Basic Organization Information
EXTREME SPORTS CAMP INC
- Physical Address:
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Aspen, CO
81612
- EIN:
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20-0940000
- Web URL:
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www.extremesportscam...
- NTEE Category:
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N Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics
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N20 Recreational and Sporting Camps (Day, Overnight, etc.)
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G Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
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G84 Autism
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O Youth Development
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O43 Camp Fire
- Year Founded:
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2004
- Ruling Year:
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2005
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to enhance the health, abilities, personal growth and social engagement of people with an autism spectrum disorder through challenging, attainable and enjoyable athletic programs which lead to the incorporation of recreational sports into daily life.
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Impact Statement
Extreme Sports Camp welcomes people ages 5 and up with an autism spectrum disorder, including classic autism, PDD-NOS, Asperger's and related diagnoses. Participants of any athletic ability can succeed. We pride ourselves in ensuring progress in our outdoor adventure sports while having lots of fun!
Our counselor-camper ratio is 1:1. We accept up to 14 campers per session. Each session is one week, and families can choose to enroll in multiple sessions. We are based in a facility in Snowmass, CO, and our activities take place throughout the Roaring Fork Valley. Our winter program is held on Snowmass Mountain.
Our staff receives extensive training in autism learning styles and characteristics. We use positive behavior approaches and communication supports such as social stories and visual schedules. Our staff also has expertise/certification in the sports we undertake. We apply the teaching theories that have proven effective with autism to these sports and have developed unique processes and technologies to maximize success.
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Chief Executive
Mr. Scott Dorman
Term:
Since
Nov
2009
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CEO/Executive Director Statement:
We believe that sports programs can be accessible, enjoyable and achievable for an individual with autism. Sports are an integral component of human life and everyone should be given the opportunity to participate. Through sports, people with autism can be healthier and more fully engage in everyday life.
We believe that every individual with autism has the right to attempt and attain athletics and has the right to be taught in the way they learn and succeed. Using innovative methods that are designed with the person with autism in mind, our participants can be successful at challenging outdoor athletic activities.
Along the way, our participants develop a sense of teamwork, camaraderie, community and belonging. Personal growth and independence can emerge.
Our approach can foster the long-term incorporation of recreational sports into daily life. The personal gain of each participant can increase the health, happiness and sustained well-being for the entire family.
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Program:
Extreme Sports Camp Winter program
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Extreme Sports Camp provides specialized instruction in skiing and snowboarding forchildren and adults with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Programs include 5-day, all-day camps with fun activities, one-on-one ski/board pro lessons for full or half days, and ski buddies for those desiring companionship, shadow support, or additional assistance on the slopes.
Extreme Sports Camp’s pros are PSIA-certified adaptive instructors, proficient in skiing and boarding. Both pros and buddies have been extensively trained in autism and operate under the direction of Doug Gilstrap, an Aspen Skiing Company pro who has 15 years
experience in adaptive skiing and runs the Extreme Sports Camp summer program.
Programs
Winter Camps
Camps operate at Snowmass Mountain. Each session is Monday-Friday, starting at 8:30 am and lasting until the mid to late afternoon. Activities include skiing or snowboarding as well as après-ski fun such as ice skating, swimming, and bowling. Camp dates change each year. Check the Program Information page for dates.
Pro Lessons
For those coming to Aspen/Snowmass on vacation and wishing to have ski or board lessons for a family member with ASD, Extreme Sports Camp has professionals trained in specialized ASD-centered approaches and techniques. Half days and full day lessons are available upon request.
Buddy Support
Many skiers/boarders with ASD just need a companion when they are out on the slopes.
Some may wish to join their peers at ski school but would benefit from a shadow aide.
Extreme Sports Camp offers trained buddies for full or half days. Our buddies are excellent skiers or boarders, understand autism, and know how to create a fun experience.
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Extreme Sports Camp Spring/Summer program
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Our core summer program consists of: (a) climbing on indoor walls, challenge ropes course, and outdoor climbs on cliffs with repelling, rock hopping and tyrolean lines; (b) water sports including skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, and boat surfing; and (c) whitewater kayaking and rafting. Fun but athletic diversions include hiking, mountain biking, and swimming pools with giant water slides. We practice breathing exercises, stretching, and body awareness movements
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Funding Needs
We run our camp at a deficit in order to allow the maximum number of youth and young adults with autism the opportunity to experience the benefits of our Extreme Sports Camp program. Our funding needs provide additional scholarship grants for needy children and families, and also provide support to fund administration and oversight of our programs.
Volunteer Needs
We are seeking volunteers to work in our office doing:
Marketing
Communications
Writing
Social network marketing
Web design
Office support
Request for In-Kind Contributions
Our immediate in-kind donations need is for our upcoming winter and Spring/summer programs. To see a detailed list of those needs please visit: www.firstgiving.com/extremesportscamp