Rising Treetops at Oakhurst

About Rising Treetops at Oakhurst

Rising Treetops at Oakhurst started as a place for children to enjoy fresh air and spend the summer away from the hustle and bustle of the city. Established in 1906 as The Crippled Children's East Side Free School in Lower East Side of Manhattan, the summer home was the first of its kind dedicated to providing respite for those with physical disabilities. It was a simple place with a dormitory for boys and girls, cots to sleep on, and an infirmary. In 1946, the organization was renamed New York Service for the Orthopedically Handicapped and began its pilot pre-school program for children with cerebral palsy. The program was designed to be an intensive one, incorporating physical and speech therapy into the curriculum. The success of the program was such that in 1952, the Board of Education adopted it in its entirety. This program went on to become a model for other pre-schools and special education programs. Today, Rising Treetops at Oakhurst is a vibrant and accessible space for children with physical disabilities. It offers a range of activities and therapies designed to empower young ones and give them the confidence they need to thrive in their everyday life.

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Summer Camp (for youth and adults)

As of December 14, 2022, Rising Treetops is pleased to announce it will be holding its 2023 Summer Camp more or less as we did prior to the pandemic. We thank you in advance for considering Rising Treetops and are hopeful we might be able to provide a fun-filled and rewarding experience this coming summer for all of the campers we serve. Our 2023 summer schedule now includes one 8-day session for adults, three 12-day general sessions for all ages and special needs, two 5-day sessions for those applying for autism camp sessions, as well as a 6-day “Summer Send-off” open to all ages and special needs.

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Afterschool Program

After school care for school-age children is available during the school year on a fee-for-service basis. This day respite program is open after school until 6:00 p.m. We can provide limited one-way transportation from nearby schools or programs to Rising Treetops at Oakhurst, and are also available on school break weeks (not federal holidays) during the school year.

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Overnight Respite (for youth and adults)

Our respite services are designed primarily for individuals who possess at least minimal levels of expressive and receptive communication skills, and exhibit behavior that is appropriate for group living. While at Rising Treetops during a respite session, clients have access to seasonal therapeutic recreational activities; which can include arts/crafts, music, drama, sports, swimming, cooking, nature/gardening and iPad media arts. We have newly renovated facilities and activities and are excited to welcome back old clients and get to know new ones this coming year. We hope to hear from you.

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