Many children look forward to attending camp during the summer but for children with autism, finding an appropriate day camp can be difficult.

The Autism Collaborative Center (ACC) at Eastern Michigan University offers a special summer camp, called Sensory, Play & Music, Language, Art,Social Learning, Health Fun, designed for children on the autism spectrum.

Children attending SPLASH are exposed to socially engaging, sensory rich and creative recreation opportunities. The week-long camps run July through August. Each week incorporates a new theme.

Week 1: July 9 -13 Who's Your Hero?

Week 2: July 16 - 20 The Mad Scientist

Week 3: July 23 - 27 Author's Week

Week 4: July 30 - Aug. 3 Disney Across the Ages

Week 5: Aug. 6 - 10 Olympics 2012

Week 6: Aug. 13 - 17 Wacky Holiday Week

Last year, the program hosted more than 70 children and administrators hope to see that number increase. Continued...

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YPSILANTI: EMU Autism Collaborative Center to make a 'SPLASH' with summer camp