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.
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)
This is a three-week camp experience. All accepted campers must be registered for all three weeks (no exceptions).
Cost
$775.00
Where
Decatur Family YMCA
1100 Clairemont Avenue
Decatur, Georgia 30030
Registration
Learn more about day camp and common FAQs.
Registration applications for Day Camp are now open. Please download and complete the application located here.
Applications will be accepted until all slots are filled.
Please complete the application and submit to Michelle Denney. Slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Applications will be reviewed as received. Once the application is reviewed, caregivers will be contacted to complete a phone screen and to schedule an in-person intake. Caregivers will be notified as soon as the registration process for their child is complete.
For 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)
Cost
$300
Where
Camp Twin Lakes, Camp Dream
Warm Springs, Georgia 81830
Registration
Learn more about sleepaway camp and common FAQs.
Registration is now open.
General camp registration applications are located here.
Specialty camp registration applications are located here.
Registration for sleepaway camp will open February 12th at 9:00 a.m. and will close on April 1, 2018. Please complete the online application. The application review process may include a caregiver phone screen and an in-person intake interview. Caregivers will be notified regarding acceptance by April 9, 2018.
For additional questions regarding sleepaway camp, contact Jamie Ekstrom.