Your whole family and/or extra supporters are encouraged to attend camp! Parents, siblings, communication partners, aides, extended family members, etc. are all welcome! It’s up to you to secure lodging and meals for all your group members.

A wide range of ages enjoy Spellers Family Camp. We are passionate about honoring age and presuming competence based on the age of our students. We design activities and cultivate connections with age in mind. Typically about ⅓ of campers are ages 5-11, ⅓ are 12-17, and ⅓ are 18+.

Volunteers receive free training, meals, and lodging with our team. It’s a rewarding opportunity to learn, connect, and experience the joys of camp while supporting Autism families. Volunteers must be 18+ or be accompanied by a guardian. Please direct potential volunteers to our Volunteer Application.

We have put a diverse team together to support you on your vacation! Our team’s specialties include text-based communication practice, regulation practice, occupational therapy, music therapy, play therapy, massage therapy, reiki, and more!

Yes, there will be other groups on the camp property, such as choir groups, school groups, corporate groups, outdoor survival groups, etc., as well as Idyllwild Pines Camp & Conference Center staff. We will have reserved spaces for our group activities, and other groups will have their own areas reserved. Idyllwild Pines Camp & Conference Center goes a step beyond by educating their staff and informing other groups about Autism and our group, in an effort to create an inclusive, safe, more understanding, and friendly camp environment for all. The director of the camp has a daughter who a speller, so the culture is extra welcoming and understanding.

There is a registered nurse (who is also a mom of a speller) who attends as many camps as she can with the intention of being available to assist with any medical issues. Additionally, the local fire department has ambulance access and is located within five minutes of camp.

Camp registration for all camps opens early in the year. Join our Camp Information Mailing List to receive notifications about when registration opens and any spots that become available due to cancellations. You may also wish to learn about our other types of camps we offer.

Whether you have been to camp before or not, whether we know you or not, every family has an equal opportunity to register for camp, and spots are provided on a first come, first serve basis. To avoid any discrimination, we don't hold any of our 12 spots/camp for anyone, no matter how much we love them! The best way to get a spot and your cabin of choice is to be prepared by researching the cabin options, having a payment plan in place, and registering at the time registration opens.

Families have had great success receiving funding through California Regional Centers Self Determination. We are not a vendor of the California Regional Center, however we are vendored with Self Determination funding agencies. Self Determination typically covers the cost of the Regional Center client (2024 cost: $2300 + $116 for meals + variable housing rate for the camper) but other family member costs typically have to be paid out of pocket (2024 cost: $116/person for meals). It may be important for them to know that our camp is inclusive with family members of all abilities participating in activities. Some families have had success using CA Regional Center funds under Social Recreation. Every Regional Center is different. We recommend contacting your service coordinator for details. We also have had some success accepting Class Wallet and ESA funds for Arizona Families, if applicable. Direct your billing questions to Kerilyn@AutisticallyInclined.com.

Because you are securing a limited spot at camp, we can't provide a refund, unless your spot is filled. A refund minus a $250 deposit can be issued if the spot you cancel gets booked by another family and is paid in full. The more advance notice you give us, the higher the chance is for your spot to be filled.

We ask that you do your best to anticipate how many in your group will be attending. However, we know that life happens! If you need to add or remove a member after registration, you may contact us prior to camp so we may adjust meals and participant numbers accordingly. Removing a family member may result in a small processing fee to cover any fees incurred on our end.

No, unfortunately because cabin options are limited and we book all the available cabins with families, we are unable to change the cabin you reserved. If you would like to cancel the cabin you reserved and stay off-site, please contact us to explore your options.

If the cabin is available, Idyllwild Pines will extend their discounted rate to you. The reservation extension will have to take place after you book your 2 night stay. Step 1) Email Marjie@idyllwildpines.org, sharing that you would like to extend your stay for Spellers Family Camp. Please tell her which cabin you are in and the dates of your current stay and which dates you'd like to add onto the reservation. Step 2) If there is availability, email Kerilyn@AutisticallyInclined.com, sharing the same info, requesting an invoice. Payment is done through Autistically Inclined as we pay the camp for accommodations. Still have housing questions? Email Jake@AutisticallyInclined.com.