Autism Adventure Camp
Autism Adventure Camp, run by the University of Utah's Huntsman Mental Health Institute, offers a day camp experience for children with autism spectrum disor...
▌ Editor's read The Autism Adventure Camp is a day camp program offered by the University of Utah's Huntsman Mental Health Institute. It is designed for children with autism spectrum disorder, focusing on developing social skills, communication, and independence through outdoor activities and community outings. The camp operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday, for two weeks. The website specifies that the camp is for children aged 8-12 years old and requires participants to be able to communicate their needs and participate in group activities. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios on the website. Google reviews for 'Huntsman Mental Health Institute' average 4.2 stars from 1,000+ reviews, but no specific reviews for the camp itself were found. The camp's affiliation with a university mental health institute suggests a therapeutic and evidence-based approach to its programming.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Autism Adventure Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- University program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
- Address: 501 Chipeta Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108, USA
- Cost notes: USD. $900 per 3-week session.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Autism Adventure Camp
- What ages does Autism Adventure Camp accept?
- Autism Adventure Camp is open to children ages 8–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Autism Adventure Camp cost?
- Autism Adventure Camp publishes $300/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $300 median for specialty camps in Salt Lake City. USD. $900 per 3-week session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Autism Adventure Camp's hours?
- Autism Adventure Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Autism Adventure Camp?
- Autism Adventure Camp is operated by a university program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Autism Adventure Camp provide lunch?
- Autism Adventure Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Autism Adventure Camp compare to other specialty camps in Salt Lake City?
- Autism Adventure Camp is one of 11 specialty camps in Salt Lake City that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
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