Exceptional Futures
Exceptional Summer Program
Join us for sports and recreation, music therapy, arts and crafts, and a variety of special interest groups, but most of all, enjoy being a part of a community of friends!
Participants at least 16 years old with independent self-help skills · Summer 2026, Monday through Thursday, 9am - 2pm; Snellville June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25; Marietta June 1-4, June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25
From efatl.org/summer ↗About this program
The Exceptional Summer Program is for ages 16 and up. You can sign up for individual weeks or all three weeks.
Summer 2026 dates in Snellville are as follows from 9am - 2pm Monday through Thursday: Week 1: June 8-11, Week 2: June 15-18, Week 3: June 22-25.
Summer 2026 dates in Marietta are as follows from 9am - 2pm Monday through Thursday: Week 1: June 1-4, Week 2: June 8-11, Week 3: June 15-18, Week 4: June 22-25.
Summer 2026 Registration opens in January 2026.
Participants must be at least 16 years old. Participants should possess independent self-help skills, specifically being able to toilet and feed themselves. Participants should be able to follow simple instructions and participate in activities with minimal staff assistance and verbal redirection. Participants should not require one-one assistance or exceed the staff/participant ratio of 1:10 due to physical, cognitive, or medical needs. Each participant begins the summer program on a trial basis.
Questions
Who is the Exceptional Summer Program for?
The Exceptional Summer Program is for ages 16 and up.
Can I sign up for individual weeks?
You can sign up for individual weeks or all three weeks.
When does registration open?
Summer 2026 Registration opens in January 2026.
What are the staff to participant ratio requirements?
Participants should not require one-one assistance or exceed the staff/participant ratio of 1:10 due to physical, cognitive, or medical needs.
What happens if there are issues during the trial period?
Each participant begins the summer program on a trial basis. If there are any issues the director will consult with the family to determine if the Exceptional Futures program can adequately and safely meet the needs of the participant.
Details
- Who
- Participants at least 16 years old with independent self-help skills
- When
- Summer 2026, Monday through Thursday, 9am - 2pm; Snellville June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25; Marietta June 1-4, June 8-11, June 15-18, June 22-25
- Where
- Two locations: Church on Main, Snellville and Piedmont Church, Marietta
- Ages
- 16 and up
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