Teen Summer Program
Teen Summer Programs
Our Teen Summer Programs are for teens who are 14-17 years of age. These programs are designed for neurodiverse youth who may be living with ADHD, Tourette’s, learning disabilities, anxiety, high verbal campers with ASD and so many more. The CW Leader-in-Training (LIT) program is a 7 day overnight program.
The LIT Program is a structured work program for neurodiverse youth to set them up for success in the workplace and to build successful and impactful futures for our teenage campers. The program is developed to help teens gain new skills, grow their networks, teach them how to identify networking opportunities, and gain valuable work experience in a safe and supportive environment. Our program is focused on helping teens become a self advocate for their mental well-being in their personal and professional careers.
The program provides teens with the opportunity to join life-skills workshops with volunteer professionals.
Our Focus On Goal Setting
Skills Goal Setting: We meet with guardians before camp and ask them to select the individualized goals that their kids can apply for the rest of their lives. It’s not about what we want at camp, but what will work for the kids and their families at home. The skills our campers further develop at camp fall under the following categories:
Social – learning to take turns, negotiate, compromise, and how to invite others to socialize
Recreational – how to stern a canoe, play on a team, ride a bike, and play games
Domestic – focused on the Teen Program (for employability)
Self-Care – i.e. personal hygiene and strategies for maintaining positive mental health
Challenge by Choice - Kids set their own personal goals. They learn that different people have different challenges and different competencies, and we can celebrate each others’ successes and support each other’s challenges
For Caregivers
