beacon lodge camp
Camp Sensational
Camp Sensational (Formerly Camp A.L.I.V.E)
6 Days
This session is designed for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and/or intellectual challenges Activities may include making personal sensory items, playing games aimed towards cooperative and associative play, and participating in activities to build interpersonal relationships.
Children must be non-physically aggressive to themselves or others. No severe behavior disorders. Child must be continent. Personal care needs will be evaluated on an individual basis. Must be able to assist counselors with bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting. Children that may wet the bed will be required to bring a supply of personal care items; pull-ups/briefs, bed pads, wipes, and ample changes of clothing/pajamas.
Children must be able to communicate their personal needs, follow basic directions, participate in daily activities in a group setting, and live peacefully in close quarters with up to 4 cabin mates.
Campers with a dual diagnosis will be reviewed on an individual basis.
During this camp, we operate on a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio.
2026 Session Dates:
June 27 - July 2, 2026
2026 Registration Due Dates:
July 17, 2026
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Registration Fee
$100
Non-Refundable Fee
Resident Camp Fee
$1400
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Through a Camper's Eyes
Meet Max, a thoughtful 13-year-old with Tourette's Syndrome and sensory processing differences who arrived at Camp Sensational asking his favorite question: “What’s next?” From becoming the handcar railroad champion to inventing group games that celebrated everyone’s differences, Max discovered that his unique perspective made camp activities more creative and inclusive. With his smile-wink grin, bouncing ball, and endless ideas, Max showed that different ways of experiencing the world can be strengths to share with others.
