Canton South YMCA Day Camp

Camp Buckskin is an overnight summer camp located in Isabella, MN, specializing in serving boys and girls ages 6-18 who are experiencing academic and/or social skill difficulties. The camp caters to children with AD/HD, Learning Disabilities, Aspergers, and similar needs. With a focus on helping campers unleash their potential, Camp Buckskin offers a therapeutic program that has positively impacted over 8,000 children since its establishment in 1959.

The program is designed to help campers become more self-aware, particularly in how their words and actions impact others. By addressing social skills and interpersonal communication, the camp helps campers improve their peer relations, problem-solving abilities, and other related skills. The campers receive instruction in a mix of traditional camp and academic activities each day. As they acquire knowledge and demonstrate skills, they progress through various levels in each activity and receive recognition for their achievements.

Parents also play a vital role in the camp program by selecting social skill goals for their child to work on. Camp Buckskin ensures that there are various learning opportunities throughout the day to address and evaluate these areas and record the results. Additionally, parents receive a written report and insights and observations from the camp to help their child continue the progress made at camp.

As an ACA-accredited camp, Camp Buckskin is dedicated to helping children improve their self-concept, peer relations, and overall happiness and success. The camp's program aims to supplement the efforts of the home and school, ensuring a consistent approach between parents, teachers, and the camp. With a focus on personal growth, skill development, and therapeutic support, Camp Buckskin provides a nurturing and inclusive environment for children with special needs to thrive.

For parents seeking a program that emphasizes personal growth and skill development, Camp Buckskin offers a unique and effective solution. The camp's proven track record demonstrates its commitment to helping children reach their full potential and experience personal growth and improvement.