• ANNUAL ENROLLMENT REGISTRATION PACKET

  • We are delighted that you have chosen to send your child to Dream Oaks Camp. In order for us to process your child’s Annual Camp Registration, we will need you to provide all of the items listed in the checkbox below. Space for each session is limited so we encourage all families to return registration forms as soon as possible in order to secure a spot on our schedule.

    The forms are now online & fillable! Once the camp has received the required forms and your $50.00 non-refundable deposit for each session you have registered for, we will send an email acceptance letter and Family Camp Manual to confirm that your child has been scheduled for the session. Acceptance into the desired camp session(s) is not guaranteed and is contingent upon space availability and staffing.

    We do offer scholarships for families that need financial assistance. Typically, we are only able to offer 1 scholarship per child for the summer camp season, if funding is available, we may be able to offer an additional scholarship. Families wishing to enroll their child in additional sessions would be responsible for the full cost of each additional session.

    If you have any questions please call our office at 941-746-5659.

  • ANNUAL REGISTRATION CHECKLIST

    (We must receive ALL of the following in order to register your child. Medical forms can be submitted at a later date, however, MUST be returned no later than 2 weeks prior to the start of camp.)
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  • CAMPER INFORMATION

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  • PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION

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  • EMERGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION

    In the event you cannot be reached, please provide a local emergency contact.
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  • CHECK PROCEDURE & RELEASE

    Camp staff will not release your camper to anyone other than the parent/guardian without prior authorization. I authorize Foundation for Dreams, Inc. & Dream Oaks Camp staff to release this camper to the following person(s):
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  • MEDICAL / HEALTH INFORMATION

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    ALLERGIES
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    HISTORY OF SEIZURES
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  • MEDICAL/HEALTH INFORMATION

    CHRONIC CONDITIONS
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    COGNITIVE INFORMATION
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    MOBILITY
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  • MEDICAL/HEALTH INFORMATION

    SPEECH
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    VISION
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    HEARING
  • MEDICAL/HEALTH INFORMATION

    SENSORY PROCESSING
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  • Behavioral Information

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  • Activities of Daily Living

    EATING
  • Activities of Daily Living

    TOILETING
  • Activities of Daily Living

    DRESSING
  • Activities of Daily Living

    SLEEPING HABITS
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  • Program Questionnaire

  • Listed are possible programs your child may experience while at camp:

    • Music & Movement
    • Swimming
    • Horseback Riding
    • Arts & Crafts
    • Yoga
    • Nature Studies
    • Boat Rides 
    • Cooking 
    • Canoeing
    • Campfires
    • Scavenger Hunts
    • Sports & Games
    • Dances
    • Science 
    • Drama & Skits
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  • Program Intake Form

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  • We wholeheartedly believe that a child should be recognized as an individual, not by their disability. For this reason, each activity is designed to meet the specific needs of each camper by adapting strategies to highlight their strengths, not their limitations. By providing low direct care staff to camper ratios, staff can focus on modifying each activity and provide strategies to help campers grow their skillset and independence while building meaningful relationships in a safe enviroment!

    It is our goal to collaborate with parents, teachers, and therapists so that there is fluidity between home, school, and camp. As a parent/caregiver, you may consider it helpful to have our staff continue to progress towards IEP goals that are compatible with the camp. Working towards specific targets at camp encourages development that can be sustained and grown across multiple settings.

    We use research-based practices to monitor and facilitate specific targets for each child that fall within 4 domains:

    1. Social Interaction: developing social understanding/awareness, engaging in appropriate play/interaction, understanding rules/emotions, increasing eye contact/verbalization, etc.
    2. Activities of Daily Living: transferring/walking dressing, eating/preparing food, etc.
    3. Health and Hygiene: bathing, grooming, oral care, toileting, increasing awareness/participation of medical needs, coping skills/emotional regulation, etc.
    4. Behavior Strategies: transitioning, decreasing problem behaviors, following directions, self-monitoring, self-control, participation, etc.

    Please list that you or your child's support team want staff to work on at camp:

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  • Participant Release Statement

  • ASSUMPTION OF RISK, RELEASE, AND WAIVER: I, as a consumer (camp participant), parent, guardian, or appointed representative of the consumer, understand the Foundation for Dreams, Inc. and Dream Oaks Camp, henceforth referred to as “FFD & DOC”, take reasonable efforts to operate and conduct activities in a safe and responsible manner. These recreational activities include, but are not limited to: arts & crafts, music, games, yoga, cooking, hiking, swimming, boating, playground equipment usage, vehicular transportation, and exposure to nature. I understand that these activities and the actions/or inactions of other program consumers involve certain inherent risks. I recognize these risks and agree to assume all liability for these risks by allowing the Consumer to attend FFD & DOC’s camp-based respite and other activities/programs participation in such programs and activities. I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless FFD & DOC, its officers, agents, employees, and all consumer relating to or deriving in any way from participation in aforementioned programs and/or activities whether arising from an act of omission to the fullest extent permitted by law.

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  • MEDICAL RELEASE: I, as a consumer, parent, guardian, or appointed a representative of the consumer, authorize that in the event that an emergency should arise. I will accept and give permission for the Consumer to receive emergency care, offered by FFD & DOC/hospital for injury and/or illness. I acknowledge and agree that the designated first aid person/hospital in charge may perform emergency care and I hereby understand that medical care will be provided in accordance with the standard set forth by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of Florida. I agree to assume financial responsibility for all expenses of such care. I authorize the FFD & DOC medical staff to dispense medications. I acknowledge that all medications administered by FFD & DOC staff must be brought to the program in the original packaging. Meaning prescription medications are original pharmacy packaging with labels indicating proper medication, dose, and time. All routine OTC medications are in original product packaging. I understand failure to comply with medication packaging requirements will mean dismissal from the program without refund. I release and absolve FFD & DOC, staff, nurses, physicians, and surgeons selected and designated, from any and all liability for their acts rendered in good faith. Parents/Guardians will be notified immediately of any treatment sought.

  • (Generally, in an emergency we use the closest hospital, but if an extenuating circumstance exists, we attempt to identify the preferred hospital and express the request to emergency medical personnel.)

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  • CANCELLATION AND PAYMENT POLICY: I, as a consumer, parent, guardian, or appointed representative of the consumer understand that FFD & DOC adheres to the following policy in regards to cancellations, payments, and refunds. A $50.00 non-refundable registration fee is due for each camp session the consumer is enrolled in at the time of enrollment. If the $50.00 is not received with the enrollment the consumer may not be registered for that session. For full payment consumers, the total balance is expected 14 business days prior to the camp session. A full refund or a credit for another camp session, minus the non-refundable $50.00 registration fee, may be given if written notice of the need to cancel is received by FFD & DOC at least one week prior to the start of the camp session. Other full refunds or a credit for another session, minus the non-refundable $50.00 registration fee may be applicable in instances where there is a medical emergency less than 24 hours prior to the camp session. We must receive notice of cancelation prior to 3:00 pm of the start of the camp session.

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  • My initials above indicate I have read, understand, and agree with each corresponding section of the release statment

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  • PERSONAL PROPERTY:

    I, as a consumer, parent, guardian, or appointed representative of the consumer, recognize that FFD & DOC cannot accept responsibility for camper's personal property including but not limited to personal electronic devices. To help eliminate losses, the undersigned ensures that all clothing and belongings are labeled with camper's name and an Inventory of Personal Belongings form has been filled out and returned.

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  • MISSING PERSON'S RELEASE:

    I, as a consumer, parent, guardian, or appointed representative of the consumer, hereby give consent to FFD & DOC to release photographs and other necessary information to the City and/or Manatee County Sheriff's Office and/or any other agency for the sole purpose of filing a missing person's report.

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  • ACKNOWLEDGE AND RELEASE TO FUNDING AGENCY:

    I, as a consumer, parent, guardian, or appointed representative of the consumer, hereby acknowledge and release to the FFD & DOC my camper's records which may be required by a Funding Agency for purposes of monitoring and evaluating services.

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  • ACKNOWLEDGE AND RELEASE TO MANATEE COUNTY GOVERNMENT:

    I, as a consumer, parent, guardian, or appointed representative of the consumer, understand that this program receives funding from Manatee County Government and that from time to time County representatives may request access to any or all Agency records relating to this program and/or the delivery of its services for the purposes of evaluating or monitoring the program or delivery of service. I understand that any records provided to the County shall become public records, may be subject to any applicable state or federal exemptions, and may be inspected by third persons.

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  • PHOTO/MEDIA RELEASE:

    I, as a consumer, parent, guardian, or appointed representative of the consumer, hereby grant FFD & DOC permission to use any narratives, film, photographs, videotape, sound, and digital recordings of any kind made by FFD and DOC of the aforementioned consumer for the promotion of its programs and services in any publication or media outlet included websites entries, apps, social media platforms, and printed material, without payment or any other consideration. I understand and agree that these materials will become the sole and exclusive property of FFD & DOC. I irrevocably authorize FFD &DOC and its agents to edit, alter, copy, exhibit, publish, distribute or otherwise use any of the aforementioned consumer's likenesses derived above for the purposes of publicizing FFD & DOC programs or for any other lawful purpose. In addition, I waive the right to inspect or approve the finished product including a written or electronic copy, wherein my likeness appears. Additionally,I waive any right to royalties or other compensation arising or related to the use of any likeness. I hereby hold harmless and release and forever discharge FFD & DOC from all claims, demands, and causes of action which I, the aforementioned consumer, heirs, representatives, executors, administrators, or any other person acting on consumer's behalf of consumer's estate have or may have a reason of this authorization.

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  • ACCEPTANCE CONDITIONS:

    FFD & DOC reserves the right to refuse to provide services to any individual if the camp staff determines that the individual cannot be provided with adequate support by DOC. These decisions are made on an individual basis. Parents/Guardians will be notified in the event of any serious injury or illness requiring more than basic first aid, or in the case of any significant incident or behavioral problem. The separate Health Examination Form which must be completed signed by a physician, M.D., must indicate that there is no evidence of any condition that might present health or safety risks to the camper, other campers or staff members. Should it become necessary for my camper to leave camp, or any FFD & DOC function, for any reason, I will make provisions to bring the camper home. I agree to notify FFD & DOC of any changes that need to be made in this application before a camp session. I understand FFD & DOC accepts applications on a first come first serve basis, and applications and physical forms must be submitted annually. I understand incomplete application may result in loss of application priority. Each family will receive a number when they arrive at the night/day of camp. Numbers at check-in are given on a first-come, first-serve basis as campers arrive. No numbers will be given in advance. In fairness to all families, we will not hold places or distribute numbers prior to arrival time. Please be prompt with pick-up on Sunday morning. Staff members are unable to provide after-hour care. I understand I may be subject to a late pickup fee of $25 per hour. I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge, all the information contained in this application is true and complete.

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  • My initials above indicate I have read, understand, and agree with each corresponding section of the release statement.

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  • Horseback Riding Acknowledgement of Risk and Acceptance of Responsibility & Release of Liability

    Prospect Riding Center and Wolfe's Born to Ride LLC
  • I, * (Parent/Guardian), hereby acknowledge that I have voluntarily applied to engage * (camper) in the activity of horseback riding with the Foundation for Dreams, Inc and Dream Oaks Camp, Prospect Riding Center and Wolfe's Born to Ride LLC. I understand that the activity of horseback riding involves numerous risks, including loss of control, collisions, and obstacles, whether they are obvious or not obvious. I further understand that an animal, irrespective of its training and usual past behavior and characteristics, may act or react unexpectedly or unpredictable at times, and I also assume such risks. I understand that my camper may encounter variations in terrain, which may result in injury or damages. I acknowledge that these are my responsibility, and I assume the risk for these hazards, including breaks, growth, debris, rocks, cliffs, and other hazardous surfaces or subsurface conditions and obstacles, whether they are obvious or not apparent, man-made or natural. I understand that animals are unpredictable and that the risk of injury is inherent to the activity.

    I agree to assume all risk of injury or death associated with horseback riding, whatever the cause. I understand that the equipment being used at Foundation for Dreams, Inc, Dream Oaks Camp, Prospect Riding and Wolfe's Born to Ride, LLC is maintained to the best of their abilities. I agree to assume all risk of injury or death caused by equipment failure, whatever the cause. As consideration for being permitted by The Foundation for Dreams, Inc, Dream Oaks Camp, Prospect Riding and Wolfe's Born to Ride, LLC to engage in the activity of horseback riding, I do hereby waive any claim, and release The Foundation for Dreams, Inc, Dream Oaks Camp, Prospect Riding and Wolfe's Born to Ride, LLC and all owners, officers and members, affiliated organizations, horse and landowners, agents and or employees for any injury or death caused by, or resulting from my camper's participation in the activity of horseback riding.

    This contract shall be legally binding upon my estate, assigns, my personal representatives, and self. Pursuant to Florida Statute §773.04, the following warning applies: UNDER FLORIDA STATE LAW, AN EQUINE ACTIVITY SPONSOR OR EQUINE PROFESSIONAL IS NOT LIABLE FOR AN INJURY TO, OR THE DEATH OF A PARTICIPANT IN
    EQUINE ACTIVITIES RESULTING FROM THE INHERENT RISKS OF EQUINE ACTIVITIES. I have carefully read this agreement and fully understand the concerns. I am aware that I am releasing certain legal rights that I otherwise may have, and I enter into this contract on behalf of the camper of my own free will. THIS IS A RELEASE OF LIABILITY. By signing this release, you agree to the terms outlined in this agreement.

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  • Scholarship Application Form

    • The Foundation for Dreams will never turn a family away for the inability to pay. We do offer full and partial scholarships to families based on financial needs.  
    • We use a sliding scale combining the number of household members in relation to household income. We may also take special circumstances into consideration.
    • All information provided is kept confidential.
    • Questions: Contact our office at 941-746-5659
  • REQUIRED INFORMATION

    (Please fill out all sections below in detail)
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  • INCOME VERIFICATION

    (Please check appropriate box below.)
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  • PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION FORM A-1

  • Medications will not be administered, unless they are approved by your health care provider (FORM A-2) and, if necessary, any changes in medication information after submission of this form needs to be documented using (FORM B).
    It’s important that you follow the guidelines exactly.

    Failure to supply medications with original containers as requested may result in your child not being admitted to camp. All campers, regardless of age or level of independence, will have medications administered by the Camp Nurse.

  • PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION

    • All prescription medications require permission for administration by your health care provider.
    • All products must be in their original container or pre-poured in pill dispenser with the day and time to be given and original bottles with 1-3 extra pills of each medication must also be provided.

    ***Click here to view an instructional video on how to pre-pour medication for camp

  • NON-PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION / SUPPLEMENTS / HERBS

    • All non-prescription medications require permission for administration by your health care provider.
    • All products  must  be in their  original container  or pre-poured in pill dispenser with the day and time to be given and original bottles with 1-3 extra pills of each medication must also be provided.
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

    Medication Administration Changes–FORM B

    • Form B will need to be submitted if there are any changes in medication
      between the time the health care provider originally signs this document (FORM A-2) and the start of the camp session.
    • If medications that have changed are essential for your child’s health, we are not permitted to admit them to camp until proper documentation is provided.
  • PLEASE PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING TO THE NURSE AT CHECK-IN:

    • Medications in their original containers, in a Ziploc bag labeled with the camper’s first and last name

    OR

    • Medications pre-poured in pill dispenser with day and time to be
      given and the original bottles with 1-3 extra pills.
    • Prescription medication bottles must have the prescription label on them and match the doctor's orders on the medical forms.
    • Please bring Form B completed, as needed for any recent medication changes
  • PARENT / LEGAL GUARDIAN PERMISSION TO OBTAIN MEDICAL TREATMENT

    The undersigned hereby consents to the Participant receiving medical treatment that may be deemed advisable in the event of injury, accident, and/or illness while attending Dream Oaks Camp, and the undersigned further assumes liability for all medical expenses and all other damages and expenses resulting from any injury, accident and/or illness in connection with a Foundation for Dreams or Dream Oaks Camp sponsored activity and/or event.

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