Foundation for Dreams is a non-profit 501 (c) (3) organization whose mission is to celebrate the abilities and develop the strengths of children with special needs and chronic illnesses ages 7-17 by collaborating with families to provide individualized result-based goals, family support, and recreation in a camp environment. Our overall vision is that all individuals with special needs have every opportunity to learn and grow, leading to more productive behaviors, meaningful relationships, and a more comprehensive profound skill set. By modifying strategies to include the participation of all campers, children engage in a variety of unique camp activities, learn new skills and develop productive behaviors while having a blast. We plan each theme and activity with the mindset that each child will participate, learn new skills and take on many new challenges by focusing on what the child can do, rather than their limitations. Daily adventures include, but are not limited to: arts and crafts, music and drama, yoga, scavenger hunts, aquatic programs (swimming and canoeing), boat rides, sports and games, nature studies, therapeutic horseback riding, and many other fun camping activities and experiences. These activities give immediate health benefits (such as improved cardiovascular fitness) and recreational options that many times carry over into their adult life. As the child attends Dream Oaks Camp, staff and parents collaborate to identify 2 individualized targets for the child to progress towards while at camp. These fall within 4 domains: social interaction, activities of daily living, behavioral skills, and health/hygiene. By focusing on each child's strengths and abilities, staff members facilitate these goals throughout each session and encourage campers towards success. By providing intensive staff training and low camper to staff ratio of 3:1 or better, each child receives individualized care and support. We find that children that attend more regularly often achieve significant developmental, functional and behavioral gains that can be further developed and sustained across multiple settings.