Camp Brave Buddies

Brave Buddies is a one-week intensive summer treatment program designed to prepare children with selective mutism (SM) for school. Using a simulated classroom, the program offers ample opportunity for the positive practice of “brave talking,” or verbal participation.

The daily schedule is modeled after a typical school day, including morning meetings, activity centers, meals, and field trips to the library, the park, and even the ice cream store. Prior to the program start date, incoming children attend sessions to build a trusting relationship with a staff member who will provide one-on-one support during the Brave Buddies experience.

Other children are gradually brought in to prepare them for talking in front of and to their peers. Brave Buddies has demonstrated success in helping children with SM.

WHEN

Monday, 8/22/11 – Friday, 8/26/11
9:15am-3:00pm daily

WHERE

92nd Street Y Nursery School
1395 Lexington Avenue @ 92nd Street

ELIGIBILITY & FEES

• Eligibility: Rising Pre-K, Kindergartners, or First Graders (ages 3-7)
• Capacity: 12 children
• Cost: $2,200 for the weeklong program. The lead-in practice sessions are an additional $150 per session.
• Parent training sessions are included in the program fee, and caregivers and educators are welcome to attend.

HOW TO APPLY

• Email BraveBuddies@childmind.org or call 212.308.3118 for an application.
• Enrollment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Visit childmind.org/bravebuddies for more information, or download/view the full event flyer.