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Field Placement Presentation

Field Placement Presentation. Melissa Homakie Cran-Hill Ranch ~Valentines Winter Retreat~ Exceptional Child Spring Semester 2002. Cran-Hill Ranch. Cran-Hill Ranch. Weekend Retreat for Mentally Impaired Adults – Feb. 15-17, 2002 Rodney, Michigan Main Lodge

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Field Placement Presentation

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  1. Field Placement Presentation Melissa Homakie Cran-Hill Ranch ~Valentines Winter Retreat~ Exceptional Child Spring Semester 2002

  2. Cran-Hill Ranch Cran-Hill Ranch • Weekend Retreat for Mentally Impaired Adults – Feb. 15-17, 2002 • Rodney, Michigan • Main Lodge • Tim Hertlzer- Supervisor/Program Director • Previous Summer Camp Staff

  3. Initial Reactions Before the campers came: • What’s going on? • Nervousness Once the campers came: • What loving people! • Challenging • Excitement

  4. Personal Goals • Develop love and compassion for those with special needs • Experience and Understanding • Be energetic, patient,and loving • Develop Relationships

  5. Activities Indoor Activities • Meals • Carnival • Valentine’s Crafts • Singing/Devotional Time • Talent Show Outdoor Activities • Hayride • Pony Rides • Hike

  6. My Responsibilities Enthusiastically participate in all activities/ be an example Be a friend Help in kitchen if needed Be a 24/7 help to all the campers

  7. Stories • Ron • Mardi and Emily • Talent Show • Dance Party

  8. What I Learned Things I couldn’t learn in books ~ Give love and friendship unconditionally • Gained appreciation for people with special needs: • ~ Wonderful people • ~ Find joy in little things • ~ Unabashed • Priority Check • Patience

  9. Text Connections Students with mental retardation -- Pg. 219 Four Major Concepts • Intellectual Functioning - substantial limitations • Adaptive Behavior - also have significant limitations in adaptive skills or behavior • Developmental period - develop before age 18 • Systems of Support - services and accommodations Pg. 242 “Hands-on activities and opportunities for functional practice are important.”

  10. Article from Professional Journal “Happy Camping” Author: Jacqueline Gieri Source: The Exceptional Parent V. 31 no 3 March 2001 Pg. 46-49

  11. Summary of Article Benefits of camp experience for children and adults with disabilities • Expand horizons • Test their abilities and develop confidence in them • Gain self-esteem • Gain independence • Feel like everybody else • New social circle

  12. World Wide Web Information Information on Friendship Camp at Cran-Hill Ranch and another similar camp and information about the camps in general http://www.cranhillranch.com/friendshipcamp.htm (Or http://www.cranhillranch.com/) http://www.westminsterwoods.org/friendship_camp.htm

  13. Conclusion • Feel thankful/privileged for the opportunity • Great learning experience • Challenging and rewarding • Feel blessed by the campers • Had a great time!

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