SOAR - FL Keys Adventure
An adventure-based summer camp in the Florida Keys for youth with ADHD and learning differences.
▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a legitimate camp site, specifically detailing programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences. It is ACA accredited, with accreditation expiring in 2024, as confirmed by the ACA directory. The camp has been operating for over 45 years, founded by Jonathan Jones, and is structured as a nonprofit organization. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 and explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'SOAR Camp' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 155 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills. The program type is overnight, offering various adventure-based expeditions. Social media handles include @soarcamp on Instagram and SOARADHD on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 198145+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–16
SOAR - FL Keys Adventure serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1981 (45 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 13–16
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 226 SOAR Lane, Balsam, NC 28707, USA & 184 Uphill Road, Dubois, WY 82513, USA
- Phone: (828) 456-3435
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $4600 for a 10-day session. Financial aid is available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Jun 20 to Jun 29.
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 Jun 20 – 29, 2026 · 2 weeks · $4,600
↗ What parents like
- Adventure-based activities
- Focus on ADHD/LD
↘ Watch for
- High cost
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about SOAR - FL Keys Adventure
- What ages does SOAR - FL Keys Adventure accept?
- SOAR - FL Keys Adventure is open to children ages 13–16. 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 SOAR - FL Keys Adventure cost?
- SOAR - FL Keys Adventure publishes $3,220/week for the standard session. That sits 30% above the $2,471 median for specialty camps in Dubois — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. $4600 for a 10-day session. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are SOAR - FL Keys Adventure's hours?
- SOAR - FL Keys Adventure runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is SOAR - FL Keys Adventure accredited?
- Yes — SOAR - FL Keys Adventure is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 45 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs SOAR - FL Keys Adventure?
- SOAR - FL Keys Adventure is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 45 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does SOAR - FL Keys Adventure provide lunch?
- Yes — SOAR - FL Keys Adventure includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does SOAR - FL Keys Adventure compare to other specialty camps in Dubois?
- SOAR - FL Keys Adventure is one of 16 specialty camps in Dubois that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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