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Village Glen Day Camp

Village Glen Day Camp is a specialized social skills camp for children ages 3 to 13 with high-functioning autism spectrum disorder and other social challenges. Campers enjoy a fun, creative and enriching camp program specially designed to promote social skills development and foster new friendships.

Experienced therapists and counselors incorporate evidence-based practices into the daily schedule, allowing campers to develop core strengths in:

• Conversation
• Non-verbal communication
• Theory of mind
• Frustration tolerance
• Anger management
• Problem-solving
• Organization
• Creativity
• Emotional development

Campers participate in an exciting and well-rounded itinerary of summer activities, including music, drama, arts and crafts, sports, games, entertainment, water play, trips, contests, special events and more!

Hours

9:00am-2:30pm

Five, One-Week Sessions

June 17-21 l June 24-28 l July 1-5 *

AUG 5-9 l Aug 12-16

Cost Per Week

PRESCHOOL (Ages 3-5)

5 day (M-F) $500

3 day (M, W, F) $300

AGES 6-13

Ages 6-13 (M-F) $450

Ages 6-13 (M, W, F) $275

* No Camp On July 4th

July 1-5 only, 4 day (M,T, W, F) $360

Locations

Sherman Oaks Autism Center

13164 Burbank Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Culver City

4160 Grand View Boulevard
Cuvler City, CA 90066

Camp Sunshine

Camp Sunshine is a popular program developed for children between the ages of 3 and 21 who have moderate to severe autism spectrum disorder and other special needs. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals oversees a creative summer program designed to help each child reach his or her highest potential and develop unique strengths and abilities. Camp Sunshine campers are grouped by age and ability with a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio to maximize individual attention. 

Our campers enjoy fun and enriching activities in a safe nurturing environment. Campers build confidence and self-esteem, practice important life skills, and take steps toward independence while making new friends and having fun. Our daily schedule of activities includes:

• Sports
• Music
• Games
• Art
• Drama
• Water play
• Entertainment
• Special events
• Field trips
• Cooking
• Contests & much more!

Hours

9:00am-2:00pm

Five, One-Week Sessions

June 17-21 l June 24-28

July 1-5* l August 5-9

August 12-16

Cost per week

5 day (M-F) $550

3 day (M, W, F) $330

2 day (T, TH) $220

* No Camp On July 4th

July 1-5 only,

4 day (M,T, W, F) $440

Locations

Sherman Oaks Autism Center

13164 Burbank Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Culver City

4160 Grand View Boulevard
Cuvler City, CA 90066

Camp Discovery

Camp Discovery is a one-week adventure for children between the ages of 4 and 13 with mild to moderate special needs to safely explore and enjoy the great outdoors! Facilitated by an exceptional staff team, Camp Discovery is specially designed to meet the unique needs of children with various challenges. 

Camp Highlights:

• Westside location
• Highly trained and nurturing team of professionals, therapists and counselors who provider campers with individual attention and support
• High staff to camper ratio
• Strong emphasis on developing social skills and building friendships
• Enriching and developmentally appropriate program that includes music, arts and crafts, nature activities, games, sports, drama, science fun, theme days, contests, special events and more
• Support and encouragement for individual interests and discoveries

Hours

One-Week Session Only

AUG 12-16

9:00am-3:00pm

Cost per week

5 day (M-F) $550

3 day (M, W, F) $330

Teens on the Go Los Angeles

Teens on the Go is a unique social skills camp designed for teens between the ages of 13 and 18 with high functioning autism spectrum disorder and other social challenges. Led by a team of highly trained Help Group therapists, this one-of-a-kind summer program allows teens to get out and about in the city with their peers and includes a jam-packed schedule of exciting trips and adventures. The program emphasizes fun and friendship-building activities and incorporates evidence-based practices to foster peer interaction and improve social skills.

Past highlights include:

• NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
• Santa Monica Pier
• Bowling
• California Science Center
• Nature  and wildlife rescure centers
• Grammy Museum
• Miniature golf & video arcade
• Hollywood day
• IMAX
• And much more!

Hours

Five, One-Week Sessions

June 17-21

June 24-28

July 1-5 *

August 5-9

August 12-16

Cost per week

5 day (M-F) $625

3 day (M, W, F) $375

* No Camp On July 4th

4 day (M,T, W, F) $500

Teens on the Go Travel Camp

California’s Coast offers spectacular natural scenery and exciting places to explore. Join us for two 6-day, 5-night fun-filled adventure and experience the sights and attractions of the beautiful central coast.The trips are facilitated by The Help Group's professional staff and emphasize peer interaction, social skills development and friendship-building. They provide a true bonding experience for participants and create memories that will last a lifetime.

Trip highlights include:

SAN FRANCISCO   Sunday, August 4 - Friday, August 9                                

• Golden Gate Park
• Chinatown 
• Fisherman's Wharf 
• California Academy of Sciences

CALIFORNIA COAST  Sunday, August 18 - Friday, August 23 

• Big Sur Coastline
• Monterey Bay Aquarium
• Santa Cruz Beach 
• Boardwalk & Wharf 

COST $1500- includes transportation, accommodations, meals, snacks, activity fees, and 24-hour supervision 

Locations

Sherman Oaks Autism Center

13164 Burbank Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

 

Culver City

4160 Grand View Boulevard
Cuvler City, CA 90066

Contact Us

For questions or an application, please fill out the form below, or contact Program Director Nicole Webb at 818.778.7136 about our Sherman Oaks camps, or Assistant Program Director Jessica Bernal at 818.355.9178 about our Culver City camps.