Camp Imagination (Autism-Friendly)

This event is hosted by Glazer Children’s Museum

At Camp Imagination, your little learners imagine, discover and connect to the world around them. With imaginative weekly themes, there’s a camp for every kid to play with purpose and embrace curiosity all summer long.

What’s included in an Autism-Friendly camp?

Here at Glazer Children’s Museum, we strive for accessibility and inclusion in all of our playful camps and programs, so we are particularly proud to offer 3 Autism-Friendly weeks of camp! These camps are specifically tailored to engage and include children on the autism spectrum.

Included in every week of camp: 

• – Camp programming, supplies and museum playtime
• – Morning and afternoon snack
• – Camp Imagination t-shirt

Included in Autism-Friendly weeks of camp: 

• – Behavior and speech specialists on site
• – GCM staff trained by CARD in positive behavior support
• – Specially curated curriculum and activities
• – Sensory-friendly tools and resources
• – Consistent schedule and routine
• – Optional pre-camp orientation tour for parents and campers
• – Optional pre-camp questionnaire to better prepare staff
• – Smaller class sizes and adjacent quiet room

Autism-Friendly Weeks of Camp: 

• – Wild World, July 11-15: Explore animals, environments, music and culture from around the world
• – Maker Mania, July 18-22: Make, create, code and more! Explore engineering, art, science, robotics & more in this STEM-focused camp.
• – Make a Masterpiece, July 25-29: A journey through art history! Replicate ancient art sculptures, dive into impressionism, and use robots to make original art!

If your desired week of camp is sold out, please contact [email protected] to be added to the waitlist.

Camp Imagination Information: 

• – Ages 5-10. Campers will be divided into classes based on their age and grade level.
• – Drop off between 8:30-9am and pickup between 4:30-5pm
• – Pricing: $265/week before May 1. $300/week after May 1. Museum members save 15%. Add lunch, $50/week.

Scholarships are available based on financial need. To apply, please visit glazermuseum.org/campscholarships

If you have any questions, please email [email protected]