LOCATION
Camp STAR
is located in the scenic and rural setting of the
Watson
Homestead Retreat Center. The site is well-suited to
this use, boasting a diversity of buildings that are
accessible and welcoming to children with special needs and
disabilities.
Watson
Homestead is located on Dry Run Road, off of Meads Creek Road,
3 miles north of the Coopers Plains Exit (#42) from Rte.
17/I-86.
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ELIGIBILITY
Any child aged 7-13 with a disability that
precludes them from attending other camp programs is invited
to apply.
Applications are due by June 1, 2006. They are reviewed
by a selection committee and considered on a first come, first
served basis. All subsequent health forms must be
submitted by July 1, 2006.
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PROGRAM
Camp STAR
attendees enjoy a variety of activities, including but not
limited to group athletics, swimming, hiking, crafts and
nature study. The programs are carefully designed to
provide needed recreation that is compatible with a wide range
of therapies campers may be undergoing. Particular
emphasis is place on developing the initiative and
self-reliance of campers.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
Campers
will enjoy group sleeping accommodations with four or fewer
"roommates."
The
camp also makes frequent use of a large recreation building
for crafts and other large indoor group assemblies.
Campers swim in Watson Homestead's Olympic-sized pool.
Meals are served in the Main Lodge facility.
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TRANSPORTATION AND
COMMUNICATION
Family members are
responsible for transporting attendees to and from Camp STAR.
Transportation by camp staff may be available in some
situations. Please contact Camp Director Kris Kalec
at
campstardirector@yahoo.com for details.
Camp
STAR recommends that family members do not visit campers
during their stay. We suggest corresponding via mail,
which can be sent to attendees; C/O Camp STAR, Watson
Homestead, 9520 Dry Run Road, Painted Post, NY 14870
Should
family members need to contact their child in case of
emergency, they are invited to leave a message for the Camp
Director by calling Watson Homestead at 607.962.0541.
Family members will be contacted immediately in case of
emergencies that occur at camp.
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COST
There is
no charge to Camp STAR attendees because Rotary is dedicated
to the motto "They profit most who serve best."
The camp is supported by the members of 12 Rotary clubs.
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