Foundations is coeducational and accepts children ages 8-13 who have been diagnosed with LD, ADD, ADHD, and mild behavior issues. Participants live on campus in rustic cabins and participate in a wide variety of activities designed to promote better communication and cooperation skills. Our limited enrollment enables us to provide an "extended-family" environment. Our 3:8 staff to camper ratio ensures that no child is lost in the crowd and that each camper receives the attention he or she deserves. Our children come away feeling that their talents and personality were respected.

Personal Growth
Foundations campers are immersed in a culture of accountability while at Talisman. This allows them to escape the limitations that labels often create for children with Learning Disabilities or ADHD, and learn to take responsibility for their behaviors. This growth is facilitated through our unique "insight oriented group process", which has been commended by parents and professionals alike for its contribution to children's understanding of the connection between their choices and the consequences that naturally follow from those choices. Through our fun and structured summer adventures they can experience success and initiate friendships with children who share many of the same challenges they do.

Activities
Our activities are designed to provide a fun and safe atmosphere where campers can develop increased self-esteem, trust in self and others, and the basics of good decision making. They include backpacking, rock and tree climbing, whitewater rafting, high ropes course, swimming, nature studies, and arts and crafts. We also hold a number of full-camp special events, such as 50's, 60's, and 70's Dances, Carnival, Olympics, Backwards Day, Grand Council campfires, and Final Banquet.

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