Kids Out Loud Summer Camp Program in Washington, DC
July 29 @ 9:00 am – August 2 @ 2:00 pm EDT
Washington, DC Metro Area/ Maryland
Kids Out Loud is a 5-day therapeutic camp experience that provides intensive behavioral treatment for children between the ages of four and eight diagnosed with selective mutism. We strive to help children practice and build confidence in brave speech and social interaction, getting a jump start before the new school year. Each child receives a 1:1 trained counselor that works on individualized goals, including peer-to-peer interactions, speech in small and large groups, presenting during structured activities, social skills during play, and self-advocacy. Engaging and hands-on activities include group games, scavenger hunts, arts and crafts, music, and special events. We create a school-like experience through circle time, center work, and show and tell. Two child psychologists direct the Kids Out Loud Program, Dr. Veronica Raggi and Dr. Courtney Keeton, who have over thirty years of combined experience treating selective mutism.
Kids Out Loud runs from 9 am-2 pm, Monday through Friday, July 29th through August 2nd, 2024. Parent training sessions will be live via Zoom from 12-1 pm the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday prior to the camp week. Live parent coaching during camp will take place from 12-2 pm during family time on the last day of camp. Teacher training and a school fade-in are included in the camp package. Camp is located in the lower elementary school building of St. Andrew’s Episcopal School at 8804 Postoak Road, Potomac, MD 20854. Our camp uses the library, art room, classrooms, and outdoor playground spaces.
For more information, please contact Veronica Raggi, Ph.D. at vraggi@brighteroutlook-cbt.com or Courtney Keeton, Ph.D., at ckeeton@anxietymaryland.com. Please visit our camp webpage for more information:
https://www.brighteroutlook-cbt.com/kol-kids-therapy-camp
