Are AuSM Camps 245D licensed?
At this time, AuSM Camps are not 245D licensed as AuSM does not own the facilities where camps are hosted.
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If I still have questions, who should I contact?
Please direct questions to the Camp Program Coordinator, Kaylen Lowe at 651.647.1083, or via email at camp@ausm.org.
Can I work at camp?
Camp staff applications will be available online on January 2. Staff who have worked previous summers are welcome and encouraged to notify us of their availability anytime. People who are interested in working at the camps can learn more online here or by contacting us. All positions receive a…
Which AuSM Summer Camp is right for my camper?
AuSM offers two overnight camps for autistic youth and adults. Both overnight camps are on beautiful forest land with a lakefront. Campers sleep in comfortable cabins with electricity, heating, air conditioning, privacy stalls for toilets and showers, and community space outside the sleeping area. Camp Hand in Hand, a partnership with…
Can parents/guardians visit camp?
Parents and guardians are not permitted to visit or stay at camp unless they are part of the camp staff. Camp staff may be assigned a wide range of duties and should not expect to only serve their child.
How do you ensure camper safety?
Your camper will be in the hands of dedicated, loving adults whose goal is to share the joy of camp. All campers will be supervised, supported, included, and listened to. We will ensure that campers receive medications, drink plenty of water, eat at every meal, brush their teeth every day,…
Is there a lost and found?
Yes. Lost and found items from camp will be stored at the AuSM offices in St. Paul. The owners of identifiably labeled items will be notified. Unclaimed items will be donated or discarded after 10 days.
What should campers bring to camp?
You will receive a recommended packing list that doubles as an inventory of personal belongings. Please refer to the Preparing for Camp page for more information. Include a copy of the completed inventory inside your camper’s luggage. Write your camper’s name at the top of the camp packing list…
What is the food like? What if a camper has dietary restrictions or food preferences?
Each camp employs attentive local cooks who intentionally design the camp menu around foods that are popular amongst campers, and they find gluten-free, dairyfree, and vegetarian versions of those same foods for campers with dietary restrictions. Before camp, you will receive a menu of all items that your camper will…
How should I bring camper medications to camp?
All prescription medications and over-the-counter medications must arrive at camp in their original packaging, with labels intact, and stored in one or more Ziploc bags. Put all prescription bottles in a sealed bag and write the camper’s name in permanent ink on the bag. Prescription medication can be packetized at…