Program Goals

Chit - Chat Summer Camp >>Program Goals

 

Chit-Chat Camp is a great place for kids to:

  • Improve their social communication skills
  • Interact with other AAC users
  • Participate in fully accessible camp activities
  • Increase their proficiency using their AAC system
  • Build self-esteem and confidence
  • Have fun!

Chit-Chat Camp provides opportunities for caregivers to:

  • Network with parents/caregivers who share similar experiences and concerns
  • Increase their proficiency with their child’s AAC system
  • Gain hands-on experience necessary to promote the more effective use of their child’s communication device at home, in school, and in the community
  • Have fun!

Chit-Chat Camp is a great place for staff and volunteers to:

  • Gain experience working with AAC users and their families
  • Increase their proficiency using their AAC systems
  • Learn additional strategies to enhance the communication skills of AAC users
  • Have fun!