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2023 ADHD Summer Treatment Program (STP)

Our ADHD Summer Treatment Program (STP) is a seven week intensive summer day treatment program for children six to 12 years old diagnosed with ADHD. Children learn to improve social skills, manage frustration, and follow instructions while participating in sports and classroom activities in a camp-like setting.

FAQs

What is unique about STP?

1 of only 13 evidence-based, award-winning STP programs in the U.S.
Provides intensive behavioral interventions with 2-to-1 child to staff ratio
Treatment is tailored to each child and emphasizes positive reinforcement through the point system and daily home communication
Counselors are trained and supervised by a licensed psychologist specializing in ADHD treatment who is on-site each day

Who is STP designed for?

STP is designed for children ages 6 to 12 who have a primary diagnosis of ADHD.
We will review applications for 13 year olds on a case-by-case basis.
Parents are encouraged to attend weekly virtual parent sessions provided throughout the program to learn effective behavior management techniques to improve compliance and promote their child’s ability to more independently complete age-appropriate tasks at home and school.

What is a day at STP like?

Your child will enjoy a consistent, daily schedule filled with fun, recreational and educational activities:

Academic learning centers
Sports
Arts and crafts
Computer lab

All activities are designed to develop and improve:

Effective social skills including listening, cooperating, and conflict resolution
Following classroom rules
Managing frustration
Teamwork and good sportsmanship

What are the goals for STP?

Develop problem-solving and social skills
Develop ability to follow instructions and complete tasks
Improve learning skills and academic performance
Improve self-esteem
Provide parent with tools to develop, reinforce and maintain positive changes

When and where is STP offered?

When
Weekdays from June 12 to July 28

Monday - Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Where
The Summit Country Day School
2161 Grandin Road
Cincinnati, OH 45208

Additionally, a weekly 75-minute parents-only telehealth (video and audio) group session provides behavioral strategies and training for parents to implement at home and school.

How do I sign my child up for STP?

If you are ready to apply, email adhdstp@cchmc.org to start the multi-step application process. We have a thorough eligibility process to help us enroll children who are most likely to benefit from the program.

If you would like to learn more about the program, parent information sessions are offered virtually until spots are filled. An overview of the purpose of the STP and detailed information regarding the interventions and program are reviewed. Parents can register for an information session by contacting adhdstp@cchmc.org.

Steps in the Eligibility Process

Complete parent and teacher eligibility questionnaires – once the application is completed we will make our best effort to review it within one week. Parent questionnaires may be sent in two phases to expedite the review process.
Once we have reviewed the eligibility questionnaires, we will either:

Reach out to schedule an eligibility appointment, or
Reach out to schedule a time to obtain additional information by phone, or
Reach out to let you know that your child is ineligible

The eligibility appointment is a billed visit and may be eligible to be covered by your insurance. Our Patient Representative can let you know the procedure code so you can check your insurance coverage prior to your visit. We spend most of the visit gathering additional information from parent(s) and briefly interview the child.
After the eligibility visit is completed we will review all information with our clinical team and make our best effort to let you know whether your child is eligible within one week.

Availability is limited to the STP to ensure children receive the individualized care and attention they deserve.

How much does the STP cost?

Currently, this program is not approved for health insurance coverage as a mental health expense.
Health Saving/Flexible Spending Accounts may be eligible to be used.
A payment plan is available. A $500 deposit will be due upon acceptance into the program to hold your child’s spot in the program and the remainder can be broken up into two payments of $2,000 due June 2 and July 7.
Annual tuition: $4,500.00
We do our best to make the program fun like summer camp, but it is intense treatment with a lot of support. The cost includes direct clinical intervention for more than seven hours each day, plus enrollment in a weekly parent group to help families maintain gains made over the summer. We have a two to one child-to-staff ratio and two onsite licensed clinical psychologists.

Contact Us

The eligibility application for the summer 2024 STP will open in January or February, 2024. Interested parents may contact us at adhdstp@cchmc.org. We will add them to a contact list and send them an email update once the application is live.

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2023 Counselor Positions

Thank you for your interest in working for Cincinnati Children’s Summer Treatment Program. Our positions for summer 2023 are currently filled. On rare occasions we have had a position open close to the start of the program. You are welcome to complete an application and we will review it if a position opens or you can visit our website in January to complete an application for the 2024 STP.

Please email adhdstp@cchmc.org if you have questions.

2023 Counselor Application

Counselor FAQ

2023 Position Descriptions and Additional Information