Camp SSTAR

Camp SSTAR was created to provide children with Asperger syndrome and high functioning autism the opportunity to participate in a camp experience in a fun, structured, and nurturing environment.  Individuals participate in camp activities such as hiking, fishing, art and photography, field day, and a variety of team building events.  Camp SSTAR provides opportunities for individuals to engage in activities that focus on social skills, communication, team building, and leadership while promoting lasting friendships.  Campers are assigned to groups that best meet their needs while exposing them to a peer group that enhances their experience.  Each group attends camp for one week in the month of June. 

We will begin accepting applications for Camp SSTAR 2013 the third week of April.

Summer camp for some children means staying away from home, swimming, hiking, fishing, and making friends. For Camp SSTAR campers, it means that and a whole lot more!

Camp SSTAR is designed to provide campers with a real life experience that builds relationships, and provides campers the opportunity to expand their specific areas of interest to include a broader base of leisure skills.  Located on the Heartspring campus, our camp provides a fun, safe, rewarding experience that includes the following:

• Trained, enthusiastic, and highly motivated staff
• Sensory-based activities that enhance a camper’s ability to take advantage of language and communication opportunities
• Structured teaching methods
• Relaxation techniques that enhance self-regulation such as yoga, and meditation
• Conflict resolution techniques are incorporated into activities
• Program content that supports leisure skills, social skills and participation in group activities
• Peer mentoring program to encourage leadership skills

Please visit the Camp SSTAR Website for more information »