Camp Orion Nurtures Important Skills Needed for Success!

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The school year is often long and difficult for children who struggle with social and emotional conditions. Summer is the time to create positive summer memories, learn new skills and develop passions in a supportive and emotionally safe environment.

Camp Orion is designed to ensure a successful camp experience for children ages 5-13 who have neurobehavioral challenges including ADHD, Aspergers Syndrome, and anxiety. Camp Orion teachers have extensive background in special education and the skill needed to nurture social thinking development, self regulation and self esteem in our curious and energetic campers.  

Research has shown that the most important skills necessary for lifelong success are social skills and motivation not academic achievement. Each day at Camp Orion is designed to foster growth in the all important areas of problem solving, managing frustration, expressing needs and emotions, understanding social cues, sport skill development and making friends. High interest camp activities including crafts, art exploration, gardening, cooking, recreational games, and field trips offer the novelty and the structure necessary to keep our campers motivated to participate and experience success that will sustain them through more difficult times.  

Camp Orion hours are from 9:00-3:00 Monday through Friday with before and after care available for a fee. The camp fee per week is $415. Download and print the application on the Orion School web site (www.theorionschool.org)
There are still a few spots available for Camp Orionin the following weeks:Scienc FUNdamentals” June 4^th– June 8^th Investigate science concepts during a week of chemical reactions, concoctions, kitchen sink experiments, inventions, and natural wonders!

“Building & Connecting” June 11^th– 15^thSpend a week building team and social connections through food creations, Lego day, Bionicles, art construction and cooperative games!

“Sensory Adventures” June 18th – 22^nd  Explore human senses, amazing animal senses, and how we use our senses to communicate and build relationships during a week of experiential discovery!Water Week June 25^th – 29^th  Splashy camp fun is created when water is added to balloons, rockets, bubbles, art projects and cool sporty activities

“Orion Camp Standout” (All four weeks) NEW this year is Camp Standout which parallels Orion’s camp program yet is tailored for rising 6th & 7th graders. High interest camp activities are geared towards the developmental needs of emerging teens.