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CommuniCamp™

August 9 @ 8:00 am – August 12 @ 5:00 pm EDT

CommuniCamp™ is 3+ Day program treating Selective Mutism, Social Anxiety, and extreme shyness by using Social Communication Anxiety Treatment® (S-CAT®), the evidence-based treatment approach created by world-renowned Selective Mutism expert, Dr. Elisa Shipon-Blum with over 30 years’ experience. 

CommuniCamp™ consists of two concurrent programs: 

1) Intensive Group Treatment for children and teens (3-17+ years old) 

Our professionally trained counselors and lead clinicians will work directly with campers to instill social confidence, increase communication, and facilitate the learning of coping skills necessary for school, the real world, and home. This is conducted through therapeutic activities, exercises, and strategies according to each camper’s age, individual needs and baseline stages on the Social Communication Bridge©. 15+ hours

2) All-day Parent Education, Training & Support

Our SM experts will closely explain S-CAT® tools and strategies for parent implementation, answer questions, offer guidance, educate on a variety of SM related topics, facilitate Q&A with former patients, and foster a sense of community. 15+ hours

Schedule

Friday, 6:30PM – 7:30PM 1 hour orientation and pizza meet & greet

Saturday, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Group Treatment and Parent Training Sessions

Sunday, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Group Treatment and Parent Training Sessions

Monday, 9:00AM – 2:00PM Group Treatment and Parent Training Sessions

For

  • Ages 3-17 (exceptions made for 18- and 19-year-olds) and Parents of children/teens with Selective Mutism, social anxiety, and extreme shyness.
  • For new patients, a Selective Mutism Evaluation is required to enroll in CommuniCamp™
  • All levels of communication are welcome! Your child does not need to talk to participate.

For more information, complete our CommuniCamp Interest Form or visit CommuniCamp.org

Contact

LisaMarie Vargas
CommuniCamp Director & Clinical Care Coordinator
SMart Center
(215) 887-5748 | communicamp@selectivemutismcenter.org

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