Weekly Themes at A.R.T.S.
2026 Summer Series
At A.R.T.S., every day is intentionally designed to encourage growth, creativity, confidence, and connection in a fun and supportive environment. Our themed days help campers engage in meaningful experiences while giving instructors opportunities to create dynamic, purpose-filled activities.
Mindful Mondays
“Start the week grounded, calm, and confident.”
Mindful Mondays focus on emotional wellness, self-awareness, and positive social interaction. Campers are encouraged to slow down, breathe deeply, and learn healthy ways to manage emotions and navigate the world around them.
Campers May Experience:
Yoga & stretching
Guided mindfulness activities
Emotional regulation strategies
Positive affirmations
Team-building & communication exercises
Sensory-friendly calming activities
Instructor Inspiration:
Create an atmosphere of peace, patience, encouragement, and emotional safety. Focus on helping campers feel seen, heard, and empowered as they begin their week.
Technology Tuesdays
“Explore. Create. Innovate.”
Technology Tuesdays inspire curiosity and creativity through hands-on technology and STEM-based learning experiences. Campers are encouraged to explore how technology can be used to solve problems, express ideas, and discover new passions.
Campers May Experience:
STEM activities
Robotics & engineering challenges
Educational gaming
Coding exploration
Creative digital projects
Device-friendly collaborative learning
Instructor Inspiration:
Encourage discovery, critical thinking, and creativity. Allow campers to experiment, ask questions, and build confidence through exploration and innovation.
Water Wednesdays
“Make a splash while making memories!”
Water Wednesdays are all about fun, movement, sensory play, and summer excitement. Whether on-site or during a field trip, campers enjoy refreshing experiences that encourage teamwork, laughter, and confidence-building through active play.
Campers May Experience:
Water games & relay races
Splash activities
Outdoor movement & exercise
Water-themed sensory activities
Pool or water-based field trips
Instructor Inspiration:
Create joyful, energetic experiences where campers feel free to laugh, play, connect, and enjoy the excitement of summer in a safe and supportive environment.
Think Tank Thursdays
“Learning made engaging, interactive, and FUN!”
Think Tank Thursdays are designed to strengthen academic confidence through creative and hands-on learning experiences. Campers are encouraged to think critically, solve problems, and celebrate progress in ways that feel exciting and approachable.
Campers May Experience:
Reading & comprehension games
Math challenges & interactive learning
Science exploration
Group problem-solving activities
Creative educational projects
Life-skills-based learning opportunities
Instructor Inspiration:
Make learning come alive! Focus on creativity, encouragement, and engagement rather than perfection. Celebrate curiosity, effort, teamwork, and every small victory.
Funtastic Fridays
“It’s FRI-YAY… let’s celebrate!”
Funtastic Fridays are designed to end the week with joy, creativity, connection, and celebration. Campers reflect on what they learned throughout the week while enjoying exciting activities that strengthen friendships and confidence.
Campers May Experience:
Dance parties & music
Group games & competitions
Creative expression activities
Talent showcases
Special treats or themed events
Celebration of weekly accomplishments
Instructor Inspiration:
Bring the energy, excitement, and encouragement! Focus on creating memorable moments, building confidence, and helping every camper end the week feeling successful, included, and celebrated.
Atlanta Autistic Day Camp
Summer Classes
S.T.E.M.
Certified S.T.E.M. instructors will teach skills to give children concepts for practical applications. For our Ausome children, S.T.E.M. exposes them to building, encourages attention to detail and provides real-life connections with learning. Children on the spectrum tend to surpass their peers in coding because they naturally possess the skills required to excel in software engineering.
EMPLOYMENT READINESS
It’s important for older children with disabilities approaching adulthood to be acquainted with job search related activities and experiences. A.R.T.S. provides opportunities for young adults to discover and nurture the leader inside through decision making, time management and problem solving.
SELF CARE / SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
Children can’t learn to take care of their needs unless they learn to pay attention to them. A.R.T.S. is a place where children can discover new things that will help them maintain hygiene and pride in self appearance.
Does your child know how to make friends? At A.R.T.S. our children find countless ways to share who they are and meet new friends like them!
GARDENING
One of the best ways to teach Ausome kids about personal responsibility is to learn about the world around them. Children that learn about our environment often spark an innate respect for the natural world. Gardening helps improve memory, cognitive abilities, task initiation, language skills and socialization. Outdoor exposure can also improve their concentration skills.
ART AND CREATIVITY
Our Ausome children are often shy or introverted. Arts and crafts helps them to identify shapes, colors and textures, and refines their motor skills. Creative tasks encourage children to play and experiment in a fun and relaxed environment. It also increases their self-esteem and enhances their self-expression.