serving your camper, entirely free-of-charge
Lions Camp Tatiyee’s mission is to enrich the lives of individuals with special needs by providing a life-changing summer camp experience promoting their emotional health, independence, self-esteem and confidence, entirely free-of-charge.
Camp Tatiyee accomplishes this goal by running 8 one-week summer sessions for different age cohorts of campers experiencing similar special needs. Each session gives your camper a life-changing 6-day, 5-night summer camp experience. Through this programming, we help your camper become more independent, confident, and happy!
Camp Tatiyee accomplishes this goal by running 8 one-week summer sessions for different age cohorts of campers experiencing similar special needs. Each session gives your camper a life-changing 6-day, 5-night summer camp experience. Through this programming, we help your camper become more independent, confident, and happy!
life-changing camp experiences
who does camp tatiyee serve?Camp Tatiyee is dedicated to serving ALL members of the Arizona special needs community. Every summer we offer eight, one-week camp sessions, each dependent on the age and challenges of campers.
Campers served experience challenges such as: spinal injury, traumatic brain injury, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy, multiple sclerosis, amputation, hearing impairment, sight impairment, learning disabilities, intellectual challenges, down syndrome, epilepsy, and more. The camp can also accept those needing G-tubes and catheters. Campers can be accepted starting at age seven and can attend throughout adulthood with no age limit (with the exception of Deaf & Hard of Hearing). Camp Tatiyee is the ONLY summer camp to serve the special needs community entirely free-of-charge. |
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what does camp tatiyee offer?Camp Tatiyee will improve the confidence, independence, and emotional health of your camper through a life-changing summer camp experience.
Your camper will participate in cutting-edge adventure programming and educational workshops, fit to their needs. All programs are designed to improve the confidence, independence, and emotional health of your camper |
is camp tatiyee really free?Yes, summer sessions are offered at absolutely no cost! We do not require respite hours either. Camp Tatiyee has never charged a camper or family for attending the camp in over 60 years.
Through a large community of donors, corporate partners, foundation partners, and the Arizona Lions Clubs, Camp Tatiyee is able to offer a full week of camp to every camper entirely free-of-charge. You can help make this possible with a gift. |
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a typical camp dayThe average day at Camp Tatiyee begins at 7am and ends by 9pm. Programming is conducted in the morning, afternoon, and night.
Three meals are provided daily to campers, and nurses are always present at meal times to assist as needed and dispense medications. After lunch, campers are provided with a rest hour to relax and regain strength for afternoon programs. Breaks are offered as needed for campers with unique needs. All campers are assigned a counselor in their dorm who is responsible for assisting the camper as needed with dressing, bathing, toileting, and teeth brushing. This staff member is trained to care for your camper and will provide attentive, compassionate, 24-hour care. |
behavioral expectationsCamp Tatiyee is able to serve some individuals with Autism (ASD1) and technologically-dependent persons on a case-by-case basis. Campers must have a mental age of three and possess a consistent form of communication (verbal, sign, communication board, PECs, etc.). Staff will review these applicants closely to determine if the camp is able to accommodate your camper’s unique needs. Camp Tatiyee does not guarantee that every applicant will be able to attend camp.
Due to the medical conditions of the campers served at Camp Tatiyee, the camp is unable to serve individuals with psychiatric, emotional or conduct disorders, and those that exhibit aggressive tendencies. Please contact us with questions concerning your camper’s eligibility. |
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