Camp

Talisman Summer Camp

Listed under Medical, grief and support camps

A boy with blue-painted hands and a blue poncho smiles excitedly outdoors.
Photo from talismancamps.com

About this camp

Talisman is a residential summer camp serving children with high-functioning autism or ADHD. We help build social competence and independence in a supportive and fun environment within the beautiful Blue Ridge mountains.

Dates & availability

Published dates, costs, and availability
SessionDatesCostAvailability
Session 1Fri, Jun 11–Thu, Jun 17

June 11–17, 2027, 7 Days

Base Camp $2,275Opens later
Session 2Sun, Jun 20–Fri, Jul 2

June 20–July 2, 2027, 13 Days

Base Camp $4,160Opens later
Mini Camp AMon, Jul 5–Sat, Jul 10

July 5–10

Mini Camp $1,950Opens later
Session 3Mon, Jul 5–Sat, Jul 17

July 5–17, 2027, 13 Days

Base Camp $4,160Opens later
Mini Camp BMon, Jul 12–Sat, Jul 17

July 12–17

Mini Camp $1,950Opens later
Session 4Mon, Jul 19–Fri, Jul 30

July 19–30, 2027, 13 Days

Base Camp $4,160Opens later
Session 5Mon, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 8

August 2–8, 2027, 7 Days

Base Camp $2,275Opens later
  • Session 1

    Dates
    Fri, Jun 11–Thu, Jun 17

    June 11–17, 2027, 7 Days

    Cost
    Base Camp $2,275
    Availability
    Opens later
  • Session 2

    Dates
    Sun, Jun 20–Fri, Jul 2

    June 20–July 2, 2027, 13 Days

    Cost
    Base Camp $4,160
    Availability
    Opens later
  • Mini Camp A

    Dates
    Mon, Jul 5–Sat, Jul 10

    July 5–10

    Cost
    Mini Camp $1,950
    Availability
    Opens later
  • Session 3

    Dates
    Mon, Jul 5–Sat, Jul 17

    July 5–17, 2027, 13 Days

    Cost
    Base Camp $4,160
    Availability
    Opens later
  • Mini Camp B

    Dates
    Mon, Jul 12–Sat, Jul 17

    July 12–17

    Cost
    Mini Camp $1,950
    Availability
    Opens later
  • Session 4

    Dates
    Mon, Jul 19–Fri, Jul 30

    July 19–30, 2027, 13 Days

    Cost
    Base Camp $4,160
    Availability
    Opens later
  • Session 5

    Dates
    Mon, Aug 2–Sun, Aug 8

    August 2–8, 2027, 7 Days

    Cost
    Base Camp $2,275
    Availability
    Opens later

How to join

Eligibility

Ages or grades
Ages 6-22
Adaptive program
Yes
Counselor ratio
3:1 camper-to-staff ratio — roughly one staff member for every three campers

Cost help

Talisman Camps publishes scholarships, sliding fees, or other financial aid. Ask the provider how to apply, or see Help paying.

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