Read Parents and Professionals Say About the Camp MakeBelieve Program

"My daughter, Madison, began attending Camp MakeBelieve in the Spring of 2004. She's an ADHD child who also suffers from anxiety. By the time she entered Camp MakeBelieve, we had tried many routes, including medication, private therapy and occupational therapy. Yet, even with all these disciplines, she still had trouble monitoring her own behavior. When Madison began Camp MakeBelieve, I picked her up expecting the usual ... conflict with her sister by the time we'd gotten out of the parking lot. Imagine my shock when the "usual" didn't happen. Instead, she was calmer, happy – and did whatever I asked of her! Ah, but would this last we all wondered, especially through our daily morning ritual which often included no less than three blow-ups! Well, the next day was THE FIRST MORNING ON RECORD my girls made it to school, calmly, smoothly and happily! I actually shed tears of happiness myself. I couldn't wait to give "Miss Pam" a call. Since then we've seen more improvements in her ability to listen to cues from me to ward off crises. She seems to want to change. To me, this is the best self-improvement model Madison has ever used. We still have our setbacks ... but an "uneasy" calm has dropped on our house. I can't wait to see what comes in the weeks ahead! Our family listens to the CDs, reads the Workbook and learns from all Melly has to share with us. You know, I have the most loving little girl you would ever know. Now, I want everyone else to know this beautiful child!" 
–- Deborah L. Bowe

“The Camp Make Believe after-school program and tools offer a common sense approach for parents and educators. The material sets a new standard for creative strategies and activities designed to help all children.”
---J. C. Bowman, Ph.D .
Dr. Bowman is the former Chief Education Policy Analyst for Florida Governor Jeb Bush, Director of School Choice, State of Florida and he also served three terms as vice-president of the National Association of Professional Educators.

 “Many parents lack the skill to manage their children. They often surrender their power to their kids – who often “lose control.” This compassionate program teaches parents how to constructively manage family conflicts while emphasizing connectedness, responsibility and self-affirmation.” 
---Joseph Zinker, Ph.D.
Dr. Zinker is an author of "Creative Process of Gestalt Therapy" and "In Search of Good Form", and is one of the leading Gestalt practitioners today.

“This concept offers parents real hands-on tools that they can actually use. Highly user-friendly, readable, and age appropriate. In a word, I think the concept is brilliant and long overdue.”
---Rona Ginott. M.S.
Rona Ginott holds Masters Degrees in both Education and Educational Administration.

“I am a new teacher and am thrilled that I discovered the Camp Make Believe materials for my classroom. My second graders love to hear the, My Kingdom and My Pot of Gold stories again and again. These stories are perfect for settling down the students after recess. Once we read through a story, we engage in an activity and incorporate the lesson into the regular curriculum. The guided imagery CDs are a great chance for the students to get out of their desks and take control of their own learning. It has truly helped even my most unruly students have more confident attitudes.”
---Tiffany Stepuchin

“I am extremely excited about this program.”
---Dr. Ed Greene
Professor Greene, is advisor and Board member for organizations including, Jumpstart for Children; Rise Learning Solutions, Today’s Child Magazine, Today’s Child Communication, Inc., Dr. Greene has also served in an advisory capacity for Discovery Kids-The Discovery Channel, Sesame Street Preschool Education Program (PEP), PBS Ready to Learn.

“The Camp MakeBelieve program has been a very positive experience for my daughter.  She now uses her words or her art to express her feelings in an appropriate way.  I really appreciated the strategies that the program gave us to help reinforce what our daughter learned.  I know this will always be a happy memory for her when she grows up.” 
–Goesel Anson, M.D., Mother of 7 year-old Niah

"The Camp MakeBelieve program has been a very positive part of Bobby’s growth. The feeling of well-being he carries after he is done with each session is priceless."
– Terri Ann Jiancarlo, Mother of 12 year-old Bobby

“The Workbook and CDs made an amazing change in my son’s behavior. You taught me what to say and do when Dale has one of his moods.”
—Marge Cooting, Mother of 11 year-old Dale

"For the first time Davey is actually making friends. His confidence is soaring!  Best of all, he shares his feelings with me."  
--Dave Brinkman, Father of 7 year-old Davey

"I love the stories we read. They help me learn what to do when I have feelings."
— Eric, seven-years-old

 "I never knew how feelings worked before until Mom read me a story about the little girl who ‘manipulates.’  I like the stories because I can help people out when they have bad feelings too."
— Brandon, 9 years old.

"I love when Mom reads the Camp MakeBelieve stories and then we talk about the kid’s problems afterwards.”
-- Chris, 10 years old

“I like Camp MakeBelieve because I get to explain my problems and figure out how to use words to talk about my feelings."
-- Courtney, 7 years old

 “I like how we talk about how we feel.  I like how we make things and draw our feelings on paper.  It is a fun time! ”
– Blayne, 9 years old

“I like hearing about the other kids because I don’t feel so alone.” 
– Rhiannon, 11 years old 

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