INSPIRE

INSPIRE (Formerly Special Needs) Program
Incorporates opportunities for social, physical and inclusive recreational experiences for individuals with disabilities. INSPIRE believes that everyone, regardless of ability, deserves choices for health, recreation, education, and advocacy to enhance the quality of their lives.
Camp Overview
- Exciting adventures for people with disabilities
- Youth 5 to 17 (Colorado State Day Camp Licensed) and adults 18 and up
- Each week has an educational adventure with a theme
- INSPIRE Adventure Camp will begin May 27, 2020
- INSPIRE Winter Break Camp runs Dec 23, 2019 through January 2, 2020
- INSPIRE Spring Break Camp runs March 23 through March 27, 2020
- Registration is required one month in advance of attending camp
- Adventure Camp meets at Bergen Valley Elementary
- Winter/Spring Break Camp meets at Buchanan Park Rec Center
- A one-time annual fee (per person) of $25 is required prior to registration of this camp
- Please bring a lunch and drink each day
- Please wear closed-toe shoes and appropriate outdoor clothing
- Required Prerequisites/Forms
- Registration Fee
- Location
- Refunds, Transfers & Credits
- Staff/Licensing
- Field Trips
- Pick Up & Sample Schedule
To register, please complete:
- Behavior plan (if needed)
- Childcare Medication Authorization Forms (PDF)
- Medication Policy: No child/adult will be allowed to attend without a medical health care plan, for a child/adult that requires medication during program hours. This health care plan must be signed by a physician. Medications are kept in a secured medication bag or box and are only administered by a certified medication administrator designated by our nurse consultant in compliance with the nurse practice act. Medication forms must be submitted prior to enrollment.)
- Immunization Document (PDF)
- Immunization Medical Exemption Form (PDF)
- Parent Handbook and Signature Page (PDF)
- Statement of Physical Condition (PDF) (signed by physician)
- INSPIRE Youth Application (PDF)
You must also do the following:
- You must have an interview and turn in all forms (above) before becoming involved in any activity with the District
- You must sign up for all camps/events one-month in advance
- Participants must have all paperwork turned in by May 1
- Any child (5 to 17 years) who uses medications, g-tube, etc. and needs a health care plan, must turn in paperwork by April 1 so the nurse can write a heath care plan
- A pre-registration interview with coordinator is required for all participants - no exceptions
- Each child/adult enrolled in the Inspire Adventure Camp must have on file the previously listed forms
A one-time annual fee (per person) of $25 is required prior to registration of one of our licensed programs. Use our online portal to pay this fee before registering for this program.
Location
Adventure Camp:
Bergen Valley Elementary
1422 Sugarbush Drive
Evergreen, CO 80439
Winter & Spring Break Camp:
Buchanan Park Rec Center
Register Online for INSPIRE Winter/Spring Break Camp
Fees
Program | Time | District Resident Fees | Non-District Resident Fees |
---|---|---|---|
Annual Registration Fee | N/A | $25 | $25 |
Full Day Camp | 9 AM to 4 PM | $38 | $48 |
Field Trips | Field trips will be scheduled once/twice a week | $55 | $66 |
Due to program operations in preparing for a quality program, refunds, transfers or credits will not be issued. This includes but not limited to refunds, transfers or credits for sick days, partial days or transferring from one day to another.
Any transfers that occur must be based on space availability, will need to be approved by the INSPIRE Coordinator during business hours, and a $5 transfer fee will be charged.
- INSPIRE counselor/child ratio depends on the needs of the child
- Colorado State Day Camp Licensed for 17 years and younger
- Safe environment supervised by experienced recreation professionals
- Daily camp fee includes transportation and supervision
- An additional fee is charged for field trips and is shown on summer camp schedule
Late Pick Up
Late pick up charge for INSPIRE Adventure Camp after 4 p.m. is $10 for 1 to 15 minutes late and another $10 for 16 to 30 minutes late. The District accepts these methods of payment: cash, check, and credit card such as Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
Sample Camp Schedule
- Monday - Swim in afternoon, arts and crafts, science, and music
- Tuesday - Adventure day, you will be pushed to the limit, lots of hiking and exploration
- Wednesday - Outdoor exploration, hiking, playground, and picnic
- Thursday - Special Event day
- Friday - Swim in afternoon, games, sports and movie
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Maren Schreiber
Special Populations CoordinatorPhone: 720-880-1219
Related Documents
- Childcare Medication Authorization Form (PDF)
- Children and Youth Programs Parent Handbook 2019-2020 (PDF)
- Horseback Riding Form (PDF)
- Immunization Document (PDF)
- Immunization Medical Exemption Form (PDF)
- Inspire Adventure Camp Calendar (PDF)
- Inspire Youth Application (PDF)
- Special Olympics Athlete Physical Examination Form (PDF)
- Statement of Physical Condition (PDF)