GrowNOW Summer EF-Camp

Summer Day Camp for children with Executive Function Challenges since 2016

LIMITED SPOTS AVAILABLE

DEADLINE TO APPLY – May 1st, 2025

Philadelphia, PA Region & Washington, DC Region

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GrowNOW EF-Camp

Summer Day Camp

Looking for a new summer experience for your child? Look no further than GrowNOW – EF Summer Day Camp! For several weeks every summer, our campers embark on fun local adventures, building relationships and practicing valuable skills along the way.

Our summer campers immerse themselves in interactive activities that foster social skills, independence, and critical thinking. Our program encourages social interaction, independent decision-making, and problem-solving, equipping campers with essential life skills and improved executive functioning.

Our UNIQUE Executive Functioning Camp

Our camp is designed to empower children and teens with the tools they need to thrive across daily life, and summer is an opportunity to harness these skills. Your child will build essential skills through engaging activities and personalized instruction in a supportive and fun environment.

EF-Camp Provides Your Child:

  1. Expert Guidance: Our team of trained EF coaches and counselors specialize in cognitive development and executive functioning. They use up-to-date, evidence-based strategies to help children enhance their skills effectively.
  2. Interactive Learning: Our summer campers immerse themselves in interactive activities that foster social skills, independence, and critical thinking. We include diverse and engaging trip destinations across the community. We scaffold and encourage social interaction, independent decision-making, and problem-solving, equipping campers with essential life skills.
  3. Positive Environment: We create a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere where children feel motivated and supported. Our goal is to help them build confidence while developing essential life skills.
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Campers

EF Camp

EF camp is IDEAL for boys and girls who:

  • Enjoy the camaraderie of peers and want to build their social skills through shared experiences.
  • Benefit from a hands-on, experiential learning approach that goes beyond traditional classrooms.
  • Currently developing but still needs some assistance in developing critical social and independent living skills.

EF camp is NOT for boys or girls who:

  • Have a history of running away from adults when dysregulated.
  • Require 1:1 support in school or are in a self-contained behavioral classroom
  • Have a history of physical or violent aggression.

*Important Notes:

  • GrowNOW-EF Camp is not a therapeutic camp, a behavior modification program, or a special needs camp.
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Building Skills While Having Fun!

EF Summer Day Camp Highlights

  • Skill-Building Workshops & Coaching: Sessions focused on future thinking, time management, goal setting, and problem-solving.
  • Fun and Engaging Activities across the Community: Activities designed to make learning fun, including team challenges, creative projects, and interactive games.
  • Follow-up with Families: One-on-one support to address specific needs and track progress.
EF Camp DIrector

Meet Eric Smith

Eric Smith, CCC-SLP is the Summer Camp Director of GrowNOW’s EF-Camp.  He is a licensed and certified Speech-Language Pathologist and Executive Functioning-ADHD Specialist.

Eric has worked with youth since the age of 14 and has worked as a summer camp counselor including various leadership roles across the country since 2015. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Bloomsburg University.

Eric has helped develop and ead GrowNOW’s Executive Functioning Camp since 2018 and is passionate about helping kids, adolescents, and families develop meaningful skills through fun and engaging varied experiences throughout the community.

Is your child ready for an unforgettable summer of adventure and growth? Sign up for the GrowNOW ADHD Camp mailing list below.

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Eric is pictured with his son enjoying some sunshine at the beach.
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Camp Dates and Fees

Campers are dropped off and picked up each day at:

  1. Philadelphia: GrowNOW Clinic at 600 N Jackson Street, Suite 204, Media, PA 19063
  2. Falls Church, VA: Solace Outpost Rec Room: 444 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046

Summer 2025 Dates:

Media, Pa

· June 16-19
· June 23-26
· July 7-10
· July 14-17
· July 21-24
· July 28-31

Falls Church, VA

· July 7-10
· July 14-17

Age Groups:

· Elementary School
· Middle School
· High School
· College-Aged

Tuition and Fees:

Application Fee – $50 (non-refundable)
Tuition – $1500 per week (includes* all activity fees and summer camp t-shirt)
*Lunch is not included

If your child is accepted into camp after applying, the $50 application fee will be applied to his or her tuition.

GrowNOW EF Camp Application Process

GrowNOW – EF Camp is committed to creating an ideal environment for all campers to thrive.

To ensure a fantastic fit for our program, we employ a multi-step application process. This approach helps us understand each applicant’s interests and needs, allowing us to curate the best possible experience for all enrolled campers.

Before you begin the application process, please read through the following important information.

  • Admission is selective: Please review the camper profile above carefully to see if GrowNOW Camp aligns with your child’s needs. Applying does not guarantee acceptance.
  • Deposit required: If your child is accepted, a $750 deposit is required upon enrollment.
  • Active and outdoorsy: Expect significant outdoor time (parks, water activities, etc.). While athletic ability isn’t required, being comfortable outdoors is crucial. If your child tires easily or dislikes outdoor activities, GrowNOW ADHD Camp may not be the best fit.
  • Encouraging flexibility: We help boys and girls with ADHD develop cognitive flexibility, something they often achieve better in peer groups. If your child expects constant accommodation for their inflexibility, GrowNOW Camp may not be suitable. We focus on skill development, not behavior modification
  • Photo/video policy: Photos and videos (with first names only) may be shared on GrowNOW ADHD Camp social media. If your child cannot appear in such content, unfortunately, she or he won’t be eligible to attend.
  • Referrals available: If we believe additional support is needed for your child’s success, we’ll gladly provide referrals to other camps better equipped to meet those needs.

Note: We understand these policies may require adjustments, but they ensure the best possible experience for all campers. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!

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FIRST: Begin the application

To begin the admission process for camp, you must pay a $50 fee and sign a form agreeing to the application terms.

Here is how the $50 fee will be applied: If your child is accepted to camp and you enroll, the fee will be applied toward camp tuition. If it is determined that your child would be better served by another camp program your fee will be returned to you.

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SECOND: Informal Interview

After sending the application, you and the camper will sign up and meet with Eric and Michael for a brief informal interview via Zoom.

At this time, you will be able to meet Eric and Michael and ask any questions you have.

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THIRD: Registration

After your child’s informal interview, you will have five days to decide if you would like to move forward, enroll in camp and pay the $750 deposit. Without the deposit, we can not reserve your child’s spot. If you choose not to enroll your child, please note that the $50 application fee will not be refunded. Refunds: The deposit is fully refunded if you enroll and withdraw your child’s enrollment before TBD. Withdraws requested before TBD, will receive a 50% refund.

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