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Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp

Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp

The Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp offers a free, overnight camp experience for children and teens with epilepsy, focusing on independence and peer connec...

▌ Editor's read The Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp is an overnight program for children and teens aged 8-17 who have epilepsy, as detailed on the Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California website. The camp is free for participants, covering all costs including transportation from designated pick-up locations. Medical staff, including neurologists, nurses, and EMTs, are present 24/7 to manage campers' medical needs. The camp aims to foster independence and self-esteem through activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and campfires. The Epilepsy Foundation of Northern California, a nonprofit organization, operates the camp. While no specific staff-to-camper ratio is published, the presence of dedicated medical personnel is a significant feature. The organization has a 4.8-star rating from 10 Google reviews. Social media handles include @epilepsynorcal on Instagram and epilepsynorcal on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–21

Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 9–21
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 2136 Bohemian Hwy, Occidental, CA 95465
  • Cost notes: FREE. The website states "We strive to ensure that all interested campers are able to attend and have never turned down a child due to financial need." USD

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp

What ages does Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp accept?
Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp is open to children ages 9–21. 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 Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp cost?
Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. FREE. The website states "We strive to ensure that all interested campers are able to attend and have never turned down a child due to financial need." USD Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp's hours?
Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp 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.
Who runs Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp?
Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp provide lunch?
Coelho Epilepsy Youth Summer Camp 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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