Contact Information
500 Glen Ave.
Salisbury, MD 21804
Telephone: (410)548-4900
FAX: (410)548-4917
Email:
Web Address: www.wicomicorecandparks.org
Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Services Offered
Summer Programs/Camps and Vacations.
Individuals Have the Following Types of Disabilities:
Behavioral Problems, Cerebral Palsy, Epilepsy/Seizure Disorder, Mental Retardation, Orthopedic Impairment, Autism, Mental Retardation, Mental Disorder, Blindness/Severe Visual Impairment, Cystic Fibrosis, Deafness/Severe Hearing Impairment, Spina Bifida, Seizure, Specific Learning Disability, Speech/Language Impairment, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy and other Neurological Disorders.
Number of Individuals Currently Being Served: 60
Ages Served: any child entering a full-day school program in the fall
Home Region of DDA: Eastern
Counties Served: Wicomico County
Year Established: 1946
Mission Statement
The Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism represents the county government's commitment to an outstanding quality of life for its citizens. Its goal is to provide high quality events and programs, to preserve unique natural resources, to acquire, develop and maintain park land and recreation facilities, and to market its community for the purpose of attracting visitors.
Unique and Distinctive Qualities
Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism is the oldest recreation and parks department in the State of Maryland .
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Describe your quality assurance practices, including any agency accreditations.
Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism operates its Therapeutic Summer Day Camp Program in conformance with the summer regulations administered by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene.
How Does Your Agency Support People In Becoming Active Members Of Their Community?
Wicomico County Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism seeks to offer recreational programs and facilities to all citizens regardless of ability, so that everyone may enjoy the benefits of recreation and parks.
Steps Individuals Must Take to Apply for Services:
Individuals may register for the Therapeutic Summer Day Camp Program from March through mid-May at the Civic Center box Office in Salisbury.
Special Considerations/Comments: Individuals requiring accommodations must indicate that on their registration form. A conference with staff may be requested to ensure that resonable accommodations can be provided.
Funding Sources: User Fees, State grants, Wicomico County Board of Education
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