A day at Courageous Kids Camp is a fun and exciting way for children with selective mutism to work on facing their fears of speaking to others!  Our campers work on various skills, always with the support and care of their one-on-one counselor, who is by their side throughout the day.  Before the program begins, we meet with parents to tailor specific goals for each child’s progress.

Here is a glimpse into our typical day:

9 am-  Arrival and Warm-up. Children arrive with their parents, easing into the day by playing on the playground alongside their counselor.  Parents participate in the morning “fade-in” to support their child and help them feel comfortable with their counselor.

9:45 am-  Morning Circle Time. Children and counselors engage in morning activities in the classroom. This includes practicing speaking to a teacher in front of a group of peers, raising hands, participating in classroom routines, and building bravery skills like deep breathing and positive thinking.

10:30 am- Snack and bathroom break.  Kids with SM can often struggle to ask to go to the bathroom and/or eat in front of others.  This is a great chance to practice these skills!  Snack time also provides opportunities for children to practice speaking and socializing with peers, with counselor guidance. 

10:45 am- Activity #1.  Fun and skill-building activities are tailored to address common challenges faced by children with selective mutism.  These activities are designed to help kids practice skills such as asking and answering questions with an unfamiliar adult, speaking to peers, speaking in front of a group, friendship skills such as asking a peer to play, and much more.

Activities may include tie-dying t-shirts, a visit from therapy dogs, a field trip to a local park, musicians, a visit from a fire truck, field day, a visit from a storyteller, show-and-tell, art activities, scavenger hunts, and more!

11:30 am- Bathroom break, lunch, and recess.  Children practice eating lunch in a school cafeteria while socializing with peers, honing their real-world skills. Afterward, recess provides further opportunities to practice social engagement with their peers, with their counselor’s support.

12:30 pm- Activity #2.  Another engaging activity session focused on skill development and peer interaction.

1:15 pm- Bathroom break.

1:30 pm- Closing Circle time.  The day concludes with a final classroom circle time, reinforcing group speaking skills and practicing bravery techniques like deep breathing.  Campers visit the Prize Store to practice asking for their prize and celebrate their bravery that day!

End-of-day feedback: Counselors meet with parents to discuss their child’s progress, share anecdotes, answer questions, and plan for continued growth. 

2 pm- End of the day.

Each day at Courageous Kids Camp is thoughtfully structured to provide a supportive environment where children can build confidence and overcome their speaking challenges.

Parent Course and Resource Library

Courageous Kids Camp includes access to a parent course and resource library designed to help parents feel informed, prepared, and supported.

Parents will receive access to a comprehensive video series that will explain selective mutism, teach practical strategies to support brave talking, and provide guidance on how to advocate for their child at school. Because school is often the hardest setting for children with selective mutism, we place special emphasis on helping parents work effectively with teachers and staff.

Families will also have access to helpful downloadable resources, including email templates, information sheets to share with school and other important people in their child’s life, and other practical tools to support progress before, during, and after camp.

Parents will continue to have access to these materials after camp ends, so they can return to them whenever they need a refresher.

Daily in-person Parent Meetings and Support

During the week of camp, parents meet daily with Dr. Sinclair to review the strategies taught in the parent course, practice how to apply these skills, and ask questions about their child’s progress. These meetings help parents feel confident using the same approaches their children are learning at camp. In addition, these meetings offer a great opportunity for parents to connect with one another, fostering a sense of community and understanding among those navigating similar experiences.

Daily Feedback

Parents receive daily feedback from their child’s individual counselor and our leadership team, ensuring they stay informed about their child’s progress. We collaborate closely with parents throughout the program to tailor goals for each child. This daily communication ensures that parents stay closely connected to their child’s progress throughout the week. 

Parent Day

On the final day of the program (Friday, July 17, 2026), we invite one parent per child to spend the day with their child at Courageous Kids Camp!  This is a fun and unique opportunity for parents to to apply the skills they’ve learned in supporting their child, with expert guidance from the Courageous Kids Camp team.

During Parent Day, parents step into the role of their child’s “counselor,” providing support while engaging in enjoyable challenges like a “brave talking” scavenger hunt, visits to mock stores, a pizza party, crafting activities with peers and other parents, and a final visit to the Prize Store. Each activity is thoughtfully designed to replicate real-world scenarios where families may need to practice their brave talking skills.

We have found that empowering parents to encourage their children to speak effectively during camp is instrumental in preparing families for success beyond our program’s conclusion. Parent Day serves as a culmination of the collaborative effort between our team and parents, fostering continued growth and confidence in both children and families.

Because selective mutism is considered a social communication anxiety disorder, an ideal method of treatment is to give kids the opportunity to face their fears of talking to others in a fun and supportive group environment with others to practice. Our clients are encouraged to talk to more and more people gradually, thereby helping them build their bravery and become more comfortable with this skill.  Because our program takes place at an elementary school, kids can work on facing their fears in an environment that simulates their challenges at school.

-Contact our office at 720-660-5166 or [email protected]

-Schedule an initial free 20-minute phone consultation with Dr. Sinclair, where we will discuss your child’s history and your goals for your child’s participation in our program and have an opportunity to ask questions.

-An initial deposit is required to secure your child’s spot, and the remainder of the balance can be paid in installments.

Insurance and Out-of-Network Benefits

Courageous Kids Camp is an out-of-network program. Some families are able to receive partial reimbursement through their insurance benefits, but coverage varies by plan and is not guaranteed. We encourage families to contact their insurance company before registering to ask about out-of-network benefits, pre-authorization requirements, and reimbursement procedures.

We provide Superbills for all eligible services, which families can submit to their insurance company for possible reimbursement.

Superbill timing:

• Camp Superbill: Provided within 2 weeks after camp

• Pre-Camp Services Superbill: Available on the 1st of each month through the Client Portal

Common diagnostic codes on Superbills:

• F94.0 Selective Mutism

• F40.10 Social Anxiety Disorder (if applicable)

Pre-camp services may include:

• 90791: Intake evaluation with parents

• 90837: Individual psychotherapy sessions for pre-camp lead-ins

• 90785: Interactive complexity add-on code

Camp week services may include:

• 90837: One 55-minute individual psychotherapy session each day

• 90785: Interactive complexity add-on code

• 90853: Group therapy sessions each day

These codes are commonly used for insurance reimbursement, but benefits vary depending on your plan.

Our program is based on Parent-Child Interaction Therapy for Selective Mutism (PCIT-SM) and exposure therapy, which is the gold-standard evidence-based treatment for selective mutism. We emphasize the importance of parent education, training, and empowerment so that parents can continue to support their children after our program.

We are lucky to have a multi-disciplinary team of dedicated counselors to support your child in reaching their goals.  Our program’s staff includes psychologists, speech-language pathologists, counselors, social workers, and graduate students in psychology.  All of our counselors are chosen for their commitment to helping kids with selective mutism and have undergone extensive training with our team before our program.  Our counselors are under Dr. Sinclair’s supervision, who works closely with each team member to ensure excellent clinical care.