Camp Lakey Gap
A residential camp for people on the autism spectrum
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About this camp
Camp Lakey Gap in Black Mountain, NC, offers residential summer camp programming specifically for autistic campers. The camp provides 1:1 or 1:2 staff support and visually structured programming to accommodate individual needs. Experienced staff with backgrounds in special education and related fields adapt activities for autistic campers. The focus is on recreational opportunities that build social skills. Scholarships are available to assist with tuition.
What kids love
- 1:1 or 1:2 staff support
- Visually structured programming
- Activities adapted for autistic campers
- Experienced staff in special education and related fields
- Scholarships available
Past sessions
These weeks are designed to support autistic campers that can be safely supervised in pairs, rather than 1:1. Generally, this means that campers require minimal assistance with activities of daily living (like bathing or using the bathroom), do not have aggressive behaviors towards themselves or others, can be somewhat flexible with their daily schedule and routines, are able to follow verbal, written, or visual prompts easily, tolerate or enjoy participating in small group activities, and can b
Learn more / RegisterThese weeks are designed to support autistic campers that can be safely supervised in pairs, rather than 1:1. Generally, this means that campers require minimal assistance with activities of daily living (like bathing or using the bathroom), do not have aggressive behaviors towards themselves or others, can be somewhat flexible with their daily schedule and routines, are able to follow verbal, written, or visual prompts easily, tolerate or enjoy participating in small group activities, and can b
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