How to Apply to our Leading ADHD & Aspergers Camps for Girls & Boys:
- Fill out application on www.talismancamps.com. You can click here to apply now.
- We will call to discuss your camper’s application.
- $300 deposit is required upon acceptance. Due to our limited enrollment, this deposit confirms your camper’s spot for the summer.
- You will receive a confirmation packet detailing the enrollment process as well as Opening Day information.
- Complete online enrollment forms.
- 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)
- Dietary restrictions (e.g., GF, CF, Dye-Free, Vegan, etc.) Start at $15/day for one, more for additional restrictions. No extra charge for vegetarian diets.
- Medical costs
- Medication packaging
- Between-session fee of $250 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, e-checks, 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.
Talisman Programs has been a leader in autism, ADHD & Aspergers camps for girls and boys for 39 years. We look forward to serving your family!