Camp Ascent : Summer 2026

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What to Expect

Camp Ascent offers a fun, inclusive, and structured environment where children naturally build social skills, executive functioning, and confidence through play-based learning and meaningful connection. Through engaging activity rotations, children grow in communication, collaboration, emotional regulation, and peer relationships — all while feeling safe, supported, and successful.

❋ Intentional Structure

Children follow a consistent daily schedule so they know what to expect. This builds:

  • Emotional safety

  • Regulation

  • Confidence

  • Independence

❋ High Interest Activities

Each activity is chosen and structured to naturally teach skills like:

  • Turn-taking

  • Cooperation

  • Problem-solving

  • Flexibility

  • Self-advocacy

  • Executive functioning

Nothing is random — play is purposeful.

❋ Skill Building In Real Moments

Skills are taught within real interactions, not in artificial drills:

  • During games

  • During transitions

  • During group work

  • During peer interactions

  • During problem-solving moments

❋ A Supportive Space

Staff actively guide interactions by:

  • Modeling language

  • Coaching communication

  • Supporting regulation

  • Facilitating problem-solving

  • Helping children navigate peer challenges

  • "My child jumped in the car each morning to get to Camp Ascent. He made a friend, loved the staff, and grew so much!"

    - mom of a 7 year old camper

  • "This was our first summer camp attempt and it was a huge success! Thank you."

    - dad of a 9 year old camper

  • "The staff truly cared, my son felt secure, and had a blast at the same time!"

    - mom of 6 year old camper

Parent FAQs

  • Camp Ascent is designed for children ages 6–12. If your child is outside this age range, please contact us to discuss fit.

  • Our program is ideal for children with:

    • Autism (Level 1)

    • ADHD

    • Anxiety

    • Social communication challenges

    • Executive functioning needs

    Children do not need a diagnosis to participate.

  • Children are thoughtfully grouped based on:

    • Age

    • Shared interests

    • Social-emotional needs

    • Information provided in the registration form

    This helps ensure supportive peer connections and successful group dynamics.

  • Children participate in structured rotations of high-interest activities, snack time, and group closing activities, following a predictable daily routine that supports regulation and engagement.

  • Children build skills in:

    • Social interaction

    • Emotional regulation

    • Self-advocacy

    • Turn-taking

    • Conflict resolution

    • Flexible thinking

    • Communication

    • Executive functioning

  • Both. Camp Ascent provides predictable structure with flexibility to meet individual needs. Children are supported, not forced, into interactions.

  • All of our staff are either current or upcoming special education teachers, speech language pathologists, counselors, or ABA therapists. Staff is trained in specific programming and curriculum, is background checked, and is CPR certified.

  • What should my child bring?

    • Nut-free snack

    • Water bottle

    • Comfortable clothing

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