Being a sponsor of My Summer Journey provides direct support for teens with autism to work on social and life skills while making new friends. Your sponsorship will go towards supporting the program for 12 months with an option of choosing reoccurring monthly payments.
Cost of the Program
Our goal for the cost of the My Summer Journey is to be minimal to the individuals with autism and their family members. We want all teens with autism to be able to participate. The cost for each participant is $150 per session. My Summer Journey is one of the lowest cost summer camp fees for those with autism in the State of Indiana. The actual cost of the whole program including staff hours, supplies, facility rental is much higher than what the registration cost for each participant.
Did You Know?
More than 40 percent of the teens with autism never see friends outside of school. Half were never invited to take part in activities.
Teens with autism are at risk of being bullied by peers because of repetitive behaviors, unusual interests, or not having age-appropriate social skills. Due to the chaos of puberty and the increased social expectations from their peers, autistic teens often struggle with their emotions. Some develop depression or anxiety. Having a program like My Summer Journey will allow teens with autism to learn how to make friends and to be themselves in a safe environment while enjoying fun summer activities and outings in the community. My Summer Journey participants are usually nervous the first day of the program, but by the end of the week participants can’t wait to come back and look forward to next summer’s program.
We need you to become a sponsor of My Summer Journey to show your support.
As a sponsor you can ensure the quality of life for
teens with autism!
Become A Mission Sponsor – $5,000
- Sponsorship announced on ACC social media and newsletter
- Sponsor MSJ participants who need financial assistance
- MSJ participants will receive an ACC t-shirt with sponsor logo
- Be special community outing sponsor during MSJ week of choice
- Volunteer during My Summer Journey to meet with teen participants
- Large logo on MSJ website and ACC newsletter with link
- Highlighted on ACC social media three time during the year
- Monthly reoccurring payment option: $416
Become An Advocate Sponsor – $2,500
- Sponsorship announced on ACC social media and newsletter
- MSJ participants will receive an ACC t-shirt with sponsor logo
- Provide promotional items like brochures, handouts, etc. to be given to MSJ participants
- Medium logo on ACC website and newsletter with link
- Highlighted on ACC social media two times during the year
- Monthly reoccurring payment option: $208
Become A Friendship Sponsor – $600
- Sponsorship announced on ACC social media and newsletter
- Become a Sponsor for one group member
- Group member will receive an ACC t-shirt with sponsor logo
- Small logo on ACC website and newsletter with link
- Highlighted on ACC social media one time during the year
- Monthly reoccurring payment option: $50
Sponsorship Donation Options
Make an online payment for My Summer Journey Sponsorship.
Make your first online monthly recurring payment for My Summer Journey Sponsorship.
or
Download Sponsorship Donation Form, fill it out. Please make the check payable to “Autism Community Connection.” Then mail this form and check to:
Autism Community Connection
2455 Fairview Place, Box 2
Greenwood, IN 46142
Download full My Summer Journey Sponsorship Benefits. If you have any questions contact Kelli Higgins, Executive Director at k.higgins@autismcc-in.org or call 317-676-4222 x101.