Looking for a camp for your child to make friends, spend time outside, and explore nature? SENSE-sational Summers at Meadowside is a program intentionally designed for campers with different abilities. During the week, campers will go on hikes, learn about ecosystems and habitats, meet the nature center animals, explore Rock Creek, and make crafts. *Nature Camp will provide a low staff-camper ratio of 1:2 with a small camp size. Every camper and parent/guardian must complete a Modification Intake Form to help us learn more about each camper and to develop activities that support all abilities. Activities are subject to change due to inclement weather and camper needs and interest. One on one supervision will not be provided. Most outdoor surfaces are not paved, and the trails will be a mix of uneven dirt (small hills, tree roots, and small rocks), grass, and/or mulch. This is a half-day, week-long camp, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
This camp will take place at Meadowside Nature Center. Please note that exhibits at the nature center will not be available to campers due to renovations.
Xminds: People of the Global Majority Parent Discussion Group
August 1, 2022 –
For MoCo parents/guardians of autistic students who are Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC). Hosted by the xMinds BIPOC Outreach Committee. Daria Hall, chair of the Committee will facilitate.
Take a break from your busy schedule! Put your feet up, click your link, and take this opportunity to chat, connect, and share experiences with other parents in the BIPOC community.
This virtual event is free. Register to receive your Zoom link.
xMinds:Hablemos Educación Especial -- Grupo de Discusión de Padres
August 3, 2022 –
El comité de xMinds sobre el alcance del idioma español está organizando un grupo de discusión en línea mensual en español para los padres de un estudiante autista del condado de Montgomery.
¡Tómese un descanso de su apretada agenda! Ponga los pies en alto, haga clic en su enlace y aproveche esta oportunidad para charlar, conectarse y compartir experiencias con otros padres de habla hispana que están criando a un niño autista y navegando por la educación especial en MoCo.
Virtual (regístrese para recibir su enlace de Zoom)
VIdeo Group for Spouses/Partners of Adults with Asperger's
August 4, 2022 –
In this group, you will have the chance to speak with others who understand and share your experiences with issues related to being in a neurodiverse couple. Discussions are focused on learning tools and coping strategies for particular issues that arise because of the neurological differences between partners.
The xMinds Preschool and Elementary Parent Outreach Committee is hosting its second playground meetup for parents of young autistic students who want to connect in person! We have expanded and now are including families of elementary school age as well as preschool.
Take this opportunity to meet other local parents while your kids enjoy themselves on the playground. xMinds board member Natalia Ahn will be there to welcome you and to provide snacks. Also, Natalia speaks Spanish.
All xMinds events are free.
Contact Name : Sue Keisler
Contact Email : skeisler@xminds.org
Location: Ivymount School Playground (in back of school) 11614 Seven Locks Road Rockville, MD 20878
All xMinds events are free.
The xMinds Preschool and Elementary Parent Outreach Committee is hosting its second playground meetup for parents of young autistic students who want to connect in person! We have expanded and now are including families of elementary school age as well as preschool.
Take this opportunity to meet other local parents while your kids enjoy themselves on the playground. xMinds board member Natalia Ahn will be there to welcome you and to provide snacks. Also, Natalia speaks Spanish.
Questions? Email Committee Chair Melanie Carlos at mcarlos17@yahoo.com
Register so we can send you an email reminder and email updates in case the event is postponed due to the weather -- but come even if you don't register.
Contact Name : Sue Keisler
Contact Email : skeisler@xminds.org
Location: Ivymount School Playground (in back of the school) 11614 Seven Locks Rd Rockville, MD 20878
SENSE-ational Summers at Meadowside
xMinds Preschool and Elementary Parents Playground Meetup