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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!

    A Typical Day at Camp

    Every day at a Talisman Camps is structured to provide routine, fun activities, and hands-on involvement. Each of our programs has a slightly different “daily routine,” as some of our programs are adventure camps. However, most of our programs follow a similar routine and include the same daily activities. If you’re wondering what your camper will be getting up to while they’re away, here is a typical day at a campus-based camp:
    • Morning routine and cabin cleanup: We encourage all of our campers to do their morning routine of brushing hair and teeth and doing daily chores when they first wake up.
    • Morning groups: Our morning groups exist so that campers can be informed of the goings on of the day. We find that this helps to alleviate anxiety and create excitement.
    • Morning activity: We offer a wide range of enjoyable, hands-on activities for campers. Some examples include arts and crafts, science, tree climbing, archery, tie-dye, and carnival day.
    • Morning group: After each activity, the staff leads a processing group. This group time helps campers improve their social and conflict resolution skills.
    • Downtime: During downtime, campers get to engage with each other, talk about their experiences, or just rest. This is their free time.
    • Afternoon activity
    • Dinner group
    • Evening activity
    • Evening group
    • Nighttime routine: This is when all of our campers brush their teeth, change into pajamas, and get ready for bed.
    • Flashlight time: Before lights out, we allow our campers to use their flashlights while talking or playing in their cabins.
    • Lights out
    Our campers rise at 7am and go to sleep at 9:30pm, so they have ample time to rest from their busy days.