We’re gearing up for the 3rd annual Camp SSTAR!

We look forward to expanding the program to include additional activities and increased opportunities to learn, grow, and create lasting friendships. Camp SSTAR was developed to provide children with Asperger syndrome and high-functioning autism an environment that delivered a “scouting” experience like other camps. What makes Camp SSTAR unique is that it delivers a fun and engaging camp experience that is the catalyst for deeper understanding of social situations, communication, and the value of friendship.

Going to camp is a summer ritual for many children and young adults packed with activities that require social skills that make it a truly memorable experience. For children with autism spectrum disorders this can be painful as activities like these tend to magnify their social difficulties. Camp SSTAR 2010 offers campers a unique, fun and engaging experience while delivering additional tools they can practice and then use to navigate through a very social world.

Application Required

Apply online now!  Please complete the online application form or print the PDF version. You can return the application to Connie Erbert at cerbert@heartspring.org or by mail at Heartspring ATTN Connie Erbert, 8700 East 29th St. North, Wichita, Kansas 67226. 

Applications must be received by April 15, 2010.

******All Applications will be screened for acceptance******

Acceptance to Camp SSTAR will not be based soley on a “first come, first served” basis.  Other considerations include: the availability of slots, the best available candidate (i.e. match)  for a particular group or activities, the identified need as expressed by the parent specific to social skills deficits and challenges, and the sincere desire of the child to attend Camp SSTAR. 

Schedule

Camp SSTAR 2010 will be a one week camp, however, it will take place over a period of three weeks. Campers will attend ONE of the three weeks of Camp SSTAR.  Each week is designed for a specific age group and will allow for planning of additional activities, as well as more space to accommodate a larger number of campers in each age group for their specific week.

Scholarships are available!

Scholarship amounts vary based on financial need. Print the scholarship application

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