- Can
I submit my receipt to my insurance company?
- Is
the cost of the Camp tax deductible?
- Who
should attend Camp Inukshuk?
- Is
the Camp only for children who have a delay or a disorder?
- What
happens if you don't treat a speech or language problem - will my
child just grow out of it?
- Do
you have a waiting list?
- What
if my child is already in therapy with a Speech-Language Pathologist?
- Do
the children spend any time outside?
- Can
the parents stay for the first day?
- Do
you offer a whole day program?
- Should
I register my child for more than one week?
- How
do I register?
Q: Can I submit my receipt to my insurance company?
A: If you have coverage through your insurance company for speech
therapy, then yes, you will be able to submit your receipt to receive
a reimbursement.
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Q: Is the cost of the Camp tax deductible?
A: The cost of the camp may be used as a tax credit for income
tax purposes.
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Q: Who should attend Camp Inukshuk?
A: Children who have had needs in the areas of:
- Articulation
- Phonology
- Receptive and expressive language
- Social interaction
- Early literacy
- Reading and/or writing
OR
- Children who have parents that want them to be part of a fun and educational
summer day camp!!
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Q: Is the Camp only for children who have a delay or a disorder?
A: While the speech and language camp is designed for children
who have communication needs or require kindergarten readiness skills,
any child age 3-6 would enjoy and benefit from the camp experience.
In fact, many of our campers bring their siblings along. Keep in mind
that the sibling(s) would pay a reduced rate.
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Q: What happens if you don't treat a speech or language problem
- will my child just grow out of it?
A: The answer is, not necessarily. Age appropriate language skills
are required to learn all other subjects in school, therefore speech
and language delays or disorders can inhibit academic performance. Everything
children learn is either heard or read. Social, emotional and academic
skills can all be negatively affected by communication delays or disorders.
We frequently see children with speech and language difficulties have
trouble with self-esteem, social relationships and behaviour. These
issues almost always resolve with the resolution of a speech or language
problem.
In addition, research suggests that children enrolled in therapy early
in their development tend to have better outcomes than children who
begin therapy later.
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Q: Do
you have a waiting list?
A: Because we have limited enrolment in order to keep our child
to adult ratio extremely low, we often have a wait list. If you want
to make sure that your child is not on the wait list, we would suggest
that you register early. The earlier you register, the more likely you
are to get sessions that co-ordinate with your summer vacation schedule.
Please feel free to contact us at any time to inquire about the availability
of spots.
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Q: What if my child is already in therapy with a Speech-Language
Pathologist?
A: We will be very happy to discuss your child's goals with his/her
therapist and provide continuity of care during the Camp program. Once
the goals are co-ordinated, Camp Inukshuk provides a supportive environment
for your child to practice their goals individually and then in small
group situations.
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Q: Do the children spend any time outside?
A: Absolutely! We have access to a safe outdoor playground. We
attempt to get outside each day, weather permitting of course. In anticipation
of the outside activities, we ask that you apply sun-screen to your
child before they arrive at Camp.
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Q: Can
the parents stay for the first day?
A: We appreciate your concern, but this is very rarely beneficial.
Our staff are highly skilled at minimizing any separation anxiety by
integrating the children and helping them to feel comfortable and at
ease. The presence of a parent can inhibit this integration process.
If you have concerns regarding this issue, please feel free to discuss
it with the Camp Director at the time of registration.
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Q: Do you offer a whole day program?
A: We do not offer a whole day program at this time. The children
are having so much fun that they do not realize how hard they are working
on their individualized goals. The program might be overwhelming for
children if it were 6 hours in length. Some parents feel that their
child would benefit from a whole day program and so we will accommodate
this by offering the reduced rate for the additional ½ day. However,
we do not provide a lunch. In the past, some parents have enjoyed bringing
a picnic lunch to enjoy with their child during the lunch hour.
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Q: Should I register my child for more than one week?
A: You will find that your child will benefit more with each
successive week. Some of our clients register for all four weeks of
speech and language camp or both weeks of reading and writing camp.
Each year we have parents comment on how their child can't wait to come
back to Camp because they had so much fun. Parents often ask to register
for an additional week after their child has attended the first week.
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Q: How do I register?
A: All registration information may be found on the registration
page.
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