Our Social Skills Camp Orlando: ADHD ASD Summer Day Camp
Social Skills Camp Orlando: Is Your Child With ADHD or ASD Ready to Thrive?
We serve students who may lack assertion, have poor self-esteem, low self-confidence, or have social skills delays.
Jim West, MA, LMHC, in cooperation with Highpoint Climbing Orlando, will be running an Orlando Summer Social Skills Day. Highpoint Climbing Orlando is a mainstream day camp, and we will bring around 20 socially delayed kids. Our TLC staff will be wearing Highpoint Climbing Orlando shirts to blend in with Highpoint Climbing Orlando staff! They will be assigned to 3-5 students and will be redirecting behaviors that make them stick out in real time throughout the day, with the goal to help them blend in better by the end of the week! The following concerns are a few of many issues addressed: struggling with starting and continuing conversations, reciprocating conversations, taking an interest in peers’ interests, lack of assertion, boundary issues, difficulty reading non-verbals, leadership development, mood swings, and more.
The program is so successful that students have traveled from Central and South America, Europe, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and all over the United States to attend this Social Skills Camp.
Here’s Camp Director Jim West Talking about our Summer Social Skills Camps to Get an Idea of How this Camp will work!
Adventure & Growth Awaits
Ready to Close the Social Gap? Call us NOW to answer any Questions
More about the camp:
This Social Skills Summer Camp is a NORMAL Summer Camp of 60 Highpoint Climbing Orlando Campers, and TLC brings 20 kids who stand out with the goal of helping them blend in better by the end of the week! This camp is great for students with:
- Low Self-Confidence or Self-Esteem
- Anxiety – To Help Face and Overcome their Fears
- Social Anxiety – Build Social Confidence
- ADHD or ADD – 60% of ADHD students are behind socially, so we help close the social gap!
- High Functioning Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
As all of these diagnoses tend to be behind socially, showing some or all of the following social delays.
Orlando Social Skills Groups for ADHD, High Functioning ASD & Social Anxiety
Is your child struggling with social skills?
Total Life Counseling offers Social Skills Groups for elementary, middle, high, and college students that may have social skills issues with their peer group or lack assertion confidence. Learn more about our programs below!
What is the Leadership & Social Skills Camp Experience?
The social skills camp Orlando experience helps children build confidence and social skills through real-world interactions, individualized support, and structured activities that encourage leadership, friendships, and personal growth.
- Ages: The Camp is limited to 20 Students per week and will blend in with Highpoint Climbing Orlando’s Camp students (between 40-60 campers per week) between the ages of 6-18 (grades 1-12).
- Age Appropriate Groups: They will be assigned to groups with campers of the same age. We blend our clients into the camp so we can see how they do in an age-appropriate environment rather than put them in a camp where all the kids struggle socially. If we put them in a camp where all the kids struggle socially, then it would not simulate a real-life situation and may not be effective.
- Leadership and Social Skills Screening: Students will have a screening to determine their Leadership and Social Skills needs and make sure they are average to high functioning.
- 8 am-3 pm (Monday-Friday): When the student arrives at the camp, they will be greeted by a Master’s or Bachelor’s Level Counselor or Student to review their goals.
- Counselor Integration: Our Counselors will wear a Highpoint Climbing Counselor Shirt & blend in with the Camp Staff, so your child will not be singled out.
- Student Observation: Each of our TLC Counselors will be assigned 3-5 students, and observe the students’ interactions.
- Real-Time Support: The TLC Counselor will then discreetly address inappropriate responses, boundaries issues, social problems, etc., ideally when it happens, and suggest more appropriate ways to redirect their behavior.
- Daily Progress Review: Each day, our team will review each student’s objectives and how they are progressing toward their goals, and discuss plans on how to help them move toward their goals.
- Post-Camp Follow-Up: For an additional fee, an appointment can be scheduled within 1-2 weeks after the camp to review your student’s progress and make additional recommendations to build on their success.
This program gives students opportunities to practice social skills in authentic settings while receiving guidance and support, helping them build confidence, strengthen friendships, and continue progressing beyond camp.
Central Florida Summer Leadership Social Skills Summer Day Camp Information
CAMP will be the weeks of June 8, June 29 &
August 3. Call for More information
What Should Parents Know Before Enrolling?
Ready to get started? Here’s everything you need to know about enrollment, pricing, and the initial screening process.
The screening is to document concerns and behaviors so we can set goals for the week! If your student has already been screened in the last 2 years by Total Life Counseling Center, then there will not need to be another screening!
Out-of-state or Country Screenings can be done via Phone or Zoom.
For non-Total Life Counseling Center clients, there will be a Fee for the screening to obtain the following:
- Student History
- Identify concerns & behaviors
- Determine goals & objectives for the week
- Answer Questions
Pay to Highpoint Climbing: $335 for grades 1-12
Pay to TLC (by May 1st): $400 for grades 1-12 (for Social Skills Coaching 8 am – 12 pm)
Pay to TLC (after May 1st): $440 for grades 1-12 (for Social Skills Coaching 8 am – 12 pm)
- We can give a Superbill for your insurance with the CPT code and individual therapy service codes, diagnosis codes for each day of camp.
- You can use a flex account or HSA Funds.
- Insurance plans vary, so check with your insurance to see if they will reimburse for 2 individual therapy CPT Codes for reimbursement.
- Step-up funds can be used as well. You can call for more information.
Key Benefits:
For Students ages 6-14. Students will be divided into age groups at the Summer Camp. Observe student interactions with peers and redirect them by providing tools for positive socialization. Campers will build relationships as they work together to solve each challenge, learning to trust each other and become trustworthy. Students will learn how to read the body language and non-verbal cues from a horse as well as empathy, trust, teamwork, and respect.
Students will receive coaching/mentoring in the following areas:
- Starting Conversations
- Leadership/Communication Skills
- Responding to Teasing
- Greeting by Name
- Eye Contact
- Starting/Continuing Conversations
- Reciprocating Questions
- Taking an interest in Others
- Reduce Anxiety
- Boundaries and Read Body Language
- and More
Field Trips
One of the campers’ favorite things at JCC Orlando is the field trips!
Why Field Trips?
Field trips give more opportunities to use the skills learned during the social skills camp in real-life scenarios!
Field Trips
One the campers’ favorite things at JCC Orlando is the field trips!
Why Field Trips?
- Field trips give more opportunities to use the skills learned during social skills camp in real life scenarios!
Have Questions About Camp?
From camp dates and eligibility requirements to registration, insurance, and what to bring, you’ll find all the important details below to help you prepare for a successful summer camp experience.
Where’s Camp?
Highpoint Climbing Orlando Day Camp in Orlando. Please call for more information.
Dates to Register: The weeks of June 8, June 29 and Aug 3
Very Important: Call Total Life Counseling for a screening at 407-248-0030 to make sure you are eligible. We screen to make sure all students are High Functioning ASD and ADHD and Social Anxiety.
Register Here for High Point Camp: Type “TOTALLIFE40” in the coupon Code so they know you are with us and save an additional $40.
When is the Camp?
It will be M-F 8a – 3pm each week on the weeks of June 8, June 29 and Aug 3.
How To Apply
Slots are limited at Highpoint Camp and Total Life Counseling Center. Once you have completed our Social Skills Camp Screening, the counselor or staff will give you information about registering at High Point at the link below.
How do I register for the Camp ?
Click here to Register for Highpoint Climbing Orlando – Use TOTALLIFE40 on the Highpoint Climbing Orlando page for an additional $40 off. Then call Total Life Counseling to do the screening for our camp. There will be an additional $440 fee paid to Total Life Counseling for our counselors to shadow and facilitate social skills coaching for your students from 8am – 12pm. Each day which can be billed to your insurance with a superbill we provide.
What to Bring
If you are interested in our camp, most of your questions will be answered by reviewing the Camp Application. Give us a call for any questions!
Call (407) 248-0030 to set up the screening.
Can I use my insurance or Step-up Funds to pay for Camp?
Yes! We will provide a superbill for your insurance with 2 individual therapy codes.
Step-up camp funds can be used as well, as long as you have camp funds available.
Why TLC’s Social Skills Camp Stands Out?
TLC’s Social Skills Camp goes beyond traditional summer programs. Instead of simply participating in activities, campers receive personalized social coaching throughout the day while interacting with peers in a real-world camp environment.
Here’s What Sets Our Camp Apart?
- Real-Time Social Coaching: Immediate guidance during actual social interactions, not just classroom instruction.
- Practice in Real-Life Settings: Campers learn and apply social skills alongside peers in a mainstream camp environment.
- Small Support Groups: Counselors work closely with a limited number of students to provide individualized attention.
- Experienced Mental Health Professionals: Led by counselors who understand the social challenges associated with ADHD, ASD, social anxiety, and low self-confidence.
- Confidence-Building Approach: Focused on helping campers communicate more effectively, build friendships, and feel more comfortable in social situations.
- Personalized Goals: Every camper is screened before camp to identify areas for growth and track progress throughout the week.
- The result: More confidence, stronger communication skills, healthier peer relationships, and practical social skills that extend far beyond camp.
Testimonials
What They’re Saying About Our Camps
“Camp was uber-awesomeness… amazing fun times! Thanks for doing the camp truly one of, if not, the greatest week of my life!”
Teen
“He had a really great week, thank you very much to Jim and Seth and all you very special caring people.”
Parent
“Jim, you are an angel here on Earth doing very important work. We are lucky to have you in our lives! Read More”
Parent
“Tommy (Thomas as he now prefers) is doing awesome! You would be so amazed to see God’s work in progress. Your leadership camp has changed Tommy’s life!”
Parent
“He really enjoyed summer camp… I heard descriptions of all the different stations on the ropes course and which he did and didn’t do, but in particular about the vertical wall…. and how it was the hardest and how you “really had to work as a team to get everyone up and over the top and how it was really hard but they did it! The best story was about his distractible and kind of stubborn horse who would not follow directions at first… when I asked what he did, he explained that as they got to know each other better, he started to do what I wanted him to… but he still kept looking over there because he has a short attention span…. when I asked why over there? he said come here and i will show you…. well, over there is where the donkeys and a couple of other animals were housed and his horse was more interested in them than what he was supposed to be doing…what a lesson for him in the car, on the way home he also shared about some of the talks and activities they participated in, the other boys, he considered basically all the boys in his dorm group as friends, vs. being the kid who only wants one or two good friends and insists on keeping a distance with all others…”
Parent
“Oh my goodness, a staff person at school stopped me today to remark on how amazing the change is in Christian. Things like ‘he is so calm’, ‘he calmly walked away from someone being mean’, etc etc. He is a different kid, blah blah.
I remarked about your program to her and she said ‘woah, whatever he is doing is working!’
What a victory!!!!! Had to share! Thanks!!!!”
Parent
Call For a Complimentary 15 Minute Phone Consultation
We take the guesswork out of finding the right counselor. Our counselors are subject matter specialists and we link you to the therapist that best fits your concerns. Get started today with a complimentary 15 minute consult:
Is your Child Struggling with Social Skills?
It’s Time to Stress Less!
Get Started Now with a Home Social Skills Program with flyers and games Jim West uses in his social skills groups and camps.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there summer social skills day camps in Orlando with overnight options?
Yes. Many programs combine day sessions with overnight camp options, while some families choose an overnight summer camp model for more immersive social learning and independence-building experiences.
What are the main benefits of enrolling my child in a social skills camp in Orlando?
A social skills camp Orlando program helps children build confidence, improve communication, strengthen friendship skills, and enjoy a positive summer camp experience while making new friends.
Which social skills camps in Orlando are best for children with ADHD or ASD?
The best ADHD summer camp programs offer structured routines, targeted support for executive functioning, and a supportive environment designed for children with ADHD, ASD, and related challenges.
How do social skills camps in Orlando support kids with special needs?
Many social skills summer camp Orlando programs use small group sessions, guided coaching, and intentional peer interaction to help children practice communication in real-world settings.
What activities do social skills camps in Orlando typically offer to help build communication and friendship?
Activities often include role-play, team challenges, outdoor games, and creative arts projects that encourage conversation, cooperation, and emotional expression.
At what age can children start attending social skills camps in Orlando?
Most camps accept elementary-aged children, while programs such as summer camp for kids with ADD may offer age-specific groups extending through middle and high school.
How do Orlando social skills camps help children develop leadership abilities?
Programs encourage decision-making, teamwork, and mentoring opportunities that strengthen confidence, leadership skills, and group success throughout the school year and beyond.
Do Orlando social skills camps have programs for teens and older children?
Yes. A teen social skills summer camp often includes age-appropriate activities, life-skills training, and transition support for young adults preparing for college or work.
Are there social skills camps in Orlando that also provide adventure therapy?
Yes. Some camps combine social learning with adventure therapy, outdoor activities, and emotional growth programs that strengthen emotional regulation and resilience.
How can parents find the right camp for their child’s needs?
Parents searching for a social skills summer camp near me, ADHD summer camp near me, ADHD social skills summer camp, summer camp for ADHD, or summer camp for kids with ADHD should compare staff experience, program size, and therapeutic support.
Southwest Orlando Office Location
Our Total Life Counseling Center Southwest Orlando location is conveniently located at Metro West Professional Plaza near Dr. Phillips & Windermere 2 miles off the 408 off Hiawassee. Surrounded by shops and beautiful sceneries, our main office location provides counseling, therapy, coaching, camps and career services for relationships, addictions, abuse, trauma, depression, ADHD, and more!
Total Life Counseling Center Metro West (Main Office)
Metro West Professional Plaza
1507 South Hiawassee Road, Suite 101
Orlando, FL 32835
15 Symptoms or Tips to Identify Social Delays
If you can answer yes to two or more of these items about your child, he or she may benefit from learning skills that will help him or her to connect better with peers and to be more confident and prepared for the real world. Here are a few symptoms to look for:
Student Leadership Camp is a fun Summer or Winter camp that helps build leadership, learning, and life skills in kids and teens! This camp in the Orlando area is for students who may have social skills issues with their peer group and/or lack assertiveness and self-confidence. This camp takes place at Camp J, in Dr. Phillips!
Channel 13 News On our Orlando Social Skills Camps & Groups helped a student make friends!
Alternatives to Medication | Elimination Diet and How what we Eat effects How we Think
What is Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Celebrities with ASD & the Gut Brain Connection