A Capital Campaign for the RECREATION COMPLEX

Expanding recreation activities available at The Els Center of Excellence® campus.

Recreation Complex
Programs & Services

Recreation Services

Participating in recreational activities is critically important for people with ASD and other developmental disabilities. Recreational activities and experiences foster feelings of achievement and enjoyment, and they promote inclusion, self-confidence, and an enhanced quality of life. Our recreation programs include a variety of sports and the arts on our campus in addition to our virtual groups available online. 

In addition to our afternoon programs, we offer spring and summer camps, as well as special event days on Palm Beach County School District teacher planning days.

Learn even more about the positive impact of recreation by accessing our Re-Creating RECREATION Conference, available online.

To learn more about our Recreation Programs & Services click the links below or contact the Recreation Team.

Afternoon Recreation Programs

Keeping our recreation participants active, healthy, and engaged is our number one priority! Accordingly, Els for Autism offers recreation programs specifically developed for children and adults with autism and other developmental disabilities. Programming is held at The Els Center of Excellence campus located in Jupiter, Florida, and virtually for online groups.  

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Ernie Els #GameON Autism Sports

Through the Ernie Els #GameON Autism Sports Programs, we are changing the culture of sports and recreation for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Research has shown that recreation, specifically sports, can be an effective supplemental therapy for individuals with autism.

Camps & Special Event Days 

Camps are held at The Els Center of Excellence campus. These camps include introductory recreation activities including golf, yoga/fitness exercises, art, music, and kickball, as well as on- and off-site field trips.

RE-creating RECREATION Conference – Virtual Access

The Autism Innovations and Global Impact Conference: RE-Creating RECREATION as a Supplemental Therapy Intervention for Individuals with ASD is now available on-demand to access anytime and anywhere.


 Recreation Services Supporters




    Financial Need Assistance

    Financial assistance is reserved for clients enrolled in programs and services at Els for Autism. Complete the Financial Aid Application here.

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    Giving Tuesday

    18 Days of Giving

    Thank you to everyone who helped us reach our GivingTuesday Goal

    As our team continues to change the culture of sports and recreation for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities, we need your help! To expand our recreation offerings, we are fundraising to build a specialized autism-friendly recreation complex that will include a gymnasium, aquatic center, and splash pad. With these features, we will be able to offer a dedicated indoor space for activities during inclement weather and provide water safety and drowning prevention for our clients. Learn more about how you can help build our specialized autism-friendly recreation complex. Learn more about how you can help build our specialized autism-friendly recreation complex.


    Current Progress $18,000
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