Clever Kids Camp is a fun, overnight weekend camp for children aged between 8-13 years-old with a diagnosis of dyslexia. The camp is based on the Clever Kids program which aims to improve self-esteem, resilience and assertiveness, and to help dyslexic students to develop effective coping strategies. Research has shown that these skills are linked to more positive outcomes for individuals with learning difficulties. 

Clever Kids Camp provides campers with the opportunity to meet other young people with dyslexia, and to share their experiences with individuals who are facing similar challenges. Each camp has set times for learning and having fun, with camp activities a highlight on the Saturday afternoon.

Topics covered over the weekend include:

• Self-awareness

• Effective and ineffective coping strategies

• Problem solving

• Managing stress

• Positive thinking

• Assertiveness

Clever Kids Camp requires one parent or caregiver to stay for the duration of camp. Parent and caregiver support reduces separation anxiety and helps with generalisation and transfer of coping strategies after the completion of the Clever Kids program. Feedback from parents and caregivers who have attended Clever Kids Camp has been extremely positive with parents reporting improved understanding of their child’s dyslexia, increased knowledge on how best to support their child at home, and increased support from meeting other parents who are going through a similar journey. 

Clever Kids Camp is held once a year and facilitated by Voon Pang and Liz Gibson (both speech-language therapists and Clever Kids facilitators).

Our next camp is scheduled on:

Date: 4-6th September 2026

Location: Wainui Park Camp, 95 Wainui Valley Road, Wainui, Christchurch

Enrolment Fee: $730 (for one camper and one parent)

The enrolment fee covers food and overnight accommodation, fun activities for the whole whānau, and the Clever Kids program (lessons and resources).

If you are interested in learning more about Clever Kids Camp or enrolling your child, please email dyslexiacampsnz@gmail.com to discuss with Voon or Liz about the registration process.