CAMP NORTHWOOD

Camp Northwood is a seven-week residential camp for approximately 145 learning challenged, Asperger Syndrome and socially immature children located in the Adirondacks of New York State. The Northwood program offers children an opportunity to participate in traditional camping activities while receiving the extra professional support and structure necessary to meet their individual needs. 2:1 camper/counselor ratio.Traditional activities such as swimming, softball, dances, tennis, rocketry, campfires, computers, arts & crafts, talent shows, soccer, sailing, drama, etc. are used as the vehicle with which our Northwood staff reinforce the skills taught in our unique formalized social skills development program. Social skills, Self-esteem and Independence are stressed throughout all aspects of Northwood programming. A highly individualized daily academics program enables campers to maintain current skill levels throughout the summer.