Empowering Youth Who Stutter
Every Child Deserves To Live a Life Full of Possibilities
Camp Words Unspoken is an educational fun-filled experience for youths and teens who stutter to come together, to create memories and to foster friendships that can last a lifetime! Camp Words Unspoken, founded in 2019, is a program for children who stutter. We offer our overnight summer camp and year-round programs, to empower campers with the necessary skills to move forward with their lives. Through compassion, connection and activities, Camp Words Unspoken helps children embody a life full of hope and possibility.
The Need Is Enormous
Changing Lives of Children Who Stutter With Unforgettable Experiences
At Camp Words Unspoken, we ensure all of our campers feel accepted and supported. Here campers can laugh and play and be themselves without feeling concerned about stuttering. Campers understand they are not alone.
ABOUT 1% OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN STUTTER.
MOST HAVE NEVER MET ANOTHER CHILD WHO STUTTERS.
Over the last few years, demand for camp has grown significantly. Our goal is to increase both the number of children and the number of graduate students attending each year in order to maximize the reach and legacy of Camp Words Unspoken.
Our Programs
Be there for children who stutter when they need us the most!
Summer Camp
We provide youths and teens who stutter with a transformative overnight summer camp program.
Beyond The Bunk
The support extends beyond the bunk, all year-round with monthly zoom meet-ups.
Additional Resources
Meet Our Staff
Impacting a world of happy and confident children takes many supportive people, especially when these individuals have endured challenges that leave them feeling alone.
What Makes Us Special
Why Choose Camp Words Unspoken
We are an educational program for youths and teens who stutter. Our volunteer team includes experienced staff, directors, speech therapists, graduate students and volunteers. Campers will spend the majority of there day in exciting outdoor activities, group team building activities and getting to know other people who stutter.
100% Of Campers Make New Friends
100% Of Campers Try New Activities
95% Of Campers Develop Confidence
80% Camper Return Ratio
Testimonials
“Camp Words Unspoken was amazing. I made a lot of new friends. The sports and activities were incredible. The staff was so kind. I really liked that I got a lot of speech time. I can’t wait to go back this summer."
Camper, Age 11
“Camp Words Unspoken is the best summer camp I ever went to! This was my first time meeting someone else who stutters. I felt accepted and made many new friends and loved the activities, especially the aqua park.”
Camper, Age 12
"People wanted to hear what I had to say and they actually waited for me to get my words out. I’ve never had an easier time making friends. At Camp Words Unspoken I felt accepted by everyone."
Camper, Age 13
