Calling all teens with autism (ages 13-19) – get ready for the summer adventure of a lifetime! My Summer Journey (MSJ) is three weeks of epic fun, friendship, and growth that’ll keep you in your groove and make heading back to school a breeze.
Our Mission? Help you make amazing new friends while leveling up your life and social skills – all while having a blast!
When: June 8 – 26, 2026
Monday-Friday, 9am-3pm
Where: Custer Baker Intermediate School
101 West St #44, Franklin, IN 46131
Three Weeks of Themed Adventures:
June 8th-12th: Independent Me 🛒 Time to boss your own life! We’re hitting up grocery stores, libraries, and restaurants to master real-world skills. You’ll learn to crush a shopping list, budget like a pro, communicate with confidence, and handle your emotions like a champ.
June 15th-19th: Future Ready 🚀 Let’s explore what’s next! Dive into different careers, check out schools, and build the skills that’ll set you up for an incredible future. Your dreams start here!
June 22nd-26th: Game On! 🎮 The ultimate fun week! We’re talking indoor games, outdoor challenges, a gaming truck (fingers crossed!), and ending with water activities. While we play, you’ll master turn-taking, teamwork, cooperation, and coping skills – all without even realizing you’re learning!
Is My Summer Journey Right for You?
This program is perfect if you:
✓ Thrive in small groups (our 4:1 ratio means tons of attention!)
✓ Can rock group activities for 10-15 minutes
✓ Can tell us what you want and need
✓ Handle your own personal hygiene independently
✓ Don’t need one-on-one behavioral support
✓ Are safe to explore without wandering off
If you have any questions about the program, contact Kelli Higgins at k.higgins@autismcc-in.org or call 317-676-4222 x101.
Businesses: Be a Summer Hero!
Your sponsorship of My Summer Journey directly fuels our mission. Every dollar goes straight to programming, supplies, and our incredible staff who make the magic happen.
Click below to learn how you can sponsor a Teen this summer!
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