Beyond Akeela

Beyond Akeela is a residential summer program that provides neurodivergent teens structured and scaffolded opportunities to practice the social-emotional, executive functioning, and independent living skills needed to thrive in college. Most Beyond Akeela teens have Asperger’s, ASD, or a similar social communication disorder. Beyond Akeela, teens gain experience with the social nuances of dorm living, navigating a college campus and other urban settings, and managing their daily schedule, with coaching and mentorship from an experienced group of young professionals. Daily activities include but are not limited to community service & internship opportunities, traditional camp activities, dedicated exercise time, college workshops & visits, and exciting day trips. All the while, Beyond Akeela, teens are empowered to step out of their comfort zone, develop meaningful peer connections, and advocate for themselves. We provide summer experiences for over 100 teens each summer with a staff team of 25.

Why Work at Beyond Akeela

As much as Beyond Akeela is about its campers, we emphasize building a sense of community for everyone at camp. You’ll walk away with a community of staff who you’ve networked with professionally and built amazing friendships with socially. You’ll feel a new sense of pride because you helped create a community for your campers. Camp jobs offer invaluable skill-building, leadership, training, and enrichment opportunities found nowhere else. Regardless of your college major, camp experiences allow you to learn and develop skills that will enhance your job marketability.