Autism Adventure Camp
(Camp Au'venture)
Helping others to
R ecognize O pportunity through P roblem-solving, E xperiences and S upport
(ROPES)
Meet the 2024 Spring Camp Au'venture Staff!
Abby P. - Camp Director
Pronouns: She/They
Favorite Treat: Ice cream!
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Go to concerts, play games, and be with my dog
Favorite Place(s) to eat around SLC: Vertical Diner
Joe - Camp Director
Pronouns: He/Him
Favorite Treat: Reese's
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Pokemon Go! and hiking
Favorite Place(s) to eat around SLC: Five Guys
Abby L.
Pronouns: They/Them
Favorite Treat: Chocolate! Dark and no peanuts
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Walking and hiking
Favorite Pump Up Music: any classic rock
Abby B.
Pronouns: She/They
Favorite Treat: Strawberries
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Seeing local live music
Favorite Pump Up Music: Bejeweled by Taylor Swift
Pick Up and Drop Off
Drop-off is from 4:45-5:00
Pick-up is 7:00-7:15
Pick-up and drop-off will take place at the ADA Accessible Parking lot. This lot is off of Colorow Way on the lefthand side. It is labeled TMS, ECT, or Outpatient lot. There will be a staff waiting at the gym door during drop-off for campers as they arrive. Please only use this lot as there is a lot of construction going on at HMHI.
January- Self-Awareness
This month's theme is focused on Self-Awareness from the CASEL 5 and LNT Principle #1. Campers will be encouraged to engage in careful observation of their surroundings to determine preparation needed for activities. Campers will then engage in identifying how they can make these observations about themselves and their emotional states.
February- Responsible Decision-Making
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE DO NOT HAVE CAMP ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 29TH
This month's theme is Responsible Decision-Making from the CASEL 5 and LNT Principles #2 & #3. Campers will discuss why it is important to be responsible about outdoor travel and what responsible decisions in those settings look like. Campers will be encouraged to consider how responsible decision-making can lead to more positive outcomes and improved relationships with both others and our environments.
March- Self-Management
This month's theme is Self-Management from the CASEL 5 and LNT Principles #4 & #5. Campers will learn new mindfulness activities and identify situations that they might use these activities. Campers will also discuss the importance of self-management for personal safety by utilizing fire as a metaphor.
April- Social Awareness
This month's theme is Social Awareness from the CASEL 5 and LNT Principles #6 & #7. Campers will engage in activities about respecting personal boundaries and space through a backyard safari walk. They will also discuss what it means to be socially aware and have positive interactions by taking on leadership roles in self-guided activities.
Lost and Found
Any lost and found items can be picked up from HMHI next to the staff entrance on the ROPES course. This is located on the east side of the building all the way down the stairs and walkway. Next to the staff entrance is a set of wire shelves where lost and found items will be placed.
Excursion Information/Forms
Helpful Resources
Books that promote social emotional learning and understanding autism
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3JN93P4M43TI8?type=wishlist
Additional resources
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Lx-jMBv0HJViBRa0jK1Drzvo-_uEHs9lamEeThjNDHo/edit?usp=sharing