VIA Summer Plus 2023
STARS Academic and Social Programs- June 20*-July 27, 2023, Mondays through Thursdays 9:00am-2:00pm
Camp AuSome- July 10-July 27, 2023, Mondays through Thursdays, 9:00AM-3:00PM
It’s time to think SUMMER! VIA hosts summer programs for children with autism, learning disabilities and children without unique learning challenges. Special emphasis is placed on social play and development, communication skills and social skill development, while targeting certain learning goals and skill retention. Our programs meet the needs of all types of learners. They are activity based and can include music, arts and crafts, animals, cooking, planned outings, etc.
Students who are already enrolled in a VIA program are guaranteed a spot in their appropriate program if they are registered by their parent/guardian before April 14th. To register, please contact Tammie at VIA to receive the necessary forms. After April 14th, families must follow the General Application procedures outlined below.
General Applications for the Summer PLUS Programs will be accepted beginning April 10, 2023 at the VIA Roanoke location. Bring the student application already filled out and a check written to VIA for the $50 application fee. We are super excited about Summer 2023!
Contact us with questions at 540.366.7399 ext. 401.
VIA summer programs offered for 2023:
*Please note- Space in all summer programs are significantly limited and fill up quickly on a first come, first serve basis.
STARS Academic and Social Program: VIA, Mondays-Thursdays, at the Roanoke location, 9:00AM- 2:00PM, June 20th-July 27th. This program addresses all areas of need for students by providing necessary academic remediation while also targeting social skills in a “camp-like” way.
For the struggling learner who needs intense remediation in core academic areas of reading, spelling, writing and/or math, the mornings are set aside to target specific learning needs. Much time is spent on reading and math skills. Intensity is key during the hours of 9:00 a.m.-noon. Orton-Gillingham and Wilson Reading programs are used for teaching reading. Teachers use a multi-sensory based approach to learning, mixed with fun activities that facilitate learning. Some of the types of students who would benefit from this program are often typical students who need a strong summer remediation program or a child who is diagnosed with a learning disability such as HFA, LD, Dyslexia or ADHD.
Social skills are another key area of development addressed in this unique summer program. The hours of 12:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. are used to facilitate social skills, organizational skills, executive functioning skills and attend activities which further promote learning. Participants engage in a social based program intensely focused on certain social deficits which are determined by assessment and/or consultation with the parents and/or school districts. Areas such as how to get along with peers, joining in with a group, reading emotions, body space awareness, appropriate comments to peers and adults, body language, self control, coping skills, voice tone, etc., are covered on a DAILY basis. Targeted themes are covered WEEKLY, such as parties, telephone etiquette, restaurant etiquette, etc. Several outings occur during the summer weeks to practice what we learn! VIA staff utilizes video modeling, role play, imbedded teaching trials and real-life practice opportunities throughout the afternoon.
Cost: $1,748
Summer Social CAMP AuSome– Roanoke camp located at HopeTree Family Services. This day camp provides an experience for school-aged children in the Roanoke Valley with a diagnosis of High-Functioning Autism or Asperger’s Syndrome. Camp incorporates social skills, problem-solving, team building and daily living skills within the context of a day camp where fun, creativity and exploration are emphasized. Age groups include: Primary: K-2, Secondary: 3-5, Middle: 6-8, High: 9-12. This 3-week camp runs July 10th-July 27th, Mondays-Thursdays, from 9:00AM-3:00PM. Social skills are imbedded in activities, may include: Swimming, Arts/Crafts, Daily Puzzle/Mystery, Woodworking, Hiking/Fishing/Exploring, flora/fauna, Gym time, Game time, etc. Please visit our Facebook page or click here to see the detailed flier.
Cost: $1500 for all 3 weeks. Partial program is not offered (Must commit to full 3 weeks. Scholarships may be available).
Intensive one on one ABA: Call for more information.
PEER Model Program: VIA seeks out peer models who sign up to come the weeks they want…one, a few or all! This is a great opportunity for siblings or friends to participate and learn to be a peer model! Since VIA’s focus is serving the needs of the families affected by autism and learning disabilities, VIA will only be able to accept a limited number of peer models this year. Our peers are vital for our students to learn from, and we encourage you to sign up! Ages 7-14 (age based on need) Cost is $45 for VIA families and $60 for non VIA families per week – Monday -Thursday 9:00-2:00.
– Volunteers/Community Service/Honor Society Members in Middle and High School – Ages 13 and up – 9:00am-2:00pm (volunteer application and interview required for these positions)
Click Here for Peer Model Application
Senior Peer Mentor Program – This is a community service position that will last through the entire 6 week program. We are looking for 4-6 middle and/or high school students to assist in our M-Th STARS summer program as a classroom volunteer/peer model. Students interested in this program should apply using the Volunteer application. Contact Tammie at 540.366.7399 for Volunteer application. Students will come in for interviews and notifications will be made the first week in June.
Click here for Peer Mentor Application
BRAAC accepts volunteers and interns for all summer programs. Please contact us directly if you wish to be considered.
Please note that all BRAAC summer programs are subject to enrollment. This website lists the plans for the summer, but if enrollment dictates a change in structure, we will notify families as soon as it is known. (example: 15 5th graders register and 1 1st grader, etc)