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Wheaton Ice Camp

Hello! This summer I am going camp to at Wheaton Ice Arena!

A group of kids learning how to skate on an ice rink

 It is at the Wheaton Indoor Tennis Facility, a big place with six indoor courts that make it cool and comfortable. 

 Before I Leave for Camp 

blue monogramed bookbag with water bottle next to it

Before I leave, I will pack my things. I will need: 

A digital drawing of a peanut with a red circle and line through it

A nut-free lunch and a snack

Cold-weather clothes 

A helmet

A water bottle 

Digital drawing of white and green sneakers

My tennis shoes 

I need to remember my helmet because I cannot skate without it.

Arriving at Camp 

When I get to camp, I come in the front doors of the ice arena.

Front outside entrance of Wheaton ice arena

I turn right and walk down the hall to the table where my adult checks me in, making sure I have everything I need.

 

Getting Ready

The counselors help me make a name tag and show me the locker room where I put my things away.

Small room with benches on the three walls and backpacks on the benches. The middle back wall is painted blue
A close up of a stack of board games sitting on a table (from top to bottom; Battleship, Connect 4, Hi ho cherry-o, Sorry! Chutes & Ladders, Candy Land)

Next, I go to the party room until everyone is here. In the party room, I can draw, play games, make friends, and more.

Bathroom Time

If I need to go to the bathroom, I ask a counselor and they will bring me.

Once everyone is here, we will hear about what we will do today. On Monday, we will practice an emergency drill by walking to the red building across the parking lot.

Time to Skate!  

Later in the morning, we have our ice skating lessons! The counselors will help me get skates and get ready.

After our lessons, we eat lunch at the picnic tables outside. If we can’t eat outside, we may eat in the lobby area.

Other Activities

Carousel surrounded by pavement with view of ramp

Ride the carousel

A picture of a large pond surrounded by trees with a paved path in the foreground

Walk to Wheaton Regional Park

Red train on tracks

Ride the miniature train

Indoor tennis courts

Go to Wheaton Indoor Tennis

Two kids in the foreground ice skating with jackets and helmets on. More kids skating in the background

In the afternoon, we have free-skate time to practice our skills and play with friends on the ice. Sometimes, there will be on-ice activities set up too!

Going Home

After all our fun activities are done, I wait for my adult to pick me up. We go back to the party room to draw, play games, play with friends, and more.

A close up of a stack of board games sitting on a table (from top to bottom; Battleship, Connect 4, Hi ho cherry-o, Sorry! Chutes & Ladders, Candy Land)
Black table with laminated papers on it that read "no nuts" and "camo check in "

My adult signs me out, and I get my things from the locker room. I meet my adult in front of the party room.

 I Can Get Support 

If I need help with: 

  • Transitions 
  • Understanding plans 
  • Regulating my feelings 

 …there are visual schedules and friendly counselors to guide me. 

If I need to prepare ahead of time, my family can ask for: 

  • Social stories 
  • Activity previews 
  • Accommodations 

 I am Ready to Have Fun! 

I am going spend the week learning to skate, making new friends, and having a great time at camp!

Kids skating at a summer camp