Service Description

DATES Session 1: Tuesday, June 9th to Saturday, June 13th, 2026 Tuesday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon Session 2: Tuesday, June 16th to Saturday, June 20th, 2026 Tuesday to Friday: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. to noon WHY PARENTS CHOOSE THIS CAMP Academic success alone isn’t enough anymore. Children today need: * Strong thinking skills * Emotional self-regulation * Social flexibility * Leadership readiness This camp helps children pause, think, choose, and respond — instead of reacting emotionally or shutting down. WHAT YOUR CHILD WILL LEARN - THINK (Cognitive Skills) * Calm down before reacting * Slow thinking when emotions run high * Flexible thinking instead of “stuck” thinking * Systems thinking: (Me, One other person, Small group, Whole group) * Cause–effect awareness * Perspective-taking - FEEL (Emotional Intelligence) * Build a rich emotional vocabulary (all 28 core emotions) * Recognize emotions in self and others * Understand emotional triggers and “emotional wounds” * Differentiate between Affective empathy and Cognitive empathy - ACT (Behavior & Social Skills) * Choose responses instead of memorizing scripts * Practice 12 flexible response types, including: * De-escalation * Assertive communication * Boundary-setting * Problem-solving * Asking for help safely * Adapt responses based on: Context, Safety, Group size, Emotional intensity HOW WE TEACH (WHAT MAKES THIS CAMP DIFFERENT) ✔ Therapy-informed & enrichment-based ✔ Small group (≈15 students) ✔ Hands-on, movement-based, and game-driven ✔ Evidence-based emotional learning ✔ Leadership-focused (self → group leadership) Children don’t just talk about emotions — they practice skills in real scenarios using: * Calm-Down Stations * Systems Zones * Empathy & Response Labs * Scenario-based problem-solving * The Empower Empathy™ board game (floor-sized gameplay!) A CAMP FOR KIDS WHO LIKE TO MOVE, THINK, AND PLAY With Brain Challenges, Team Missions, Obstacle Courses, Life-Sized Games, Problem-Solving Quests, Creative Writing, Arts & Craft, Interpretive Drama, Practical Tools to Use at Home, and MORE!