Welcome to Camp Akeela
Camp Akeela is a traditional New England co-ed overnight (sleepaway) camp in Vermont that is designed specifically for “quirky” kids.
A Summer Camp for Social Skills
Within a well-rounded, traditional camp program, Akeela is a small, supportive community that helps campers improve their social skills. Akeela campers are bright and creative 9 – 17 year olds who often have difficulty connecting with their neurotypical peers. Akeela also has a program for older teens who have completed 10th – 12th grades.
A Neurodivergent Summer Camp for ASD and NLD
Most of our campers have been diagnosed with ASD Level 1 (formerly called Asperger’s Syndrome), NVLD (or NLD), ADHD (or ADD), or a similar neurodiverse profile. Many are undiagnosed but are described as “quirky” and need a little extra support creating and maintaining deep friendships.
Akeela campers thrive in a world in which they are surrounded by peers with similar experiences and a staff who understands and embraces them. Not only do they have the time of their lives at camp, but they return home with skills and a newfound self-confidence that they carry with them throughout the year.
We invite you to explore the website to learn more about Akeela campers, our program, and the camp community. In addition to the menu on the right, here are a few links to get you started:
- Watch our videos, including a typical day at camp, what makes Akeela unique, and meeting some of our campers
- Learn more about the profile of a successful Camp Akeela camper
- Get an overview of the activities and schedule at Camp Akeela
- See how Camp helps develop social skills
- Meet our directors and key staff
- All about the camper application process
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