| DATE |
EVENT |
| May - July |
Classes for children on the Autism Spectrum at The Cummer Museum and Gardens begin. Children with Autism can participate free of charge thanks to a HEAL grant to the Cummer Museum. Click here for the list and more information |
| June 14- July 23 |
The Cummer Museum and Gardens is offering five one-week sessions of Camp Cummer. This camp is for children entering grades 1 through 6 and lasts 9:00AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. Camp Cummer is FREE for children with Autism thanks to a grant from the HEAL Foundation. Please mention this when registering. For more information or to register your child, call (904) 355-0630. |
June 21 –
July 2 |
HEAL Film Camp with Joey Travolta. Students must be Nominated and Registered by a teacher or therapist. To download the application materials and learn more about the camp, please visit: http://www.filmlabproductions.com/heal-foundation/ |
| July 19-23 |
Lose the Training Wheels at Harvest Fellowship Church. The Down Syndrome Association brings this learn to ride a bike program to Jacksonville. Click here to download the flyer. Space is limited but open to children 8 and up with disabilities. Email Debbie.Revels@dsaj.com or call (904) 353-6300. |
| July 26-30 |
Middle School Art Camp at The Cummer Museum and Gardens. This one week camp runs from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM Monday through Friday for children entering grades 6 through 8. Camp Cummer is FREE for children with Autism thanks to a grant from the HEAL Foundation. Please mention this when registering. For more information or to register your child,
call (904) 355-0630. |
| August 7 |
Special Education Law and Advocacy Workshop hosted by Florida Developmental Disabilities Council and The Advocacy Center for Persons with Disabilities. Training will focus on sections of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Section 504. Visit http://www.fddc.org/registration to register. |
| August 28 |
Surfers For Autism one-day surf clinic in Daytona Beach. Surfers are provided a safe environment where two to four highly skilled and trained surf instructors carefully guide them into waves. A catered lunch is also provided, all at no cost. This is a very special day where children with ASD interact with typical peers and wow families with their capabilities. These events are examples of inclusion at the highest level. Visit their page on facebook page for more information. |
| August 30 |
Project Chance Inaugural Golf Tournament. Foursomes will play a round of golf with proceeds being donated to Project Chance. It is $100 per golfer and sponsorships are available. It will take place at St. Johns Golf and Country Club in St. Augustine. Visit their website for more updates about the tournament. |
| September 11 |
SPARC 2010 Education/ Resource Conference will be held in Largo, FL at Fitzgerald Middle School. The conference will provide parents, teachers, and therapists with resources that will help their children make achievements. State, regional, and local organizations will be present for information and questions. For more information, visit www.standadvocates.org |
*Visit the CARD Center website for additional information on local Autism related events. |
