Camp Chit Chat Applications Are Open!
Link to sign up: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdYRM7gLiADn6ICahwDOG7eR8m7WKuzj4daAe0R8Vpy9-E0qg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Applications due April 15th!
What are the camp dates?June 6th to July 28th. All children must be able to attend at least 6 weeks of camp (in order for your child to get the full benefit of camp and not take a spot from another child).
Who will be enrolled in camp? This program is for children ages 3-6 who have a diagnosis of a speech and language delay, this includes stuttering. If your child does not have a diagnosis but there is a delay, we will set up a time to meet your child and determine if they qualify for camp. Only children with a significant delay in speech and language will be enrolled in camp. All children must be three by the first day of camp. Children with later June birthdays will be considered individually. Your child should be able to attend a program without 1:1 assistance. If your child requires extra assistance to attend teacher-directed activities to stay with the group and participate in camp, then they are not a candidate for camp this year.
What will my child work on in camp? We cover many areas of development at camp! Our primary focus is on speech and language goals. In addition to these, we always work on social skills, early literacy skills, increasing attention, participation, following the group plan and gross/fine motor skills. Your child will have opportunities to work on specific speech sounds and grammar concepts that might be in the IEP or that our clinicians determine to be an appropriate goal
What are your Covid protocols?As of this printing (January 2022), anyone entering our building must wear a mask at all times. During camp there will be times when your child will be asked to lower the mask so we can watch his/her mouth in order to work on speech skills. Most of the time your child will wear a mask, but there will be times when it comes off. Please talk directly to your clinician about any concerns you might have. We will be cleaning with universal precautions during camp. Our clinicians are fully vaccinated and boosted and will be wearing masks.
I have more questions. Please email us! snbadmin@casrf.org
RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara
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(714) 547-7325
Executive Vice President and Secretary: Arthur Salazar
Mission
Help children find their voice. The California Scottish Rite Foundation is dedicated to support and assist children in California by providing childhood speech-language, literacy and education programs for a lifetime of improved communication and confidence.
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I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I don’t know what would have happened with the education of my children without RiteCare. My son couldn’t read in fourth grade. He attended Brain Lab, where he was diagnosed with dyslexia. When he left primary school, he was able to level out of support and he is now earning good grades. My youngest daughter was born with a speech problem, and she could not articulate a word in Spanish or English. The truth is, as a mother, I felt frustrated and desperate because I did not understand what my daughter was asking me or needed at that moment. My daughter improved with her speech at RiteCare but also needed help with reading. She continued with support and is now in fourth grade doing well.
Help Children Who Struggle with Communication Find Their Voice
The need never stops. At RiteCare Childhood Language Center of Santa Barbara there is always a waiting list of children who are falling further behind their peers in speech, language, and reading skills.
Every dollar donated to RiteCare allows them to take on more children. It helps support their vital programs, their ongoing operations, and allows them to continue innovating and developing new programs, like Camp Chit Chat and Brain Lab, potentially leading to new solutions to help kids in even more exciting and effective ways.
Key Supporters
Wood-Claeyssens Foundation
Sidney E. Frank Foundation
Chumash Foundation
Towbes Foundation
The Estate of Lois J Sorg