5-Eleven Hoops

Summer Camp Week 4: Nature Explorers Week

Dates: July 13-July 17, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM

Location: Burrell-MacDonald Park (2516 W Alondra Blvd. Compton, CA, 90220)

Theme: Nature Explorers Week

Campers will spend the week exploring the natural world through hands-on outdoor activities, gardening projects, environmental education, adaptive recreation, and team challenges. This inclusive camp experience is designed specifically for children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and different abilities.

Participants will engage in movement-based activities, social skill development, creative projects, and outdoor exploration while building confidence, independence, and friendships in a supportive environment.

This week focuses on connecting with nature, learning about plants and ecosystems, and encouraging curiosity through interactive experiences and community-based learning.

Weekly Highlights:

• Adaptive basketball instruction and games

• Nature scavenger hunts and outdoor exploration

• Planting seeds and gardening activities

• Flower dyeing science and art project

• Yoga and mindfulness sessions

• Swim lessons at Gonzalez Park (Tuesday & Thursday)

• Friday field trip to Moonwater Farm featuring seed-saving and entomology workshops

Schedule Overview:

Disclaimer: Exact schedule subject to slight changes. Final schedule will be provided to registered families the week prior to camp.

Monday

9:00-9:30- Warm-up & Ice Breaker

9:30-10:30- Team Banner Creation

10:30-10:45- Snack & Break

10:45-11:45- Fitness Stations

11:45-12:30- Lunch

12:30-1:30- Nature Scavenger Hunt

1:30-1:45- Break / Free Time

1:45-2:30- Social Skills Activities

2:30- Parent Pick Up

Tuesday

9:00-9:30- Warm-up & Ice Breaker

9:30-9:45- Commute to Gonzalez Park

10:00-11:00- Swim Lesson

11:15-11:30- Commute Back

11:30-12:30- Lunch

12:30-1:30- Basketball Practice (Outdoors)

1:30-1:45- Break / Free Time

1:45-2:30- Yoga & Mindfulness

2:30- Parent Pick Up

Wednesday

9:00-9:30- Warm-up & Ice Breaker

9:30-10:30- Basketball Drills

10:30-10:45- Snack & Break

10:45-11:30- Fitness Stations

11:30-12:30- Lunch

12:30-1:30- Planting Seeds Activity

1:30-1:45- Break / Free Time

1:45-2:30- Create Your Own Outdoor Game

2:30- Parent Pick Up

Thursday

9:00-9:30- Warm-up & Ice Breaker

9:30-9:45- Commute to Gonzalez Park

10:00-11:00- Swim Lesson

11:15-11:30- Commute Back

11:30-12:30- Lunch

12:30-1:30- Basketball Practice (Outdoors)

1:30-1:45- Break / Free Time

1:45-2:30- Yoga

2:30- Parent Pick Up

Friday

9:00-9:30- Warm-up & Ice Breaker

9:30-10:00- Flower Dyeing Activity

10:00-10:45- Lunch

10:45-11:00- Commute to Moonwater Farm

11:00-2:00- Moonwater Farm Field Trip

• Seed Saving Workshop

• Entomology Workshop

2:00-2:15- Commute Back

2:15-2:30- Cool Down & Free Time

2:30- Parent Pick Up

Who Can Participate:

This camp is designed for children, teens, and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and different abilities who benefit from structured recreation, adaptive programming, movement-based activities, social opportunities, and sensory-friendly support.

Additional Support Information:

To help create a safe, supportive, and engaging environment for all participants, camp will maintain approximately a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio throughout programming and community outings.

Please note that campers who require dedicated 1:1 behavioral, medical, personal care, or safety support must attend camp with their own assigned aide, respite worker, or support person as needed.

Our team is committed to providing adaptive recreation, structured support, and inclusive programming for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and different abilities while ensuring each camper receives the level of support necessary for a successful camp experience.

Funding Information and Discounts:

Regional Center social recreation funding may be used for eligible participants.

Vendor Code: HH2624

Use Promo Code "Summer Camp" at checkout if using social recreation funding.

Please contact your Regional Center coordinator regarding eligibility and authorization procedures.