Dear Families,

We’re celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month by giving a HUGE shoutout to all our amazing kids and their incredible resilience!  At Kids Like Me, we understand that mental health is just as important during the summer months. While summer can be a time for fun and relaxation, we also know that for some, the change in routine and lack of regular social interaction with classmates can be tough. That’s why we’re turning up the FUN with awesome activities that build confidence and resilience and help everyone feel good. 🤸‍♀️

Mark your calendars! 🗓️

Kids Like Me’s summer camps begin on Monday, June 10th! Our camps are a safe and enriching environment for kids ages 6-17 across the autism spectrum to engage, experience, and explore. We’ll match campers to ensure the perfect peer group for learning and fun, and siblings are always welcome!

New this summer: We’re adding bus pick-ups for our westside residents from our Culver City Campus for Teens on The Go!

We’re vendored with Regional Centers and accept Self-Determination funds. Contact your service coordinator or visit our camps page for more information.

So what are you waiting for?

RSVP NOW to save your spot! Don’t miss out on the summer of a lifetime! 

Warm regards,
Naté Brown
Program Director
The Help Group’s Kids Like Me
kidslikeme@thehelpgroup.org

 
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Summer Camps – Spots Are Filling Up Fast!

 
Only a few spots remaining!
June 10 – July 3, August 5 – 9 | 9 am – 2 pm

Kids Like Me’s summer camps begin on Monday, June 10th! These camps are a safe and enriching environment for 6-17-year-olds across the autism spectrum to engage, experience, and explore. Campers will be matched to ensure an appropriate peer group for learning and fun. Siblings are welcome! We are vendored with Regional Centers and accept Self-Determination funds. Contact your service coordinator today or visit our camps page to learn more! For Teens on The Go, we’re adding bus pick-ups to our westside residents from our Culver City Campus.
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Here’s what past campers and families have said about Kids Like Me’s camps….

  • Last summer, a young camper from the East Coast who was visiting his father in Los Angeles, excitedly shared, “I think this camp is the perfect fit for me,” capturing the essence of how well these camps cater to the unique needs and preferences of each child.
  •  “He had an incredible time, and you made the start of the summer memorable,” shared a parent.” Please put us on the mailing list for next summer so we can get signed up early!”
  • Another child expressed his eagerness to return, saying, “I really enjoyed camp! I would totally come back and do the exact same thing next year with another mystery [game], and I’m pretty picky, so that’s an excellent sign!”

In Case You Missed It…

 
On Sunday, April 28th 2024, The Help Group hosted its 11th Annual Special Needs Resource Fair. This event offers individuals and families the chance to connect with resources available to the special needs community, including those with autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities, ADHD, developmental delays, and emotional challenges. Kids Like Me was on hand with bubbles for the kids and to answer questions about our program, camps and meet members of the community.

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In our latest webcast, we examined the concept of limitless potential in autism. How we define potential in autism is a process of understanding and determining what achievement and fulfillment mean for individuals on the autism spectrum. This encompasses identifying and celebrating their unique strengths, accomplishments, and personal growth, as well as fostering an environment that supports their individual journey toward a fulfilling life.

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ABOUT THE HELP GROUP’S KIDS LIKE ME:
The Help Group offers innovative, educational, and therapeutic support to empower children and young adults to live with dignity, hope, opportunity, and love. Our Kids Like Me program is specially designed for children and adolescents with autism spectrum and other special needs. Children with special needs can benefit greatly from fun, recreational activities that encourage social skills as well as developmental growth.  Kids Like Me participants enjoy a wide variety of enriching programs. Each child from the age of preschool to high school is engaged in structured activities facilitated and overseen by highly trained professionals.

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