of Craven County

FAMILIES CARING FOR FAMILIES

The Arc of Craven County is a local family advocacy organization of and for people living in Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties with cognitive, intellectual, and developmental disabilities and their families.  The Arc was incorporated as a non-profit corporation on April 30, 1963.  We are affiliated with The Arc of NC an advocacy and provider organization and The Arc of the USA a leading advocacy organization.  We are committed to securing for all people challenged by intellectual and physical disabilities the opportunity to choose and realize their goals of where and how they live, learn, work, worship and play.  The Arc of Craven County is a volunteer organization that fosters community programs to promote the general welfare of citizens in Craven, Jones, and Pamlico Counties of North Carolina.  All citizens with disabilities, parents and guardians, providers of service, community leaders, and friends may participate in furthering the work of The Arc of Craven County.

Opportunities we provide for our community are:  

Monthly Socials for all ages sponsored by Private Providers, Churches and Community Organizations. See calendar of events for this year’s socials.

Summer Camp began 5 years ago with a grant from the Harold H. Bate Foundation and with supports from East Carolina Behavioral Health LME we were able to extend our camp for 6 weeks with a limit of 40 campers.  Summer camp enriches a child’s life experiences in many positive ways through developing skills and abilities throughout the summer months, while also providing a structured, supervised, consistent environment, and help with the transition process from school to vacation back to school, which is very important for children we support.  It will also provide parents and caregivers a much needed summer program while knowing their child is safe with professional staff. The camp serves children from ages 5-22 with MR, Autism, Down syndrome, Epilepsy, Cerebral Palsy, and TBI each year.  Camp will be held June 21- July 30, 2010.  Pre-registration is required to participate.  

We are excited to offer an Adult Day Camp this year for ages 22 and up, that will be held June 14th –18th , 2010.  Pre-registration is required to participate.

Membership Socials

The Arc of Craven County is excited to partner with community leaders and volunteers to better meet the needs of children and adults in Craven, Jones and Pamlico Counties; families, caregivers and providers in our community.

NEWS FLASH

We have some exciting events for 2010

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