DSR Kids
Every kid deserves to get out and get active. We run several activities just for kids... come join us!
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About Kids Camp
Join us for a fun filled, action packed camp for kids with disability!
Challenge your sense of adventure participating in new recreation activities, or test your inner daredevil on the giant swing at YMCAs wonderfully inclusive YMCA Camp Manyung.
Bring lots of energy and enthusiasm to our annual DSR Kids Summer and Winter Camps. All of this fun and adventure while making new friends and gaining independence.
Camp aims:
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To provide a camp experience that is inclusive across all activities
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To build confidence by participating in challenging and exciting outdoors activities
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To provide opportunity to experience different activities and recreation to increase your participation when you are at home/school
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To provide opportunity to create friendships
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To gain increased independence
Before you sign up:
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All participants must be DSR members. Membership is free and you can sign up online.
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Know that *It does not matter whether you have NDIS funding or not, you are welcome to apply for this opportunity
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Note that submitting an expression of interest does not guarantee that you will be successful in applying for this program
Expressions of interest are now open for Summer Camp, you can apply here:
Summer
Camp
Summer camp is a fun and exciting opportunity for kids with a disability to improve on independence, social skills and to make lifelong memories.
Who: Kids with disability aged between 7 - 17 years
When: 18th of February 2022 - 20th of February 2022
Where: YMCA Camp Manyung, Sunnyside Rd, Mount Eliza VIC 3930
How much: $275
What's included:
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Accessible Adventure activities (such as high ropes, archery and giant swings)
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Non-adventure activities (such as games, sports, disco, cooking)
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Accommodation in shared cabins
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Bus transport from DSR office (Collingwood) to the venue and return to DSR office
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All meals, snacks and drinks provided
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Personal care and engagement support from Nurses
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Access to photos of your camp experience
Numbers are limited, if you would like to submit your expression of interest, please follow this link: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=XpOK3LcRo02TAKAn13P0aecjbJADC_tHoiTA2NribwtUNDQ4NUJGOFRJN0dINUdUN0tUODhJWUkxVS4u
Winter
Camp
Join us for another fantastic DSR Kids Winter Camp at Falls Creek!
Be part of the fun and excitement zipping down ski runs with experienced instructors and trying out adaptive ski equipment with new friends and fun, friendly camp leaders!
Expressions of interest for our next winter camp are now closed.
*It does not matter whether you have NDIS funding or not you are welcome to apply for this opportunity
Who: Kids with disability aged between 7 - 17 years
When: July 1 - July 4
Where: Howman’s Gap, Falls Creek Victoria
How much: $530 approx
What's included:
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2 nights' accommodation
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All meals
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Accessible transport
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Qualified on-snow and off-snow staff supervision
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Medical and personal care
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All equipment hire
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Ski clothing and ski lessons
Expressions of interest will open around May 2022.