PROMISE Program
Promoting Meaningful Interaction and Social Engagement
Promoting Meaningful Interaction and Social Engagement (PROMISE) is a joint effort between the University of Maryland, CAPA-MC, and community volunteers. It’s designed to support children with special needs through fun, skill-building activities.
What Kids Learn
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Emotion regulation
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Sportsmanship
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Interpersonal and conversation skills
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Building and keeping friendships
PROMISE Summer Camp
Activities: Board games, art, group games, story time, and more
Focus: Practice important social skills like communication, teamwork, and self-control
Who Leads It: Trained University of Maryland students
Research Study: Families agree to complete a consent form, attend all six sessions, and join a post-camp focus group
📍 Where: CCACC Academy (9400 Key W Ave, Rockville, MD 20850)
📅 When: Every Saturday, July 12 – August 16, 1–5 PM
👦 Who: Children ages 5–15 with special needs
💲 Cost: $200 per child (financial help may be available — call us at 240-393-5950)
Contact us at PROMISECAMP@CCACC-DC.org.
Why Join?
Children gain new skills, build confidence, and make friends in a supportive, fun environment. Families also receive helpful feedback based on camp observations and surveys.
💙 Give your child the chance to learn, grow, and connect with others.
PROMISE Events
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👉 Join our PROMISE events!
PROMISE Health Talks
Affordable Housing for the Disability Community
Learn about housing resources for families, presented by The Maryland Partnership for Affordable Housing.
Bilingualism and Children with Disabilities
Dr. Betty Yu shares insights on raising bilingual children with disabilities, with the presentation in both Chinese and English.
How to Recognize and De-Escalate an Overstimulated Child
Caregivers learn how to spot signs of dysregulation and help children calm down before a sensory meltdown.
Presenter: Catherine Galvin, MS, OTR/L, BCP
Additional Resources
Address
9298 Gaither Road
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
Hours
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
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