Join us for our summer camp offerings that are centered around neurodivergent experiences.
We are excited to offer two separate weeklong summer camps this June and July! Our camps are led by Autistic and ADHD individuals and others who are committed to neurodiversity. Our goal is to provide an enjoyable camp experience to neurodivergent children - particularly those with higher support needs - who may otherwise have less access to summer camp experiences.
The full cost of our camp is $350 per week, but we offer a flexible sliding scale and no one is turned away due financial constraints. We are also an ESA+ provider.
We value diversity of identity and strive to make our camp an accessible, affordable place that is inclusive and celebratory of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ individuals.
“Inclusion is not bringing people into what already exists; it is making a new space, a better space for everyone.”
— George Dei
2 one-week camp offerings which primarily serves 3-10 year old children. We focus on disability justice, celebrating neurodiversity, and simply encouraging children to explore and have fun in a safe and supportive environment.
To make this camp as accessible as possible, we are hoping to provide 1-to-1 support to campers. We welcome all support needs and toilet training is not required.
Our camper application forms are currently open! Click here
What:
When:
Week 1: June 24-28 2024
Week 2: July 8-12 2024
Where:
Durham, NC 27707
Cost:
The full cost of camp is currently $350.
Please feel free to contact us if the full cost is prohibitive, as we offer a flexible sliding scale (including free camp attendance). We are strongly committed to making camp affordable and do not want the cost of camp to create a strain or hardship for families.
We are also an ESA+ provider, so families with the ESA+ grant can use ESA+ funds for camp.
Frequently asked questions
Can my child attend camp if they are not toilet trained? Absolutely!
Is there anything that would mean my child may not be a good fit for All Neurotypes summer camp? We hope to make our camp as welcoming as possible of all children and are happy to discuss ways to make camp more accessible for your child. Currently, our camp is set up so that many of the activities would be outdoors. We will have some indoor options, but they aren’t the main focus of our camp, so if your child wouldn’t enjoy this setup it may not be the best fit for them currently.
What is the camp structure like? We aim to have enough volunteers that there is at least one volunteer for each child. We typically have a variety of activity stations set-up. Examples of activity stations could include: music, running/active activity, sensory bins, art, reading, and water activities (such as a small sprinkler or water that children can pour— nothing that involves deep water.) We’re also happy to add activities which incorporate your child’s special interest if you let us know in advance! Children are welcome to engage in any activity station at any time, there is no particular schedule they are expected to follow.
Who can apply for camp? Does my child need a formal diagnosis of Autism or another form of neurodivergence to apply? Our camp is generally geared for 3-10 year olds, although the age range is somewhat flexible. We welcome applications from all and don’t require any formal diagnosis. In previous years, we have had enough spots to enroll all of our camp applicants and we hope to be able to accommodate all applicants this year as well! If we end up receiving a particularly large volume of camp applications, we may prioritize camp spots for campers who have multiple marginalized identities. We may also prioritize applications from campers who have higher support needs or who could benefit more from having 1:1 support.
Looking for ways to support our camp?
Volunteer Opportunties
Interested in learning how to apply neurodiversity affirming principles in ‘real life’? We’ve got you covered!
We are excited to offer volunteer experiences and neurodiversity-affirmative training sessions.
Camp Philosophy
Our camp focuses and teaches these core beliefs: