Camp STARSummer Treatment Program for Children with ADHD in Chicago
June 4th-August 6th, 2018
2018 Program Flyer: HERE
2018 Application Information: HERE
Deadline: February 20, 2018
Description:
Although staff receive a stipend (amount varies by position), Camp STAR is not just a summer job. It’s a unique training opportunity for students interested in pursuing careers in the field of clinical/school/counseling/sports psychology, special education, social work, pediatric medicine or any child-oriented career path. • Undergraduate Students - receive an intensive training and field work experience rarely available at the undergraduate level. • Graduate Students - train in evidence-based treatments and accrue over 200 clinical contact hours! Hours are supervised and may count towards departmental requirements (check with your academic department to determine if this could apply to you). Camp STAR staff work in a paraprofessional capacity to provide treatment to children focused on: (1) following rules and improving behavior; (2) developing social skills and building friendships; and (3) increasing academic aptitude and boosting self-esteem. Counselors implement treatment during daily program activities like sports, swimming, art, academics, recess, etc. Camp STAR adheres to the evidence-based Summer Treatment Program (STP) model developed by William E. Pelham, Jr., Ph.D., a leading psychologist in the field of ADHD research.
