Speech/Hearing Camp FAQs

IS MY CHILD A GOOD FIT FOR THIS CAMP?

 Camp Meadowood Springs is best for campers with communication and/or social learning challenges. This encompasses apraxia, speech sound disorders, stuttering, receptive/expressive language disorders, etc. The needs could also be secondary to another disability or diagnosis (ex: Down Syndrome, Autism, hearing loss.)

​WHAT NEEDS INDICATE MY CHILD WOULDN'T THRIVE AT CAMP?

Camp Meadowood Springs reserves the right not to admit children with severe behavioral or emotional disorders resulting in significant verbal or physical aggression, those with significant health impairments requiring specialized nursing staff, and other campers whose needs are determined to be outside the staff’s scope of practice. Some signs that a child would not be a good fit for Camp Meadowood:

• Children who become escalated or dysregulated during group activities
• Children with emotional/behavior disorders that cannot be served in the general education setting at least 50% of the time
• Children who need 1-on-1 instruction/prompting in order to participate appropriately in a group setting
• Children who have difficulty transitioning between activities

​Campers need to be independent in basic self-care skills, such as toileting, showering, and brushing their teeth. It is common for campers to wet the bed and our counselors are trained in handling this discreetly. However, we are not able to accommodate campers who need assistance with toileting during the day.

WHAT IS THE AGE RANGE FOR CAMPERS?

Our summer camp program is for ages 7 - 14 years (entering 1st - 9th grades). Campers that are turning 7 by September 1st and have completed a year of kindergarten may attend. 

​WHEN DOES REGISTRATION OPEN?

Registration begins in February. At this time, registration for Summer 2023 is open. Visit Register for Camp for more information on how to register. 

IS THE $35 DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE?

​When you register your child for camp, you are required to pay a $35 deposit. This secures your child's spot at camp or their spot on the waitlist. If your camper is not accepted to camp (either because they were on the waitlist and no spots became available OR because camp staff determines your child is not a good fit for our camp), the $35 deposit will be determined. If you do not receive the amount of financial aid you were hoping, the $35 deposit will be returned to you. You must let camp staff know you are declining the financial aid package and forfeiting your camper's spot within 2 weeks of being notified of your financial aid amount in order for the deposit to be refunded. 

CAMP IS EXPENSIVE. ARE THERE FINANCIAL AID OPTIONS?

We want camp to be accessible for all, regardless of your ability to pay. We are lucky to have generous sponsors who fund scholarships for our campers. The majority of our campers receive scholarships or financial aid.  We encourage all families to fill out the financial aid portion of the camp application. After your camper is accepted, you will receive a letter regarding how much financial aid you are eligible for. If you decide you are unable to attend camp due to insufficient financial aid, you will receive your deposit back. You must pay the $35 deposit fee when you register your camper. If you get less financial aid than you were hoping, the $35 deposit will be returned to you. You can also fill out a financial aid application prior to registering your camper. 

WHY DOES THE CAMP ASK FOR A COPY OF MY CHILD'S IEP?

We want camp to be a successful experience for all of our campers! The IEP contains valuable information about what a child needs to be successful. It gives us hints about how your child learns. It also gives clinicians a “starting point” when planning therapy before they’ve met your camper. Our staff takes confidentiality seriously. Only staff who have “need to know” will have access to the document.​

WHEN IS CAMP AND HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

​For up-to-date information on our session dates and the cost of camp, visit our Dates and Rates page.

 WHAT SHOULD MY CAMPER PACK?

All registered campers will get a full camping list mailed to them. Here are some basics you don’t want to forget!
◉ Flashlight           ◉ Water shoes (not flip-flops)          ◉ Bug Spray          ◉ Sunscreen          ◉ Sleeping bag & pillow          ◉Jacket

HOW DO I ENSURE MY CAMPER IS IN THE SAME CABIN AS THEIR SIBLING/PEER?

Campers are assigned to cabins first by gender and then by age. If you would like to request your camper be in the same cabin as a friend, please make a note on the application. We can usually honor requests as long as the campers are the same gender and within 3 years of each other.