We invite you to join with other families who understand your story for the very first Autism spectrum Family Camp at Moon Beach. Come, be in community and network with other families who support one or more children on the autism spectrum (age and functioning level are irrelevant). For the past four years Moon Beach has hosted Camp AweSum, a youth camp for 8-15 year olds on the autism spectrum.

This opportunity has provided the Moon Beach community a familiarity with persons on the autism spectrum, such that we now wish to extend our hospitality to your families via a dedicated Autism Spectrum family camp. This is an extraordinary opportunity for families to relax and rejuvenate in an idyllic Northwoods setting while enjoying the understanding and support provided by other families and by an organization and staff that embrace differences. You’ll have opportunities to share tales and laugh about things only families such as yours could know and understand! Skilled personnel will be on-site and available to assist with sensory, communication, and/or behavioral support as needed.

The Autism Spectrum Family Camp promises to return you to reality only after your family has soaked up a week’s worth of rest and relaxation. You can:

■ enjoy meals made for you and served up family style in the comfort of the dining room

■ know that your child/children are happy; supported and understood by a community larger than your own family

■ experience the joy in watching your child fall asleep early and sleep through the night because his/her day has been so full and so fun

■ …and much, much more!

Come experience the hospitality and acceptance of our staff with other families. Share a week in a community like no other for this exceptional opportunity in the unique Northwoods of Wisconsin.

This event will be facilitated by Glenis Benson, an independent professional autism spectrum consultant in Madison.  You can read more about Dr Benson at http://www.onlineceus.com/continuingeducation/authors/benson.html.

Call the Moon Beach office at 715-479-8255 for more information.