Extreme Sports Camp's Fundraising Page

"Chad's experience at Extreme Sports Camp was more than I could have ever expected. He had a wonderful time, went out on a limb and tried new things he had never done before, overcame several fears and anxieties, and has talked non-stop about it since. He can't wait to come back this summer! See you soon!" - Laura, Chad's mom

Your donation, no matter how big or how small, will make a difference in the lives of the youth and young adults with autism we serve. Sometimes our kids don't get enough exercise or are inside so much of the time they don't experience the empowerment extreme sports provides. When you see the face of someone who learns to wakeboard or rock climb for the first time, you see why your donation has a real positive affect on our youth and young adults with autism.

We developed a wish list (below) of items the camp needs to make the Summer program the best experience possible for our campers. Please donate where you can, and if you know someone who may be able to donate these items, or a contact at a company we can approach, please let us know!

Thank you for your continued support of our campers!

Extreme Sports Camp

Extreme Sports Camp is an individualized outdoor sports program in the Aspen-Roaring Fork Valley of Colorado for youth and young adults across the autism spectrum. We use positive, autism-friendly/autism-engineered approaches that inspire fun and athletic accomplishment. Our camper/counselor ratio exceeds 1:1. Sessions run weekly in the summer and winter.

We are dedicated to the advocacy of daily exercise and the sense of empowerment extreme sports provides to our youth and young adults with autism. Our goal is to provide the highest quality programs for anyone,anywhere on the autism spectrum.

Wish List for Spring/Summer session

(Top Priorities are in bold)

Click the DONATE button below and type in which items you would like to sponsor in the COMMENTS window.

1. BOATING-

Overton's Boat Company - Gift Account: $5000
2 Wake Surfboards $300 each
4 Standard Paddle Boards w/ Paddles $1200 each
1 Single Tube $100
2 Double Tubes $225
First Aid Supplies for Boats/Cars
5 Neoprene Life Jackets $70 each
Air Pump for Rafts $150
Boom $600
2 Tube Ropes $25
2 Ski/Wakeboard Ropes $60 each
2 Wake Surf Ropes $40 each
Dry Suit $700

2. RAFTING-

Mini Me Raft- Hyside w/ Paddles
Wetsuits
10 Inflatable Kayaks $1500 each
Whitewater- Credit for Rafting Services $15,000

3. FOODS/SUNDRIES-

Organic Food Upgrade
Costco - Gift Account $5000
Weekly Cost of Food $5250
Fiji Vitamin Water
Water Donations
Sunscreen SPF 50+ unscented
Chapstick with SPF
Towels - 60
Coolers

4. COMMUNICATIONS-

Satellite Phone with 500 Minutes Rent: $750-800
OR Purchase $1500
Olympus Water/Shockproof Cameras $300-400 each
(10) Memory Storage Cards $20 each
(15) GPS Watches (Clips) for Campers $179 each
$9/month service
(10) Cell Phones - pay as you go
(10) Cameras
(15 pairs) Walkie Talkies- High Quality, High Range, Waterproof
(2) Mac Computers for video/photo editing $3000 each

5. TRANSPORTATION

Trucks to Drive Boats (1/2 ton or 3/4 ton) Donate or Discount Rental
Conoco Fuel Credit $5000
Airline Discounts or Frequent Flyer Miles
Discount/Free Cost for Van Transport to/from Denver

6. CLOTHING-

(200) Summer T-Shirts for Staff/Campers- Wick Away Material

7. PERSONNEL

Yoga Instructor - 20 Sessions - 2 Sessions/week $2000
Misc Gift Cards for Counselor Perks
10 Specialty Staff $3500 each
Video/Still Specialist
Boating Specialist
Climbing Specialists
Stipends for Counselors
Professional Therapeutic Oversight/Training $5000
Climbing and Ropes Guides, in addition to Kayaking Service
Program Training/Certifications- First Aid/ CPR/Admin of Meds/Ropes/Climbing/River Sports/Boat Safety/Lifeguard, etc.