Little Explorers Camp (Ages 5-8)
Time: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Duration: 8 Weeks (July 7 – August 29)
Outings: No outings
- Turn-taking and cooperative games
- Fine and gross motor skill development
- Pretend play and sensory activities
- Social interaction and communication skills
- Basic emotional regulation
- Children must be between 5 and 8 years old with an ASD diagnosis.
- No significant behavioral concerns (e.g., aggression, elopement, self-injurious, behaviors).
- Able to follow simple one- to two-step instructions with minimal prompts.
- Basic communication skills for peer and adult interactions.
- Comfortable in group settings and able to participate in structured activities.
- Parents/guardians must complete a pre-camp intake form if the child is not an existing client and participate in a free 30-minute in-person intake process.
Bright Minds Camp (Ages 9-12)
Time: Monday – Friday | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Duration: 8 Weeks (July 7 – August 29)
Outings: No outings
- Life skills (budgeting, cooking, grooming, organization)
- Social and friendship-building skills
- Creative arts and team-based projects
- Basic emotional regulation skills
- Technology skills with iPads
Eligibility Criteria:
- Children must be between 9 and 12 years old with a diagnosis of ASD.
- Demonstrate independent toileting skills.
- No significant behavioral concerns (e.g., aggression, elopement, self-injurious behaviors).
- Able to follow multi-step instructions with minimal prompts.
- Basic communication skills for peer and adult interactions.
- Comfortable in group settings and able to participate in group activities.
- Capable of participating in community outings safely.
- Parents/guardians must complete a pre-camp intake form if the child is not an existing client and participate in a free 30-minute in-person intake process.
Leaders in Training Camp (Ages 13-18)
Time: Monday – Friday | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Duration: 8 Weeks (July 7 – August 29)
Outings: Weekly community outings included
- Advanced life skills (budgeting, meal prep, self-advocacy, grooming)
- Community navigation & public transit training
- Volunteer opportunities & job readiness
- Social skill development & peer mentoring
- Technology and digital literacy skills, online safety, presentation
Eligibility Criteria:
- Children must be 13 -18 years or older with a diagnosis of ASD.
- Demonstrate independent toileting skills.
- No significant behavioral concerns (e.g., aggression, elopement, self-injurious behaviors etc.).
- Able to follow multi-step instructions with minimal prompts.
- Basic communication skills for peer and adult interactions.
- Comfortable in group settings and able to participate in group activities.
- Capable of participating in community outings safely.
- Parents/guardians must complete a pre-camp intake form if the child is not an existing client at Hope Autism Services and participate in a free 30-minute in-person intake process
Summer Camp 2025 Registration Process
Online Eligibility Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/LQ2J6SHVwA2vQ3D56
Disclaimer: Our goal is to ensure a safe and supportive environment for all children. If a child exhibits behaviors such as aggression, elopement, or other challenges requiring one-on-one support, we may need to remove them from the camp, as we are not staffed to provide individualized behavioral management during camp. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.