Over the years, this highly regarded program has served more than 5000 children, and has provided practical experience to more than 2000 students pursuing careers in speech-language pathology and audiology. Counselors, student clinicians, and recreation personnel are typically college students working towards degrees in various programs and departments at Central Michigan University, including Communication Disorders, Education, Physical education, Physical Therapy, Special Education, Psychology, and Child Development. The Summer Remedial Clinics are designed for children and adolescents with communication disorders who can benefit from an intensive intervention program. Non-residential campers must be at least 3 years old, toilet trained, and able to participate in small and large group activities. Camper age, and the nature and severity of the communication disorder are considered prior to acceptance.
Final enrollment is based on the availability of services needed by each prospective camper.
Admission applications must be completed and received at Central Michigan University by May 1. Early application is suggested, as camper acceptance begins in March. Pre-camp evaluations are conducted at Central Michigan University during April and May to determine intervention goals and approaches for each applicant. Costs and Tuition Families often obtain financial assistance from State agencies or community service clubs. A list of resources is available upon request from the director of the Summer Remedial Clinics.