Episode 115 | Building More Inclusive Camps: Training for Neurodiversity

Creating a truly inclusive camp environment takes more than good intentions—it takes knowledge, practical skills, and opportunities to put those skills into practice. In this episode of CampWire, we talk with Erin Ross, executive director of Camp SkyWild, about the organization’s Inclusion Specialist program, a professional development experience designed to equip camp professionals with tools and strategies to better support neurodivergent campers. We explore the difference between inclusion and belonging, why understanding neurodiversity matters across the camp industry, and how Camp SkyWild combines transformative training with real-world practice. Erin also shares how participants take what they learn back to their own camps, extending the impact through staff training and more inclusive summer experiences. Plus, learn more about Camp SkyWild’s upcoming immersive training experience and how camp professionals can get involved. Show notes: Camp SkyWild Become a trained Inclusion Specialist ACA's Character at Camp Grant program The views and opinions expressed on CampWire by contributors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the American Camp Association or ACA employees.