Camp SkyWild

Our Mission: At Camp SkyWild, we are designing a world that better fits all kids. We believe in the power of camp, and that all young people should have access to the outdoors regardless of their disabilities. We create spaces where neurodivergent people can enjoy the same exciting recreational programming available to their peers, with supports and accommodations in place to help them thrive. We aim to inspire folks across all youth development professions to reinvent the way we celebrate our kids’ differences and build spaces that encourage them to stay wild. Our Camp: We run a weeklong sleepaway camp designed for autistic children and their siblings. Our campers shoot archery, go canoeing, tie dye t-shirts, go fishing, roast smores, sing, dance, swim, and so much more! We understand that each camper needs unique support in order to access our program, so we run extensive staff training, operate flexible programming, and maintain low staff ratios. Our daily schedule is highly structured and predictable to ease camper anxiety around what's coming next, but remains adaptable in a "challenge by choice" nature so that campers can engage in the ways that feel best for them. Our Team: The magic of camp is made possible by the many adults who volunteer their time. We have an experienced leadership team from diverse backgrounds including disability advocates, camp directors, teachers, occupational and behavioral therapists, medical professionals, and more. At the heart of our team is our cabin counselors. They often come to us with broad range of interests in neurodiversity, and no specific experience is required for our counselors. We provide extensive training to all staff prior to camper arrival, as well as ongoing mentorship throughout the week. Adults Deserve Camp Fun, Too! We think it’s totally unfair that the fun has to stop when someone turns 18. And that’s why we’re committed to providing social and camping programs for neurodivergent adults.