Success Stories

Full Time and Summer Openings
SOAR hires summer staff starting in October through April. Our Academy and GAP Year Instructors are often hired within our summer staff. We post all available positions on oue website. Check out current openings.
Camp Quotes
– Camp Parent
Camp Parent
SOAR provides an opportunity for [campers] to get away from the “easy activities” they seem to gravitate to—video games, computers and TV—and into really life-changing activities that require them to grow as individuals. [My son] came back more focused and mature, and more willing to take responsibility for his self.
– Camp Parent
My son received a level of love, care, growth and encouragement from his counselors – and a sense of comradeship with his cabin mates unparalleled to any other camps/teams/classes of which he has been a part. He is still maintaining (most) aspects of behavioral maturity he developed while at camp. He is better with his communication and has more self-confidence. At SOAR he was surrounded by others with those struggles/feelings similar to his own. He was able to have great adventures and positively work on himself, encourage and be encouraged by others, and develop skills that will strengthen him for a life time. And for these young ones, the whole world is before them!
Camp Parent
The SOAR environment was perfect for our son. He struggled to pay attention in school and stay organized, but after the first summer camp at SOAR he was like a different kid. Literally. I could not believe the level of positive behaviors he’d developed over just 18 days. Through SOAR, we’ve seen him develop confidence and independence, as well as self-awareness about his ADHD and skills to help him turn the way he perceives the world into strengths.
-Camp Parent
– Camp Parent
I learned nothing’s impossible, basically, the word impossible spells I’m possible!
– Hilary, Camper
I learned that if I try to face my fear hard enough, I WILL succeed
– Joshua, Camper
– George, Camper
– Adam, Camper
– Camp Parent
– Camp Parent
– Sarah, Camp Parent
– Alyssa, Camper
– Jack, Camper
The communication from staff during program was very assuring. Knowing your child is safe is very comforting. There are not many places that accommodate for our kids who are outside the box. As parents it was so refreshing to have a good feeling when you are leaving your child.
-Lisa, Camp Parent
“My son just returned from 2-1/2 months of camp at the Balsam Base in NC. This is his second year to attend SOAR camp, and once again the experience has been transformative for him (and for the rest of the family). He is compliant, helpful, and most of all, happy. We have been so pleased with our camp experience that we have enrolled him in the Academy for this school year.
– Camp Parent
– Camp Parent
– Kathy, Camp Parent
It was amazing for our son to be somewhere they understood him. His strengths and challenges were embraced so he could have a great camp experience and also try so many new activities.
– Camp Parent
– Lisa, Camp Parent
This will be my son’s 5th year attending SOAR. It’s the highlight of his summer. He thrives when on course and it crosses over when he comes home. Over the years we have seen his self-confidence and willingness to attempt new things blossom. He has become more aware of social skills and has been given ample opportunities to build leadership skills. His counselors treated him exceptionally well and seemed in tune to his specific needs. I would highly recommend SOAR for children who love the outdoors and learns best by celebrating successes. Are kids going to have to push themselves, work hard and step outside of their comfort zone? Yes. Are they better for doing so? Absolutely!
– Danielle, Camp Parent
GAP Quotes
– GAP Parent
Academy Quotes
– Academy Parent
– Academy Parent
One of the most fundamental aspects to SOAR is the self-accountability through the proposal system and self-evaluation process. It has allowed me to become more responsible with my technology and advocating for what I need in the Professional and Academic World.
– Academy Parent
Through SOAR, we’ve seen our son develop confidence and independence, as well as self-awareness about his ADHD and skills to help him turn the way he perceives the world into strengths. His SOAR experience also helped us as parents see ways that his public school environment is detrimental to his development. We sent him to SOAR Academy this year, and from a parent perspective, it’s like SOAR summer camp (and academically-inclined), only more so. He has thrived and continued tao develop leadership and executive skills, and his grades are top-notch. We’re extremely impressed with SOAR
– Academy Parent
– Academy Parent
– Academy Parent
– Academy Parent
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Staff Quotes
– SOAR Staff
– Summer Staff
SOAR has meant so much to me personally and professionally. As challenging as the job can be, I truly enjoy being a part of enriching the lives of the youth we serve and the atmosphere that comes with this growth. Spending time in the outdoors is also a plus!