Thriving Minds’ Confident Kids Camp has been providing group intensive therapy for hundreds of children with Selective Mutism for over 10 years, helping them build confidence, reduce anxiety, and improve communication in school, social, and home environments. Led by experienced therapists, this program supports meaningful progress in all areas of a child’s life.


CONFIDENT KIDS CAMP (CKC)

Registration information for CKC 2025 will be available after January 1, 2025.


Camp dates will be July 28-August 1, 2025 in Brighton, Michigan.

Confident Kids Camp is a 5-day, intensive therapy program designed to help prepare children (ages 4-18) with Selective Mutism for the upcoming academic year. 

Registration for CKC 2024 has closed. We hope that you will consider us next summer, or consider the amazing intensive options we have year-round! Please reach out to us if you are interested in scheduling an individual intensive treatment week! Find out more information here .

Confident Kids Camp is a good fit for…

  • Campers ages 4-18 years old

  • Campers who would benefit from practice in community and school-type settings/activities

  • Campers who are in the beginning/intermediate stages of their bravery journey, working on a wide range of goals such as: 

    • Speaking in new places

    • Talking with new peers and adults

    • Asking questions

    • Giving and receiving compliments

    • Getting others’ attention

    • Whole-class presentations


INTRODUCING:
CONFIDENT KIDS ADVANCED CAMP (CKaC)

Registration information for CKaC 2025 will be available after
January 1, 2025.

Camp will take place July 21-23, 2025, in Brighton, Michigan.

Confident Kids Advanced Camp is a 3-day intensive therapy program designed to help prepare children (ages 5-8) with Selective Mutism tackle advanced goals in preparation for the upcoming academic year. 

Confident Kids Advanced Camp (CKaC) is a good fit for…

  • Campers ages 5-8 years old

  • Campers who have made positive progress in individual treatment and/or have previously attended an intensive camp (CKC or similarly-run camp)

  • Campers who can establish some speech with most new adults and peers, but will benefit from continue practice growing their confidence in advanced social, conversation skills, and self-advocacy such as:

    • Initiating and maintaining conversations

    • Utilizing social niceties

    • Navigating tricky peer situations

    • Asserting opinions, advocating for personal needs

    • Partner and group work

    • Whole-class presentations 

  • Caregivers who have a base knowledge of brave coaching techniques, and who are motivated to gain additional knowledge and practice in how to facilitate brave speaking practice for their child, with an emphasis on facilitating peer interactions and prepping for school activities


Schedule a free 15-minute call with us to discuss CKC and CKaC,
as well as other offered treatment options at Thriving Minds if:

  • You are unsure which version of camp best suits your child’s goal areas

  • Your child has previously attended CKC (in Michigan, D.C., or Toronto or a similarly-run intensive camp) and you are unsure what type of continued treatment would best meet their needs

You have general questions about our individual, and group, SM treatment options!


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