Camp SSTAR Frequently Asked Questions

Is everyone who applies automatically accepted?
What are the acceptance criteria?
What is the cost and are there any other fees?
What does the cost include?
Are there scholarships available?
How do I apply for a scholarship?
I am interested in providing financial support. Can I sponsor a child?
If my child is accepted, how can I make my payment?
What consent forms will I be required to sign?
Where is Camp STARR?
Does my child have to receive services from Heartspring to attend?
What are the ages of the participants?
What activities will my child be participating in?

Frequently asked questions and answers

Is everyone who applies automatically accepted? top
No, once the application is submitted it will be reviewed and parents will then be notified as to acceptance.
What are the acceptance criteria? top
Acceptance for the camp is not based solely on a first come first served basis. Other considerations include the availability of slots, the best available candidate match for a particular group or activity, as well as the identified need expressed by the parent specific to the child’s social skills deficits and challenges.
What is the cost and are there any other fees? top
The fee is $150.00 and covers all costs.
What does the cost include? top
The cost includes all camp activities including lunch and a Camp SSTAR tshirt.
Are there scholarships available? top
Yes.
How do I apply for a scholarship? top
The scholarship/financial assistance form can be found online. Please complete the application and return to Connie Coulter or Leigh Horsley, or mail to:

Heartspring, Camp SSTAR
Attn: Connie Coulter
8700 East 29th Street
Wichita, Kansas 67226
I am interested in providing financial support. Can I sponsor a child? top
Yes, any individual or organization interested in sponsoring a child should contact Connie Coulter or Leigh Horsley.
If my child is accepted, how can I make my payment? top
After you have been notified of your child’s acceptance, payment can be made online, or by check, or credit card. Information regarding payment will be sent to you after acceptance.
What consent forms will I be required to sign? top
The application form includes consent for your child to participate in Camp SSTAR. There is also a Photograph, Videotape and Information Release Consent form that we ask you to consider.
Where is Camp STARR? top
Camp STARR is located on the Heartspring campus at the Conference Center in northeast Wichita, Kansas. The address is 8700 East 29th Street North, Wichita, KS 67226
Does my child have to receive services from Heartspring to attend? top
No, your child does not have to receive services from Heartspring to attend.
What are the ages of the participants? top
Camp SSTAR is for children pre-school through high school
What activities will my child be participating in? top
All activities are centered around technology and group dynamics specifically designed to facilitate opportunities to teach and apply appropriate social skills, effective communication, and lasting friendships among participants. Many experienced Heartspring staff members affiliated with technology such as Web Services will be on hand to “companion” many of the camp participants as we facilitate the production of an actual news cast to be staffed and produced by Camp SSTAR campers. Heartspring therapists will also be on site for social skills groups and play groups. Pre-schoolers and many elementary aged campers will have a stronger emphasis placed on actual group activities centered on social skills, and recreation/leisure activities. The middle school and high school campers will be working on social skills within group activities however a great deal of the day will be spent actively working on a group project, while demonstrating appropriate social skills with respect to the group dynamic. This offers the facilitators the opportunities to observe the campers in the midst of an activity, and to then suggest and model appropriate social interactions.