336-924-5301 A parent group for families who have children with special needs. Meets on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Little Creek Recreation Center, 610 Foxcroft Drive, Winston-Salem.
Greensboro TEACCH Center
teacch.com 122 N. Elm St., Suite 920, Greensboro 336-334-5773 Services include diagnostic evaluations, treatment planning and implementation, education, consultation, supported employment assistance, training opportunities and research.
iCan House
icanhouse.org 862 W. Fourth St., Winston-Salem 336-723-0050 iCan House is a nonprofit organization that provides social and learning opportunities for those with social differences and communication challenges (ages 8-adult). Although a diagnosis is not required to participate, some have autism, Asperger’s syndrome, ADHD, anxiety or other related communication disorders. Using a club-based model along with a curriculum, participants learn and practice concrete social and perspective-taking skills and also develop greater self-awareness and increased self-esteem. iCan House is a place of belonging for parents and families as well as the participants.
501 S. Mendenhall St., Greensboro 336-334-3748 The Governor Morehead School serves children identified with visual impairments from birth to 5 years. Free services include direct and consultative special education that can be provided in a wide variety of settings, including developmental day centers, LEA’s, mainstreamed settings and home settings.
Services for the Blind — Winston-Salem
4265 Brownsboro Road Suite 100, Winston-Salem 800- 422-0373 District office works in areas of prevention of blindness, conservation of sight, restoration of vision, independent living and job placement for the blind and visually impaired.
Camps and Summer Programs Camp Ann
High Point City Lake Park, Jamestown 336-883-3481 A summer day camp program for school-age children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Camp Carefree
Community Low Vision Center/Winston-Salem Industries for the Blind
campcarefree.org 275 Carefree Lane, Stokesdale 336-427-0966 A free, one-week camping experience for children with specific health problems and disabilities. Also offers Sickle Cell Anemia camp and hosts a camp for Muscular Dystrophy.
Industries for the Blind — Greensboro
diabetes.org/adacampcarolinatrails Held at YMCA Camp Hanes, 1225 Camp Hanes Road, King 888-342-2382 ext. 3217 Residential camp for children in 3rd-11th grade living with diabetes. Offering medical and nutritional care as well as a staff comprised mostly of young adults also living with diabetes.
Blind/Vision Impaired
wsifb.com 7730 North Point Blvd., Winston-Salem 336-759-0551 Offers comprehensive eye exams by specialty low vision doctors, individualized training and a complete line of low vision products.
920 W. Lee St., Greensboro 336-274-1591 Offers opportunities for people who are blind to achieve greater vocational, personal and economic independence.
The Governor Morehead School Preschool Satellite Program
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Camp Carolina Trails
Camp Imagine
autismsocietyfc.org Held at YMCA Camp Hanes, 1225 Camp Hanes Road, King 336-922-5722 kboccardi@aol.com A summer residential camp for children ages 7-17 with autism spectrum disorder or related communication disorders.
Camp Joy
greensboro-nc.gov Hagan Stone Park Road, Pleasant Garden 336-373-2954 A summer day camp for individuals with special needs offering two three-week sessions for individuals with developmental disabilities and a one-week session for individuals with physical disabilities.
Camp Royall
Camproyall.org 250 Bill Ash Road, Moncure 919-542-1033 Camp Royall is run by the Autism Society of NC, serving individuals from age 4 up to older adults on the spectrum. Camp programs are offered year round, including summer camp, mini-camp weekends, family days and adult retreats. Camp Royall provides campers with typical camp activities, just in a very structured and specialized way, the majority of our campers receive 1:1 supervision.
EMFdiscovery
easternmusicfestival.org/ community/camps 200 North Davie St., Suite 303, Greensboro 336-333-7454 Designed for rising 1st-5th graders diagnosed with HFA/Asperger’s syndrome who function independently in a group setting and are interested in music. EMFdiscovery participants receive an introduction to classical music and the orchestra through hands-on learning. Experienced music and special needs resource teachers provide a kid-friendly and creative approach to music through instrument demonstrations, making and playing instruments, singing, and a unique introduction to melody, harmony, and rhythm.
Riverwood Therapeutic Riding Center Summer Riding Session
riverwoodtrc.org 6825 Rolling View Drive, Tobaccoville 336-922-6426 Riverwood offers seven weeks of group lessons for typical and disabled children ages 3 and up and adults.
Sertoma Deaf Camp
campsertoma.org 1105 Camp Sertoma Drive, Westfield 336-593-8057 Traditional overnight camp for hearing-impaired youth ages 8-16.
SOAR
soarnc.org
P.O. Box 388, Balsam 828-456-3435 SOAR’s adventure programs are for youth ages 8-25 diagnosed with LD and/or ADHD. Activities include rock climbing, backpacking, whitewater rafting, snorkeling, fishing, SCUBA, kayaking, horseback riding, llama trekking, mountain biking, caving, riflery and exploration. Locations in NC, WY, FL, CA, NY, Costa Rica and Belize.
Victory Junction
victoryjunction.org 4500 Adam’s Way, Randleman 336-498-9055 Victory Junction enriches the lives of children with chronic medical conditions or serious illnesses by providing life-changing camping experiences that are exciting, fun, and empowering, in a safe and medically-sound environment.
Childcare The Arc of High Point/ Community Connections Family Life Center
healthy-triad.org 153 E. Bellevue Drive, High Point 336-884-7179; 336-883-0650 Provides daycare services for children ages 1-12 with developmental disabilities as well as children who are typically developing.
Gateway Education Center
schoolcenter.gcsnc.com 3205 E. Wendover Ave., Greensboro 336-375-2575 Public school with four infant/toddler classrooms that serve children with special needs ages birth to 3 years.
Guilford Child Development — Regional Childcare Resources and Referral Line
guilfordchilddev.org 1200 Arlington St., Greensboro 336-378-7700 Childcare resource and referral agency links families with childcare providers and community services. Oversees Early Start/Head Start programs.
Work Family Resource Center
workfamilyresource.org 530 N. Spring St., Winston-Salem 336-761-5100 Provides consumer education, referrals and resources to promote quality childcare in Forsyth County.
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