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21st Annual Aphasia Camp
Location
New Auburn, WI In person
YMCA Camp Manitou
27960 137th St,
New Auburn, Wisconsin
Date and Time
09/13/2024
Cost
See class details.
Class Details
Aphasia Camp, held Sept. 13–14, provides people with aphasia and their significant other activities and resources to increase social interaction and foster communication success within a supportive camp setting. Participants can enjoy the 120-acre camp and relax along the shores of Lower Long Lake. Come for a single day or the weekend.
Benefits of camp
Campers will:
- Get resources for living successfully with aphasia that can be applied in everyday life.
- Explore recreational activities.
- Learn about health and wellness.
- Make lifelong friendships with other campers.
Skilled professionals
Speech pathologists, physical therapists and occupational therapists — and trained volunteers host the camp. Musicians, artists, yoga and fitness instructors, and other professionals will lead special activities.
Activities
Campers will choose from a variety of activities:
- Archery
- Arts and crafts
- Biking
- Boating and fishing
- Conversation
- Golf
- Hiking
- Music
- Poetry
- Woodworking
- Yoga
Lodging and meals
Accessible cabins accommodate six to eight people. You may be required to share a cabin with others. Bathrooms are centrally located, and trained staff can assist at any time. Meals will be provided, although campers might wish to bring additional snacks. Hotel accommodations are available upon request.
Payment
Tuition includes program materials, activities, meals and overnight accommodations for two nights and three days.
Payment is due when you check into camp:
- Person with aphasia — $175
- Person with aphasia and a friend/family member — $295
- One additional family member — $120
- Day option — $100/person