2:1 staff to camper ratio to increase one on one support Engaging activities such as arts, D&D, movement, theater, fencing Parent support offered throughout to foster skill use at home Immersive camp environment

Dates: July 6 - August 14
Location: The Gamut School, New York City
Ages: 7-13
Hours: 9:00 am-3:00 pm, Monday-Friday
COST: $9500 for 6 weeks, prorated if not doing the full term

Financial Assistance NOT Available

Campers will bring a lunch that doesn't require refrigeration.

Daily Highlights
Comprehensive approach: hands on DBT and executive functioning instruction built in to the program
Academics: incorporated in order to maintain what was learned during the school year
Weekly field trips such as museums, parks, community building/engagement

Goals for Camp
Restructure negative school, family, and peer dynamics
Boost confidence, social skills and frustration tolerance
Learn more about emotions and urges
Increase awareness and exposure to DBT skills

Why DBT?
- Balances acceptance and change through the development and application of skills
- Includes skills to target emotion dysregulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness
- Evidence based therapy modality that increase child and adolescent long-term well being

DBT Skills Taught
Some DBT skills taught throughout camp include:
- Check the Facts
- Radical Acceptance
- Mindfulness
- STOP
- Pro/Con

Weekly Themes
Week 1: The Mystery of Big Feelings
Week 2: Check the Facts Investigation
Week 3: The Case of the Worry Brain
Week 4: Operation Opposite Action
Week 5: Mission Possible
Week 6: The Master Detective