Where will Camp be held?
The 2024 Camp Wonder location is at Hunley Park Elementary School, 1000 Michigan Ave, in North Charleston
What are the dates & times for Camp Wonder?
Camp Wonder is only offering ONE session this year!  
  • June 17th - July 11th 2024
  • ** we will be closed on Thursday July 4th **
  • Monday - Thursday 
  • 9:00 am - 2:30 pm

​Camp Wonder costs $1,400 per 3-week session or $2,500 for all 6-weeks
The half-day Pre-K program costs $800 per 3-week session or $1450 for all 6-weeks
Where do I drop off and pick up my child?
Please refer to your camp orientation packet for drop off and pick up information.
What are the camp fees?
Camp fees are $1650 for the 4 weeks of camp 
The Pre-K program is $1000 for the 4 weeks of camp
Extended hours from 2:30 - 4:00 pm is an additional $300 
What is the late policy for picking up my child from camp?
The camp dismissal window will be from 2:15 – 2:30 p.m. Please be on time to collect your child! If you are late (past 2:30 p.m.) there will be a penalty fee of $5.00 for the first five minutes, and then a fee of $15.00 for each additional five minutes. 
What types of social activities will my child be engaged in at Camp Wonder?
Every day at camp, your camper will engage in small group activities, targeting social skills specific to your camper’s needs, and encompassing parent priorities. The skills will be embedded into daily activities such as art, cooking, group games, imaginative play, fitness, lunch, and group work activities.
Will my child go out into the community?
Once a week, campers in the Intermediate, Adolescent and Advanced groups will go out into the community and enjoy practicing skills learned during the week at the community venues. Previous trips have included water parks, trampoline parks, boat rides, aquarium, movie theaters, and restaurants.  Be sure to read the camp orientation packet and the camp newsletters for detailed information about community activities and locations.

Campers in the pre-k or early-learner groups (ages 3-5) will NOT attend community outings, and will have camp as normal at the camp location.

​Additionally, we bring the community to camp!  Each week Camp Wonder hosts a variety of community vendors, including food trucks, video game busses, firetrucks, yoga teachers, therapy dogs, health professionals, superheroes, and more!
What does the cost of Camp Wonder include?
Camp Wonder is a SOCIAL SKILLS program, which is designed to target peer interactions, group instructions, community awareness and involvement. Camp groups are lead by Registered Behavior Technicians and ABA-trained therapists, and curriculum and instruction are designed by Board Certified Behavior Analysts. Our small staff to camper ratio will ensure your child receives the individualized supports and attention he/she may need to actively participate in camp activities and lessons.

Your camp costs cover predominately staff costs to maintain our small staff to camper ratio, and your camp costs include all supplies, materials, snacks, camp t-shirt, and community venue fees. You just need to provide your camper with lunch.
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Our break-even expenses comes to over $3,500 per camper. ABA Outreach is donating funds and services to reduce that fee per camper. Additionally, we have provide scholarships for families to further help with camp costs. 
What are some other resources for funding for camp?
ABA Outreach is able to provide limited scholarships for Camp Wonder through our website. Please help spread the word so that we can get as many donations as possible to assist our families in need.
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Please also reach out to various community organizations for support for funding:
Do I need to pack a lunch for my child?
Please pack a snack, lunch, and drink for your child. If your child has special dietary requirements, please notify us of this information on your camp application, and provide all food.
​What is the appropriate attire?
Please have your camper wear appropriate clothes for the weather, with closed-toe shoes.

Campers will be engaging in active games, so shorts and t-shirts are recommended. If specific attire is required for community outing days (for intermediate, adolescent and advanced groups only), such as bathing suits, that information will be conveyed to you via the camp newsletter.
Can my child come if he/she is not potty trained yet?
Yes! We will assist your child with his or her toileting needs. It is the parents’ responsibility to send extra diapers, wipes, and gloves for your child if he/she is not toilet trained. Please include a change of clothes in case there is a toileting accident.
How will I find out about my child's day at camp?
Camp Staff will communicate with parents via the Class Dojo App!  On the app, we will detail your child’s day and his / her progress. You are welcome to write notes back to your camp group leader. Also, you will receive weekly email newsletters describing Camp Wonder’s events, activities, and themes.
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Additionally, if you give us permission on your camper’s application, we will take photos of your child having fun at camp, and post them to Camp Wonder’s Facebook page and your Class Dojo page.  You can view them here: Camp Wonder Facebook Page
My child can not attend the entire 4 weeks of camp. Can he/she come for part of camp?
Camp Wonder will be held for four weeks (15 total days) in June & July. Outside of our regular camp sessions, we are unable to accommodate campers coming for just certain days or weeks of camp.
If my child is sick and unable to come to camp, will I be reimbursed for the days missed?
No, camp fees are non-refundable. 
Can I come observe my child at camp?
Unfortunately, since Camp Wonder is a therapeutic camp, in order to respect the privacy of our campers, we can not allow for people to observe at camp.  Please look for updates on your Class Dojo App!
My child sometimes engages in inappropriate behaviors. Can he/she still come to camp?
YES! We recognize that children with autism and other developmental disabilities may sometimes have behaviors, such as crying or tantrumming, or even some aggression. Our trained staff will help ensure your child receives the help and supports he or she needs to be successful and have fun at camp!
Can my child's private therapist (ABA, OT, PT, SLP) provide support during camp?
Yes, you may have your child’s ABA or private therapist such as an OT, SLP or PT attend camp for therapy sessions. There is a section of the application that will allow you to indicate this. If and when your camper is accepted to camp, we will have you supply more details about who is coming on what days and what times for what kind of therapy.
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Since this is a therapeutic camp, we have all outside therapists sign confidentiality agreements to protect the privacy of all campers. Additionally, we will need proof of a recent SLED background check for outside therapists.
Can you bill my insurance for my child to attend camp?
Unfortunately no, we are unable to bill your private insurance for camp expenses. Many insurance companies require prior authorization and approval for ABA services, which prohibit us from being able to bill insurance.
What is your camp sick policy?
If your child has a progressive runny nose, loose bowels, head lice, a fever of 100 degrees or higher, or has vomited within the last 24 hours, please do not send your child to camp. You camper must be symptom-free for 24 hours (without the aide of medication) to return to camp. If your child displays symptoms of illness while at camp, he / she will be sent home, and asked not to return until he / she is symptom-free for 24 hours.