General:

• Intellectually Disabled (mentally handicapped such as Down Syndrome, Fragile X, etc.)
• Be at least 16 years of age
• Have Basic Self-Help Skills
• Fully toilet trained (no bathroom assistance except toilet transfer)
• Able to feed and dress themselves with minimal assistance
• Must not have extensive medical needs
• At risk of aspirating food
• Diagnosed as a Brittle Diabetic
• No tube feeding via PEG or DUBHOFF tubing

• Dietary:

• • No Special Diets that require separate food preparation such as puree foods or special foods
  • Independent feeding abilities
  • Campers must be able to eat food prepared by the Camp Joy cafeteria which can accommodate gluten free.

• Behavior:

• • Able to benefit and participate from the camp experience
  • Able to follow simple directions
  • Able to socialize appropriately (no aggressive or violent behaviors)
  • (Campers who exhibit these behaviors will be sent home.)