Camperships

The Campership Fund of the Down Syndrome Association of Northern Virginia is designed to provide an opportunity for members who wish to attend a summer camp or recreation activity that benefits the individual with Down syndrome AND who are not able to do so due to financial needs. Camps/Recreation can include but are not limited to sports and leisure activities/lessons, Easter Seal camps, speech camps, OT camps, social skill camps, or other camps where an individual with Down syndrome is included. This fund is not restricted to special needs camps/recreation. The Campership/Recreation Fund is not intended to provide funding for direct therapy services.

Camperships/Recreation Funds are available to individuals with Down syndrome from Northern Virginia. Northern Virginia is defined by DSANV as Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, Prince William, Stafford and Fauquier Counties and the Cities of Fairfax, Alexandria, Falls Church, Manassas City and Manassas Park.

Eligibility is based on the participant’s benefit of attending the camp/recreational activity. Amount awarded will be determined by the Board of Directors. (Funding may cover only a portion of Camp/Recreation Fees).

All applicants must provide a medical diagnosis of Down syndrome prior to the disbursement of the award.