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Registration is open for App State’s Camp Crinkleroot for children on the autism spectrum

Mar 14, 2024 | Autism and Neurodiversity, Events, Outreach and Engagement

Appalachian State University’s Camp Crinkleroot — an annual free day camp for children ages 8 to 14 on the autism spectrum — is now accepting applications for campers. The camp will be held April 12–14 at the Optimist Clubhouse in Boone. Camp …

Camp Crinkleroot Offers Unique Opportunities for Building Friendships Through Recreation and Creative Activities

Mar 21, 2023 | Autism and Neurodiversity, Growing Well, Outreach and Engagement

An upcoming innovative day camp opportunity for youngsters on the Autism Spectrum, or with similar disorders, takes place in Boone for one weekend in the spring and one in the fall. And that spring weekend — much like the ones …