Trusted Parents

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Basic Information

Address: 3500 Ellington Street, Ste. 23 Charlotte, NC 28211
Phone Number: 980-229-7253
Fax Number: 704-336-7112
Director: Nikia Bye

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Additional Information

Causes Served: We serve special needs families, but we need volunteers for our summer camp
Clearances Required: Yes
Background Check: Yes
Population Served: special needs community
Ages for Volunteer: 16 years and up
Hours of Service: 280
Minimum Hours Required: 160
Days of Service: Monday-Friday
Mission Statement:

Our Camp's Mission is to foster friendships between children with and without Intellectual and Developmental Challenges, and to improve their overall emotional, physical, and behavioral functioning through the aid of various therapies and traditional camp recreation.

Philosophy/Belief Statement:

Our program offers a socialization opportunity that will minimize the invisible line that often separates individuals with special needs, from their typical behavior peers. Camp Trusted Parents focuses on building friendships between children with and without special needs, through the use of therapeutic activities and traditional camp recreation, designed to promote fun and socialization.

Program History:

Our camp is one of the leading special needs camp in the Charlotte Metro area and has been features in the local news paper (The Charlotte Observer) for the last three years. Founding five years ago by a mom of a child diagnosis with autism, Camp Trusted Parents has gain the reputation of providing a loving and caring environment for both the campers and staff.

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Additional Information:

We are looking for volunteers to help our staff at our annual summer camp. We are looking for individuals who have experience in the special needs community in some way. They must be patient and loving.