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 Summer 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
Eliza- Assistant Director/Green Pod Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: Ice cream
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Biking
Favorite Pump Up Music: Born Again by Saint Motel
Grace- Blue Pod Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: Rice Krispie Treats
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Rollerblade, ski, hike, play hockey, camp
Favorite Place(s) to eat around SLC: The Pie Hole!
Hannahgrace- Green Pod Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: Chocolate croissant
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Dance!
Favorite Pump Up Music: Nicki Minaj
Abby B.- Red Pod Counselor
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
Bailey- Float Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: Mini chocolate chips and crunchy things
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Camping, geocaching, barbequing, dancing!
Favorite Pump Up Music: That Power
Bella- Float Counselor/Lifeguard
Pronouns: They/Them
Favorite Treat: Brownies
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Thrifting and making collages
Favorite Pump Up Music: Blank Space by Taylor Swift
Tova- Red Pod Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: Fancy croissant and Nice coffee
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Rock Climb (aka picnic beside cliffs)
Favorite Pump Up Music: Oops by Yung Gravy
Hunter- Blue Pod Counselor
Pronouns: He/Him
Favorite Treat: Twix
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Bake, Shop, Binge shows
Favorite Pump Up Music: Alive by Sia
Kelsey- Float Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: Anything vegan friendly
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Tabletop games, cards, D&D, rock climbing, brunch, hiking.
Favorite Pump Up Music: AJR, Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, Mumford & Sons
Hannah- Float Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: Reese’s or snickers
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Swimming!
Favorite Pump Up Music: Finesse by Bruno Mars
Kenna- Float Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: Sweet tart ropes, cheddar and sour cream chips, nerd gummy clusters
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Frog catching, fishing, or just anything outside
Favorite Pump Up Music: Anything by Machine Gun Kelly
Caylin- Float Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: ice cream, GF baked goods (but I cheat), popcorn, chips
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: backpack, rock climb, hike, mountain bike, canyoneering, camping
Favorite Pump Up Music: alternative rock
Megan- Float Counselor
Pronouns: She/Her
Favorite Treat: Cookies
Favorite Thing(s) to do with Friends: Mountain bike, trail run, backpack, snowboard
Favorite Pump Up Music:
Pick Up and Drop Off
Drop-off is from 8:45am-9:00am
Pick-up is 3:15pm-3:30pm
Pick-up and drop-off will take place at the HMHI ROPES course on the north side of the course.
You can park in the ADA Accessible Parking lot. This lot is off of Colorow Way on the lefthand side. It is labeled TMS, ECT, or Outpatient lot. Please only use this lot as there is a lot of construction going on at HMHI.
Once you have parked in the Outpatient lot, you can follow the building to the back as depicted in the image.
Session 1- Week 1
Session 1- Week 1 Reminders
Please eat a full breakfast and pack a lunch each day. Please bring a refillable water bottle. We will provide snacks for snack breaks.
We will have spray sunscreen provided with multiple sunscreen breaks built into the schedule for reapplication.
On Thursdays, please dress in your tie-dye camp shirt for the excursion.
On Tuesday, please wear closed-toed and closed-heel shoes for our low ROPES activities.
We will be playing at a splash pad on Thursday, 6/13/24, so please pack a towel or change of clothes accordingly.
Session 1- Week 2
Session 1- Week 2 Reminders
Please eat a full breakfast and pack a lunch each day. Please bring a refillable water bottle. We will provide snacks for snack breaks.
We will have spray sunscreen provided with multiple sunscreen breaks built into the schedule for reapplication.
Parents please meet at Sugarhouse Park by 1 pm on Thursday 6/20/24 for our Family Day activities! You will be sent a pin with the exact location Thursday morning before 11am.
On Thursdays, please dress in your tie-dye camp shirt for the excursion.
Session 1- Week 3
Session 1- Week 3 Reminders
Please eat a full breakfast and pack a lunch each day. Please bring a refillable water bottle. We will provide snacks for snack breaks.
We will have spray sunscreen provided with multiple sunscreen breaks built into the schedule for reapplication.
On Tuesday 6/25/24, we will be hosting our annual Camp Au'venture Book & Bake Sale! Please bring one goodie (either storebought or homemade is okay) with your camper in the morning.
We will be also be playing water games on Tuesday, 6/25/24 in the afternoon, so please pack a towel or change of clothes accordingly.
Campers will have a chance to play in a splash pad on Wednesday 6/26/24, so please pack a towel or change of clothes accordingly.
Please bring swimwear, towels, and a change of clothes on Thursday, 6/27/24 for our trip to Jordanelle Reservoir. We have a certified lifeguard on staff and will be providing life jackets. Personal safety equipment is allowed. Please leave personal water toys at home. If your camper has water shoes, we encourage you to bring them.
Session 2- Week 1
Session 2- Week 1 Reminders
Please eat a full breakfast and pack a lunch each day. Please bring a refillable water bottle. We will provide snacks for snack breaks.
We will have spray sunscreen provided with multiple sunscreen breaks built into the schedule for reapplication.
On Thursdays, please dress in your tie-dye camp shirt for the excursion.
Please have your camper wear closed-toed, closed-heel shoes on Tuesday 7/11/24 for our low ROPES activities.
We will be doing a brief hike on Thursday 7/13/24, please have your camper dress appropriately and bring plenty of water.
Session 2- Week 2
Session 2- Week 2 Reminders
Please eat a full breakfast and pack a lunch each day. Please bring a refillable water bottle. We will provide snacks for snack breaks.
We will have spray sunscreen provided with multiple sunscreen breaks built into the schedule for reapplication.
Parents please meet at Layton Commons Park by 1 pm on Thursday 7/20/24 for our Family Day activities! We will be utilizing the Pokemon Go! app, so please have this downloaded prior to arriving.
On Thursdays, please dress in your tie-dye camp shirt for the excursion.
We will be playing water games on Tuesday, 7/16/24, so please pack a towel and change of clothes accordingly.
We will also be working with clay on Tuesday, 7/16/24 so have clothes that can get messy!
Session 2- Week 3
Session 2- Week 3 Reminders
Please eat a full breakfast and pack a lunch each day. Please bring a refillable water bottle. We will provide snacks for snack breaks.
We will have spray sunscreen provided with multiple sunscreen breaks built into the schedule for reapplication.
On Tuesday 7/30/24, we will be hosting our annual Camp Au'venture Book & Bake Sale! Please bring one goodie (either storebought or homemade is okay) with your camper in the morning.
Please have your camper wear closed-toed, closed-heel shoes on Tuesday 7/30/24 for our high climbs on the ROPES course.
Please bring swimwear, towels, and a change of clothes on Thursday, 8/1/24 for our trip to Jordanelle Reservoir. We have a certified lifeguard on staff and will be providing life jackets. Personal safety equipment is allowed.
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