.  These include, but are not limited to:  1. Respite programs,   2. Meals for campers or their support workers, 3. Clothing for camp, 4. Camp extras such as souvenir t-shirts.  If you are not sure, please contact us for further information.
• What we will cover:  1. Cost of summer camp at a camp of your choice,  2. Cost of support worker, 3. Cost of specialized programs such as IBI, or ABA., 4. Cost of alternate programs or activities if a structured summer camp program is not appropriate for your child.  Please call the office if you are unsure.
• It is a requirement that you have volunteered in some capacity for Autism Ontario London within the subsidy year to be eligible for funding.  Many volunteer opportunities are available.  Please call the office for more details.

Volunteer Ideas:

• Together for Autism: Arrange and/or coordinate a school participation
• Organize a garage sale or car wash with proceeds going to the chapter
• Arrange for friends and family to participate in events
• Join or have someone in your family join Chapter Leadership Council
• Organize and/or coordinate guest speakers
• Volunteer in the AOL office
• Make or collect prizes for upcoming events (this can be done throughout the year)
• Arrange camp presentation
• Speaker Series presentation- volunteer or have someone you know volunteer the night of the presentation
• Rival Golf Tournament – obtain prizes, hole sponsors, golf foursomes, man a display booth, volunteer the day of tournament
• Cycle for Autism – assist with set up and tear down, obtain pledges, coordinate the kids event, obtain food, water and pop donations, assist at registration table, sponsorships
• Autism Awareness Month – man an information booth or other awareness activities
• Participate at a booth at other Autism Ontario London sponsored events
• Come up with an idea of your own and submit it

The committee will take a very gentle and broad look at the applications our intention is not to make obtaining the funding more difficult only to encourage member participation.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE AT 519-433-3390