Summer Edge: Fun-Paced Learning at McLean School of Maryland

Building & Fostering Friendships (BFF)

Entering Grades 1-5

This exciting program is based on the latest research, proven methods for improving children’s social skills, and JSSA’s (Jewish Social Service Agency’s) successful Social Skill Therapy model. The camp’s mission is to improve each child’s ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with peers and builds a solid foundation for making and keeping friends within a relaxed, fun and creative environment. The admission process will include a child interview.

This camp program is appropriate for children who can benefit from learning and practicing social skills but who can also participate successfully in less-structured activities. Typically developing children with social skills deficits, children with social challenges related to anxiety disorders, children with ADHD and high-functioning Asperger’s may be appropriate for this camp program. All potential campers will be interviewed to assure that the BFF Camp at Summer Edge is appropriate for their needs.

Social Skills topics covered include
Friendly behaviors: initiation of friendships, listening, taking turns and sharing
Making conversation, responding to others, working as a team
Impulse and emotional self-control
Inhibition and delay
Anger management
Handling teasing, relaxation/stress management and more

Session Dates

June 18-29 (Gr. 4-5, co-ed)
July 16-27 (Gr. 1-3, co-ed)
July 30 - August 10 (Gr. 1-3, co-ed)

Session Hours

9:00am-12:00pm (half day)
9:00am-3:30pm (full day)

Session Tuition

$1,075 (half day)
$1,600 (full day)

Interview Forms

BFF Student Profile
BFF Checklist for Parents 1-3