The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning
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The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning is a year round barrier-free camp dedicated to providing quality programs for individuals with special needs.
Camp Type:
 Residential
Day
Travel
Year Established: 1957 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 6 to All years old Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Camp Director(s): Nearest Large City: Saginaw Off Season Rental: Accreditations ? ACA
Licensed by the State of Michigan as a Youth Camp and Adult Foster Care Facility
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Camp Focus:
Special Needs Camps: Developmental Disabilities Special Needs Camps: Other Special Needs Special Needs Camps: Physical Disabilities Special Accommodations: Food Allergies, Hearing Impaired, Physical Disabilities, Speech Impaired, Vision Impaired, Special Diets - pureed, chopped |
- Arts and Crafts
- Drawing and Painting
- Music
Sports Activities:
- General Sports
- Archery
- Equestrian and Horseback Riding
Adventure Activities:
- Backpacking
- Canoeing
- Environmental
- Hiking
- Rock Climbing
- Ropes Course
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Team Building
- Winter/Spring Break Programs
Additional Activities:
Gardening, Small Animal Care, Tree House, Waterfront
Summer Camps : Youth - ages 6-26; Adults - ages 21 & up
Session 1 - June 16-19, 2009. For adults who need mod-max assistance in areas of personal care. Cost $ 410.
Session 2 - June 21-26, 2009. For adults who need min-mod assistance in areas of personal care. Cost $600.
Session 3 - June 28-July 10, 2009. For adults who can take care of own personal needs. Cost $1115.
Session 4 - July 12-24, 2009. For adults who can take care of own personal needs. Cost $1115.
Session 5 - July 26-31, 2009. For children and youth. Cost $600.
Session 6 - August 2-7, 2009. For children and youth. Cost $600.
Session 7 - August 9-14, 2009. For children and youth. Cost $600.
Outpost Camping - Primitive Camping Program
OP A - June 28-July 10, 2009. Ages 21 & up. Includes off-site camping trip. Cost $ 1115. Camper must be approved by Director.
OP B - July 12-24, 2009. Ages 21 & up. Includes off-site backpacking trip. Cost $ 1115. Camper must be approved by Director.
OP C - July 26-31, 2009. Ages 16-30. For those new to the Outpost or not wanting to go off-site. Cost $600. Camper must be approved by Director.
OP D - August 2-14, 2009. Ages 16-30. Includes off-site camping trip. Cost $ 1115. Camper must be approved by Director.
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Weekend Respite Camps- The Fowler Center holds year-round weekend camps for youth (ages 6-21) and adults (ages 21 and up). Intended for children, teens and adults with special needs, each weekend respite centers around a particular theme with particular activities following the theme. Self-confidence, independence and new skills are learned. Check-in begins at 6:30PM on Fridays and check-out is at 2PM on Sundays. Cost is $195
Weekend Dates for Youth - Nov 21-23, 2008; Dec 12-14, 2008;Jan 16-18, 2009; Feb 27-29, 2009; Mar 13-15, 2009; Apr 17-19, 2009; May 8-10, 2009.
Weekend Dates for Adults - Nov 14-16, 2008; Dec 12-14, 2008;Jan 16-18, 2009; Feb 27-29, 2009; Mar 20-22, 2009; Apr 24-26, 2009.
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Other Camps
Winter Camp for All Ages - December 27-31, 2008. Offers a variety of indoor and outdoor activities. Cost $430
Spring Camp for Adults - May 11-14, 2009. Offers similar activities to summer camp. Cost $410.
Camp Barefoot (for Adults with TBI) - May 23-28, 2009. Specifically designed for Adults with TBI. Cost $ 600.
Fall Camp for Adults - September 4-7, 2009. Offers similar activities to summer camp. Cost $410.
