Camp Attaway Inc.
Camp Attaway Inc.
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About this organization
Mission
TO NURTURE THE MIND, THE BODY, AND THE SPIRIT OF CHILDREN WHO ARE MISSING OUT ON FUN, FRIENDSHIP, SUCCESS, AND ACHIEVEMENT BECAUSE OF AN INABILITY TO MANAGE THEIR EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS AS WELL AS PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES.
About
THE ORGANIZATION SERVES CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX EMOTIONAL AND BEHAVIORAL DISORDERS MANY OF WHOM CARRY MULTIPLE DIAGNOSES INCLUDING PTSD, BIPOLAR DISORDER, DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, OCD, FETAL ALCOHOL SYNDROME, ADHD, AUTISM, OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER, INTERMITTENT EXPLOSIVE DISORDERS AND OTHERS. CHILDREN LEARN HOW TO BREAK OUT OF THEIR NEGATIVE CYCLES AND LEARN HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND CONTROL THEIR EMOTIONS AND BEHAVIORS WHILE MAKING FRIENDS, SOMETIMES FOR THE FIRST TIME IN THEIR LIVES. WHILE LEARNING, CHILDREN ENJOY SPORTS, NATURE, ART THERAPY, ROCK CLIMBING, AND SWIMMING. CHILDREN WORK ON SELF-REGULATION AND LEARN HOW TO RECOGNIZE AND MANAGE THEIR NEGATIVE EMOTIONS. THEY LEARN AND PRACTICE NEW COPING AND SELF-REGULATION SKILLS. THERE IS A 2 TO 1 CHILD TO STAFF RATIO WHERE CHILDREN WORK IN SMALL GROUPS LED BY HIGHLY TRAINED PROFESSIONALS FROM THE FIELDS OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, PSYCHOLOGY, COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRY. CHILDREN WORK WITH STAFF SETTING DAILY AND WEEKLY BEHAVIOR MANAGEMENT GOALS WHILE FORGING FRIENDSHIPS AND HAVING SUMMER FUN. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS A COUNSELOR IN TRAINING (C-I-T) PROGRAM FORMER CAMPERS GET 1:1 COACHING AND LEARN JOB SKILLS THAT PREPARE THEM FOR FUTURE EMPLOYMENT. INDIVIDUAL GOALS ARE SET THAT INCLUDE COMPUTER, OFFICE AND ORGANIZATION SKILLS CUSTOMIZED TO THEIR SITUATION.THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE MENTAL HEALTH OF FAMILIES BY PROVIDING YEAR-ROUND PARENT EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SUPPORT GROUPS LEAD BY A LICENSED SOCIAL WORKER OR CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES INTENSIVE TRAINING AND MENTORING OF STAFF BY AN ONSITE CHILD PSYCHOLOGIST AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR WHO BOTH HAVE EXTENSIVE EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH CHILDREN WITH COMPLEX BEHAVIORS AND MENTAL HEALTH CHALLENGES. THE ORGANIZATION STRENGTHENS EDUCATION AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES DISSEMINATED IN SCHOOLS, RECREATION, AS WELL AS COUNSELING PROGRAMS IN COUNTLESS COMMUNITIES EXTENDING THE ORGANIZATION'S IMPACT IN THIS COMMUNITY.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The purpose of the non-profit is stated in the filing as “To nurture the mind, the body, and the spirit of children who are missing out on fun, friendship, success, and achievement because of an inability to manage their emotions and behaviors as well as provide education and support to their families.”.
Their activities were defined as: “To nurture the mind, the body, and the spirit of children who are missing out on fun, friendship, success, and achievement because of an inability to manage their emotions and behaviors as well as provide education and support to their families.”.
- As per legal requirements, the non-profit's state of operation is reported as MD.
- The non-profit's address in 2020 as per the filing is 9770 PATUXENT WOODS DRIVE NO 303, COLUMBIA, MD, 21046.
- The form of the non-profit organization shows 21 employees as of 2020.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $100,000 and $250,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $186,163.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1992.
- The organization pays $165,660 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $6,267 in fundraising expenses.
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