ABOUT
CAMP SKYWILD
Camp SkyWild is changing camp to
support campers
instead of changing kids to fit camp.
WHAT IS
CAMP
SKYWILD
LIKE?
Super Fun Schedule
Campers rotate to four traditional camp activity areas with their cabins everyday. In each area, they will have lots of choice in how they’d like to engage. At the pool, many kids just choose swimming, but there are also dry activities inside (quiet art/ puzzles/ games or more active movement/ imaginative play). Down by the lake, campers will go boating, fishing, shoot archery, play active games on the sports court or more chill activities at the picnic tables. At the treehouse, campers can swing in the hammock village, go on a nature adventure, or build/ play to their hearts desire inside the magical treehouse. Down in the Makers Space, campers can make a tie dye shirt, whip up something special in the Kids Kitchen, make themed art projects, complete STEM challenges and more!
Low Staff Ratio
At Camp Skywild, we set our counselor to camper ratio specifically for campers to be successful. Our overall ratio is about 2:1 (camper to counselor). When campers need more support, our counselors have the flexibility and skills to shift their supervision and provide individual attention and assistance needed. When campers are exploring the social dynamics of their group and working on doing things with more independence, our staff give space and encourage them to try new things with courage and confidence.
Experienced Thoughtful Leadership
Our leadership team at camp includes behavior analysts, teachers, nurses, doctors, and youth development professionals. Our large director/ coordinator team brings a diverse set of skills, background, and expertise, allowing for more individualized attention in each cabin group, and next-level support and training for all staff.
Flexibility & Accommodations
We have layers of accessibility in every activity so that kids can opt-into whatever layer suits them best. While our flexible programming does not mean that everyone can do whatever they want, whenever they want, we have planned several variations or alternatives at each activity, and we modify the way we explain what is happening.
Specific ways we stay flexible:
Camper choice and autonomy prioritized
Adaptable activities (content, length, and pace)
Challenge by choice
Directions given in multiple formats
Options to watch first
Supported transitions
Adaptations to specific interests
Plus! our host facility and counselor staff are prepared to accommodate camper allergies and dietary restrictions including gluten free, dairy free, nut free, vegetarian and vegan.