SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM (held October through May)
Participant applications for the 2023-2024 School Year Program are now CLOSED.
Learn more and apply with the link below.
GENERAL INFORMATION
During the school year, we have monthly recreational programs.
Younger Group (ages 5-12) meets on Saturday evenings, once a month:
- Program takes place at Millersville University, partnering with undergraduate students studying special education partake in an internship opportunity
- Aaron’s Acres staff supervise all programs
- Activities include:
- Group Games
- Crafts
- Dinner
- Creating own snacks (tied to monthly theme)
Older Group (ages 13-21) meets on Friday evenings, once a month:
- Aaron’s Acres staff supervise all programs
- Outings include:
- Bowling
- Hershey Park
- Corn Maze/Hayride
- Miniature Golfing
REGISTER/APPLY
Participant applications for the 2023-2024 School Year Program are now CLOSED.
Aaron’s Acres partners with Camp Minder for camp applications. If you have not yet worked with Camp Minder, you will need to create a family account before you can complete an application (please remember your login information and password). Once your application is complete you will be able to return to your family account to make changes and complete necessary forms and documents. Applications for siblings are created under the same family account.
Returning Families: Please follow this link to apply for the school year program.
New Families: Please follow this link to apply for the school year program.
*If you are looking for STAFF information, please please visit our employment page.
FEE FOR PROGRAMS
Rates and ratios are determined after the intake appointment and based on the needs of the child.
Aaron’s Acres requires a $30.00 nonrefundable application fee, which is in addition to the summer camp fees and due at the time of application.
Our Summer Camp fees are based on rates given to us by our government funding sources (BHDS, SAM, CMU). They are determined by the staff to child ratio need for your child to best be successful during the program. If you are a self-paying family, you will be provided your rate after we receive your child’s application and determine the ratio that will best suit the needs of your child. *These rates do not include the $30.00 nonrefundable application fee.
Funding through CMU and SAM must be approved prior to the start of the summer camp program for your child’s space to be reserved.
Through BHDS we are a program funded organization and funds are based on Aaron’s Acres contract with BHDS. Funds are not guaranteed and need to be discussed before your child’s space is reserved.
At Aaron’s Acres, we have always been committed to providing financial assistance to those families who have needed to explore other payment options. It is our hope to continue to do so for this coming summer. A Scholarship Request Form needs to be completed by September 15, 2023 in addition to the Program Application Form.
To submit the scholarship request form please log back in to your Camp Minder account and find the Scholarship Application under the Forms and Documents section.
MEDICAL PAPERWORK
All participants are required to submit an updated physician’s release form and current immunization list.
Once your application has been submitted you can log back in to your Aaron’s Acres/Camp Minder account and complete the necessary forms and documents. Forms are due no later than September 15, 2023.
YOUNGER GROUP
The Younger Children Program, is for participants ages 5-12, along with their siblings ages 5-12.
The Younger group will meet at Millersville University, the first Saturday evening each month October through May, excluding January (unless otherwise noted).
Dates: September 30, November 4, December 2, February 3, March 16, April 6, April 27
Time: 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Location: Millersville University – Stayer Hall, 51 Lyte Road, Millersville, PA
OLDER ADOLESCENT PROGRAM
Older adolescents between the ages of 13 and 21 have the opportunity to venture into the community and engage in age-appropriate activities with their peers. Examples include bowling, sporting events, and visiting Hershey Park.
The “A-Team” is a program for adolescents ages 13-21 diagnosed with High Functioning Autism. This group participates in age-appropriate activities designed to develop their socialization and communication skills. Trips into the community, including bowling, Escape Room, Hershey Park, etc., as well as group activities at Millersville University, allow these participants to engage, regardless of ability and disability.
The Older Adolescent program and the A-Team program meet in Dauphin and Lancaster counties, one Friday evening each month October through May, excluding January.
Dates: September 29, November 3, December 1, February 2, March 15, April 5, April 26
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM (unless noted differently) *December 1 (approximately 5:00PM – 10:00PM), *April 5 (Dauphin: approximately 5:00PM – 9:00PM)
Location: Varies depending upon the specific outing
APPLICATION LINKS
Participant applications for the 2023-2024 School Year Program are now CLOSED.
Returning Families: Please follow this link to apply for the school year program.
New Families: Please follow this link to apply for the school year program.
*If you are looking for STAFF information, please visit our employment page.
CONTACT
Please contact Aaron’s Acres’ Program Director, Elaine Burnett, at (717) 917-6101 ext. 103 or elaineburnett@aaronsacres.org with questions about program.
