Jackson is a nonverbal autistic child who in the summer of 2022 became a first-time camper – which also marked the first time he’s been away from family for multiple days. To gather Jackson’s success story, AuSM spoke to his mother, Amber Bluhm, about overcoming her and her husband’s reservations…
Working at AuSM Summer Camps is a unique opportunity for students, para-professionals, teachers, service providers, siblings, friends, and relatives who want to support this amazing community. As an AuSM camp counselor, you will make a difference and have the chance to: Get valuable hands-on experience using structure, environmental supports, social…
As we move through these winter months, the AuSM team and partnering camps are working diligently on preparations for an adapted summer camp season. Keeping the safety of our community paramount and following the evolving pandemic regulations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Minnesota Department of…
Missing being with campers in-person in 2020, staff from AuSM’s Camp Hand in Hand and Camp Wahode have come together to create a unique experience for those who also are missing the camp experience this summer. Virtual Camp Hand in Hand/Wahode 2020, offered Aug. 3-7, will include daily real-time activities,…
Due to the pandemic, the majority of in-person camps have been canceled this summer. However, AuSM is working with our camp partners to create some virtual alternatives that allow our campers to have some fun this summer despite all of the unprecedented schedule changes. Virtual Camp Discovery 2020, offered July…
Envision a symphony, reaching its crescendo, conductor swinging their arms fervently about pushing the body of commotion to its peak. Now strip it back, remove first the drums, the bass, the rhythm section that keeps the metronome of your heartbeat in time. Next to go is the brass section, bright…