Summer camp is a group-based experience that involves active participation, transitions between activities, and time spent exploring indoors and outdoors. Camp may be a good fit if your child can:

-Participate in group activities with peers, with or without accommodations.

-Follow one-step or two-step instructions during activities and transitions.

-Remain with the group throughout the camp day.

-Communicate their needs (speech, gestures, assistive devices, etc.)

We offer a variety of supports to help create a structured, nurturing environment, including: -Partnership with KultureCity to better support individuals with sensory processing needs.

-Flexible curriculum designed for differentiation and camper choice.

-Use of restorative practices to encourage positive peer interactions and support de-escalation when needed.

-Visual schedules and cues to support routines and transitions.

-Flexible seating options when available.

-Access to sensory tools such as fidgets and noise-reducing headphones.

-Tactile learning opportunities such as touch features on exhibits, animal artifacts (e.g., feathers, shells, or pelts), and guided animal interactions.

If your child typically works with a one-on-one support person at home or school, we ask that you continue that support by sending someone with your camper. We welcome professional caregivers such as para-professionals, SEITs, or other approved student support specialists to our summer camp program with proof of background check. Please note:

-Families are responsible for coordinating the support person, including payment and communication.

-The support person must follow all camp guidelines to ensure the safety of all campers.

-Arrangements must be made with the camp director or administration at least four weeks prior to your child’s first day of camp.

1. Talk About Camp in Advance: Review our camp social narrative and take a look at a Sample Daily Schedule at Camp.

2. Attend our Camp Orientation: Before camp begins, you will receive information on how to register for our optional camp orientation events. These events provide an opportunity to meet the camp director, ask questions, and learn what to expect. These events are great for first-time campers and those with additional needs.

3. Speak with your Camp Team: We encourage open and continuous conversation between camp staff and guardians of our campers. Let us know about any areas of concern, triggers, or strategies that work best at home or school to allow us to help create a camp experience where your child can thrive.

Families may list all current medications on the Health Form when registering for camp. Any medication taken during the camp day must be brought in its original, clearly labeled container (prescription medications with the pharmacy label; over-the-counter medications labeled with the camper’s first and last name). Emergency medications, such as inhalers or EpiPens, may be carried by the camper or held by camp staff and must be clearly labeled.

While camp staff are limited in their ability to support medication administration, they can provide reminders, help them access their medication, and assist campers in taking their own medication; camps do not provide or stock over-the-counter medications. We recommend reaching out to us to discuss your campers specific needs.

We welcome multilingual learners and support participation through clear language, visuals, gestures, and modeling during activities and transitions. Camp leads and counselors receive training on strategies for working with multilingual learners, and we strive to meet campers where they are in their learning journey and incorporate their interests. Families are encouraged to connect with the camp director to share information about their child and discuss supports that may be helpful.