What Do Parents Have to Say About Us?
"It is a wonderful program, especially when you have a child that is currently without a diagnosis."
"This has been a terrific experience for my son and he is already eager for next year. I have already mentioned it to a few friends and suggested they attend."
"There are so many kids and teenagers who need the social skills development offered by fun camps like Camp M.A.T.E.S. The more the summer went on, the more people I met who truly benefitted from the social skills development they provided."
"I have been waiting for years for Camp P.A.L.S. [now Camp M.A.T.E.S.] and weekly social groups. Many doctors, therapists, and school counselors say my child needs help but have no answers to give, no group setting for him to learn these lagging skills."
"This was a wonderful and fun camp! My child has struggled in other camp environments and Camp P.A.L.S. [now Camp M.A.T.E.S.] gave him a safe and secure place to go and have fun while still learning valuable social skills."
"I am so thankful a local group like this was available. Many camps are hours away with a cost we can't fit into our budget."
"My daughter loved everything about camp! It was a great experience for her, and for us too."
"I know of nothing like Camp P.A.L.S. [now Camp M.A.T.E.S.] in South Carolina."
"With high-functioning ADHD only, I have not been able to find anything my son could be a part of in Columbia, Blythewood, Irmo or Lexington. Insurance does not cover most of it anyway, but leaving him in another state or driving two hours away every day for a camp is not something I can do, having other family members to care for as well. My son loved the young helpers around him. He felt comfortable, safe, and happy. He wanted to go every day. That does not happen with him very much."
"This has been a terrific experience for my son and he is already eager for next year. I have already mentioned it to a few friends and suggested they attend."
"There are so many kids and teenagers who need the social skills development offered by fun camps like Camp M.A.T.E.S. The more the summer went on, the more people I met who truly benefitted from the social skills development they provided."
"I have been waiting for years for Camp P.A.L.S. [now Camp M.A.T.E.S.] and weekly social groups. Many doctors, therapists, and school counselors say my child needs help but have no answers to give, no group setting for him to learn these lagging skills."
"This was a wonderful and fun camp! My child has struggled in other camp environments and Camp P.A.L.S. [now Camp M.A.T.E.S.] gave him a safe and secure place to go and have fun while still learning valuable social skills."
"I am so thankful a local group like this was available. Many camps are hours away with a cost we can't fit into our budget."
"My daughter loved everything about camp! It was a great experience for her, and for us too."
"I know of nothing like Camp P.A.L.S. [now Camp M.A.T.E.S.] in South Carolina."
"With high-functioning ADHD only, I have not been able to find anything my son could be a part of in Columbia, Blythewood, Irmo or Lexington. Insurance does not cover most of it anyway, but leaving him in another state or driving two hours away every day for a camp is not something I can do, having other family members to care for as well. My son loved the young helpers around him. He felt comfortable, safe, and happy. He wanted to go every day. That does not happen with him very much."