Episode 84: School Camp and ADHD: What to Do Before, During and After

School camp can feel like a huge milestone… but for parents of children with ADHD, it often comes with a whole lot of worry.

Will they sleep?

Will they remember their medication?

Will they make friends?

Will they cope without me?

If you've ever found yourself staring at the camp permission slip while mentally preparing for every possible scenario, you're not alone.

In this episode of the ADHD Families Podcast, Sharon Collon shares practical, ADHD-friendly strategies to help your child prepare for school camp, manage the challenges while they're away, and recover well once they return home.

Drawing on her experience as a PCC Credentialed ADHD Coach, parenting expert, and mum of three children with ADHD, Sharon explains why camp can feel so overwhelming for the ADHD brain and how a little preparation can transform the experience for the whole family.

Rather than expecting your child to simply "cope," you'll learn how to build the right scaffolding so they can thrive with confidence.

⏱️ Episode Timestamps

00:00 – Why school camp feels so overwhelming for ADHD families

02:43 – Why camp is uniquely challenging for the ADHD brain