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Registration is now open for 2025 Summer Camps

Summer Camp For Children with Level 1 Autism Spectrum Disorder

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Autism Adventure Camp (Camp Au’venture for short) is a recreation-based summer program designed for 8 - 12 year olds with level 1 autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The camp offers a unique approach to building self-care, social connections and social skills for children with and without autism.

Our distinctive methodology provides opportunities for campers to learn directly from each other. Throughout the camp, each camper with autism will engage with peers in a way that fosters practicing appropriate social interactions. This will enable each camper to make numerous friends and feel more comfortable reaching out to others with the safety and support of a peer. Please see our section titled Frequently Asked Questions for more information.

Dates & Cost

The 2025 summer camp program will run two, 3-week sessions from June 10 - August 1.

Sessions take place three days a week every Tuesday through Thursday from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm.

SESSION 1

June 10-26, 2025
Tuesday-Thursday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$900/session

SESSION 2

July 8-17 & July 29-31*
Tuesday-Thursday
9:00 am - 3:30 pm
$900/session

*There will be no camp the week of July 24th

Registration

Registration for the 2025 summer camp will remain open until April 30, 2025 or capacity is reached. Request registration information to learn more.

Camp Location

The Autism Adventure Camp is based at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute. Each day will start on the ROPES Challenge Course behind the building. The camp also features several field trips, including, but not limited to: Snowbird, Thanksgiving Point, and Cherry Hill.

ROPES Challenge Course*
501 Chipeta Way
SLC, UT, 84108

*Located on the east side of the building.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Autism Adventure Camp is based at the Huntsman Mental Health Institute (formerly University Neuropsychiatric Institute). This camp is all about creating friendships and having fun engaging in diverse recreation and leisure!

Our camp is designed to help children with a diagnosis of level 1 autism spectrum disorder learn and practice social skills in a safe and fun environment. Our camp follows a peer modeling structure which means that each child or adolescent has the opportunity to interact with neurotypical developing peers each week. We try to create activities in which the peers work together in hopes that social knowledge, social skills, inclusion and acceptance are learned and practiced.

These activities range from getting-to-know-you activities to arts and crafts, sports, interactive games, and ropes course activities. We traditionally take multiple field trips, including, but not limited to, Snowbird, Thanksgiving Point, and Cherry Hill.

Campers will either register as a Pal (person with level 1 ASD), or as a Peer (person of neurotypical development). See below for more details on these roles.

Related Programs and Clinics

Huntsman Mental Health Institute ROPES Challenge Course

The Huntsman Mental Health Institute ROPES Challenge Course is an incredible resource for groups, teams, programs, and organizations. Highly trained, outcome-focused facilitators work with you to meet your objectives and enrich the growth and cohesion opportunity for your group. Our beautiful challenge course is one of the largest courses in the state. Schedule a group or tour today.

Find out more about the course

Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic

We provide services for children, adolescents, and adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Our goal is to partner with individuals and families to improve the lives of individuals with ASD.

Find out more about the clinic

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