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Margate, New Jersey Trip Camp

Margate,
New Jersey
Trip Camp

NJ Camp Info  –  Camper Profile  – Meet Bob  –  Application Process

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Families travel from across the United States and overseas every summer so their sons can participate in this unique summer camp experience. No other camps in the United States are designed specifically for boys with ADHD.  Families can choose to rent a house/apartment in one of the local beach towns (Margate, Ventnor, Ocean City), or stay at an off-shore hotel where we have a discounted rate for camp families. 

Trip Camp is a day travel camp which campers attend Monday through Friday.   Each day of camp begins with an interactive lesson in topics pertaining to social skills, independent skills, and (non-academic) executive function skills. The rest of the day is spent out on trips.   An itinerary for the week is provided to registered camp families prior to their arrival at camp.

Trip Camp is a small program with a high camper return rate each year. As a result, there is limited availability for new campers.

Margate, NJ 2024 Camp Dates

*July 15-19 (Entering grades 9th-11th) FULL
*July 22-26 (Entering grades 6th-8th) FULL
July 29-Aug 2 (Entering grades 6th-8th) FULL
Aug 5-Aug 9 (Entering grades 6th-8th) FULL
Aug 12-16 (Entering grades 9th-11th) [1 spot left]
*Campers who return to school in August have priority registration for these weeks.

                                  Please note we have availability for boys entering grades 6-8 in our Columbus, Ohio Trip Camp.

Camp Tuition

$1950.00 
Tuition is all-inclusive and includes camp tuition, admission to all activities, lunch, snacks, camp t-shirt, etc.
Registered camp families are encouraged to stay at a local off-shore hotel, where we have a discounted room rate. We can also provide the name of a realtor for families who would like to stay in one of the beach towns (Margate, Ventnor, Ocean City).

Camper Profile

Meet Bob

Hello Trip Camp Families! My name is Bob Orlowski and I have been a special education teacher for nearly a decade. Working with children and teens to develop the skills, confidence, and knowledge they need to succeed is the reason I got into this field.

 

As a father of a son with ADHD, the work we do at camp is very close to my heart. I live the ups and downs and realize the importance of the work and what it takes to help our campers succeed.

 

I became Director of Trip Camp in 2022 and enjoy spending my summer watching the boys learn and have fun while spending time with a group of boys who can be themselves around each other. 

Born and raised in the area, I am excited to welcome you and your son to the shore this summer.

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Bob Orlowski, M.ED.

Trip Camp Director - New Jersey

Trip Camp Application Process

Trip Camp utilizes a multi-step application process in order to ensure that prospective campers can be successful in the program. Please note that each year there are many more applicants than available spaces.

Before Beginning the Application Process

There are a few important things to note about Trip Camp before you begin your application process.

  • Applying to Trip Camp does not guarantee admission. Please read the information about campers’ profiles before beginning the application process.
  • After completing the application process families have two days to make a decision regarding enrollment. We cannot hold space for more than two days. A $400 deposit is required to enroll. Please note that if you chose to withdraw from camp after April 1st, 2024 this deposit is non-refundable. There are no exceptions to this policy.
  • Your son is not fully accepted into Trip Camp until a review of his medical forms occur. This is to assure that his health needs can be accommodated in the program.
  • Trip Camp is an active program. We spend a significant amount of time outdoors (beach, water activities, etc.) No athletic ability is required, however if your son tires easily or does not like being outdoors, Trip Camp would not be a good fit for him.
  • Photos and videos from Trip Camp are posted on ADHD Dude/Trip Camp social media. No identifying information about your son will ever be shared (aside from possibly his first name if it is used in a video). This policy is non-negotiable. If you do not want your son to appear in photos/videos he is not eligible to attend Trip Camp.
  • It is natural for parents of children with ADHD to engage in parental accommodation of their son’s inflexibility. Part of the experience of Trip Camp is about teaching cognitive flexibility. We often find that our campers are much more capable of being flexible when they are amongst a group of similar-age peers. If your son expects others to accommodate his inflexibility Trip Camp is not a good fit for him. We are not a behavior modification program.
  • Please note that there are no day or overnight camps that have similar programs to Trip Camp, despite what their marketing materials and social media may present.
  • If we do not feel that we can offer a level of support that would allow your son to be successful at Trip Camp we will provide you with a referral to other camps that have a higher level of support.
Step 1
Start the Application

There is a $100 fee to begin the admission process for Trip Camp payable by check or Zelle. You must sign a form agreeing to these terms.

Here is how the $100 fee will be applied:

  • If your son is accepted to camp and you enroll the $100 fee will be applied toward camp tuition.
  • If it is determined that your son would be better served by another camp program your $100 fee will be returned to you.
Step 2
Submit Questionaire

You will be sent an online questionnaire to be filled out by one of your son’s current teachers who has observed your son working in groups at school. By forwarding this form you are waiving your right to view the form. The reason for this is because we want teachers to be able to answer the questions as honestly as possible, without fear of backlash from parents.

Step 3
Informal Interview

If we believe your son could be successful in Trip Camp we will ask you to set up a brief, informal online interview with your son so we can meet him. (There is no charge for this and it will take no longer than 10 minutes.) During this informal interview, we ask to speak with applicants without parents present as we have found that having parents present results in applicants being distracted, self-conscious or parents prompt them how to answer our questions.

Step 4
Registration

After your son’s informal interview you will have 2 days to decide if you would like to move forward and register him for camp. If you would like to move forward we will send you the online application. A $400.00 deposit is required to reserve your son’s spot in camp. If you choose not to enroll your son please note that the $100.00 application fee is not refundable. If you withdraw your son’s enrollment after April 1, 2024, the $400 deposit is non-refundable.

Take the First Step

Families who are interested in beginning the application process need to add
themselves to the camp mailing list.
Should there be space available you will receive an email from us.

SIgn Up to Be Notified

Please sign up for the Margate Camp Trip Mailing list to be notified once dates and availability are determined. Please note that adding yourself to the mailing list does not guarantee admission for the following summer. We will contact you should there be availability for this summer. There is no need to check in to see is there will be available space, you will be notified.

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