Easter Seals Disability Services

Summer Respite Camps Summer Respite Camp Programs for children, teens and adults with disabilities and without disabilities. Our respite camps are offered at three locations: Milwaukee Holler Park Milwaukee Wil-O-Way Waukesha Schuetze Recreation Center

Inclusion is an attitude and a philosophy that welcomes and supports children. Inclusion is a sense of belonging created by a community where children with and without disabilities are respected and valued as contributing members. Inclusion benefits all children. Children with disabilities learn important social skills from peer models, have the chance to make friends, explore their own interests and talents and experience being a part of the community. Children without disabilities gain a better understanding of disability as a natural part of life. They learn to recognize that we all have strengths and limitations and that ability differences are just one aspect of who we are as individuals.

Youth Respite Summer Programs

Our Inclusive Summer Camp are a 10 week camp that will provide children ages 7-21 with and without disabilities a summer day camp experience. Holler Park is located west of the airport and features a heated outdoor pool for daily swimming, indoor and outdoor program areas in a park setting, weekly field trips plus visits from specialized instructors.Currently offered at 2 locations for individuals with disabilities age 7 to 21, these programs are available for 10 weeks during the summer, with operating hours Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm.  These programs are also staffed on a 4 participant to 1 staff member ratio.

Program activities include (but are not limited to)

•  Swimming
•  Community Outings (once per week)
•  Music Therapy
•  Yoga for special needs
•  Arts & Crafts
•  Large group activities
•  Cooperative games
•  Movies
•  Board & Card games

The summer youth respite program gives participants a “day camp” experience while providing parents an option for full time summer care.  This 10-week program covers the majority of the summer, allowing parents the opportunity to continue working while their children are home from school. 

Locations: Milwaukee Holler Park
                Waukesha Schuetze Recreation Center

For more information about summer camp, contact Julie Johnnes 414-482-0133, ext. 221 or email juliej@eastersealswise.com.