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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!

    Program Overview

    Talisman Summer Camps is an organization dedicated to providing fun, engaging and inclusive summer programs for children and teens living with ADHD and autism. We have been providing these programs to campers for over 40 years. Our programs are designed to suit a wide range of interests and abilities. While we recognize the importance of children with ADHD and autism socializing with one another, we also respect the developmental differences that exist between age groups. For this reason, Talisman offers several age-specific programs for both boys and girls.   Our Talisman Programs are designed for four different age groups: ages 6-7, ages 8-13, ages 13-17, and ages 18-22. The focus of each of these programs differs based on the needs of the specific age groups. For example, children under 13 years old stay in cabins based on their developmental levels, which allows them to easily identify with others in their group and make friends. Alternatively, the older campers focus on respecting differences and accepting personal responsibility. The older age groups are also separated based on their developmental needs. We offer separate programs for those with autism and those with ADHD and other needs.   Campers in every age group and at every developmental level are separated by gender, but do interact in group settings. All of our activities are designed to be developmentally-appropriate, although we do encourage campers to challenge themselves. Our goal is for every camper that participates in a Talisman Program to feel appreciated and have fun. Aside from an opportunity to make lifelong friends, our programs give campers the ability to experience camp life, stretch their abilities and grow their confidence.