Camp Next Step
A camp for young adults who need assistance in moving forward
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For Ages: 18 - 30 years old
Dates: June 29- July 3, 2023
Camp Cost: $950.00
**Need-based scholarships are available and monthly payment plans can be arranged.Medical Team: Brainy Camps’ Medical Liaison, Alyssa Weinstein, NP, works in conjunction with Hospitalist Elizabeth Shashaty of Children’s National and Dr. Amy Kao
Camper Award Ceremony, Summer 2018
Camp Next Step is a 5-day/4-night camp for young adults under 30 in need of assistance in becoming independent and self-sufficient. A Child Neurologist at Children’s National, heads the medical team, providing 24/7 coverage of the camp.
During camp, participants focus on self-management of health care, the performance of daily living activities, acquisition of effective social skills, and determination of future goals. They incorporate what they learn by taking charge of their camp experience and assisting in camp activities. This invaluable hands-on experience is utilized by the young adults to discover their own strengths and interests and determine their next steps in life.
Throughout the camp days, the Next Step group has the opportunity to participate in a myriad of activities with their partners. They learn team-building skills through activities such as sports, skits, and camp Olympics. Group counseling sessions give them the opportunity to discuss their thoughts and feelings and evaluate their own performance. For four days, they are the assistants, helping others to be successful and, thus, creating their own success and feelings of self-worth.
Please contact Brainy Camps at brainycamps@childrensnational.org for more information.
Next Step 2021 received support from the following:
Lambert Foundation and JARC
