SCHOOL YEAR PROGRAM (held September through April)
Participant applications for the 2026-27 School Year Program are now OPEN.
GENERAL INFORMATION
During the school year, we have monthly recreational programs.
Younger Group (ages 5-12) meets on Saturday evenings, once a month:
- Aaron’s Acres staff supervise all programs
- Activities include:
- Group Games
- Crafts
- Dinner
- Participants create their own snacks (tied to monthly theme)
Older Group and A-Team (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
- Dance
- Cooking Class
REGISTER/APPLY
Participant applications for the 2026-27 School Year Program are now OPEN.
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*If you are looking for STAFF information, 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 (per family) each season, which is in addition to the school year program fees and due at the time of application. Our School Year fees are determined by the staff to child ratio need for your child to best be successful during the program
Aaron’s Acres remains committed to ensuring that financial circumstances do not prevent children & adults from accessing our programs. Our team will work closely with families to provide support and explore available options to help minimize any barriers to participation.
Scholarships, in addition to financial assistance, are awarded per program in amount as determined by the scholarship committee based on extenuating circumstances. Please complete the Additional Scholarship Request at the bottom of the Financial Assistance Form by September 1, 2026, in addition to the Program Application Form.
To submit the Financial Assistance form please log back in to your Camp Brain account.
MEDICAL PAPERWORK
If your child attended the 2026 summer camp, you do not have to resubmit the required medical paperwork for the school year program. If your child did not attend the 2026 summer camp, you 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 Camp Brain account and complete the necessary forms and documents. Forms are due no later than September 1, 2026.
YOUNGER GROUP
The Younger Program is for participants ages 5-12.
The Younger group will meet at the Aaron’s Acres Campus, one Saturday evening each month from September through May (unless otherwise noted).
Dates: October 10th, November 14th, December 12th, February 13th, March 13th, April 10th, and May 8th
Time: 5:00PM – 7:30PM
Location: Aaron’s Acres Campus – 121 Walnut Hill Road, Millersville, PA 17551
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, a dance, cooking class, and a visit to Hershey Park.
The “A-Team” is a program for adolescents ages 13-21 diagnosed with Level 1 ASD. This group participates in age-appropriate activities designed to develop their socialization and communication skills. Trips into the community include bowling, Escape Room, Hershey Park, etc. These programs 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 from September through April, excluding October.
Dates: October 9th, November 13th, December 11th, February 12th, March 12th, April 9th, and May 7th
Time: 6:00PM – 8:00PM (some exceptions)
Location: Varies depending upon the specific outing; transportation will be provided depending on program location.
APPLICATION LINKS
Participant applications for the 2026-27 School Year Program are now OPEN.
*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. 3 or elaineburnett@aaronsacres.org with questions about program.
