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How to Apply to our Leading ADHD & Aspergers Camps for Girls & Boys:

  1. Fill out application on www.talismancamps.com. You can click here to apply now.
  2. We will call to discuss your camper’s application.
  3. $300 deposit is required upon acceptance. Due to our limited enrollment, this deposit confirms your camper’s spot for the summer.
  4. You will receive a confirmation packet detailing the enrollment process as well as Opening Day information.
  5. Complete online enrollment forms.
  6. Full tuition and paperwork due by May 1st.

INCLUDED IN TUITION:

  • All activity costs
  • Transport to and from the Greenville/Spartanburg (GSP) or Asheville (AVL) airport on opening and closing days

ADDITIONAL COSTS:

  • Appropriate clothing and sleeping bag (full gear list by program here)
  • $105 per week for one dietary restriction (GF, CF, Dye-Free, Vegetarian, etc.); add $15 per week for each additional restriction (e.g., GF + CF + vegetarian = $115 per week).
  • Medical costs
  • Medication packaging
  • Between-session fee of $245 per day if attending multiple sessions. Families may choose to pick up their camper on the Closing Day of one session for a weekend visit and return them for Opening Day of their next session.

REFUND POLICY:

Deposits are nonrefundable once the camper is accepted. Full tuition is due by May 1st to retain the spot. Cancellations will be refunded (minus the deposit) at the following rate:

  • 100% refund or credit until April 1
  • 75% refund or full credit until May 15
  • 50% credit after May 15

There is no refund for early discharge of a camper.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

MasterCard, Visa, Discover and cashier’s checks. NO personal checks will be accepted. Credit card on file for incidentals and/or emergencies is required regardless of payment option.

EXCLUSIONARY CRITERIA:

We offer a specially-designed autism, ADHD and Aspergers camp for girls and boys. However, certain criteria might disqualify a child from fully benefiting from our programming, or pose a danger to themselves or other campers.

  • IQ 85 and below.  (For campers on the Autism Spectrum, a Full Scale I.Q. (FSIQ) is not a clear descriptor of your camper’s level of cognitive ability, so please include the breakdown scores for the FSIQ. This might include the Verbal, Non-Verbal, Processing Speed and Working Memory scores.)
  • Physical aggression or self-injurious behavior
  • Drug or alcohol use/abuse
  • Conduct Disorder
  • Sexually acting out/inappropriate sexual behaviors

Functioning Level:

Language comprehensible by others and appropriate to age level. Able to participate in group activities that require conversation skills, follow verbal directions, and participate in simple discussions.

Come Visit Us:

Come visit us to make sure you are comfortable with your decision to send your child to a leading autism, ADHD & Aspergers camp for girls and boys.

Open house is in April.  Free to public – RSVP requested. Individual visits by appointment, weekdays only. Call us today to schedule a visit at 828-697-6313.

Talisman Programs has been a leader in autism, ADHD & Aspergers camps for girls and boys for 35 years. We look forward to serving your family!

    Discovery Camp for Ages 6 & 7

    The Talisman Discovery Camp is an introduction into Talisman summer camp programs for the younger campers. Discovery Camp is designed specifically for six and seven-year-olds that exhibit signs of ADHD, asperger’s, autism, social anxiety, and other special needs. While this camp is much shorter than our traditional programs- six days- the little campers get to experience most of what Talisman has to offer. Discovery Camp follows a consistent, routine schedule so that the campers can become accustomed to camp life. The main focus of Talisman Discovery Camp is for younger campers with special needs to build foundational skills in a comfortable environment. By working in a group of peers of a similar age and with similar abilities, young campers are able to experience socially. They can make new friends, improve their communication skills, and enhance their conflict resolution skills in a fun and safe environment. Discovery Camp campers get to experience fun activities and significant personal growth. They are exposed to exciting activities such as hiking and technical tree climbing, all while making friends along the way! Our staff encourages younger campers to make friends with one another, which can also help to naturally improve their communication skills. In addition to partaking in fun activities, our campers also have ample opportunity to learn how to communicate and solve problems constructively.