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CANADA
Camp Kodiak
4069 Pheasant Run Mississauga Ontario, Canada L5L 2C2
Web: www.campkodiak.com
E-mail:
Toll-free: 877-569-7595
Groups served: children, teens
An integrated, non-competitive camp serving children and teens with and without ADHD, LD, NLD, and Asperger’s. Staffed by teachers, psychologists, social workers, youth workers, recreation specialists, and university students. Staff/camper ratio is 1:2. We offer a social-skills and academic program, and more than 50 activities. Our 425-acre grounds include indoor & outdoor sports facilities and lakefront log cabins with electricity, full bathrooms, and decks.
Club Kodiak
4069 Pheasant Run Mississauga Ontario, Canada L5L 2C2
Web: www.campkodiak.com/club
E-mail:
Toll-free: 877-569-7595
Group served: young adults (19+)
Club Kodiak, which grew out of Camp Kodiak and shares the same grounds, is a residential program for young adults 19+ with ADHD, LD, NLD, and Asperger’s. We offer an exciting resort experience, which includes more than 30 sports, cultural activities, and a life-skills and social-skills program, in a safe, structured environment.
SOUTHWEST
The Learning Camp
P.O. Box 1146
Vail, CO 81658
Web: www.learningcamp.com
E-mail:
Tel: 970-524-2706
Group served: children
For 12 years we have been building confidence and academic success in boys and girls, ages 7-14, by combining tutoring with traditional camp adventures in Colorado’s Vail Valley. Our staff are professional adults only, no students, with a staff/camper ratio of 1:3. Five sessions, June through August.
NORTHEAST
Camp Dunnabeck at the Kildonan School
Amenia, New York
Web: www.kildonan.org
E-mail:
Tel: 845-373-2012
Kildonan is a coeducational day and boarding school for students with dyslexia and language-based learning differences. The program combines one-on-one Orton-Gillingham tutoring, small classes, art, and athletics for bright students in grades 2-6. Dunnabeck, Kildonan’s summer program, is a six-week camp that integrates language remediation with fun activities.
Camp Northwood
Remsen, New York
Web: www.nwood.com
Tel: 315-831-3621
Northwood programs provide traditional summer experiences for socially immature learning challenged and high functioning autistic children. A structured, non-competitive setting enables our staff to concentrate on the instruction and reinforcement of age-appropriate social skills while campers enjoy a wide variety of traditional camping activities. Our 2:1 camper/ counselor ratio ensures individualization, success and the opportunity for our campers to shine!
NYU Summer Program for Kids
SUNY Maritime College
6 Pennyfield Ln.
Throggs Neck, NY 10465
Web: www.aboutourkids.org
Tel: 212-263-0760/516-358-1811
Group served: children
An eight-week, all day, therapeutic program for children ages 7-11 with ADHD and related disorders. The program focuses on self-esteem and helps children develop attentional, organizational, and friendship skills. Clinical psychologists and qualified teachers supervise undergraduate and graduate-level counselors (staff/camper ratio is 1:1.5). Enrollment is limited.
Summit Camp
18 E. 41st St., Ste. 402
New York, NY 10017
Web: www.summitcamp.com
E-mail:
Toll-free: 800-323-9908
Groups served: children, teens
Summit Camp provides personal attention to children ages 8-17 with learning disabilities. Many of our campers have average to above-average intellect, but may be below expected learning levels. We provide fun recreational and social activities that reinforce success, confidence, enthusiasm, and self-worth. Four- or eight-week camps, nine-day mini camps, plus Teen Tour.
SOUTH
Talisman Programs
64 Gap Creek Road
Zirconia, NC 28790
Tel: 888-458-8226 (888-ILUVCAMP)
Web: www.talismancamps.com
E-mail:
Tel: 888-458-8226 (888-ILUVCAMP)
Groups served: children, teens, young adults
Talisman Programs offer outdoor adventure programs and semesters that facilitate development of physical and social competence in an atmosphere that encourages increased self-regulation and self-direction. We offer a variety of options in programming for children and adolescents with ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and Asperger’s Syndrome. Activities include kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, tree-climbing, carpentry, and more in traditional and expeditionary sessions.
SOAR
P.O. Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707
Web: www.soarnc.org
E-mail:
Tel: 828-456-3435
Groups served: children, teens
SOAR’s ACA accredited outdoor learning centers are just the kind of camp you have been searching for. Serving youth with ADHD and learning disabilities since 1975, our adventure programs are designed to increase self-confidence, encourage social skills, develop problem-solving techniques, and promote leadership abilities. Adventures include rock climbing, rafting, llama treks, horsepacking, snorkeling, sea kayaking, scuba diving, and more.
Frontier Travel Camp
1000 Quayside Ter., #904m
Miami Shores, FL 33138
Web: www.frontiertravelcamp.com
E-mail:
Toll-free: 866-750-CAMP (2267)
Groups served: teens, adults
A fun and exciting special-needs summer camp alternative for ages 15-35. Frontier travels across the U.S., Canada, Hawaii, Alaska, and Europe. With an educated and experienced staff in related fields, we have a staff/camper ratio of 1:5. All want to travel, make new friends, and feel respected while being independent.
Charis Hills
Sunset, TX
Web: www.charishills.org
Toll-free: 888-681-2173
Charis Hills is a Christian recreational and educational camp for children and young adults ages 7-25 with learning differences, including ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, and high-functioning autism. A fun-filled, nurturing environment lets campers find acceptance and success in new activities.
WEST
Camp Buckskin
8100 Wayzata Blvd.
Golden Valley, MN 55426
Web: www.campbuckskin.com
E-mail:
Groups served: children, teens
Buckskin has been helping parents help their children since 1959. By converting potential into abilities, campers make and maintain friendships, increase their academic performance, and become happier and more successful people.
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