Camp Magruder

Camp Buckskin, located in Isabella, MN, offers an overnight summer camp experience tailored to boys and girls ages 6-18 who are facing academic and/or social skill difficulties, including those with AD/HD, Learning Disabilities, Aspergers, and similar needs. With a focus on helping campers develop their potential, the camp provides extra support and guidance to help them convert their potential into abilities.

Since 1959, Camp Buckskin has helped over 8,000 children experience personal growth and improvement through its therapeutic program. The camp's approach effectively utilizes the summer to help youth not only stay focused, but also gain knowledge and skills to improve existing abilities, leading to a smoother transition to the new school year. More importantly, these gains also help campers become happier and more successful.

The camp's program includes a mix of traditional camp and academic activities, allowing campers to progress through various levels in each activity and be recognized for their achievements. In addition to the visible part of camp, there is a Personal Growth program that focuses on social skill goals set by parents. Campers have the opportunity to work on these areas throughout the day, addressing and evaluating their progress on a daily basis, and receiving a written report at the end of camp. This personalized approach helps strengthen campers' self-concept and improve their interpersonal communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and peer relations.

Parents appreciate the camp's efforts to help their child make progress in their peer relations, as making and maintaining friendships is crucial. Camp Buckskin's dedication to providing a supportive environment for children with special needs is evident in their commitment to helping campers overcome hurdles and make progress that will benefit them for many years to come. With its accredited status, the camp is a valuable resource for families seeking a transformative experience for their special needs child.