May, 2012 - Autism Speaks has awarded $160,000 in scholarship funds to allow financially disadvantaged children and young adults with autism to attend camp this summer through the Autism Speaks Baker Summer Camp Program.
Grants were evaluated based on their overall camp program design and available activities, approach to serving people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, staff training in working with people with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and a documented and thoughtful process for selecting qualified scholarship campers. The Camps are responsible for choosing the scholarship recipients based on an autism diagnosis, financial need, and the individual's opportunity for growth and development through the camp experience.
Please note that funding for grant recipients is based upon information received at the time of the application. Before engaging with any provider, Autism Speaks urges you to do your own research and request references.
Below is a list of the camps that scholarship awardees will attend in Summer 2012:
SARRC's Whispering Hope Ranch for Teens with Autism
Phoenix, AZ
www.autismcenter.org
3rd Annual Joe Patton Academy Camp (Camp JPAC)
Los Angeles, CA
www.specialneedsnetwork.net
Camp Expedition
San Luis Obispo, CA
www.autismspectrumcenter.com
Arts and Adventure Summer Camp
Burbank, CA
holdinghandsinc.com
GroupWorks West Film Making Camp
Los Angeles, CA
www.groupworkswest.com
SunKids
Pasadena, CA
www.centerfordevelopingkids.com
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika
Pasadena, CA
www.abilityfirst.org
Camp Krem
El Sobrante, CA
www.campingunlimited.com
Hang with the Horses
La Selva Beach, CA
www.mbhorsecenter.com
Jay Nolan Camp
Mission Hills, CA
www.jaynolan.org
Extreme Sports Camp
Aspen, CO
www.extremesportscamp.org
RWAF Summer Camp 2012
Middletown, CT
ryanwoodsautismfoundation.org
Healthy Habits for All
Miami, FL
Camp Eden
Naples, FL
www.edenservices.org
PBS Kids Camp
Jacksonville, FL
www.pediatricbehavioralservices.com
MJCCA Camp Isidore Alterman
Dunwoody, GA
www.atlantajcc.org
Fayette Outdoor YMCA Exceptional Camp
Newnan, GA
www.ymcapass.com
Springfield Arc, Inc.
Springfield, IL
www.spfldsparc.org
Camp CARD NE
York, ME
www.centerforautism.com
Easter Seals MA Explorer Camp
Worcester, MA
ma.easterseals.com
Camp Connect
Bridgewater, MA
www.thebridgectr.org
All Stars Summer Camp and All Stars Summer Teen Extreme Camp
North Scituate, MA
www.corsefoundation.org
Judson Center's Autism Connections Summer Programs. Summer Fun, Summer Transitions, and Teen Passages
Royal Oak, MI
www.judsoncenter.org
Camp Friendship, Camp Eden Wood and Camp New Hope
Annandale, MN
www.friendshipventures.org
Discover Summer Day Camp for Youth with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Chanhassen, MN
www.mtolivetrollingacres.org
Camp Encourage
Kansas City, MO
campencourage.org
Camp Giant Steps
Maplewood, MO
www.giantsteps-stlouis.org
Connections Camp for Children and Teens with Asperger Syndrome
St. Louis, MO
www.slu.edu
Joey Travolta Short Film Camp
Tenafly, NJ
marblejamkids.org
Theresa Academy of the Performing Arts Interim Day-Camp Program
Lido Beach, NY
www.theresafoundation.org
URJ Kutz Camp - Mitzvah Corps Program
New York, NY
kutz.urjcamps.org
Camp Colonie
New York, NY
ny.easterseals.com
Yachad Summer Programs
New York, NY
www.njcd.org
Camp G.R.A.C.E. (Growth.Recognition.Achievement.Character. Encouragement.)
Apex, NC
www.ymcatriangle.org
Camp Iquolioc
Jacksonville, NC
www.iquolioc.org
Camp Campbell Gard
Hamilton, OH
www.gmvymca.org
Nationwide Children’s Hospital (NCH) Center for Autism Spectrum Disorder’s(CASD) Summer Buddy Camp
Westerville, OH
www.nationwidechildrens.org
Camp Loughridge
Tulsa, OK
www.camploughridge.org
Camp Easter Seals Oregon
Portland, OR
or.easterseals.com
Aaron's Acres
Lancaster, PA
www.aaronsacres.org
Camp Outlook
Ambler, PA
www.philaymca.org
Expressions Day Camp
Warrington, PA
www.campconcepts.org
Carousel Connections
Philadelphia, PA
carouselconnections.net
Move, Think, Create and Communicate
Johnston, RI
www.theautismproject.org
Camp Good Times of Charleston
Charleston, SC
www.campgoodtimesofcharleston.org
SENSE Theatre Summer Camp
Nashville, TN
sensetheatre.com
FACES (Families for Autism/Aspergers Care, Education, and Support)
Nashville, TN
friendsofallabilities.org
Camp Summit, Inc.
Dallas, TX
www.campsummittx.org
Camp Acorn
Houston, TX
www.parishschool.org
Kris' Camp Therapy Intensive Programs
Salt Lake City, UT
www.kriscamp.org
Camp Kostopulos
Salt Lake City, UT
www.campk.org
Blue Compass Camps
Seattle, WA
bluecompasscamps.com
