FIRST... It was developed to provide a social, fun, typical overnight camp experience for children who need more support and assistance in social situations, and who may have difficulty attending a typical overnight camp.

WE UNDERSTAND... Children with social disabilities tend to have significant difficulty at typical camps because they struggle with problem-solving in social situations, engaging in cooperative play, and maintaining friendships.  Many of these children really want to have friends, but they need help gaining social skills on their own. 

YOU SHOULD KNOW... Camp Firefly offers all of the experiences of an overnight camp that include gaining a sense of autonomy, community, and friendship, while providing the therapeutic, supportive assistance that helps children accomplish these goals. 

OUR SPECIALTY... Camp Firefly provides significantly more therapeutic and counselor support than other camps.  Our counselors have graduate level training and are seeking professional mental health degrees or work in special education.  If your child has never experienced an overnight camp, Camp Firefly offers the attention that can help your child adjust to this new experience.  Additionally, Camp Firefly can serve as a way for your child to transition and prepare for a typical camp if that is a personal goal.

THE BEST PART... Children are placed in small cabin groups to better promote friendships and social skills.  Counselors work with their cabin groups to provide active and fun activities that promote teamwork and collaboration.  In addition to all the fun camp activities offered throughout the day, counselors lead the campers in group therapy twice daily.  These groups are specialized to meet the social needs of the campers and build a sense of community and companionship. 

WHAT CAMP WILL BE LIKE...
 7:15a        Wake Up
 8:00a        Breakfast
 9:15a        Group Social Activity
 10:30a      Camp Activity (Music,
                  Arts & Crafts, Cooking)
 12:00p      Lunch
 12:30p      Relaxation and Leisure
 2:00p        Pool
 4:00p        Lake Front Activities
 6:30p        Dinner
                                                               7:15p         Camp Fire                                      

                                                               8:30p        Showers, Cabin Activities
                                                               9:30p        Bedtime