Summer Camp and Therapy Programs for Children with Autism

Sensational Day and Summer Adventures are programs for children with Asperger's or other forms of autism.Our autism summer camps & group therapy programs are a great mix of learning and fun! Programs are structured and goal-oriented with an emphasis on parent involvement and home carry-over skills. The agency's highly-skilled therapists will provide your with a wonderful experience that impoves skills in their specific areas of need.

Sensational Day Program
For school aged children diagnosed with PDD-NOS or Asperger’s Disorder, these sessions at Camp Cheerful in Strongsville include Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy, Therapeutic Horseback Riding and other activities designed to work on IEP goals.

Champ Camp
This day camp in Highland Hills and Westlake is for children ages 5-17 with special needs including children with autism. Led by trained staff, these sessions offer age-appropriate activities such as music, field trips, arts and crafts and  recreation.

***New for Summer 2010! Online registration is available now for the Achievement Centers' autism summer camp programs. Click here for more information.

Summer Therapy Programs

Our Summer Therapy Programs are designed to meet the unique needs of:

• Children with Autism
• Toddlers with Developmental Delays and Neurological Conditions
• Children with Fine Motor Challenges

Ready, Set, PLAY

This 5-week program will provide parents and children (2-3 years old) with developmental play skills which will increase interactive abilities. Parents participate in the twice weekly sessions to learn new skills and facilitate carry over into the home.

Social Adventures

Children 3-5 years and 6-10 years will have the opportunity to learn appropriate social skills through a variety of interactive games, language and sensory activities in a small-group setting. Over the 9-week session, newly acquired skills will be practiced through a series of planned community outings. Watch your child develop the confidence needed to participate in social situations with less apprehension and more enjoyment.

Past “Social Adventures” summer therapy groups have included the following activities and community locations to work on the social skills of our students. These community trips have allowed for opportunities to work on social and language skills in the "real world".

• Libraries
• Fire stations
• Nature Centers
• Parks
• Fast food restaurants
• Horseback riding

Summer Therapy sessions will be offered at both the Highland Hills and Westlake locations. Check back soon for more information about our 2010 Summer Adventures programs.