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SUMMARY:Camp Banyan Spring Break Camp 2018
DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again – time to make your plans to be a part of Spring Break Camp 2018! \nFor young adults with disabilities\, (ages 16 to 29)\, preparing for independence. \nMarch 26 – 28th\, 9am – 3pm \nFirst Christian Church of Clearwater (2299 Drew St.) \nCost is $75 per Camper \nPurpose: to promote skills\, independence and friendships in a loving environment \nTheme: Communication – This session will focus on improving social and conversational skills\, identifying negative self-talk and moving into the ‘Green Zone’ of emotional health\, and even learning greetings (and sampling food) from other countries. \nBasic Prerequisites: Camper must be able to self-care (bathroom\, feeding\, hygiene)\, to understand and follow directions\, to express wants and needs clearly and will not physically harm others \nContact Camp Director\, Jane Williams\, at hello@ourbanyan.com \nReady to fill out the Camp application? Click here!\nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/camp-banyan-spring-break-camp-2018/
LOCATION:FL
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SUMMARY:Give Day Tampa Bay 2018
DESCRIPTION:“Give Day Tampa Bay\, the 24-hour online giving challenge\, returns for a fifth year on May 1\, 2018. Give Day is your opportunity to learn more about the hundreds of nonprofits in our community and to support causes you care about. More than $1.7 million was raised for more than 500 Tampa Bay area nonprofits during the 2017 Give Day Tampa Bay. Join us on May 1 to give where you live!”  \nFollow this link to read about and give to The Banyan Odyssey\, a non-profit that works to provide life-training and\, eventually\, living and working situations for those with disabilities. You can give at any time from April 17th to the official event on May 1st. Additional prizes and fund-matching may be won for The Banyan Odyssey if you give during the May 1st event! \nHelp us defray this summer’s fixed expenses for CAMP BANYAN\, the educational program of The Banyan Odyssey. Camp Banyan is a fun-with-a-purpose training ground in which handicapable young adults can acquire skills for independence\, make social connections and find self-expression in the arts. We serve 16 to 29 year-olds with intellectual disabilities in the Tampa Bay community. Our Campers come to Clearwater from Tampa\, New Port Richey\, Tarpon Springs\, St. Petersburg and central county–and we hope to expand our influence!
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/give-day-tampa-bay-2018/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180611T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180615T150000
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SUMMARY:Camp Banyan 2018 - Week 1 - "Where in the World?"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Camp Banyan – Summer 2018! We are so excited for our summer full of fun and friends! \nWeek 1 – June 11-15\nTheme: “Where in the World?”\nWeek One will take us all over the world\, exploring travel\, language\, customs and foods. Our life\nskill emphasis is building communication skills and we will practice mock job interviews.\nField Trip on Friday: Passport Adventure at Heritage Village\n \n  \nRead on for general Camp Banyan – Summer 2018 FAQ!\nWho?\nCamp Director is Jane Williams\, V.P. of The Banyan Odyssey\, Inc.\nAdult Volunteers & Staff (subject to background check)\nStudent Volunteers and Guest Teachers \nWhat?\nCamp Banyan Summer Program:\nCamp Banyan is a six-week summer program for handicapable young adults ages 16 to 29 who\nare working towards independence (i.e. employment and life on their own\, with supports).\nThe emphasis is on developing and reinforcing Independent Living\, Social and Work Skills; we teach Core\nValues that help on the track to success; and the program also includes exposure to The Arts\, fitness and fun! \nWhen?\nJune 11th through July 27th\, 2018\n9:00am to 3:00pm\, Monday – Friday\n(each week is its own entity with its own theme!) \nHow Much?\nWeekly Camp Fee is $125.00 \nRegistration Fee (non-refundable) $25.00 – includes Camp Shirt\n(This one-time fee is due with the completed Application PLUS one week Camp Fees.)\nNote: Field Trips may sometimes require an additional fee.*\nSome Scholarships are available (contact Jane) \n*Campers bring their own bag lunch unless otherwise notified \nWhere?\nFirst Christian Church of Clearwater\n2299 Drew St\, Clearwater 33765 \n(located between US19 & Belcher Rd\, West of Spectrum Field & SPC Campus) \nUse WEST entrance under the portico to enter building\nBasic Requirements for Participation\nMust be able to self-care (bathroom\, feeding\, hygiene)\nMust be able to understand and follow directions\nIs able to express wants and needs clearly\nWill not physically harm others\nTo Find Out More… \n  \nFor more registration info & camp applications\, email us at hello@ourbanyan.com!
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/camp-banyan-2018-week-1-world/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180618T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180622T150000
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SUMMARY:Camp Banyan 2018 - Week 2 - "Music Lovers Welcome"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Camp Banyan – Summer 2018! We are so excited for our summer full of fun and friends! \nWeek 2 – June 18-22\nTheme: “Music Lovers Welcome”\nWeek Two explores different genres of music and dance\, simple composition and rhythm\, and how\nmusic affects emotions. Life skills will focus on planning and organization. Special Guests: The Ries Brothers. Field Trip: Behind the Scenes at a Theatre… and more!\n \n  \nRead on for general Camp Banyan – Summer 2018 FAQ!\nWho?\nCamp Director is Jane Williams\, V.P. of The Banyan Odyssey\, Inc.\nAdult Volunteers & Staff (subject to background check)\nStudent Volunteers and Guest Teachers \nWhat?\nCamp Banyan Summer Program:\nCamp Banyan is a six-week summer program for handicapable young adults ages 16 to 29 who\nare working towards independence (i.e. employment and life on their own\, with supports).\nThe emphasis is on developing and reinforcing Independent Living\, Social and Work Skills; we teach Core\nValues that help on the track to success; and the program also includes exposure to The Arts\, fitness and fun! \nWhen?\nJune 11th through July 27th\, 2018\n9:00am to 3:00pm\, Monday – Friday \n(each week is its own entity with its own theme!) \nHow Much?\nWeekly Camp Fee is $125.00 \nRegistration Fee (non-refundable) $25.00 – includes Camp Shirt\n(This one-time fee is due with the completed Application PLUS one week Camp Fees.)\nNote: Field Trips may sometimes require an additional fee.*\nSome Scholarships are available (contact Jane) \n*Campers bring their own bag lunch unless otherwise notified \nWhere?\nFirst Christian Church of Clearwater\n2299 Drew St\, Clearwater 33765 \n(located between US19 & Belcher Rd\, West of Spectrum Field & SPC Campus) \nUse WEST entrance under the portico to enter building\nBasic Requirements for Participation\nMust be able to self-care (bathroom\, feeding\, hygiene)\nMust be able to understand and follow directions\nIs able to express wants and needs clearly\nWill not physically harm others\nTo Find Out More… \n  \nFor more registration info & camp applications\, email us at hello@ourbanyan.com!
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/camp-banyan-2018-week-2-music-lovers-welcome/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180629T150000
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SUMMARY:Camp Banyan 2018 - Week 3 - "Capture Your Image"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Camp Banyan – Summer 2018! We are so excited for our summer full of fun and friends! \nWeek 3 – June 25-29\nTheme: “Capture Your Image”\nWeek Three is all about presentation – making a good first impression\, manners & etiquette. Life and employment skills feature photography and videography (in front of and behind the camera)\nField Trip: Incredibles 2 movie \n  \nRead on for general Camp Banyan – Summer 2018 FAQ!\nWho?\nCamp Director is Jane Williams\, V.P. of The Banyan Odyssey\, Inc.\nAdult Volunteers & Staff (subject to background check)\nStudent Volunteers and Guest Teachers \nWhat?\nCamp Banyan Summer Program:\nCamp Banyan is a six-week summer program for handicapable young adults ages 16 to 29 who\nare working towards independence (i.e. employment and life on their own\, with supports).\nThe emphasis is on developing and reinforcing Independent Living\, Social and Work Skills; we teach Core\nValues that help on the track to success; and the program also includes exposure to The Arts\, fitness and fun! \nWhen?\nJune 11th through July 27th\, 2018\n9:00am to 3:00pm\, Monday – Friday \n(each week is its own entity with its own theme!) \nHow Much?\nWeekly Camp Fee is $125.00 \nRegistration Fee (non-refundable) $25.00 – includes Camp Shirt\n(This one-time fee is due with the completed Application PLUS one week Camp Fees.)\nNote: Field Trips may sometimes require an additional fee.*\nSome Scholarships are available (contact Jane) \n*Campers bring their own bag lunch unless otherwise notified \nWhere?\nFirst Christian Church of Clearwater\n2299 Drew St\, Clearwater 33765 \n(located between US19 & Belcher Rd\, West of Spectrum Field & SPC Campus) \nUse WEST entrance under the portico to enter building\nBasic Requirements for Participation\nMust be able to self-care (bathroom\, feeding\, hygiene)\nMust be able to understand and follow directions\nIs able to express wants and needs clearly\nWill not physically harm others\nTo Find Out More… \n  \nFor more registration info & camp applications\, email us at hello@ourbanyan.com!
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/camp-banyan-2018-week-3-capture-image/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180713T150000
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SUMMARY:Camp Banyan 2018 - Week 4 - "Appreciate the Arts"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Camp Banyan – Summer 2018! We are so excited for our summer full of fun and friends! \nWeek 4 – July 9-13\nTheme: “Appreciate the Arts”\nWeek Four presents the opportunity to dabble in all sorts of art mediums\, including clay!\nSpecial Guest visit from The Florida Orchestra Petting Zoo \n  \nRead on for general Camp Banyan – Summer 2018 FAQ!\nWho?\nCamp Director is Jane Williams\, V.P. of The Banyan Odyssey\, Inc.\nAdult Volunteers & Staff (subject to background check)\nStudent Volunteers and Guest Teachers \nWhat?\nCamp Banyan Summer Program:\nCamp Banyan is a six-week summer program for handicapable young adults ages 16 to 29 who\nare working towards independence (i.e. employment and life on their own\, with supports).\nThe emphasis is on developing and reinforcing Independent Living\, Social and Work Skills; we teach Core\nValues that help on the track to success; and the program also includes exposure to The Arts\, fitness and fun! \nWhen?\nJune 11th through July 27th\, 2018\n9:00am to 3:00pm\, Monday – Friday \n(each week is its own entity with its own theme!) \nHow Much?\nWeekly Camp Fee is $125.00 \nRegistration Fee (non-refundable) $25.00 – includes Camp Shirt\n(This one-time fee is due with the completed Application PLUS one week Camp Fees.)\nNote: Field Trips may sometimes require an additional fee.*\nSome Scholarships are available (contact Jane) \n*Campers bring their own bag lunch unless otherwise notified \nWhere?\nFirst Christian Church of Clearwater\n2299 Drew St\, Clearwater 33765 \n(located between US19 & Belcher Rd\, West of Spectrum Field & SPC Campus) \nUse WEST entrance under the portico to enter building\nBasic Requirements for Participation\nMust be able to self-care (bathroom\, feeding\, hygiene)\nMust be able to understand and follow directions\nIs able to express wants and needs clearly\nWill not physically harm others\nTo Find Out More… \n  \nFor more registration info & camp applications\, email us at hello@ourbanyan.com!
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/camp-banyan-2018-week-4-appreciate-arts/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180716T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180720T150000
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SUMMARY:Camp Banyan - Week 5 - "Explore the Cosmos"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Camp Banyan – Summer 2018! We are so excited for our summer full of fun and friends! \nWeek 5 – July 16-20\nTheme: “Explore the Cosmos”\nWeek Five. It’s a big universe out there! Let’s look beyond ourselves and do some exploring. Our Core Value of “Be Involved” is key this week and we will look at the many volunteer opportunities that exist in our community.\nField Trip: The SPC Planetarium in St. Petersburg \n  \nRead on for general Camp Banyan – Summer 2018 FAQ!\nWho?\nCamp Director is Jane Williams\, V.P. of The Banyan Odyssey\, Inc.\nAdult Volunteers & Staff (subject to background check)\nStudent Volunteers and Guest Teachers \nWhat?\nCamp Banyan Summer Program:\nCamp Banyan is a six-week summer program for handicapable young adults ages 16 to 29 who\nare working towards independence (i.e. employment and life on their own\, with supports).\nThe emphasis is on developing and reinforcing Independent Living\, Social and Work Skills; we teach Core\nValues that help on the track to success; and the program also includes exposure to The Arts\, fitness and fun! \nWhen?\nJune 11th through July 27th\, 2018\n9:00am to 3:00pm\, Monday – Friday \n(each week is its own entity with its own theme!) \nHow Much?\nWeekly Camp Fee is $125.00 \nRegistration Fee (non-refundable) $25.00 – includes Camp Shirt\n(This one-time fee is due with the completed Application PLUS one week Camp Fees.)\nNote: Field Trips may sometimes require an additional fee.*\nSome Scholarships are available (contact Jane) \n*Campers bring their own bag lunch unless otherwise notified \nWhere?\nFirst Christian Church of Clearwater\n2299 Drew St\, Clearwater 33765 \n(located between US19 & Belcher Rd\, West of Spectrum Field & SPC Campus) \nUse WEST entrance under the portico to enter building\nBasic Requirements for Participation\nMust be able to self-care (bathroom\, feeding\, hygiene)\nMust be able to understand and follow directions\nIs able to express wants and needs clearly\nWill not physically harm others\nTo Find Out More… \n  \nFor more registration info & camp applications\, email us at hello@ourbanyan.com!
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/camp-banyan-week-5-explore-cosmos/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180723T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180727T150000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100549
CREATED:20180420T010732Z
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SUMMARY:Camp Banyan - Week 6 - "Christmas in July"
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Camp Banyan – Summer 2018! We are so excited for our summer full of fun and friends! \nWeek 6 – July 23-27\nTheme: “Christmas in July”\nWeek Six is a week-long celebration! Get used to red and green. We will plan the menu\, go shopping and prepare the Friday lunch buffet. This is the week we put together and deliver Christmas in July Swag Bags for All Children’s Hospital patients.\nField Trip: All Children’s Hospital on “Christmas Eve”\, July 24th\nParent Resource Luncheon – July 27 \n  \nRead on for general Camp Banyan – Summer 2018 FAQ!\nWho?\nCamp Director is Jane Williams\, V.P. of The Banyan Odyssey\, Inc.\nAdult Volunteers & Staff (subject to background check)\nStudent Volunteers and Guest Teachers \nWhat?\nCamp Banyan Summer Program:\nCamp Banyan is a six-week summer program for handicapable young adults ages 16 to 29 who\nare working towards independence (i.e. employment and life on their own\, with supports).\nThe emphasis is on developing and reinforcing Independent Living\, Social and Work Skills; we teach Core\nValues that help on the track to success; and the program also includes exposure to The Arts\, fitness and fun! \nWhen?\nJune 11th through July 27th\, 2018\n9:00am to 3:00pm\, Monday – Friday \n(each week is its own entity with its own theme!) \nHow Much?\nWeekly Camp Fee is $125.00 \nRegistration Fee (non-refundable) $25.00 – includes Camp Shirt\n(This one-time fee is due with the completed Application PLUS one week Camp Fees.)\nNote: Field Trips may sometimes require an additional fee.*\nSome Scholarships are available (contact Jane) \n*Campers bring their own bag lunch unless otherwise notified \nWhere?\nFirst Christian Church of Clearwater\n2299 Drew St\, Clearwater 33765 \n(located between US19 & Belcher Rd\, West of Spectrum Field & SPC Campus) \nUse WEST entrance under the portico to enter building\nBasic Requirements for Participation\nMust be able to self-care (bathroom\, feeding\, hygiene)\nMust be able to understand and follow directions\nIs able to express wants and needs clearly\nWill not physically harm others\nTo Find Out More… \n  \nFor more registration info & camp applications\, email us at hello@ourbanyan.com!
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/camp-banyan-week-6-christmas-july/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180727T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180727T140000
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CREATED:20180420T012425Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180420T012425Z
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SUMMARY:Parent Resource Luncheon 2018
DESCRIPTION:Parents & Caregivers of Camp Banyan campers and other members of the handicapable community are invited to our Resource Luncheon. During this time\, we bring in representatives from helpful resources for those with special needs in our community. Help us by spreading the word to other families with special needs! \nWho: Camp Banyan campers & Special Needs Individuals and Parents/Caregivers\nWhat: Parent Resource Luncheon\nWhere: First Christian Church of Clearwater (where camp takes place)\nWhen: Friday\, July 27\, 12pm-2pm \n  \n 
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/parent-resource-luncheon-2018/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Camp
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180826T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180826T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100549
CREATED:20180818T011240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180818T011240Z
UID:2200-1535286600-1535299200@ourbanyan.com
SUMMARY:Give Back w/ Banyan: Threshers' "Dog Days of Summer"
DESCRIPTION:Our Campers (& Parents) are volunteering at the final Threshers’ “Dog Days of Summer”.  Ticket proceeds go to an animal rescue non-profit.  Our responsibilities include greeting fans\, supplying pets with treats\, refilling water and picking up the occasional “Uh Oh!” Let Ms. Jane know if you are coming—free tickets for human volunteers (your dog’s ticket is $6) and Ms. Jane will spring for lunch. \nAttire: Camp or Doggie Days gray shirts.  Drinks and lunch provided.  Sign up in advance for free ticket and meet Ms. Jane at the West/Main Entrance at 12:30pm. Be ready to love on lots of furry critters!
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/give-back-w-banyan-threshers-dog-days-of-summer/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180903T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180903T130000
DTSTAMP:20260514T100549
CREATED:20180818T010503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180818T010503Z
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SUMMARY:ART DAY for Camp Banyan
DESCRIPTION:We have Expert Artists (such as Heidi Stavinga) to help us complete several masterpieces. *Artwork is to be auctioned off through Banyan social media to help fund the purchase of property!  There is no cost to participate but Campers are asked to bring $5 for pizza or their own bag lunch.  Space limited to first 18 respondents\n*Parents/Caregivers have first dibs to purchase artwork produced at this one-day event.
URL:https://ourbanyan.com/event/art-day-for-camp-banyan/
LOCATION:FL
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