Most families choose to download a copy of the Physician Signature Form, write their camper’s name at the top of the sheet, and then drop the form off at their camper’s clinic. A nurse will complete the form, get the doctor to sign it, and fax it…
Yes, camper physicals are required for Camp. Campers are not enrolled for camp until they have submitted proof that an examination has been performed by a licensed physician less than 12 months before the first day of camp.
Yes, a small number of scholarships are available due to the generous support of AuSM’s donors. Anyone may apply for a scholarship. Please note that there has been a significant increase in need and scholarship funds are limited; applicants need to remain diligent in finding other ways to pay for…
If your camper’s MN Choices Assessment Plan documents a need for social or recreational supports, and if you have Consumer-Directed Community Supports (CDCS) – then your waiver can be used to pay for an AuSM camp. If you plan to pay for camp using a waiver, please…
The cost of one camp session (five days) will be $1,999 in 2025. By applying and registering for camp, a camper’s family agrees to pay all associated costs that may not be covered by a waiver, grant, or scholarship. If a camper cancels at least three weeks before the start…
No. Due to the high demand for camp spots, campers may attend only one session of camp.
You do not have to live in Minnesota for your camper to participate in a camp, but AuSM reserves the right to prioritize campers from Minnesota in accordance with our mission to serve the Minnesota autism community. Campers who are not residents of Minnesota are ineligible for scholarships or financial…
Yes. Applicants who are waitlisted will be contacted if a spot becomes available. All applicants are initially placed on the waitlist until after February 14th. Applicants randomly selected for enrollment by lottery will be informed no later than March 1st and the remaining applicants will be informed of their place…
Applicants are not considered registered for camp until all camper forms have been completed and AuSM has confirmed enrollment. This includes proof of an annual medical exam completed within twelve months of the start of a camper’s session. Any camper who has not completed the full registration process by May…
Applicants who have submitted all required online paperwork by 11:59 PM on February 14th will be placed in a random lottery. Lottery and scholarship results will be emailed to all applicants on March 1st.