Testimonials

 

 

Camp Yakety Yak is an amazing program that effectively educates and accepts kids of all abilities while placing great emphasis on interprofessional collaboration. The staff works as a cohesive team to teach the kids how to do the same, make friends and work as a team. I think this makes CYY quite special.     

           

                                                                                      -Nick Braukmann- Creighton University med student, 2018

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My experience at Camp Yakety Yak this summer is one that I will be forever grateful for. The sense of community at camp is unparalleled and I wish every place could be as fun, uplifting, and inclusive as camp is. I will definitely be back next summer!                                                                                                         

                                                                                                                    -Fiona Courogen (11th Grade) 2018

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Camp Yakety Yak is a really special place for children with special needs as well as their neurotypical siblings and friends. While important social and school skills are being promoted throughout camp, the friendships, social opportunities, supported engagement and moments for celebration are what truly make camp such a magical space for campers.

 

                                                                                              -Kaitlynn Jaeger, PSU SLP Graduate Student, 2018

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Camp Yakety Yak is an experience you can’t find anywhere else. It is a place where kids are loved, respected, supported, valued, and truly known by staff. This culture of compassion allows children to step out of their comfort zones, and have fun! As a future SLP, witnessing the collaboration between various disciplines result in camper growth was inspiring. Along with the insights I gained working one-on-one with campers, I was able to make lasting connections with professionals, assist on a research project, and received training that will apply to my future endeavors. Whether you are a high school student, college student, or professional, there is something to gain from joining Camp Yakety Yak!

 

                                                                                                -Kylee Peterson (Senior) University of Oregon, 2018

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Thank you for allowing me to be a part of the amazing Camp Yakety Yak experience. You have created something truly incredible. To be able to see the kids at the beginning and the end of camp showed me how much the kids' friendship skills and personalities had grown and changed. I was given the challenge of [camper's name] but ended up learning so much more about myself. I had an amazing, unforgettable time and I hope to come back next year!

-Camp Volunteer 2012

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