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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our son did well at Camp Shohola. Super kind and lots of different activities for all different kinds of kids. And we talked with them before and they pretty much were unfussed about him being a quirky kid with a diagnosis.[/quote]

NP here, but this doesn't surprise me. The counselors and staff there are so warm and loving and really focus on making sure everyone is included, in our experience. FWIW.[/quote]

That camp sounds great but also kind of expensive. May I ask what was the age you send your kid to the boy sleepover camp? And how long did you do, 2 weeks or 3 or 4 or 5 weeks? No homesick and was it your kid's first sleepover camp choice for the first time? My boy has mainly adhd and HFA, and he is a super picky eater. [/quote]

To add, my kid has low muscle tone, so he is not that good at any sports, can't swim and can't bike. Is that fine?[/quote]

I'm not sure it's the right choice, to be honest, though you could set up a time to chat with the director--he's very nice. I sent my NT kid there and he had a wonderful time, and I can see how it would work for kids with certain needs, but it wouldn't have been the right camp for my kid with ASD who really struggles with "hanging out time" and free choice time, and who doesn't like sports. While it's not a super sporty camp, the kids do play a lot of sports together and that's part of the fun of camp. I'd recommend the camp for a kid who likes sports, whether he's good at them or not, but I don't think I'd suggest it for a kid who doesn't do any.

The counselors are very warm--great staff overall and great communication. Everyone takes instructional swim in the lake and there is a beginners' swimming class.[/quote]

For boys who don't like sports, I can't recommend Kabeyun enough. https://kabeyun.org/ Lots of art, waterfront, and adventure activities. It's been perfect for my ADHD and dyspraxic son. But there is a lot of free time, so your son would have to be comfortable with hanging out time/minimal structure.[/quote]

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