Social/Recreation

Camp Lakey Gap

222 Fern Way, Black Mountain, NC 28711

Services/Programs Description

Camp Lakey Gap at is a week-long residential camp for people with autism. They serve both children and adults, grouped together by age and assigned to different weeks. Their staff are trained to incorporate evidence-based strategies for supporting people with autism into all elements of programming.

Low staff-to-camper ratios allows Camp Lakey Gap to provide a highly individualized experience for each camper. They provide 1:1 or 1:2 support for all campers, meaning each camper is supported individually or with one other camper as a pair.


Eligibility

Camper requirements: 1) a diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder or a related communication disorder 2) manageable behavior and health care needs, to the level of the staff's training 3) guardians must live, be vacationing, or have an emergency contact within 8 hours of camp.


Cost

$2250 per week, $2050 for 2nd camper in family


Phone Number(s)

(828) 669-8977


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