We offer two summer camp options: a three-week social skills camp and a week-long sleepaway camp for individuals with autism or other related disorders. Details below will help you to make an informed decision as to which camp option is best for your child.
2018 Registration is Closed
Thank you for considering our camps for summer 2018. Registration is now closed for our Social Skills Day Camp and Sleepaway Camp. Additionally, our waitlists are currently full. We hope you consider one of our Camp You B You summer camps in 2019.
Social Skills Day Camp
Camp You B You day camp offers social skills building within an inclusive setting for children ages 5-12 with autism and related disorders who present with moderate to high functioning skills. The focus of social skill instruction will be to encourage participation and foster social interactions with peers while having fun and getting a true camp experience. Campers will have the opportunity to learn and practice these skills in a supportive environment while playing interactive ball games, swimming, and going on field trips alongside their peers.
When
June 4 – 22, 2018 (Monday – Friday)
Where
Decatur Family YMCA
1100 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Learn more about day camp and common FAQs. For additional questions regarding day camp, contact Michelle Denney.
Sleepaway Camp
Camp You B You sleepaway camp is a week-long camp for children ages 8-16 with autism or related disorders who present moderate to high functioning skills. There are two programs:
General Camp (ages 8-13)
General camp is for children ages 8-13 who are able to function with an 8:1 camper to adult ratio. Instruction across the course of the week will include, but will not be limited to:
- Independent hygiene routines and life skills (clothing management, sleep routines, getting ready for daily routines, etc.)
- Social skills practice, participating in activities with others, having reciprocal conversations on self-selected and non-self-selected conversation topics, taking turns, sportsmanship/losing games, encouraging peers, asking for help, etc.
Specialty Camp: Leaders in Training (ages 14-16)
The Leaders in Training (LIT) specialty camp offers a unique opportunity designed to teach beginning leadership training skills. Instruction across the course of the week will include, but will not be limited to:
- Assisting camp counselors with group management of younger campers
- Facilitating beginning social skills among other campers
- Assisting younger campers with participation in challenging activities
- Acting as a role model for younger campers
When
June 24 – 29, 2018 (Sunday afternoon– Friday morning)
Where
Camp Twin Lakes, Camp Dream
Warm Springs, Georgia 81830
Learn more about sleepaway camp and common FAQs. For additional questions regarding sleepaway camp, contact Jamie Ekstrom.