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Autism Adventure Camp - Teen Au'venture

Autism Adventure Camp - Teen Au'venture · $300/week

Autism Adventure Camp - Teen Au'venture is a day camp offered by the University of Utah's Huntsman Mental Health Institute, focusing on social skills and com...

▌ Editor's read The Autism Adventure Camp - Teen Au'venture website loads successfully and is part of the University of Utah's Huntsman Mental Health Institute. This indicates a university-backed program with a focus on mental health. The camp is a day program designed for autistic teens aged 13-17, aiming to develop social skills, self-advocacy, and community integration. The program runs for one week, with activities like rock climbing, hiking, and museum visits. The website does not mention ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. There is no explicit mention of background checks for staff on the camp's specific page, though as a university program, it's highly probable. Google reviews for 'Huntsman Mental Health Institute' show a 3.9-star rating from 1,000+ reviews, but these are for the institute as a whole, not specifically the camp. The Huntsman Mental Health Institute has a Facebook page, but no specific Instagram handle for the camp was found.
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Autism Adventure Camp - Teen Au'venture serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
University program
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 13–17
  • 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 - Teen Au'venture

What ages does Autism Adventure Camp - Teen Au'venture accept?
Autism Adventure Camp - Teen Au'venture is open to children ages 13–17. 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 - Teen Au'venture cost?
Autism Adventure Camp - Teen 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 - Teen Au'venture's hours?
Autism Adventure Camp - Teen 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 - Teen Au'venture?
Autism Adventure Camp - Teen 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 - Teen Au'venture provide lunch?
Autism Adventure Camp - Teen 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 - Teen Au'venture compare to other specialty camps in Salt Lake City?
Autism Adventure Camp - Teen 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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