Caregivers

Since Camp Discovery is a 1:4 ratio, if there is a support person who is comfortable with your camper, and is okay with providing support to additional campers, please reach out to the Camp Coordinator at camp@ausm.org to discuss what this may look like. AuSM hires staff and pays them as our employees.

Session 1 (ages 13-17) %E2%80%93 June 22 %E2%80%93 June 26
Session 2 (ages 18+) %E2%80%93 July 20 %E2%80%93 24

Financial Assistance Available

Paying for Camp
There are several ways that people pay for camp. They include:

Credit card: You can pay by credit card directly from this registration platform. We have established a secure account with WorldLine Bank for this purpose. Note: you will also be billed for the cost of the automatic 2.7% processing fee.

Cash or check: Do not mail cash! Direct payment can be made in person or by mail at the AuSM Office. Please include your camper%E2%80%99s name and camp session with your payment. Mail checks to AuSM.

Third Party Payers: e.g. CDCS waivers, Consumer Support Grants, Family Support Grants. If you have camp registration fees in your annual budget with your county, you can:
- Give AuSM your financial management service (FMS) contact information and have us bill on your behalf.
- Pay for camp up-front and then submit the itemized receipt to your financial management service for reimbursement.
- Give an invoice to your financial management service (FMS) and ask them to send payment directly to AuSM.

Scholarship: We receive dozens of generous donations each year that are ear-marked for camp scholarships. All money is distributed amongst applicants based on camper and familial need and previous awards. The scholarship application is part of the Camp Payment form.

Payment Plan: If you need to pay in stages or you need to use multiple methods of payment, please contact our finance administrator at finance@ausm.org or 651.647.1083 ext. 118.

Each camp employs attentive local cooks who intentionally design the camp menu around foods that are popular amongst campers, and they find gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian versions of those same foods for campers with dietary restrictions. Before camp, you will receive a menu of all items that your camper will be served. If you see a meal on the menu that you know your camper won%E2%80%99t eat, you may provide a prepared, labeled alternative. (Ex. John Smith, Wednesday lunch) Kitchen staff will properly store, reheat, and serve the meal as directed.

Camp Discovery, a partnership with True Friends Camp Courage, is a summer camp for campers with lower support needs: those who are consistently able to follow simple multistep instructions, choose from among several activity options, and stay with a small group for at least 45 minutes. Most Discovery campers attend mainstream classes for part of their school day or work part-time in their communities. The staff-to-camper ratio is 1:4. Camp Discovery is held at True Friends Camp Courage in Maple Lake, Minnesota.