Autism Adventure Camp - Kid Au'venture
Autism Adventure Camp is a day camp offered by the University of Utah's Health Huntsman Mental Health Institute, designed for children with autism spectrum d...
▌ Editor's read The Autism Adventure Camp, also known as Kid Au'venture, is a day camp program offered by the University of Utah's Health Huntsman Mental Health Institute. The website (healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/programs/autism-adventure-camp) loads successfully and provides details about the camp. It is designed for children aged 8-12 with autism spectrum disorder, focusing on social skills, communication, and sensory regulation. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. The program is described as a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The owner type is clearly a university, specifically the University of Utah. There is no explicit mention of staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the camp's specific page. Google reviews for the Huntsman Mental Health Institute generally reflect a positive sentiment regarding their services, though specific reviews for the camp itself are not readily available. The camp's affiliation with a university health institute suggests a professional and evidence-based approach to its programming.
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University programRun by an academic institution
Who thrives here Ages 8–12
Autism Adventure Camp - Kid Au'venture sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
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: 8–12
- 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 - Kid Au'venture
- What ages does Autism Adventure Camp - Kid Au'venture accept?
- Autism Adventure Camp - Kid Au'venture is open to children ages 8–12. 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 - Kid Au'venture cost?
- Autism Adventure Camp - Kid Au'venture 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 - Kid Au'venture's hours?
- Autism Adventure Camp - Kid Au'venture 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 - Kid Au'venture?
- Autism Adventure Camp - Kid Au'venture 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 - Kid Au'venture provide lunch?
- Autism Adventure Camp - Kid Au'venture 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 - Kid Au'venture compare to other specialty camps in Salt Lake City?
- Autism Adventure Camp - Kid Au'venture 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.
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