Camp Will

A seven week therapeutic day camp for children and young adults with physical or developmental disabilities who want a specialized setting offering recreation, music, art and dance therapies.

Therapeutic Day Camp

Who?
6-23 year old residents of Williamson County with physical or
developmental disabilities

When?
Program will resume in June 2011.

Where?
Hunter's Bend Elementary 
1121 Fieldstone Parkway
Franklin, TN  37069

Cost?
$51.00 per week

Registration?
Attention: To accommodate more campers, Parents may register campers for up to five weeks of camp (Or until full)!
Registration will be held at the Franklin Recreation Complex
1120 Hillsboro Road, Franklin, TN
Registration is closed.

Please note: 
Campers must be registered by a parent or legal guardian.
Campers do not need to attend registration.
Campers must be residents of Williamson County.



Monthly Programs

Williamson County Parks and Recreation offers monthly social programs for children, teens and adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

Fitness Fun
Need a smart start for healthy heart?  Then join Fitness Fun.  You will have fun while getting the exercise your body needs.  We will participate in activities geared towards improving cardiovascular abilities, increasing flexibility, and strengthening muscles.  This weekly program is designed for individuals who are independent with their personal care and can follow directions within a small group. Please note, this program will resume in the fall.



Potluck and Bingo
Join us for an evening of fun, food and bingo!  Meat, drinks and bingo prizes will be provided, just bring a side dish or dessert to share.
PALS program: People at Leisure with Support - a caregiver is required to stay with those needing support. Caregivers are asked to register if planning to attend and eat.  Do to the limited number of winners, Bingo prizes are awarded only to the participants.

Franklin Recreation Complex- To register please call (615) 790-5719 ext. 10.
Day: Thursday
Date: July 15
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Young adults and up
Cost: Free! Please bring a side dish and dessert to share.
Registration: June 10-July 13

Day:  Thursday
Date:  August 19
Time:  5:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages:  Young Adults and up
Cost:  Free!  Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Registration:  July 15-August 17

Longview Recreation Center- To register please call (615) 302-0971 ext. 10.
Day: Tuesday
Date: July 13
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages: Young adults and up
Cost: Free! Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Registration: June 15-July 8

Day:  Tuesday
Date:  August 24
Time:  5:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages:  Young Adults and up
Cost:  Free!  Please bring a side dish or dessert to share.
Registration:  July 13-August 19


Recreation Night-Dinner and a Movie
Come join us for dinner and the movie, "Up."  We will enjoy watching the exciting adventures of widower, Carl Fredricksen and his guest to get to Paradise Falls, South America.  When Carl ties hundres of balloons to his house and flies away to South America, he finally fulfills his lifelong dream of adventure.  But after discovering an 8-year-old stowaway named Russell, this unlikely duo soon finds themselves on a hilarious journey in a lost world filled with danger and surprises.  During our movie, we will enjoy pizza, salad, drinks and dessert.  Don't miss this fun evening.
PALS Program:  People at Leisure with Support-A caregiver is required to stay with those needing support.  Caregivers wishing to eat are asked to register and pay the program fee.

Longview Recreation Center-To register call (615) 302-0971, ext. 10.
Day:  Tuesday
Date:  August 10
Time:  5:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages:  Young Adults and Up
Cost:  $5.00
Registration:  July 20-August 5


Games Galore-Volleyball
Come out and spend the evening playing volleyball and socializing with friends.  We will also have a fabulous Taco bar for dinner with dessert.
PALS Program:  People at Leisure with Support-A caregiver is required to stay with those needing support.  Caregivers wishing to eat are asked to register and pay the program fee.

Franklin Recreation Complex-To register, call (615) 790-5719 ext. 10.
Day:  Thursday
Date:  August 12
Time:  5:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages:  Young Adults and Up
Cost:  $5.00
Registration:  July 16-August 10


Recreation Night-Let's Cook Italian
Hey everyone!  It's time for us to cook a great meal we call all enjoy together.  We will be making spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, and dessert.  Don't miss this fun evening with friends.
PALS Program:  People at Leisure with Support-A caregiver is required to stay with those needing support.  Caregivers wishing to eat are asked to register and pay the program fee.

Franklin Recreation Complex-To register, call (615)790-5719 ext.10.
Day:  Thursday
Date:  August 26
Time:  5:30pm to 7:30pm
Ages:  Young Adults and Up
Cost:  $5.00
Registration:  July 16-August 24


Super Saturday Respite
Come join us in games, music, swimming, crafts and more.  You will need your swimsuit, towel, lunch and drink for a day full of fun!  Personal care is provided for those with special needs only.  Because swimming is our first activity, please send your child dressed to swim. Please note, this program will resume September 2010.

Please note:  New Respite Registration Policy!  Registration begins at 9:00am on the first day of registration.  All registration will be done within the Therapeutic Division and not the front desk.

How to register for Respite:
1.  You may walk-in at the Respite site the first day of registration.  After the first day no walk-in registrations are taken.
2.  You may call Jayne McFadden at (615)790-5719 ext. 33 for the Franklin Complex Respite.  You may call Mary Clark at (615)302-0971 ext. 18 for the Longview Recreation Center Respite.  You must speak with a therapist to register.  Leaving a message is not registering.

Payment must be received within 5 days of registration or you will be moved to the waiting list.
1.  You can mail payment within 5 days to the site. 

For Franklin Complex Respite, please mail to...
WCPR
Attention:  Jayne McFadden
1120 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN  37064

For Longview Recreation Center Respite, please mail to...
WCPR
Attention:  Mary Clark
2909 Commonwealth Drive
Spring Hill, TN  37179

2.  You may charge over the phone (A processing fee will be added to all charges.  Ending balance will be $20.44)
3.  You may pay on site when you register the first day.

 

Policies and Procedures

Inclement Weather Policy
Please call (615) 790-5719 ext. 33 for Franklin based programs or (615) 302-0971 ext.18 for Spring Hill based programs the day of the event for cancellation information.  For inclement weather updates on facility closures or class cancellations, please call the department's Inclement Weather Hotline at (615) 591-8524. Planned outdoor activities will be moved inside if there is bad weather. 

Registration Policy
Registration must be by the deadline and payment must be received within five days of registering.  You must speak to a receptionist to make a reservation.  For phone reservations, please call (615) 790-5719 ext. 10 for Franklin based programs or (615) 302-0971 ext. 10 for Spring Hill based programs.   

Payments can be:
  1. In person-just stop by the front desk druing regular business hours.
  2. Phone in with credit card(total must be $20.00 or more and will include a small processing fee).
  3. Or mail it into... 
Franklin Recreation Complex
WCPR
Attention:  Therapeutics
1120 Hillsboro Road
Franklin, TN 37064

Longview Recreation Center
WCPR
Attention:  Therapeutics
2909 Commonwealth Drive
Spring Hill, TN  37174

Program Cancellation Policy
Refunds can be requested up to 24 hours before the program. After that point, most programs are non-refundable unless your spot can be filled by someone off the waiting list. Please remember to call (615) 790-5719 ext. 33 for Franklin based programs or (615) 302-0971 ext. 18 for Spring Hill based programs to cancel.