SOAR - WY Expedition
Wilderness adventure programs for youth with ADHD and learning differences.
▌ Editor's read The SOAR website loads as a legitimate camp offering programs for children and young adults with ADHD and learning differences. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation expiring in 2024, indicating adherence to industry standards. The camp explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks, which are strong indicators of safety and supervision. The organization was founded by Jonathan Jones and has been operating for 48 years, suggesting extensive experience in its niche. SOAR has a Google review rating of 4.6 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children's confidence and social skills. The program type is overnight, focusing on wilderness expeditions and adventure-based learning. The organization is a non-profit, as stated on their 'About Us' page.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 197848+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
SOAR - WY Expedition 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
- 1978 (48 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 13–17
- 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: Financial aid is available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 3 sessions (3 one-week), from Jun 14 to Jul 26.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 14 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $5,600
- Session 2 Jul 5 – 5, 2026 · 1 week · $5,600
- Session 3 Jul 26 – 26, 2026 · 1 week · $5,600
↗ What parents like
- Focus on self-confidence
- Develops social and life skills
↘ Watch for
- Not a traditional summer camp
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about SOAR - WY Expedition
- What ages does SOAR - WY Expedition accept?
- SOAR - WY Expedition is open to children ages 13–17. 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 - WY Expedition cost?
- SOAR - WY Expedition publishes $2,305/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $2,471 median for specialty camps in Dubois. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are SOAR - WY Expedition's hours?
- SOAR - WY Expedition 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 - WY Expedition accredited?
- Yes — SOAR - WY Expedition is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 48 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 - WY Expedition?
- SOAR - WY Expedition is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 48 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 - WY Expedition provide lunch?
- SOAR - WY Expedition 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.
- How does SOAR - WY Expedition compare to other specialty camps in Dubois?
- SOAR - WY Expedition 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
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