Camp Expedition

Mission:
Camp Expedition provides a unique, fun, summer-day-camp experience for children, rich with social opportunities and with an emphasis on nurturing each child’s own gifts and talents.

Camp Expedition pledges to:

• Provide the opportunity to simply “be a kid” for a week or two, without fear of judgment, and where every effort is met with praise and celebration.
• Value each camper’s individual strengths, talents, and special interests. All campers learn to value each other and to respect the inherent gifts of every person.
• Strengthen the social interactions of those on the autism spectrum through quality relationships and meaningful participation.
• Strengthen the social interactions of those not on the autism spectrum through peer mentoring training and the nurturing of empathy and compassion.
• Provide opportunities to bring together families who face challenges of autism and related developmental disorders.

Camp Goals:

Camp Expedition promotes the creation of social and recreational programs designed to meet the unique needs of individuals with autism, while also meeting the needs of their typically developing peers, and integrating these in a fun, summer day camp environment. Many of the children served by Camp Expedition have never had a summer camp opportunity, and by serving families that are underserved either because of financial situations, or the quality and expertise of staff and volunteers that is necessary to meet their child’s needs (or both), Camp Expedition provides respite for the parents and an exciting opportunity for the kids- all in a supportive, non-judgmental environment where research-based pedagogical methods are practiced and instruction decisions are data driven. 
 

Camp Expedition dates for Summer 2010 are:

Session One: August 9-13, 2010
Session Two: August 16-20, 2010

Please note that these dates have changed, and are the final Camp dates. We apologize for any inconvenience.
 

Camp days are from 9-2. All campers need to bring a snack, lunch, and a marked water bottle. A change of clothes is a good idea for days that we get messy! All Campers must wear closed toed shoes and long pants.
 

Each session is $200, and there is a non-refundable enrollment fee of $25.
 

Camp enrollment will begin in June, and space is limited. Applications are available for download at the bottom of this page.
 

Camp Expedition will be held at Rancho el Chorro in San Luis Obispo on Highway 1 near the County Office of Education.
Each camper will have the opportunity to attend Project Surf Camp on one day each session. Project Surf Camp is in Morro Bay, and parents must attend with their child. Camp Expedition does not provide transportation. Fees for Project Surf Camp are included in Camp Expedition registration fees. 

With questions, please contact Jennifer Dinielli at jdinielli@autismspectrumcenter.com or 805-296-2651.

Downloadable FIles

Downloadable Files: 

Application2010.pdf