Therapeutic Recreation

Camp Leisure Club

June 19-Aug 11, 2023

Registration opens March 14th at 1pm

Join us this summer for 8 weeks of friends, fun, and exciting trips! Camp Leisure Club is our summer camp designed for campers age 15 years and older with special needs. This camp is offered Mondays through Fridays with field trips held on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, are spent at The Summit on the Park participating in specially planned activities like swimming, crafts, sports, watering our butterfly garden, and taking trips to the Canton Public Library.

Please be advised that space is limited. Visit our online guide for registration, dates, times, and program information.

FEES:

• M,W,F: $68/day
• Tu,Th: $73/day
• $15 cancellation/transfer fee, per day. Two week notice required, form available at Summit Front Desk.
• Leisure Club Field Trip Aide: If your participant requires an aid for Leisure Club Field Trips, please call our TR Coordinator at 734/394-5367 to discuss availability BEFORE registering your participant for camp. Aides will be charged $10 per field trip.
• 1/2 day AM or PM Options are available M.W.F for $35

  
  

CAMP A.B.L.E.
Achieve, Believe, Learn and Experience

June 19-August 11, 2023

Registration opens March 14th at 1pm

Camp A.B.L.E. is our State Licensed summer camp designed for campers aged 8 to 14 years with disabilities. For 30 summers, this camp has been extremely successful and has set the precedent for Therapeutic Recreation camps to be modeled after throughout western Wayne County. Participants take part in a variety of activities throughout the day, interacting with their peers, enhancing social skills, gross and fine motor skills, and gaining independence. Camp A.B.L.E. runs Mondays thru Fridays and consists of two field trips per week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) with three days of specially planned activities at the camp site, and swimming at The Summit Aquatics Center on Mondays. Wednesdays and Fridays. Participants may register for individual days of camp.

Please be advised that space is limited. Visit our online guide for registration, dates, times, and program information.

We are proud to announce that are scholarships through The Marion and Jerry Rozum Family Fund. Scholarship application forms are available at www.cantonfun.org/582 or by visiting the Summit on the Park.

FEES:

• M, W, F: $68/day
• Tu, Tr: $73/day
• Camp A.B.L.E. Field Trip Aide: If your participant requires an aide for Camp A.B.L.E. Field Trips, please call our TR Coordinator at 734/394-5367 to discuss availability BEFORE registering your participant for camp. Aides will be charged $10 per field trip.
• Additional Camp T-Shirts: $TBD, please pay at Camp A.B.L.E. Headquarters.
• $15 cancellation/transfer fee, per day. Two week notice required, form available at Summit Front Desk.
• 1/2 day AM or PM option are available M, W, F for $35

Important Policies and Program Information

How to Request a Reasonable Accommodation

• Written notification is required a minimum of two weeks prior to the registration deadline for each program. In some cases, a reasonable accommodation may take longer.
• The requester will be contacted within four business days by appropriate staff.

Inclement Weather Policy

If the Plymouth/Canton School District closes due to inclement weather during the school year (typically due to winter weather conditions), all Leisure Services Department programs/classes held prior to 4 pm will be canceled. For Leisure Services programs/classes that begin after 4 pm a determination to cancel will be made no later than 2 pm that day.

Zero Tolerance Policy

Therapeutic Recreation Zero Tolerance Behavior Agreement (PDF) Opens a New Window. 

• If you would like the form made available to you in an alternative format (email, large print, audible, braille, or other), please contact the Recreation Supervisor at 734/394-5460 or by email.

Attending with an Aide/Assistant

If an aide, family member, assistant, or other resource will be utilized to help a participant accomplish personal needs like eating, toileting, and dressing while attending a Therapeutic Recreation program, they are always welcome, however, it is imperative that this individual is also registered for the activity. This will assist staff in planning, and will help to cover any additional expenses that may be incurred, especially in regards to tickets, transportation, meals, etc.

Requesting a Refund

Participants/Parents wishing to withdraw an individual from a class or program must complete a Program Withdrawal Form from the Summit's Front Desk at least seven days prior to the start of the program. If approved, participants will receive Leisure Services Program Credit on account.

Program Withdrawal Form are available at the Summit on the Park Front Desk or the links below.

• Program Withdrawal Form  Opens a New Window. 

Therapeutic Recreation Program Forms

Zero Tolerance Behavior Policy Agreement (PDF)

Cancellations/Refunds

To request a Cancellation or Refund, please complete the: Withdrawal Form

Please do your best to provide us with 24-hours' notice of a cancellation. In the event that you are unable to, please don't hesitate to reach out to us at TR@cantonmi.gov.

Multiple uncommunicated cancellations may result in program withdrawal by an administrator.

Therapeutic Recreation Program Staff

Interested in becoming a member of Canton’s Therapeutic Recreation Team?

We are often hiring both part-time and seasonal Therapeutic Recreation Program Leaders. Enjoy a flexible schedule while making a difference in the lives of our exceptional participants!

View current Therapeutic Recreation Leader Job Postings

What our staff has to say about working here...

"Canton’s Therapeutic Recreation Program supports the social, mental, and physical well-being of all participants and staff. Every high-five given, noodle-art masterpiece crafted, playground crossed, and friendship made contributes to the happy summer camp environment that I love being a part of. My favorite memories are the times when participants and staff laughed with each other, overcame their fears together, and helped each other. When I realized that those moments happened every day, I came to the conclusion that I had the best summer job ever."

- Erin (Camp A.B.L.E. Staff)

"It is a wonderful labor of love working with Leisure Club participants, and my fantastic co-workers too."

- Bonnie (Leisure Club)

Meet our Therapeutic Recreation Administrative and Supervisory Program Staff

Becca Riley, CTRS

Rebecca (Becca) Riley is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS) that has joined Canton Leisure Services as a full time Recreation Specialist.  Having graduated from Eastern Michigan University in 2016, she enjoys advocating and spreading awareness into the benefits of Recreational Therapy.  She loves encouraging people to reach their fullest potential using activity-based interventions.  In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and doing photography.

Pam Holdridge

Pam has worked as an ASD Paraprofessional in the Plymouth Canton School District for 9 years. Her other love is being a member of the Camp ABLE staff for the last 5 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, camping, and reading.

Carly Miller

Carly graduated from Eastern Michigan University with a Bachelor degree in Therapeutic Recreation and is a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist(CTRS/Recreational Therapist). TR is her passion, and while she is a Water Safety Instructor teaching adaptive swim and adaptive gymnastics, she loves connecting people of all ability levels with their favorite leisure activities. Carly is a wife and mom and enjoys spending time with my family and friends. She also likes lake and beach trips, swing dancing, camping, and the outdoors.

Cheryl StecCheryl has worked with Canton Township for 13 years! Cheryl develops and implements year around programming for adults and children with social, emotional, and physical challenges.  This is her passion and joy!  Cheryl has BS in Psychology and Sociology from The University of Michigan - Dearborn. She also has three boys who keep her and her husband busy and laughing. Go Blue! Go Army Beat Navy! Go Warriors!

Taylor TyszkiewiczTaylor graduated in 2022 with a Master’s Degree in Speech Language Pathology from Wayne State University. She has worked for Canton TR since 2017 and considers camp to be her second home. In her free time, Taylor enjoys reading, going to country concerts, and spoiling her niece. 

Justin Wagoner 

Justin is one of our Program Administrators for Camp Leisure Club. Justin has been with Canton Therapeutic Recreation for 12 years. He is a graduate from Central Michigan University (Special Education and History) and has his Masters from Grand Canyon University (Reading). Justin currently works as a Special Education Teacher in South Lyon and is active in the school’s athletic department! Justin resides in Livonia, and loves being an uncle to Ava and Grayson.

How to Help the Therapeutic Recreation Program

Make a Donation to a Camp A.B.L.E. Scholarship Fund or the Canton CARES FUND to SUPPORT TR

Funds can purchase supplies, start programs also help enrolled families offset some participation costs through the Marion and Jerry Rozum Scholarship program. Donations to the Canton Community Foundation are currently being accepted!

Interested donors are encouraged to visit: Canton Foundation

Simply complete the online form and choose "Camp A.B.L.E." or "Canton Cares" on the drop-down menu of available funds.

Checks can also be made out to:

Canton Community Foundation with "Camp A.B.L.E." or " Canton Cares" in the memo line

Please mail them to: 

Canton Community Foundation
50430 School House Road Suite 200
Canton, MI 48187

Become a Therapeutic Recreation Program Volunteer

Those interested in becoming a volunteer with the Therapeutic Recreation Program may email the Canton Township's Volunteer Coordinator or call 734/394-5360.

Donate Supplies or Funds to the Therapeutic Recreation Program

Individuals, families, businesses, churches, or other organizations that are interested in donating funds or supplies to the Therapeutic Recreation Program, should contact the Program Coordinator at 734/394-5460 or  TR Program Coordinator Email TR@cantonmi.gov

Therapeutic Recreation Holiday Wish Tree

The Therapeutic Recreation Program's Holiday Wish Tree can be found in the Summit on the Park's lobby each December. It is adorned with festive gift tags citing items like noise cancelling headphones, sensory balls, bean bag chairs, rainsticks, and more. These supplies are utilized by TR Staff throughout the year as they work with participants in various programs. Many items serve as important interventions, especially when assisting individuals with limited communication or language abilities.

If the generous spirit of the Holiday Season inspires you to help those in the community with special needs, please take a tag, or two, from the Holiday Wish Tree. Financial donations are also welcome.

All gift items/donations can be dropped off at the Summit on the Park's Front Desk, Attn: Therapeutic Recreation Specialist through the first week of January.

A.C.E-Adaptive creative Expression

Local Resources

Below are local services for the Therapeutic Recreation Community such as: Therapy Services, Transportation, Activities/Sports, Work Opportunities, Camps, AIDs, Financial Assistance, Schooling, Advocacy and Independent Living.

Therapy Services

 Inspire Autism: https://inspireautism.com

• Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and ABA Therapies offered.
• Locations: Novi, Canton, Clarkston, Fenton, Plymouth, Traverse City.
• Contact via Website or call (844) 427-7700.

MetroEHS Pediatric Therapy: https://www.metroehs.com/

• Pediatric ABA, Speech Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Feeding Therapy offered.
• Locations: Clarkston, Dearborn, Dearborn Heights, Detroit, Madison Heights, Plymouth, Rochester, and more available on the website.
• Contact via Website or Call MetroEHS at 313-278-4600.

Acorn Health Services:https://acornhealth.com/ 

• Provides one on one ABA therapy, initially in a clinical center or in-home, and then generalized to other settings, including school.
• Locations: Plymouth, Livonia, West Bloomfield, Clarkston, Clinton Township, Lansing, Saginaw. 
• Contact via Website or Call Acorn Health at (844) 335-4530.

The Oxford Center:https://theoxfordcenter.com/ 

• Pediatric ABA, Child & Adult Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, and Medical Services offered.
• Locations: Brighton and Troy
• Contact via Website or Call The Oxford Center at (248) 486-3636.

 Autism Home Support Services: https://autismhomesupport.com/mission/ 

• In-Home, Center-Based, and Hybrid ABA Therapy, Speech & Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Early Learners Groups, Group Social Skills Training, Behavior Management, Parent Coaching, and School Consultations.
• Counties Served in Michigan: Washtenaw, Wayne, Macomb, and more available on the website.
• Call (844) 247-7222 or email at contact@AutismHomeSupport.com.
  

Judson Center: https://www.judsoncenter.org/ 

• Provides Applied Behavioral Analysis Services (ABA), counseling services, parent training, and sibling/ family workshops.
• Locations: Farmington Hills, Livonia, Dearborn, and more available on the website.
• Contact via Website or call 248-549-4339.

Transportation

A&A Driving School: https://www.aa-driving.com/driver-rehabilitation.html 

• Access to adaptive equipment as well as Occupational Therapists, Certified Driving Instructors, and Certified Driver Rehabilitation Specialists who have been board certified by Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists (ADED).
• Contact (734) 422-3000 or email info@aa-driving.com. 

Smart Bus: https://www.smartbus.org/ 

• Contact: Via website or (866) 962-5515

The Ride: https://www.theride.org/ 

• A shared, reservation-based, accessibility service that provides transportation for persons with disabilities. A-Ride trips are provided in accessible vehicles.
• Contact: Via website or 734-794-1702.

DDOT's Paratransit Services: https://detroitmi.gov/departments/detroit-department-transportation/detroit-paratransit 

• Dedicated to disabled Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park residents, DDOT’s new in-house paratransit service delivers expanded transportation options to individuals with disabilities.
• Contact: Via website or call (313) 774-5555.

Activities / Sports

Michigan Academy of Gymnastics: https://www.michiganacademy.com/ 

• Coaches and competitive gymnasts assist participants while using balance beams, tumbling mats, bars, vault, a foam pit, and the trampoline to help improve gross/fine motor skills, increase coordination and balance and boost self-esteem and confidence.
• Classes offered in Westland and Garden City.
• Contact via website or call (734) 721 - 4001.

YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit: https://ymcadetroit.org/wellness/adaptive-youth-fitness/ 

• YMCA offers adaptive tennis, fitness, cardio, and yoga classes for people 4 and older.
• Contact your local Y at https://ymcadetroit.org/detroit-ymca-locations/ .

DMC Rehabilitation Institute of Michigan Adapted Sports Program: https://www.rimrehab.org/services/adapted-sports-program 

• Certified Therapeutic Recreational Specialists (CTRS) assist with   wheelchair basketball, fitness training, adaptive bowling, hand cycling clinics, adaptive water skiing, kayaking, adaptive snow skiing, wheelchair tennis clinics, and weightlifting clinics.
• Contact: via website or contact Kerrie Macudzinski, Sr. CTRS at (313) 745-1055 or kmacudzi@dmc.org

The Oakland University Center for Autism (OUCARES): https://www.oakland.edu/oucares/programs/seasonal-programs/ 

• Providing academic, athletic and social programs for children, teens, and adults.
• Register online, call (248) 370-2424 or email oucares@oakland.edu 

UMAISE (University of Michigan Adaptive & Inclusive Sports Experience): https://medicine.umich.edu/dept/pmr/patient-care/therapeutic-other-services/umaise-university-michigan-adaptive-inclusive-sports-experience/about-umaise 

• UMAISE offers adaptive golf clinics, adaptive fishing, adaptive kayaking, camping, handcycling/adaptive cycling, hiking club, Rollverines (pediatric wheelchair basketball), adaptive gymnastics, wheelchair tennis, and more.
• Register via website at: https://redcapproduction.umms.med.umich.edu/surveys/?s=FYAAAMMAHH9MLAJ9 
• Contact: (734) 936-5491 or email PMR-UMAISETR@umich.edu

Adaptive Recreation through Oakland County Parks:  https://www.oakgov.com/community/oakland-county-parks/recreation/adaptive-recreation 

• Oakland County Parks offer a variety of opportunities such as adaptive golf, kayaking, swimming, and outings such as “DiversAbility Days.”
• Contact: Call 248-221-8040 or email adaptive@oakgov.com 

Belightful Yoga: https://www.belightfulyoga.com/custom-health-and-well-being-yoga-programs/special-needs/ 

• Belightful offers group yoga and private classes for both children and adults with special needs.
• Contact: Call (248) 560 - 7744 or email info@belightfulyoga.com

Sterling Heights Adaptive Recreation: https://www.sterling-heights.net/1231/Adaptive-Recreation 

• Sterling Heights offers a variety of adaptive sports and social events such as: kickball, softball, basketball, fitness classes, monthly themed events, art classes, and cooking.
• Registration: https://registration.sterling-heights.net/CourseActivities.aspx?id=1007&cat=1 
• Contact: Becca Lynn, CTRS at (586)446-2703 or rlynn@sterling-heights.net

The Miracle League of Michigan: https://www.michiganmiracle.org/ 

• “The Miracle League” is a charitable organization that provides children with disabilities an opportunity to play baseball as a team member in an organized league.
• Registration: https://go.teamsnap.com/forms/357242 
• Contact: Steve Peck Speck@EastersealsMorc.org or call 248-506-4604. 

Wheelchair Hockey League: http://www.thewchl.com/ 

• The Wheelchair Hockey League (WCHL) is Michigan's only adaptive floor-hockey league, with participants ranging in age and ability level. 
• Contact Dean Olivas at 734-560-3890 or dean@thewchl.com 

Work Opportunities

• Adult Agricultural Community Options for Residential Needs (AACORN):https://aacorncommunity.org/ 

• Appropriate housing, meaningful work and therapeutic activities for adults with any developmental disability in Southwest Michigan.
• Location: 6409 S. 34th St. Kalamazoo, MI 49048
• Contact: (269) 348-0985 or staff@aacorncommunity.org

All Well-Being Services (AWBS):https://awbs.org/ 

• AWBS provides an extensive range of evidence-based services for children, adults, seniors and families. They provide a variety of therapeutic, prevention, and vocational experiences.
• Locations: Clinton Township, Detroit, and Westland.
• Contact: Via Website, Visit the Main Office at 1423 Field, Detroit, MI 48214, or call AWBS at (313) 924-7860.

Alternative Services of Michigan Inc.: https://www.asi-mi.org/ 

• They offer Community Living Supports, Specialized Residential, and Vocational Services.
• Location: 32625 W. Seven Mile, Suite 11, Livonia, MI 48152
• Contact Alternative Services of Michigan Inc. at (248) 476-0170

Disability Network: https://www.dnwml.org/ 

• Services include: Community Advocacy & Inclusion, Employment Preparation, Independent Living Skills Development, Information & Referral, Nursing Facility Transition Services, Peer Support, Recreation & Arts Programming, Training & Consulting on Disability Issues, Youth Academic Scholarship and more.
• Locations: Washtenaw, Livingston, and Monroe.
• Contact: Via Website or Call Disability Network at (734) 971-0277.

Camps

The Oakland University Center for Autism (OUCARES): https://www.oakland.edu/oucares/programs/summer-camps/ 

• OUCARES offers a variety of summer day camps for individuals on the autism spectrum ages 3 years old through teens. Pee Wee Camp - 3-6 years old, Summer Day Camp - 7-12 years old, Gaming Camp - 11-14 years old, Teen Life Skills Camp - 11-14 and 15-18 years old.
• All camps are offered Monday - Friday 9 am - 3pm on Oakland University's Campus.
  • Contact: Call (248) 370-2424 or email oucares@oakland.edu

Sterling Heights Adaptive Recreation: https://www.sterling-heights.net/1231/Adaptive-Recreation 

• “Amped Up” Summer Camps include: CI Junior- designed for children ages 5-13 who have been diagnosed with a developmental delay or cognitive impairment. CI Senior- designed for teens and young adults ages 14-26 who have been diagnosed with a developmental delay or cognitive impairment. POHI- designed for teens and young adults ages 10-26 specifically who have physical impairments. 
• Registration: https://registration.sterling-heights.net/CourseActivities.aspx?id=1007&cat=1 
• Contact: Becca Lynn, CTRS at (586)446-2703 or rlynn@sterling-heights.net 

AIDs

Disability Network of Wayne County: https://disabilitynetworkwcd.org/home-help-home-health-services/ 

• Designed to support individuals who wish to live independently in their home rather than live in an adult foster care home, home for the aged or nursing facility.
• Contact: (734) 744-4115

Home Care Central: https://www.homecarecentral.com/ 

• Their caregivers provide safe environments for people to continue to live their lives as they please while ensuring that their unique needs are met.
• Contact: Via website or call (855) 575-4706

Family Love Care: https://www.familylovecare.com/ 

• Submit the form to see if you can get paid to take care of a family member or friend in Michigan. https://www.familylovecare.com/caregivers-medicaid 
• Contact: 313-631-0314

First Light Home Care: https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-greater-ann-arbor/

• We provide comfort, companionship and help with transportation, meals and basic household tasks.
• Contact: https://www.firstlighthomecare.com/home-healthcare-greater-ann-arbor/pricing/ or call (734) 359-6363.

ComForCare: https://www.comforcare.com/services/disability-support.html 

• ComForCare will assign a personal caregiver or team of caregivers for whom the priority is your family member’s well-being.
• Contact via website or call (734) 414-1981. 

Financial Assistance

Children with Special Needs Fund: https://www.michigan.gov/csnfund 

• Helps families with children with special needs obtain equipment and services not covered by insurance or other programs.
• Contact via Website or call 800-359-3722.

Family Support Subsidy Program: https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/keep-mi-healthy/mentalhealth/mentalhealth/childrenandfamilies/fssp 

• The Family Support Subsidy (FSS) Program provides a monthly payment to families that include a child (under age 18) with developmental disabilities.
• For more information call (517) 241-5774, or visit https://www.michigan.gov/mdhhs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdhhs/Keeping-Michigan-Healthy/BCCHPS/DCH-0042.pdf?rev=d318a3e2d6f14052942b6db87bfef594&hash=F2ED5AE19F48C6A4142C170573D064DE 

In Charge: https://www.incharge.org/debt-relief/financial-help-disabled/ 

• Provides information, education, programs, loans, and grants for people with disabilities.
• Contact via Website or call (866) 828-7495.
• Disability Care Center: https://www.disabilitycarecenter.org/state-resources/michigan-social-security-disability/ 
  • A complete guide, resources, and information about Social Security Disability benefits in the state of Michigan.

Schooling / Scholarship Opportunities / Continuing Education

ACCESS Education:https://www.accesseducationmi.com/ 

• Professional Advocate Service to help with IEP Meetings, Special Education, 504 Plans, Suspension, Expulsion, Behavior and Manifestations. 
• Location: 2531 Jackson Avenue, Suite 219 Ann Arbor, MI 48103
• Contact: 1-(888) 834-4340 or info@accesseducationmi.com 

Ann Arbor Academy:https://www.annarboracademy.org/home 

• “Today we are a school for students in grades K-12, as well as our 13th Year students. We have developed a Work Internship Program, a MakerSpace, and more.”
• Location: 1153 Oak Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48108
• Contact: Call at (734) 747-6641 or e-mail: at office@annarboracademy.org 
• * Families May Apply for Financial Aid.

Advocacy

Washtenaw Association for Community Advocacy: 

• Multiple forms of support and advocacy such as general, education, and benefits advocacy. As well as assisting youth to transition from school and foster care into community life and trusts management. 
• Location: 1100 North Main Street, Suite 205, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
• Contact: Call (734) 662-1256 or e-mail info@washtenawaca.org to schedule an appointment.
• A statewide organization led by leaders with developmental disabilities. SAM promotes the values of diversity, inclusion, equal rights, and the self-determination of individuals with disabilities.
• Contact via email selfadvocatesmi@gmail.com. 

Michigan Disability Rights Coalition:https://mymdrc.org/ 

• Services are provided for people with disabilities, by people with disabilities such as The Michigan Assistive Technology Program (MATP) and LEAD program.
• Contact via Website, call (517) 333-2477, or email info@mymdrc.org. 

Independent Living

Beacon Specialized Living: https://beaconspecialized.org/michigan/#ourresidences 

• Beacon provides adult foster care, clinical services, and medical and psychiatric services. 
• Contact via website https://beaconspecialized.org/contact-us/ or call (888)527-0012.

On My Own of Michigan: https://onmyownofmi.org/our-programs/independent-living/ 

• Provides support to people with developmental disabilities who are either actively preparing for the transition to independent living or who are already living on their own.
• Contact via website or call (248) 649-3739.