2025 Summer Program Information
Our Summer Programs focus on Job & Life Skills that include Social and Emotional Tools for Neurodivergent Youth (ages 11-25). This year we are doing the program with a new format; you are able to choose the sessions you want and how often they attend. Read the explanation of each session below. Cost is $100 per session. 2 session minimum required. We have scholarships that provide the 3rd session free for each week. Payment Due May 2nd.
Session 1 Tuesday June 3rd
Interest Exploration, Building Motivation and Trying New Things
No Pre-Requisite. Open to ages 15-25
Best suited for: First time attendees and Those that struggle with getting started
on tasks, have anxiety with new concepts.
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 2 Wed. June 4th
Entry Level Jobs & Basic Life Skills. Exposure to jobs in Grocery Store, Restaurant and Office settings.
Session #1 or Previous Program
Attendance open to ages 15-25
First time attendees and those
needing practice with entry level
job skills.
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 3 Thurs. June 5th
Mental Wellness and Self Regulation to increase awareness to emotions and how to improve reactions.
No Pre-requisites open to ages 11-25
*Middle School and High School/Young adult sessions will be held in separate areas.
Best suited for youth with challenges of quick to anger and explosive reactions.
Depression, anxiety and lack of
motivation.
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 4 Tues. June 10th
Money and Why it Matters
Banking, paychecks and budgeting
Community Outing (walking)
Must be able to do simple math,
write independently and operate
a calculator (ages 15-25)
Best suited for: Individuals that intend to use a bank account and will achieve
employment in the near future
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 5 Wed. June 11th
Increasing Skills for employment
Cashiering & Interviewing Community Outing (walking)
Session #2 Or Previous Program Attendance (ages 15-25)
Best Suited for: Youth with the ability to follow directions with some prompting. No behavior or safety concerns.
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 6 Wed. June 12th
Physical Wellness to improve
how we feel and function with
sleep, nutrition and movement
No Pre-requisites open to ages 11-25
*Middle School and High School/Young adult sessions will be held in separate areas.
Individuals that struggle with
sleep regulation, healthy
nutrition and motivation to self
improve
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 7 Tues June 17th
Advanced Skills for Employment Going on Job sites in community (walking distance)
Previous Program Attendance
with advanced skills for job sites
OR Attended Sessions 1,2 or 5
(ages 17-25)
Best suited for: Youth with the ability to follow directions with some
prompting. No behavior or
safety concerns.
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 8 Wed June 18th
Advanced Skills for Employment Going on Job sites in community (walking distance)
Previous Program Attendance
with advanced skills for job sites
OR Attended Sessions 1,2 or 5
(ages 17-25)
Best suited for: Youth with the ability to follow directions with some
prompting. No behavior or
safety concerns.
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 9 Thurs. June 19th
Social Wellness how to have
healthy relationships with friends, family and online interactions.
No Pre-requisites open to ages 11-25
*Middle School and High School/Young adult sessions will be held in separate areas.
Developing safe and healthy
relationships with peers in person and on social media and use of technology
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 10 Tues. June 24th
How to Care for Myself Hygiene and Home
Independence
No Pre-requisites open to ages 15-25
Session open to participants that need more intensive support and prompting
Individuals needing to develop
basic skills for self-care. Need
hand over hand instruction. Must
be ambulatory and verbal.
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 11 Wed. June 25th
Community Life and Citizenship
We will go into the community (walking
distance)Learning safety and awareness
No Pre-requisites open to ages 15-25
Session open to participants that need more intensive support and prompting
Individuals needing to develop
basic skills for self-care. Need
hand over hand instruction. Must
be ambulatory and verbal.
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
Session 12 Thurs June 26th
Faith and Spirituality Christian
based teaching on core values, staying on the right path, finding hope in hard circumstances
No Pre-requisites open to ages 11-25
*Middle School and High School/Young adult sessions will be held in separate areas.
Developing understanding of faith and how it helps us make better choices and dealing with challenges in life.
Cost is $100
Snack and drinks provided-Bring own lunch
If you have any additional questions-send an email to gwen@amazgraceadvocacy.com