Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA
Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. offers a day program in Southern California focused on social-emotional skill development for children and adole...
▌ Editor's read The Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. in Southern California is a day camp program offered by Stepping Forward Counseling Center. The camp focuses on social-emotional skill development, executive functioning, and emotional regulation for children and adolescents. The website details a structured curriculum including group activities, social skills training, and therapeutic interventions. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. The Stepping Forward Counseling Center has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the supportive and effective therapeutic environment. The camp's program is designed and overseen by licensed professionals, which is a significant strength for a therapeutic camp. Social media handles found include @steppingforwardcounseling on Instagram and SteppingForwardCounselingCenter on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 4–18
Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 4–18
- Address: 15375 Barranca Parkway, Building D, Irvine, CA 92618
- Phone: (949) 424-3228
- Cost notes: Cost not specified. Contact for details.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA
- What ages does Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA accept?
- Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA is open to children ages 4–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA cost?
- Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Cost not specified. Contact for details. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA?
- Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA is operated by a private business. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA provide lunch?
- Stepping Forward Therapeutic Summer C.A.M.P. - Southern CA does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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