Talisman Camps and Programs

Talisman Camps and Programs
64 Gap Creek Road
Zirconia, North Carolina 28790
http://www.talismancamps.com

Program Description

Talisman Programs are an experiential wilderness learning camp that offers children opportunities to develop physical and social competence in an atmosphere that encourages and supports self-regulation and self-direction. We believe that every child wants to do well, and that every child has unique strengths, struggles, and outlooks on life. In order to help each camper reach their potential, we must meet them as individuals and not attempt to fit them into one mold. Therefore, we use a variety of tools to guide our kids as strive to meet their needs in socially appropriate and fulfilling ways. We believe that structure and accountability are critical in this process, as are positive relationships and recognition of accomplishments, and that as a child's self-concept improves, he or she will make better decisions, relate better to others, and discover a more satisfying life.

With our limited enrollment Talisman is able to maintain close personal contact with families from the admissions process, throughout the summer and on into the school year. Campers develop meaningful bonds with their counselors and parents are kept informed by weekly phone contact and a written summary at the end of the summer. Many campers build on those relationships by returning year after year, strengthening our community as they grow from it.