Therapeutic After School, Weekend and Summer Camp Program
St. Mary’s Healthcare System for Children, a national leader in pediatric
post-acute care, offers dynamic after-school, weekend, and summer camp
programs for children ages 6-18 years and young adults from 18-30 years of age
who have medical, physical, and developmental disabilities. Located on the
park-like grounds of St. Mary’s flagship facility in Bayside, NY, St. Mary’s Medical
Day Healthcare Program provides therapeutic, rehabilitative, and
recreational activities to help children and young adults with special healthcare
needs reach their full potential.
Children receive state-of-the-art rehabilitative and medical care while participating
in a variety of supervised indoor and outdoor play, sports, arts & crafts, and other
fun therapeutic recreation and social activities. The program also includes on-site
homework assistance, a hot meal, and round-trip transportation.
The Young Adult program includes a focus on vocational skills. St. Mary’s
counselors work with participants to promote their skills, confidence, and
independence in a nurturing and fun environment. Family members are also
educated on the critical roles they play in the child’s success.
Eligibility
The program is open to children 6-18 years of age and young adults from 18-30
years of age who have a medical diagnosis and a physical and/or developmental
delay. The child must be eligible for Medicaid or Managed Medicaid and require
medical services or therapy and not receive those services in the home or through
another agency.
For more information or to request a phone interview to verify a child’s
eligibility, please contact St. Mary’s Medical Day Healthcare Program at
718-281-8961.
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