The Summer 2025 application is now LIVE!

Welcome to our summer series!

Emory Child & Adolescent Mood Program (CAMP)

Child OCD Program at Emory (COPE)

Welcome to our summer series! Emory Child & Adolescent Mood Program (CAMP) Child OCD Program at Emory (COPE)

Evidence-based treatment meets fun

Discover the unique benefits of our one-week camps for youth with anxiety, OCD, and/or emotion regulation difficulties. Our experienced team of clinicians provide evidence-based treatment in an engaging environment that feels less like “therapy” and more like camp. Youth work on their fears and emotions alongside peers facing similar difficulties. We find this peer support and validation is powerful. It reduces stigma and increases motivation for treatment.

Youth between the ages of 9-14 with anxiety, OCD, and/or difficulties regulating emotions can sign-up for one of our week-long camp sessions held on Emory University’s main campus. During camp, youth participate in daily individual and group therapy sessions, as well as a range of activities and games to promote mental health. Each session runs from Monday thru Friday from 9a - 3p with breaks for snack and lunch. We offer a 2:1 camper to clinician ratio to make sure everyone gets the attention they need.

During Summer 2025, camp will cost a $500 flat fee per week. Group sessions will be billed through insurance (most plans accepted). We will provide you with the information you need in advance to ensure all of our services are covered. Scholarships may be available pending funding. Aftercare may be available til 5pm each day for $100/week if enough interest is generated each session.

Check out our FAQ page for more details.

We provide evidence-based approaches to help youth with anxiety, OCD, and emotion regulation difficulties.

  • Anxiety Explorers

    JUNE 2-6, 2025

    This session is designed to help youth with anxiety and OCD learn to face their fears in a safe and fun environment. Campers will learn new ways to approach anxiety in order to gain freedom from their fears and move towards their values.

    Who is a good fit?

    Youth who have been diagnosed with or are experiencing symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety disorder, separation anxiety disorder, panic disorder, or specific phobia.

  • Emotion Navigators

    JUNE 9-13, 2025

    This session is designed to help youth who have difficulties regulating their emotions. Campers will learn new skills and strategies for identifying, coping with, and modulating their emotions more effectively.

    Who is a good fit?

    Youth who have difficulties managing intense emotions, acting impulsively on emotions, and responding adaptively to stress & disappointment.

Join us this summer!

  • Fill out application

    Visit our application page to begin the application process. The application should take you around 10-15 mins (estimate) to complete.

  • Our staff will review

    Our staff members will reach out to give you more details about the camp sessions, help determine if your child is a good fit, and answer any questions you have.

  • Official acceptance decisions

    Decisions will be made following completion of a camp intake meeting with your child. These steps ensure we are prepared to best support your child during camp week.

Questions?

We anticipate spots will fill up fast so submit a form asap if you are interested. If you would like to talk to someone and learn more about camp before filling out the application form, send us an email at: summercamp@emoryhealthcare.org


OUR DONORS

Our summer CAMP series is and has been supported by generous contributions from
the Pitts Foundation and JACK Mental Health Advocacy


GRANT SPONSOR

OUR PARTNER



Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences




OUR AFFLIATION