What if…every child with HFA or Asperger’s Syndrome had the opportunity during the summer to enjoy the benefits of being with peers, building friendships, and creating lifelong memories in a safe environment filled with activities that inspire imagination and encourage teamwork?
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June 6 - June 10
Drama Camp
Join us for an unforgettable week of exploring the art of drama! The first day of camp will begin with campers being introduced to the theme for the week and the drama production that will take place on the last day of camp in front of an enthusiastic audience of parents and friends! Small group activities such as impromptu acting, line memorization, and costume and set design will give campers the opportunity to discover their strengths and to develop confidence in their communication skills and social interactions with other peers. Campers will be challenged to work together as a team and will learn the importance of responsibility and a job well done as the week culminates with a show! This is a wonderful opportunity for your teen to develop personal confidence and lasting friendships throughout the summer months!
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Cost $250
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June 13 - June 17
Technology Camp
Does your teen enjoy hobbies related to technology? Then you don't want to miss these weeks of camp! Campers will be welcomed with the project theme on the first day of camp and will then be guided to choose a job that incorporates their own individual strengths and interests for the week. The technology themes for each week will be focused on the completion of the following three projects: picture slideshow of the camp week, a video commercial of the camp week, and a video biography about autism presented from the unique perspective of our teen campers. As you can see, our campers will be very busy completing individual and group responsibilities which will contribute to the production of each of these projects! Campers will gain confidence in their own abilities as well as learn the importance of appreciating the value and strengths of others in their group. Campers will develop and further enhance their skills in the areas of digital photography and editing, video production, and most importantly the social and personal skills required in the areas of interviewing others and sharing their own thoughts and feelings with others.
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Cost $250
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June 13 - June 20
CIT Camp (2 week session)
Many teens and young adults with Asperger’s Syndrome and high functioning autism (HFA) are progressing through mainstream high schools and following a college prep curriculum. Students are usually unable to participate in vocational training during the school day or maintain a part time job due to the stress of dealing with academic expectations and lack of social skills related to the work environment. CIT camp addresses job skills training and social issues facing teens with Asperger’s Syndrome and HFA for rising 9th graders through college age individuals. The program focuses on how to apply for a job, carry out the duties of a job, and practice social and leadership skills needed in a work environment. Practicing social skills taught during the school year and learning vocational skills, teens become more independent and productive citizens.
In addition, the program emphasizes building self-esteem by having the CIT teens explore their strengths through real life experiences during activities that demonstrate individual abilities resulting in success for each teen. Participants will also enjoy the many camp activities such as group games, arts & crafts, and music while making new friends.
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June 20 - June 24
Wacky Science Camp
Join us for a week filled with exciting experiments, imaginative creations, and testing the laws of science through fun and interactive activities! Campers will be introduced to the "wacky" projects for the week on the first day of camp. Individual and group projects will include inventing a machine, seeing the universe in a new way, experimenting with various materials to see how they interact with each other, learning about scientific professions and how research impacts our lives. Campers will enjoy working alongside other friends in small group activities to complete projects and share ideas, while practicing the important skills of teamwork, encouragement, and responsibility.
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June 27 - July 1
Art Camp
Art Camp is a week filled with typical camp activities, arts and crafts, water play, music and PE activities, special guest visits and structured group games. Each day there is a specific social skill focus, centered around individual and group art activities that encourage campers to explore all of their senses and utilize their imagination to create their own masterpieces of art! A large portion of each day will be devoted to specific art activities that introduce campers to various craft materials while remaining sensitive to the needs of campers who are working through issues dealing with sensory integration. With exposure to new textures and materials presented in a fun and exciting environment, this is a wonderful opportunity for your child to learn how to confidently explore and interact with the world around him.
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July 11 - July 15
Technology Camp
Does your teen enjoy hobbies related to technology? Then you don't want to miss these weeks of camp! Campers will be welcomed with the project theme on the first day of camp and will then be guided to choose a job that incorporates their own individual strengths and interests for the week. The technology themes for each week will be focused on the completion of the following three projects: picture slideshow of the camp week, a video commercial of the camp week, and a video biography about autism presented from the unique perspective of our teen campers. As you can see, our campers will be very busy completing individual and group responsibilities which will contribute to the production of each of these projects! Campers will gain confidence in their own abilities as well as learn the importance of appreciating the value and strengths of others in their group. Campers will develop and further enhance their skills in the areas of digital photography and editing, video production, and most importantly the social and personal skills required in the areas of interviewing others and sharing their own thoughts and feelings with others.
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July 18 - July 22
Drama Camp
Join us for an unforgettable week of exploring the art of drama! The first day of camp will begin with campers being introduced to the theme for the week and the drama production that will take place on the last day of camp in front of an enthusiastic audience of parents and friends! Small group activities such as impromptu acting, line memorization, and costume and set design will give campers the opportunity to discover their strengths and to develop confidence in their communication skills and social interactions with other peers. Campers will be challenged to work together as a team and will learn the importance of responsibility and a job well done as the week culminates with a show! This is a wonderful opportunity for your teen to develop personal confidence and lasting friendships throughout the summer months!
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July 24 - July 29
Camp Journey Overnight Camp
Camp Journey is an overnight camp for rising 6th grade through young adults with HFA/Asperger’s Syndrome. Campers will enjoy many typical camp activities such as swimming, canoeing, archery, climbing wall, fishing, and team building activities such as the ropes course. Incorporated into each day are social skills lessons revolving around making friends and memories during six fun filled days and nights at Camp Twin Lakes Will-A-Way in Winder, GA.
Camp Journey reserves the right to review all applications and make a final decision on camper participation.
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Cost $500
THIS SESSION IS NOW FULL - Please check back for our next overnight weekend to be held in October
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