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August 2023 by Christine Y
Camp starfish is a beautiful and safe place!
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December 2022 by Abigail Allen
I was a camper either 2014 or 2016. This might've been good for other kids with more extreme behavioral issues, but I don't think it's a good fit for autistic kids. One thing thing autistic people need is structure and control because of anxiety and a fear of the unknown, and for some reason we weren't allowed to know the day or time. Whenever I asked they refused to tell me. I also wasn't allowed to keep my own personal hygiene products. At some point I had either an anxiety attack or a meltdown and I knew everything would become more manageable for me if I was able to call my mom, but I was not allowed to. My mom wasn't even aware of this until I had sent her snail mail. Halfway through the camp I wanted to go home and I was done. I'd recommend Camp Akeela in Vermont for autistic kids/kids with mental disabilities. I had an amazing time there.
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December 2022 by Ryan The fan guy
I went to Camp Starfish back in 2016 and the water there was kinda gross except for the dining hall water. I was also bossed around too much that year and wasn’t allowed to wander around or use my strategies. I also didn’t want to take a shower in a messy bathroom or have a counselor with me to use the bathroom.
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December 2022 by Janel O'Brien-Greene
My son had a fabulous time. I found that the staff was great. And, I never felt so at ease leaving my son somewhere.
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December 2022 by Mark Kramer
Picked up our granddaughter. She loved it! Great staff of young college kids!
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December 2022 by Cassie McNamara
My children loved this place it was a great experience for them and would do it again
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December 2022 by Gary Adams
Place is rustic nice camping place
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December 2021 by Elisabeth Bialosky
I worked here for two summers and part of a third (but had to leave to start my job in Ohio). This is truly the best place I've ever worked in my life and the staff partnership is so rare in how unifying they are. The leadership team seems to always select staff who have experience and are always willing to do what is best for kids. Working here has been some of the best memories of my life and especially the relationships I've had with campers and other staff. Because the camp invests in hiring experienced staff and enough of them, kids have a lot of individualized support and are able to work on goals over the course of the summer. However, one of my favorite parts about working here was how involved kids are within their autonomy to make decisions and mindsets based off of their needs and experiences. I've taught for many years now and this is the place that has done it best, and consequently, kids almost always have overwhelmingly positive things to say about Starfish too. If you are a parent considering sending your child here, I would of course recommend speaking to staff about your child and get a good understanding of the camp, but I find that Starfish always does its best to adapt to kids and families needs to create the best summer and lifelong experiences.
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December 2021 by Shelby Campbell
Only bring your kids here if you want them to have an amazing time. Seriously: safety, fun, and a set up for success are common themes at camp starfish.
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December 2021 by Martha Jordan
I don't have an experience but I have read up on this and sound like a great opportunity, my son has never been able to go to regular camp due to many behavioral and mental health issues. If this was something I could afford I'd jump on this.
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December 2021 by Ashley McCord
A beautiful camp to help campers in need..can't wait to work there again next summer!
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December 2021 by Pamela Duggan
Fabulous program
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December 2019 by Bubba Breezy
Oh my goodness I been having so many memories when I used to go to Camp Starfish when I was younger. Man whenever I used to go there, it felt like home! It makes me cry how I have them memories. Do y'all allow adults to go there as camp members besides staffing? If any parents plan on making arrangements to go to a camp, Camp Starfish is my recommendation for y'all!
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December 2019 by Alanna Treanor
I'm going there Tuesday July 30 th for session three it's my last year there I love it so much !!!!!!!!!
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December 2019 by Barbara Brody
Loved the people. Loved the camp
