EACS Summer Camp (Ages 7–13)

EACS offers summer camps for autistic and neurodiverse children and teens focused on connection, authenticity, and fun. Campers build meaningful social relationships with neurodiverse peers in an environment where they are supported to be themselves.

Enrollment Process & Priority

Current Embracing Autism Collaborative Services (EACS) clients receive priority enrollment. If space remains after priority enrollment, registration opens to the broader community on a first-come, first-served basis.

All families complete a brief intake call prior to enrollment to ensure our camp is a good fit and to support a successful experience for your child.

Therapeutic, Relationship-Based Support

All EACS staff are trained in DIR®/Floortime and use this approach throughout the camp day. DIR®/Floortime considers each child’s developmental profile and individual differences, supporting regulation, engagement, and connection in real-life experiences.

Small Groups, High Support

Camps are intentionally small with a high therapist to camper ratio. Our camp only enrolls 8 children each week with 3 trained adult support providers. This structure reduces anxiety and social pressure while allowing staff to build trusting relationships and respond thoughtfully to each camper’s needs.

Fostering Genuine Social Connections

A core focus of EACS summer camps is fostering social connections around shared interests—on the campers’ terms. We welcome and celebrate special interests as a powerful way to build relationships. Camp is a space where neurodiverse children can “take off the mask” and show up as their authentic selves.

Interest-Based Activities

Activities and games are guided by the campers’ shared interests. Connecting through what children genuinely enjoy supports deeper engagement, collaboration, and emerging friendships.

Who Is a Good Fit for EACS Summer Camp

Participants should:

• Be able to engage in back-and-forth communication (AAC and non-verbal communication are welcome)

• Navigate challenging interactions without physical aggression or elopement

• Walk up to ¾ of a mile, including stairs, during community outings

• Demonstrate basic community safety skills (e.g., not running into the street or eloping, ability to respond to safety cues such as stopping/waiting)

• All campers must be able to utilize the bathroom independently outside of prompting to go.