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Frequently Asked Questions

ALL-STAR Adventure Program

We at TEEG believe that no child should be denied the experience of social, emotional, and physical growth that occurs through an enriching summer camp experience.


1. Who is the All-Star Adventure Program for?

Children between the ages of 8 and 16 years old who have emotional or behavioral needs that make traditional camps an unrewarding experience.


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2. How many children are accepted into the program?-

A maximum of 16 children will be accepted into our 6 week summer session -the children will be divided into two groups of 8 and each group will meet 3 days a week


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3. Which communities are eligible for the program?-

Children from the following communities are eligible: Thompson, Woodstock, Putnam, Killingly, Pomfret, Brooklyn, Sterling, Plainfield, Canterbury, and Eastford.


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4. Who will be supervising and counseling the children?-

The All-Star Adventure Program will be lead by responsible, experienced staff that have backgrounds in special education, human services or counseling and hold a bachelor’s degree or have equivalent life experience. Staff will be supervised by master’s and doctorate level clinicians.


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5. What is the staffing ratio?-

In order to ensure that each child has a fun, empowering and safe experience, our staff to child ratio will be just 1 staff for every 2 children.


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6. What types of activities will the children participate in?-

Each week the children will participate in activities that are not only exciting and fun-filled with adventure but also structured, enriching, educational and therapeutic.


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7. What is the schedule for All-Star Adventure Program?-

The 2010 All-Star Adventure Program will begin on July 5 and conclude on August 13

  • Group 1 will meet Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Group 2 will meet Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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8. How much is the cost of attendance for each child?-

Cost of attendance is $150/day inclusive of lunch, snacks, registration fee, program intake, door to door transportation and all field trips and fees.


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9. Where will camp be held at?-

All-Star Adventure Program is community based program therefore each adventure will take place in a variety of unique settings in the surrounding towns.


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