Academic and Therapeutic Programs The Edison School (AutismTN Community Partner) Edison Summer Camp is a weekly academic 610 W Old Hickory Blvd, Nashville reinforcement program that focuses on math, ELA, 1660 Leeville Pike, Lebanon science, and social emotional skills daily for ages 5-12 615-431-5637 and 13-18. Before and After care as well as half-day [email protected] camps are also available for ages 5-12 Illuminate Academy (AutismTN Community Partner) Camp Illuminate is offering week-long camps beginning 1033 Burchwood Ave June 7 and running through July 22. Campers will enjoy Nashville, TN 37216 hands-on sensory activities, play-based social games, [email protected] art, music and structured classroom activities. 2021 Camp Flyer Early Autism Services (AutismTN Community Partner) EAS is currently offering Social Skills Groups, a self-led 2138 Fawns Creek Crossing, Mt. Juliet Parent Education series and has current availability for 640 Grassmere Park, Ste 116, Nashville ABA services for children ages 2-12 in Sumner County. 615-864-3327 [email protected] https://earlyautismservices.com/aba-therapy-autism/locat ions/autism-therapy-nashville/ Papillion Center (AutismTN Community Partner) Registration is open now! 2042 Nashville Pike, Gallatin 2021 Summer 1 Day Equine Camp: Saturday June 12th 615-590-7213 2021 Summer Equine Camp: Ages 8-12, June 7-10 and [email protected] July 26-29. http://www.papillioncenter.org Southeast Psych Nashville / Music City Peds Host a variety of summer camps and social skills groups 5409 Maryland Way, Suite 202, Brentwood,TN including: 615-373-9955 Peers: A Social Skills Group for Teens on the Autism [email protected] Spectrum (Ages 14-17) http://southeastpsychnashville.com/groups/ DBT (DIALECTICAL BEHAVIOR THERAPY) Group for www.musiccitypeds.com Teens & Parents (Ages 13-18) School Success Without the Stress Workshop Mathnasium Brentwood Mathnasium offers a variety of programs for kids ages 18 Cadillac Dr, Brentwood 5-18. 615-942-2629 https://www.mathnasium.com/brentwood Lyttle Fox Therapy, LLC Offering 8 Week Social Language Groups for children 116 Lineberry Blvd, Mount Juliet ages 4-5year, 6-7years and 8+years June 4th through 615-758-4888 July 23. For registration info click here. http://lyttlefoxtherapy.com/ 1 Teen and Adult Programs / Activities (There are additional option for teens and adults in the other sections as well) AutismTN - Thrive Teen Social Skills Group AutismTN - Discover Adult Social Skills Group (23+) When: 1st Saturday of each month, 3-5pm via Zoom When: 2nd Thursday of each month, 6-8pm via Zoom. Register to have the Zoom link emailed to you. Register to have the link emailed to you. In our Thrive Social Skills Group, teens & young adults Discover is a group for adults with autism looking to (14-22) will learn social skills and workplace readiness participate in discussions and expand understanding of facilitated by an adult on the spectrum. society's unwritten rules. Nashville Autism Peer Support Group Autism TN - CONNECT When: 1st Saturday of each month, 10am-12pm via Zoom When: 2nd Thursday of each month from 630-830pm via Patricia Powell, Facilitator Zoom [email protected] Register and the Zoom link and instructions will be Register and the Zoom link and instructions will be emailed to you. emailed to you. CONNECT is a monthly group for independent adults AutismTN is proud to host this (18+) adult support group (18+) with high functioning autism who are seeking a safe for individuals with Asperger’s Syndrome. We welcome social outlet. Under the supervision of a trained ages 18 and up (17 and under must have parent/guardian professional, participants will have the opportunity to present). interact with peers in order to fine tune their communication skills and build the self-confidence needed to develop successful relationships in various aspects of daily living. Autism Career Training (AutismTN Community Partner) ACT’s Summer Program is offering weekly programming 6515 Holt Rd, Nashville targeting classroom and social skills to students ages 615-866-4477 15+. Matthew Powell, Director [email protected] https://autismcareertraining.org/ Friends Life Community (AutismTN Community Partner) 2021Offerings include: Virtual Master and Intro-level (free) 4414 Granny White Pike, Nashville classes on a range of topics for those ages 18+. 615-730-9370 Also offered are: In-person Day Programs, Drama J. Robert Lindsey - Senior Client Success Coordinator Therapy, Life Coaching, Career Coaching and Social [email protected] Club. https://friendslife.org/ On The Avenue (AutismTN Community Partner) On The Avenue offers a wide variety of programming for 2607 Winford Ave. Nashville teens and adults with varying abilities to help them ease 629-202-7241 into the workforce. Areas of focus include Community & [email protected] Social Interactive Skills, Individual Assignment Based https://ontheavenue.net/ Learning and Life Planning Skills & Counseling. AbleVoices Photography for Self-Expression Jen Vogus, Founder and Executive Director 10 week virtual program developed for young adults 14+ [email protected] with disabilities where participants will learn to use photography as a means for self-expression. 2 Currey Ingram Academy Workforce Readiness and Preparation Program 6544 Murray Lane, Brentwood, TN (WRaP) Trevor McKey, Program Director WRaP: Workforce Readiness and Preparation [email protected] or 615-507-3168 In-person under COVID-19 Protocols https://www.curreyingram.org/about/wrap Cost: $2,000 Date: June 14 - July 2, 2021 Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday JobWise JobWise provides employment experiences, guidance, https://www.jobwisenashville.com/training-events and job search education to special needs students ages www.facebook.com/JobwiseNashville 14-22. They also assist adults with disabilities with [email protected] employment servces through Voc-Rehab. Tennessee Vocational Rehabilitation Center TRC offers workplace social skills training boot camp for 460 9th Ave., Smyrna, TN adults (18+) on the autism spectrum. Janet Morris: [email protected] 615-223-2716 https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/ds/trc-smyrna.html Next Steps at Vanderbilt Next Steps Summer Institute is a week-long residential 230 Appleton Place, Nashville, TN college experience for students between the ages of 615-875-8090 17-25 with intellectual and developmental disabilities. For more information: John Cayton, This week provides students with the opportunity to [email protected] or 615-875-8090 picture themselves as college students with the hope that https://peabody.vanderbilt.edu/departments/nextsteps/ it will confirm their college dreams. The Arts (Music, Art, Dance and Theatre) Musical Bridges (AutismTN Community Partner) Musical Bridges Summer Camps include: Brentwood, TN 37027 Ukulele Camp: Learn basics of ukulele: chords, Melissa Humphries fingerpicking, strumming, and playing songs. 888-687-2734 Uke included. [email protected] Songwriting Camp: Learn how to write your own songs, http://www.musicalbridges.com collaborate with others and perform. Musical Bridges continues to offer individual and small Social Skills Rock: Teens and adults work on social skills group music therapy services in person and via telehealth. and emotional expression through a rock-band style group. Move Inclusive Dance (AutismTN Community Partner) In-Person and Virtual Classes are available for adults, Lauren Beasley, Founder teens, and kids ages 5 and up. Our adaptive approach to 7657 Highway 70 S, Nashville the typical dance curriculum makes our program a fit for 615-582-4993 all ability levels. https://moveinclusivedance.com/ In Harmony Music of Middle Tennessee(AutismTN Music Therapy for Summer 2021 Small group music Community Partner) making for children and youth with developmental delays, Blakemore United Methodist Church ASD, and other special needs to help increase movement 3601 West End Avenue, Nashville, TN and social interaction. SPACE IS LIMITED TO 4 Carrie Friddell, MT-BC participants in each age group. www.inharmonymusicmidtn.com Registration Opens April 21, 2021 (join the waitlist to be [email protected] notified) 615-390-3207 3 In Tune Music and Wellness 2021 Summer Camp Registration now open! 501 Metroplex Drive, Suite 308, Nashville, TN Camps will run July 7-30th and include: Lauren Booke Storybook Adventures - Ages 3-7 (Caregiver and Child) 507-401-6556 A Trip Around The World - Ages 6-12 (Special Needs child [email protected] or and Caregiver) [email protected] Songwriter’s Workshop - Ages 12+ http://www.intunemusicandwellness.com Rock Band Jam - Ages 12+ 2021 Summer Camp Flyer Centerstage Performing Arts Academy 2021 Summer Camps are now enrolling! Options include: 250 Hancock St, Gallatin Summer Musical Theatre Camp 615-230-9341 Circus Camp [email protected] Technique Camp (dance) http://www.performcenterstage.com/ Pointe Power, Tiny Toes, Intro to Ballet Springboard Jr. Camp Modern & Improvisation Camp Kasper Music Conservatory 2021Summer Camps: 927 Battlefield Drive, Nashville, TN CAMPS FOR KIDS Jocelyn & Jonathan Kasper Guitar & Piano Jam Camp 615-383-8516 Summertime Songwriting Offers summer day-camps for children and workshops Sing-Along Songfest and classes for teens and adults. These are perfect for WORKSHOPS FOR TEENS AND ADULTS students who want to delve more deeply into their study, Yoga & the Natural Voice as well as for those who want a shorter time commitment.