Child Services

Center-Based | Community-Based | ELKS | Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy | Speech Therapy

DDS serves an average of 140 children each year. In the state of Pennsylvania any child that exhibits a 25% delay in development is entitled to Free Early Intervention Services. Early Intervention is critical for a child’s development. The earlier a child is diagnosed and served, the greater the chances are for a child to be successful in achieving important developmental milestones. Many of the children served by DDS have multiple challenges to overcome. Through training and education, DDS empowers children to achieve a higher level of independence.

DDS-Summer Stars Day Camp:
The purpose of the camp is to help children of all abilities explore new talents while developing social and recreational skills in a fun non-threatening environment. Our Vision is for each child to gain a better appreciation of self and to experience greater personal independence.

A Camp Coordinator and a Camp Aide will oversee the day camp program. A Nurse will be available to assist as needed. DDS will use a “buddy” system in which children are partner with a high school student or adult volunteer to provide assistance during camp activities.

Planned activities are designed to develop communication skills and team building techniques. There will also be opportunities for children to explore individual goals and talents.

There are three camps to chose from:

June 23-27 Past & Present
Camp will be held at the DDS- Alley Learning Center

The week’s activities will center around a Past and Present theme in which campers will explore life as it was in the past and how things are in today’s world. There are several day trips planned for this week, including a trip to the Union Canal, the Municipal Building, a local factory the Meier Homestead and a swimming trip, Hershey Chocolate World and the Lancaster science museum.

July 21-24 Adventure Camp
Campers will meet at the DDS-Alley Learning Center at 9 a.m. and travel to
Camp Mack for the Day’s Activities. They will return to DDS at 3 p.m.

Campers will enjoy many outdoor activities including: hiking, boating, archery, swimming, crafts, games and activities.

August 4-8 Fun On the Farm
Camp will be held at the DDS- Alley Learning Center

Campers will have the opportunity to visit various farms including an Amish Farm, an ultra modern farm, a feed mill, fish farm and truck farm. They will also visit the Lebanon Farmers Market and then campers will have their own market day in which family and friends are welcome to come and shop with pretend money.