Life TREX - an outdoor transitional program
Social Skills ~ Independent Living Skills ~ Vocational Skills
July 17-29, 2022


In the summer of 2014, The Fowler Center launched a new program for teens and young adults diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. The Life TREX program is an innovative experience that encourages campers to test new behaviors and skills which are targeted to improve independent living, social, and vocational function, in a supportive environment.
Timeline
November 25, 2021 – Registration Opens
Rolling Admission until all spots are filled. Forms are due 30 days after Session Confirmation.
Forms
Daily Schedule (sample)
8:00 AM – Breakfast and clean up
9:00 AM – Skill Development Activity 1
10:00 AM – Skill Development Activity 2
12:00 PM – Lunch/clean up/siesta
2:00 PM – Skill Development Activity 3
3:30 PM – Skill Development Activity 4
5:00 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Evening Program
8:30 PM – Flagpole and Daily Debrief
Questions???

Camper Eligibility
- age 14-27 diagnosed with Autism
- ambulatory
- ability to alert program staff of individual needs
- ability to refrain from behaviors that pose a risk to oneself and/or others
- ability to independently complete ADLs such as hygiene, toileting, and cleaning
- ability to make choices
Fees & Funding
Life TREX (2 weeks): $1,872
The Fowler Center has allocated a certain amount of camperships for those in the LifeTREX program. In addition, you may be eligible for funding that is granted to families of individuals’ s with special needs. The Fowler Center would be happy to direct you to these funding avenues. In 2014 the Ted Lindsay Foundation provided a portion of campership funds.
*Balances are due 30 days prior to the start of your campers session.