GrowNOW
Summer EF-Camp
Summer Day Camp for kids and teens with Executive Function Challenges since 2016
Summer 2026
EF-Camp Locations:
GrowNOW EF-Camp
Summer Day Camp
Building Independence, Confidence, and Real-World Executive Function Skills
Looking for a summer experience that’s more than just fun and games? At GrowNOW EF Summer Day Camp, your child or teen will enjoy exciting local adventures designed to strengthen real-life executive function skills—while having a blast alongside peers who understand and support them.
Each day is filled with interactive, hands-on activities that help campers:
Strengthen self-regulation, organization, and independent problem-solving
Practice flexible thinking and decision-making in real-world situations
Build confidence, resilience, and social connection through shared experiences
Our team of Executive Function and ADHD specialists guide campers in transferring these skills beyond camp—so they return home and to school with greater independence, motivation, and follow-through.
This is more than a camp. It’s a transformative summer experience that empowers kids and teens to grow, connect, and thrive—now and for years to come.
EF-Camp Provides Your Child:
Expert Guidance: Our team of trained EF coaches and counselors specialize in cognitive development and executive functioning. They use up-to-date, evidence-based strategies to help children enhance their skills effectively.
Interactive Learning: Campers engage in hands-on activities and community trips that build social skills, independence, critical thinking, and problem-solving—helping them develop essential life skills.
Positive Environment: We create a nurturing and encouraging atmosphere where children feel motivated and supported. Our goal is to help them build confidence while developing essential life skills.
Building Skills While Having Fun!
EF Summer
Day Camp Highlights
- Skill-Building Workshops & Coaching: Sessions focused on future thinking, time management, goal setting, and problem-solving.
- Fun and Engaging Activities across the Community: Activities designed to make learning fun, including team challenges, creative projects, and interactive games.
- Follow-up with Families: One-on-one support to address specific needs and track progress.
Campers 
EF Camp
EF camp is IDEAL for boys and girls who:
- Enjoy the camaraderie of peers and want to build their social skills through shared experiences.
- Benefit from a hands-on, experiential learning approach that goes beyond traditional classrooms.
- Currently developing but still needs some assistance in developing critical social and independent living skills.
EF camp is NOT for boys or girls who:
- Have a history of running away from adults when dysregulated.
- Require 1:1 support in school or are in a self-contained behavioral classroom
- Have a history of physical or violent aggression.
- Important Notes:
- GrowNOW-EF Camp is not a therapeutic camp, a behavior modification program, or a special needs camp.
EF Camp DIrector
Meet Eric Smith
Eric Smith, CCC-SLP is the Summer Camp Director of GrowNOW’s EF-Camp.
He is an Executive Functioning-ADHD Specialist.
Eric has worked with youth since the age of 14 and has worked as a summer camp counselor including various leadership roles across the country since 2015. He received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degree from Bloomsburg University.
Eric has helped develop and lead GrowNOW’s Executive Functioning Camp since 2018 and is passionate about helping kids, adolescents, and families develop meaningful skills through fun and engaging varied experiences throughout the community.
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Camp Life & Community
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2026 Camp Dates & Locations
Camp Dates and Fees
Campers are dropped off and picked up each day at:
1.Philadelphia: GrowNOW Clinic at 600 N Jackson Street, Suite 204, Media, PA 19063
2.Falls Church, VA: Solace Outpost Rec Room: 444 W Broad St, Falls Church, VA 22046
2026 Destinations and Dates:
Media, Pennsylvania
· June 22-25: Entering Grades 4-6
· June 29-July 3: Entering Grades 7-10
·July 6-9: Entering Grades 4-6
· July 13-16: Entering Grades 7-10
· July 20-23: Entering Grades 4-6
· July 27-30: Entering Grades 11-12 (Limited Capacity)
Falls Church, Virginia
· July 13-16: Entering Grades 4-6
· July 20-23: Entering Grades 7-10
Los Angeles, CA
· July 13-16
· July 20-23
· July 27-30
Lancaster, PA
· June 8-11
Fees
Each week of camp is $1,500.
If your child is accepted into camp after applying, the $50 application fee will be applied to his or her tuition.
Application Process
GrowNOW – EF Camp is committed to creating an ideal environment for all campers to thrive.
To ensure a fantastic fit for our program, we employ a multi-step application process. This approach helps us understand each applicant’s interests and needs, allowing us to curate the best possible experience for all enrolled campers.
Before you begin the application process, please read through the following important information.
DEPOSIT REQUIRED
ACTIVE AND OUTDOORSY
This camp includes significant outdoor time. Athletic ability isn’t required, but comfort outdoors is essential. Children who dislike outdoor activities may not be a good fit.
We help children with ADHD build cognitive flexibility through peer-based experiences. GrowNOW Camp focuses on skill development—not behavior modification—and may not be a fit for children who require constant accommodation.
Note: We understand these policies may require adjustments, but they ensure the best possible experience for all campers. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask!
Application & Enrollment Process
Start the admission process by submitting the application and paying the $50 application fee. If your child enrolls, this fee is applied toward tuition. If GrowNOW determines another program is a better fit, the fee will be refunded.
SECOND: Informal Interview (Optional)
After applying, you may schedule a brief informal interview with Eric via Zoom or phone. This is a chance to meet, ask questions, and ensure GrowNOW Camp is a good fit for your child.
THIRD: Registration
After the interview, you have five days to enroll and submit the $750 deposit to reserve a spot. The $50 application fee is non-refundable if you choose not to enroll. The deposit is fully refundable before TBD; withdrawals after 5/31/26 receive a 50% refund.