Camp Mohawk: day centre for children with special needs

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Camp Mohawk is a multi-functional day centre for children with special needs, set in 5 acres of beautiful countryside, just outside Wargrave, Berkshire. Throughout the year the centre provides a range of activities, facilities and natural space to encourage children with a variety of special needs to play, socialise and learn in a secure and caring environment.

Our vision is for children and young people with special needs arising from physical or developmental disability to receive the support necessary to realise their full potential as valued individuals, with their disability being openly understood, accepted and provided for without prejudice or judgement.

Camp Mohawk provides a 'safe haven' with both indoor and outdoor facilities where children and young people with special needs and their families can come to relax, play, develop social skills and build their self-confidence in a positive and uplifting environment that accepts and welcomes them all.

We provide the children and young people with stimulating workshops, sensory and social activities that are led by experienced enthusiastic staff and carefully designed to address the common developmental requirements of children with special needs.

We also provide their families with some short term respite, a support network and friendly advice. Both our centre and approach works sympathetically with the challenging behaviour that often accompanies disability in young people. We provide this support for families in all school holidays except Christmas, plus some evenings and weekends, and also liaise locally with special needs schools and support groups.

Families need to register to use our services. Facilities include soft play and sensory rooms, various activity rooms, full disabled bathroom facilities including mobile hoist, outdoor adventure play, swings, sensory garden, imaginative play spaces, picnic areas, and an outdoor, heated pool (open May to September).

Camp Mohawk is open to families, groups and schools throughout the year. Please make contact before planning a visit.

Short Breaks

Camp Mohawk's Short Breaks programme is specifically for children and young people, aged 8 to 25, with a diagnosis of High Functioning Autism / Asperger's Syndrome. This programme provides activities through after school clubs and also during school holidays. A needs assessment will be carried out by Camp Mohawk staff to ensure the programme is suitable for a child or young person. Referral can be made directly by families, or via other professional services. For more information regarding Short Breaks, please contact Donna Levy  donna.levy@campmohawk.org.uk for details and please see the specific directory listings for Kestrels Youth Group, Kites Youth Group and Hawks Youth Group.

Contact information

Website
Camp Mohawk
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Contact Name
Mark Carr
Contact Position
Family Support Coordinator
Telephone
01189 404045 01189 404045
E-mail
info@campmohawk.org.uk
mark.carr@campmohawk.org.uk
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Location

Name
Camp Mohawk
Address
Highfield Lane
Crazies Hill
Wargrave
Postcode
RG10 8PU
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When is it On/Open ?

Date & Time Information

Camp Mohawk is primarily open to families in school holidays and on Saturdays in term time, with our Short Breaks service taking place on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in term time.

Groups and schools are welcome to contact us to make term time bookings.

Please get in touch or see our online calendar for details.

Costs and Fee Information

Cost(s)
Table of costs
AmountCost Type
£5/month (voluntary) Registration Fee
Cost details

We have suggested contributions for all services but these are flexible and we do not exclude on the basis of cost. All fees are voluntary.

Does not accept childcare vouchers
Contact provider for costs
How is the service funded
Voluntary/Charitable

Facilities and Accessibility

Facilities
Sensory Room
Outdoor Play Area
Indoor Play Area
Easy Access for Prams and Buggies
Accessible toilet
Assistance/Guide Dogs welcome
Wheelchair access
Toilets
Quiet room
Car Parking
Accessible changing room
Baby change facilities
Accessible parking
Autism friendly
Free Parking
Disabled-friendly
Changing Places Toilet

Complaints Procedure

Contact Name
Kate Wood
Position
Project Manager
Complaints procedure notes

Initially complaints should be made verbally or by email. If not resolved, complaints can be escalated for Board discussion.

Accessing this service

Age Ranges
0 - 25 years
occasionally for adults
Eligibility Criteria

Children with additional needs, their families and carers.

Booking and Registration Notes

Mandatory registration for families and all visits need to be booked in advance. Please contact us to discuss requirements.

Waiting List
Yes for respite services, No for families

Referral

Referral not required

Provision For

Supporting people with
Neurological conditions
Sensory Impairment
Wheelchair Accessible
Autism Spectrum Conditions
Social Needs
Emotional Needs
Visual impairment
Children with Additional Needs
Behavioural
Learning and Communication
Mobility problems
Multi-sensory impairment
Medical
Physical impairment
Other long term conditions
Hearing impairment

Quality Assurance

Registered Charity No.
1202580
Accreditation

Site Manager, Project Manager, Short Breaks Coordinator, Family Support Coordinator and some support staff hold NVQ Level 3 (Playwork) or equivalent. All staff and volunteers are employed subject to full (Enhanced) DBS check and references. All staff receive safeguarding traning regularly. Most support staff and all managers hold First Aid and Emergency Response (Swimming Pool) qualifications. Most support staff and all managers have received Team Teach training. All managers are qualified Fire Marshalls.

Local Offer

Local Offer - Support available for children and young people with additional needs

Description

Our service is specifically for children and young people with special needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. 

Contact Name
Kate Wood
Contact Telephone
0118 940 4045
Contact Email
kate.kent@campmohawk.org.uk

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