ATLA

The following are AAC camps are "usually held" every summer. For information on Camps in 2010, contact each one directly. If you know of other AAC camps please submit the information to ATLA. A camp experience is a wonderful way for children and adults who use AAC devices (and families and sibling too!) to become more confident and proficient using their device or alternative communication system.

Alaska

Camp Talk About     June 7-11, 2010
Talkabout Inc,
Ages 3- 21+ years
Fairbanks, AK

This is a week long day camp held for AAC users. It is the only camp in Alaska. Each camper is paired with at least one trainer for the week. The campers meet in the morning then during the afternoon the camp hosts guest speakers who present on various AAC topics.
Contact: Jaina Hulbert-Billings or Mandy Hernandez
Phone: 907-452-4517
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California
Building Bridges Camp, Sibling Program, and Training Institute
Ages: 5-17
Boulder Creek, CA
This is a summer camp experience for AAC users. Also supports siblings as they connect with others through the Sibling Program. The Training Institute offers training opportunities for individuals who work with AAC users.
Phone: 650-696-7295
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Web: http://www.bridgeschool.org/camp.html

Colorado
Talking With Technology Camp
Ages: 6-21
Empire, CO
This is a one week, intensive program developed by The Children's Hospital for children who use augmentative and alternative
communication devices as their primary means of expressive communication.
Phone: 720-777-6024
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Web: http://www.thechildrenshospital.org/twt

Idaho
Advancing Adventures in Communicating, AAC Camp
Ages: 8-19
ISU Boise Campus
Boise, Idaho
This is a day camp located on the ISU-Boise campus in Boise, Idaho. AAC users need to have a speech generating
device to attend.
Contact: Anne M. Kuhlmeier
Phone: 208-706-5548
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Maine
Camp Communicate
Ages: 8-25
Pine Tree Camp
Rome, ME
Camp Communicate offers campers a unique opportunity to spend three days with other augmentative communicators in an accessible summer camp environment. Each camper must be accompanied by one parent/caregiver.
Phone: 207-443-3341
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Web: http://www.pinetreesociety.org

Maryland
"Play and Progress" Speech and Language Summer Camp
Ages: 2-4
Bethesda, MD
This summer camp program uses alternative communication methods including picture symbols, sign language and communication devices to help bridge the gap between alternative and verbal communication.
Phone: 301-493-0023
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Web: http://www.nationalspeech.com

Minnesota
YAAAKK (Young Adult Augmentative and Alternative
Kommunication Kamp)
Ages: 18 and up
Maple Lake, MN
This session is for adult campers who are successful users of AAC devices but need to learn conversation skills. The session is designed to assist AAC users who are proficient at their devices but want to initiate conversations more, learn the art of
"small talk" and increase the speed of their communication exchanges.
Contact: Phone: 763-520-0504
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Web: http://www.couragecamps.org/summer_camperapp.html

Mississippi
Camp Jabber Jaw
Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
This is a five day camp for individuals who utilize augmentative communication and their families.
Phone: 662-325-1028
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Web: http://www.tkmartin.msstate.edu/projects/jabberjaw.php

New Hampshire
Communication Links
Easter Seals
Dover, NH
The is a day camp held for two weeks at Easter Seals in Dover, NH. Different sessions available for beginning users and more proficient users.
Contact: Stephanie Crawford, MS, CCC-SLP
Phone: 603-740-3534
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New Jersey
Camp Chatterbox
Ages: 5-15
Columbia, NJ
This is an overnight camp. Parent must accompany child to camp. A family option exists.
Phone: 908-301-5451
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Web: http://www.campchatterbox.org

Ohio
Baldwin Wallace Speech Clinic's Intensive Intervention Program for functionally nonverbal children
Ages: 3-18
Berea, OH
A program to build functional and social communication skills for children with nonverbal or limited verbal communication needs.
Phone: 440-826-2149

Texas
Camp Everyone Talks - The Rock Edition
Ages: 5-21
El Paso, TX
This is a day camp only for users of AAC.
Contact: Lou Ann Rosario
Phone: 915-780-5353
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Wisconsin
The Authentic Voices of America Camp
Ages: 12-21
UW Whitewater Campus, WI
This is a week-long residential camp for teenagers and young adults with communication devices, we combine fun activities with discussions about the issues that people with speech disabilities face in the real world.
Phone: 262-472-3165
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Web: http://www.ava-inc.org
Web: http://www.uww.edu/conteduc/camps/voices.php