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1 Day CA Connection Workshop

A fun and inspiring day adventure for neurodivergent humans who use text-based multimodal communication and their caregiver(s).

Our 1-day workshops focus on nurturing human connection and communication beyond the home and classroom settings and out into the world!  All levels of communication skills are welcome.

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Connect & Communicate

With A Small Group
This small group experience (just two families) will give you the attention and support you crave.

Book with a friend or be paired with a new friend.

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What Happens At The Workshop?

  • Receive friendly support from our experienced staff.
  • Meet amazing new people.
  • Get purposeful with guided body movements.

  • Enjoy interactive activities in nature and bring connection and communication into the great outdoors.

  • Build confidence and bravery when trying new things

  • Participate in the world in a bigger way.

  • Regulate in nature at the beautiful Idyllwild Pines Camp.

Sample Schedule

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10:00-10:30 - Warm Up
10:30-11:15 - Communication Session
11:15-11:30 - Trail Mix Making
11:30-12:00 - Hike & Nature Facts
12:00-1:00 - Lunch Break (BYO)
1:00-2:00 - Music Session
2:00-3:00 - Communication Session
3:00-3:30 - Intentional Movement
3:30-4:30 - Art Session

Where Is The Workshop?

Idyllwild Pines Camp

26375 HWY 243, Idyllwild, CA 92549

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How Much Does It Cost?

$625/Autistic Individual

Meals: Bring your own lunch for a picnic on site.

Note: A responsible caregiver is required to attend. Caregivers and any additional family members or aides attend for free.

Meet Your Instructors

Kate Hale & Sara King

This dynamic duo will bring knowledge, confidence, and purpose to your adventure.
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Registration
Opens Jan. 11

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Step 1

Pick Your 2026 Date

Thursdays

January 29th
February 5th 
February 26th
March 12th
March 26th
April 9th
April 16th

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Step 2

Get your payment method ready...

 

  • If you have a guaranteed funding source such as CA Regional Center's Self Determination (check with your service coordinator), and you need to do payment offline, please select the "Pay in person" option at registration checkout.

  • All non-funding payments are due upon registration.   

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Step 3

Complete the waiver and information form that will be emailed to you upon registration to secure your spot.

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Want To Stay Overnight?

If you'd like to stay on the camp property before and/or after your workshop, you can contact the camp for cabin availability. 

A heartfelt thank you to Idyllwild Pines Camp for offering our families a discounted rate. 

Please share the dates and cabin you would like in your email to Idyllwild Pines Camp.

Questions?

Thank you to our amazing photographer for capturing all these beautiful moments at our 3-day family camps.
Katherine Andrews Photography

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