CLEVELAND -- A lot of kids are headed off to camp this month; some are sports camps, and others are academic ones.

NewsChannel5's Alicia Booth reported that a Cleveland Clinic camp going on right now in Beachwood involves a little of both, and there are just a handful of camps like it in the country.

It not only provides the children a chance to play, but it's also a chance for them to learn how to live with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.

The camp is very structured. The children know exactly what's expected of them right away, because they get instant feedback.

One of the hardest things for a child with ADHD to do is to focus without getting distracted.

The campgoers get "points" when they follow directions. They also lose points if they don't pay attention or show bad sportsmanship.

But most of the time, the kids are being rewarded for good behavior. In the classroom, they often get the most attention for bad behavior, and they also get teased.

"I just don't think it's fair, because they don't know what it's like to have (ADHD); it's really hard," said Corey Midura, who has ADHD.

But Corey is learning to manage the symptoms of ADHD. It's a learning experience for him and his family.

"(We learn) how they perceive the world, which is not the way we see it, so we can become more effective parents," said Sharon Midura, Corey's mother.

The older kids have jobs within the camp, as well as homework and quizzes. It's kind of like school, with some fun stuff and some hard stuff.

"I don't really want to be here, but I want to make the best of the situation," said Victoria Pullella, who has ADHD.

The decision to come to the camp was not hers -- it was her family's idea. But she agrees that it's for the best, and is an opportunity to change her life.

"There is a stigma attached to ADHD whether we want to think so or not," said Kathleen Pullella, Victoria's mother. "We see it in our schools, we see it in our families, we see it with our peer groups and parents, so we are feeling grateful."

The camp also includes classroom learning. It lasts seven weeks and goes all day long.

The camp costs $4,500, so the price is an issue for some parents. But some insurance companies will cover at least part of the amount, NewsChannel5 reported.