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Last summer, we were sorry that we could not hold our usual summer camp but, ultimately, there were too many obstacles to overcome to provide a safe experience. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to create challenges but we are confident that this summer we can offer camp in some form. It is too early to tell what shape it will take but rest assured, if we can do it, we will, as long as we can ensure our campers and staff are safe.
At this time, we will open registration for summer camp 2021. Please note, this is an application only, not an acceptance.
We aim to run our regular, 8 day camp - preliminary session dates are: Wednesday, August 25 - Friday, Sept 3 (There will be no camp on August 28 & 29)
The registration form is found on our website or click here: https://bit.ly/3s1mIsT
Please note that acceptance may be slightly delayed. Although we do hope to run as close to our normal schedule as possible, we are awaiting official guidelines from New York State. Consequently, we may need to make alterations to dates or camper capacity. This is not something we will do lightly or last minute and we will keep you informed of any options that will allow us to give as many campers an opportunity to spend time at camp this summer.
There is no deposit or fee due at this time. The camp fee (or financial aid request) will be required once a camper has been accepted.
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2019 Scholarship Winners Announced!
We had a record number of applicants for our scholarships this year. All three of our winners will be awarded the FPF Peer Scholarship, given to students who demonstrate a commitment the the cause and an affinity for working with their peers with the disorder. Congratulations to Caroline Palumbo (Southampton High School), Francesca Vasile-Cozzo (Mattituck High School) and Antonio Marine (Mattituck High School).
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Another great year!
The Flying Point Foundation for Autism had a great 2018, continuing to offer programs and services in line with its mission to enrich to the lives of individuals with autism through opportunity and understanding.
A few highlights of 2018:
August brought our annual summer camp that runs 8 days and serves more than 45 individuals. It offers a traditional camp experience with the support needed to make it accessible to those with autism. Campers swim, do yoga, create art, sing and have fun playing noncompetitive sports.
Throughout the year, we offered Rec sessions for our kids, plus some special family events such as Sailing with Autism, and a beach/paddle day at Long Beach, organized by the local Sea Scouts. Rec sessions included bowling, learning about horses, the Long Island Game Farm and so much more.
Four students from the East End earned scholarships from the Flying Point Foundation for Autism. Three were typical students who have demonstrated a commitment to the autism community and one was a student with autism headed to college!
A mentoring program, in collaboration with the Town of Southampton's Youth Bureau was launched and we are working to build this program so that more opportunities are available for those with autism to participate in town-organized youth events. Some programs will be specifically designed for those with autism.
As we do every April, we brought in a representative from ALEC (the Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition) to train first responders in the unique nature of an emergency involving and individual with autism. Supported, in part, by Southampton Hospital, the program draws responders from as far at Westchester and brings dozens of volunteers from our own area.
Finally, we continue to pursue our goal of creating an activity/community center for individuals with autism, where they may go with their support staff to enjoy every day activities including gardening, fitness, cooking, video games and more. We are currently working with the Town of Southampton and have high hopes that something will come of it in the year 2019!
Big Thanks!
The generous support of the Southampton Town Kiwanis and the Southampton Bath and Tennis Charitable Fund are the financial underpinnings of our camp. Without them, we'd be hard-pressed to carry on. Southampton Kiwanis also arranged for and served snow cones at camp in the summer!
Real-Aid for Autism walked through our area and, this year, Tim Motz, husband of FPF President Kim Covell, walked the entire Sunday distance, from the Boardy Barn in Hampton Bays to downtown Montauk. It was a huge feat and kept us in good graces with EJ Foundation for Autism, which again sent us a generous donation.
Our team of cyclists for the 106-mile Bike to the Beach for Autism event has grown. Team members raised money to take the ride from lower Manhattan to East Quogue in June, pulling in more than $23,000 this year! We hope to double our team in 2019, so if you’re looking for a great goal, we’ve got it! The ride has great support along the entire route and a party is waiting for you at the end.
Local schools have embraced annual Give A Buck for Autism campaign, in which students bring home a small flyer that asks for $1 to be sent to school and then the student's name is added to it and the flyer brought back to be hung on a Wall of Support for Autism. We are grateful for bringing awareness to the schools and helping us raise a bit of money along the way. If you'd like your school to participate, please let us know.
Our Lemon-AID stand was replaced with a new one this year, built for us by two local Girl Scouts, Caitlin McSweeney and Emily Glass. Along the way, some donations were made. Their work will help us raise awareness for years to come and our stand is always available to youngsters who wish to give “Refreshing Help for Autism.”
The Scouts deliver the new stand to FPF President Kim Covell.
That's a wrap for us on 2018!
We look forward to another amazing and fulfilling year in 2019!
TLC Open House
We were simply amazed by the wonderful high school students from nearly all the area high schools who turned out for the TLC (Teen Leaders Care) open house recently. These teens have signed up to be mentors for "members" of the program who wish to attend programs of the Southampton Town Youth Bureau but need some peer support. Three programs are coming up: participation in the Great East End Cleanup, the Escape Night at SYS and the Battle of the Bands in June. Friendships await!
First Responder Training available April 21!
Open to first responders, hospital & school personnel, law enforcement and anyone else interested in learning more about how to interact with individuals with autism in an emergency situation. FREE.
A great year!
With steady support from our community, sold-out fundraisers, and grants from other charitable groups, the Flying Point Foundation for Autism rocked its mission to enrich to the lives of individuals with autism through opportunity and understanding.
A few highlights of 2017:
August brought our annual summer camp that runs 8 days and serves more than 45 individuals. It offers a traditional camp experience with the support needed to make it accessible to those with autism. Campers swim, do yoga, create art, sing and have fun playing noncompetitive sports.
Throughout the year, we offered 9 FPF Rec sessions. Participants went on a storybook walk at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge, bowling at Wildwood Lanes, pumpkin picking on the North Fork and learned about horses Spirit's Promise Equine Rescue Program in Riverhead. There were outings to a petting zoo, the Long Island
We worked with the Parrish Art Museum, though its Parrish Access program, to offer the opportunity to tour the exhibitions at the museum followed by an art project inspired by the current works on display.
Three students from the East End earned scholarships from the Flying Point Foundation for Autism. Two were typical students who have demonstrated a commitment to the autism community and one was a student with autism headed to college!
We are working with the Town of Southampton's Youth Bureau to develop a mentoring program in which teen volunteers train to work with teens with autism so that we can make the town's youth program accessible and fun for those with autism. Launch is expected in early 2018.
As we do every April, we brought in a representative from ALEC (the Autism and Law Enforcement Education Coalition) to train first responders in the unique nature of an emergency involving and individual with autism. Supported, in part, by Southampton Hospital, the program draws responders from as far at Westchester and brings dozens of volunteers from our own area.
Finally, we continue to pursue our goal of creating a community center for individuals with autism, where they may go with their support staff to enjoy every day activities including gardening, fitness, cooking, video games and more. The challenge is finding real estate within our means. If you know someone who can help, please let us know.
How do we pay for this?
First and foremost, the generous support of the Southampton Town Kiwanis and the Southampton Bath and Tennis Charitable Fund are the financial underpinnings of our camp. Without them, we'd be hard-pressed to carry on.
In addition, we are fortunate to have been selected by Sabrosa as its charity of the month in June and the Southampton Soap Company as its holiday charity.
Travis Corwin of Corwith's Jewelers in Southampton designed a beautiful necklace for FPF that was sold from April (Autism Awareness Month) through the summer. It's still available at the store on Main Street if you want to purchase one.
Once again, the Blue Duck Bakery, at all of its locations, baked and sold the color puzzle cookies. It continues to be a terrific way to raise awareness and a few dollars.
Real-Aid for Autism walked through our area and with one of our board members participating in a good portion of this annual relay walk, the event's organizer, EJ Foundation for Autism, sends us a generous donation each year.
We've refocused our annual Give A Buck for Autism campaign and now several local schools embrace this annual fundraiser, in which students bring home a small flyer that asks for $1 to be sent to school and then the student's name is added to it and the flyer brought back to be hung on a Wall of Support for Autism. With schools raising from $120 to a whopping $900 from Southampton Elementary School and some creative fundraising by the Southampton Teachers Association, the new focus has proven a success. If you'd like your school to participate, please let us know.
Generation Runway, a fashion show that will celebrate its 10th year in 2018, continues to be a runaway success. Sold out every single year, the event brings together local moms and their daughters for a day of fashion and fun.
In August, we were back at the Riverhead Polish Festival with our Lemon-AID stand. Hundreds of thirsty people stopped by to offer some "refreshing help for autism."
An eight-person team of cyclists rode 106 miles from lower Manhattan to East Quogue in June in the Bike to the Beach event. Though this fundraiser, cyclists ask friends and family for pledges toward their ride and our team raised more than $13,000. Added to that total was the fundraising from a member of ANOTHER Bike to the Beach team, raising our total to $38,000! We hope you'll consider joining us in 2018!
Our holiday season was just a little bit brighter this year thanks to a wonderful fundraising effort by Southampton Town Kiwanis. Using artwork created during our summer camp, they had holiday cards printed and sold them to raise money.
That's a wrap for us on 2017! We are looking forward to another amazing and fulfilling year in 2018!
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Though the Town of Southampton Youth Bureau, the FPF has set up a mentoring program for our kids. Screened students from local schools are signing on as mentors so that our kids can attend Youth Bureau events throughout the year. Register through the Youth Bureau.
Holiday Cards created by our campers!
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These cards were created from two pieces of art completed at our summer camp. Each camper painting pieces of paper that were then individually placed by our amazing art teacher into these two images in the style of artist Charley Harper. The bottom image show the actual artwork.
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2017 Camp Dates!
Mark your calendar for this year's Camp Flying Point dates: Wednesday, August 23, to Friday, September 1. Details to follow. Questions in the meantime? Email us at hello@fpf4autism.org.
