2026 Summer Group Programs
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For over 13 years, Creating Brighter Futures has helped children and teens with autism stay engaged, continue building skills, and maintain structure during the summer months. When school routines change, many kids struggle — our programs are designed to provide consistency, support, and meaningful progress in a fun, structured environment.
Our 2026 Summer Group Programs combine skill-building with engaging activities to support social development, communication, and independence. With small group sizes and highly trained staff, each child receives the individualized support they need to grow while still enjoying summer.
Spots are limited and programs fill quickly each year, so we encourage families to get started early!
Kindergarten/1st Grade Readiness Group Program
- Ages 4-7
- 4:1 Ratio
- Minimal support levels needed
- Goals and Activities will Target:
- Group Learning
- Following a Daily Schedule
- Tolerance to non-preferred academic style tasks
- Sharing
- Peer to Peer play
- Safety skills
- Time Commitment: 3 Full Days (8:30am – 4:00pm)
- Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Schedule: June 16th through August 20th, 2026
SPOTS LIMITED — REGISTER TODAY!
Designed for young learners ages 4–7, our Kindergarten / 1st Grade Readiness Group helps children develop the foundational skills needed for a classroom learning environment. With small groups and a 4:1 staff-to-child ratio, children receive individualized support while practicing important school-readiness skills such as group instruction, following routines, peer interaction, sharing, and completing academic-style tasks.
The group runs three full days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (8:30AM – 4:00PM), from June 16th through August 20th, 2026
Elementary School Group Program
- Ages 5-9
- 3:1 Ratio (no more than 6 kids)
- Minimal support levels needed
- Goals and Activities will Target:
- Group Learning
- Following a Daily Schedule
- Increased Independence in Daily Living Skills
- Independent Leisure Skills
- Increased Communication Between Peers (AAC devices used as needed)
- Sharing
- Peer to Peer play
- Safety skills
- Time Commitment: 3 Full Days (8:30am – 4:00pm)
- Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Schedule: June 16th through August 20th, 2026
SPOTS LIMITED — REGISTER TODAY!
Designed for children ages 5–9, our Elementary School Group Program provides a structured and supportive environment focused on building independence, communication, and social interaction. With a 3:1 staff-to-child ratio and small group sizes, children receive individualized support while developing important skills such as daily living independence, safety awareness, leisure skills, and increased communication with peers. AAC devices are incorporated as needed to support communication and engagement.
The group runs three full days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (8:30AM – 4:00PM), from June 16th through August 20th, 2026.
Register for This ProgramUpper Elementary School Group Program
- Ages 6-10
- 4:1 Ratio (no more than 8 kids)
- Minimal support levels needed
- Goals and Activities will Target:
- Group Learning
- Friendship Skills
- Following a Daily Schedule
- Tolerance to non-preferred tasks
- Safety skills
- Group Projects
- Safety skills
- Increasing Independence
- Time Commitment: 3 Full Days (8:30am – 4:00pm)
- Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
- Schedule: June 16th through August 20th, 2026
SPOTS LIMITED — REGISTER TODAY!
Designed for children ages 6–10, our Upper Elementary School Group Program supports kids who are successful in a classroom environment but benefit from additional guidance when it comes to social interaction and independence. With small groups and a 4:1 staff-to-child ratio, children practice friendship skills, coordinated play, group collaboration, and increased independence while continuing to follow structured routines and activities with peers.
The group runs three full days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (8:30AM – 4:00PM), from June 16th through August 20th, 2026
Bright Stars Group Program
- Ages 11-17
- 1:3 Ratio (no more than 6 kids)
- Moderate support levels needed
- AAC devices used as needed
- Goals and Activities will Target:
- Group Learning
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Basic Social Interactions
- Independent Leisure Skills
- Safety Skills
- Time Commitment: 3 Half Days (12pm – 4:00pm)
- While this program is currently half days, we are working on potentially developing this program to be full days! Thank you for your patience!
- Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Schedule: June 16th through August 20th, 2026
SPOTS LIMITED — REGISTER TODAY!
The Bright Stars Group Camp is a unique hybrid model designed for teens ages 11–17 who require minimal to moderate support. With a highly individualized morning (1:1 ratio) and a socially enriching group setting in the afternoon (3:1 ratio), campers receive both personalized guidance and meaningful peer interaction. This program focuses on developing activities of daily living (ADLs), social engagement, independent leisure skills, and advanced safety awareness.
The group runs three half days a week, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday (12PM – 4:00PM), from June 16th through August 20th, 2026.
Register for This ProgramSummer Group Program Registration
Ready to register? Please complete the form below to indicate which summer program your child is interested in. Once submitted, a member of our team will follow up to guide you through the next steps.
Creating Brighter Futures will handle the process of securing authorization through your insurance provider, making the process as simple and stress-free as possible for your family. Because insurance approvals and program placement take time, we encourage families to register early.
Spots are limited and programs fill quickly each year—secure your child’s place today
