Summer Youth Programs
SOAR offers two programs for youth and young adults with disabilities throughout the summer.
SOAR Thru Summer provides activities for youth entering 6th grade through their 18th birthday
Evolve provides activities for young adults ages 18-23
Please be sure you are applying to the correct program.
SOAR Thru Summer
SOAR thru Summer offers daily activities that ensure fun, safe, and enriching days for youth with developmental disabilities entering sixth grade through eighteenth birthday. Participants enjoy fun group activities, skills-based learning, and field trips in the community.
- Education: Communication, Household Chores, Cooking, Community Navigation, Financial Literacy, Personal/Public Safety!
- Field Trips: Museums, Parks, Art Studios, Nature Preserves, Arcades, Mini Golf, Bowling!
- Fun: Games, Snacks, Crafts, Water Days, Reading, Sports, Messy Days, and more Shenanigans with friends!
2025 Details
- June 16-August 15 with no programming on July 4.
- Monday-Friday, 7:30am-6:00pm (Drop off and Pickup can be flexible within this timeframe)
- Rates: $1,015/week
- Location: Downtown Appleton City Center: STE 201 (2nd floor)
Youth who apply for SOAR thru Summer should be semi-independent and demonstrate appropriate behaviors to maintain a safe group setting. Aggressive behaviors that challenge the safety of other youth will be reevaluated.
1:3 Staff to Participant Ratio
SOAR Thru Summer Application- REGISTRATION CLOSED
SOAR thru Summer utilizes a best-fit application process rather than first come first serve basis. Any youth interested should complete the steps below and will be notified via mail in mid-April.
Deadline for registration is March 14, 2025
Step 1:
- Looking for Evolve for 18-23 y/o? Please see next section for correct application
Step 2:
- If you need to adjust your dates after submitting, please contact Lisa McCallister.
Step 3:
- Please Note: Even if your child is not selected for every week indicated in your application, they still may have the opportunity to attend. If there is an opening as the summer progresses due to increased capacity or cancellation, you may be contacted and offered any weeks that are not full!
CLTS and other third party payee’s accepted!
Sign up and payment by week. Please send Authorizations to Amay Forbusch, Accounting Clerk. [email protected].
Contact Lisa McCallister (920) 731-9831 x110 for more information.
SOAR Thru Summer Skills
Skills gained through SOAR Thru Summer participation include: Communication, Gross Motor Skills, Teamwork, Community Navigation, Critical Thinking, Self-Care, Decision Making, Fine Motor Skills, Conflict Resolution, Self-Confidence, Home Care, Sportsmanship, Following Directions, Physical Fitness, Reading/Comprehension, Social Appropriateness, Budgeting, Time Management, and Emotional Regulation.
Evolve Transition Days
Evolve Transition Days offer nine weeks of day service programming for young adults (ages 18-23) with differing abilities. Young adults spend the majority of the week in the community, participating in fun educational and philanthropic activities that encourage them to build real-world skills and explore new or current areas of interest with friends!
- Education: Communication, Job Shadowing, Cooking, Public Transportation, Financial Literacy, Scheduling/Time Management!
- Community Engagement: Museums, Restaurants, Parks, Art Studios, Nature Preserves, Coffee Shops!
- Philanthropy: Community Gardens, Animal Shelters, Thrift Stores!
2025 Details
- June 16-August 15 with no programming on July 4.
- Monday-Friday, 9:00am-3:00pm (Drop off and Pickup can be flexible within this timeframe)
- Rates: $190/day
- NEW: TWO Locations in 2025- The Hub (Downtown Appleton City Center) AND the Clubhouse (SOAR Building). Pickup and Dropoff for both locations will be the SOAR Building: 211 E Franklin St. Appleton. Click Here for more information.
Young adults applying to Evolve need to be independent, have no behavior concerns, and be able to walk throughout the day.
1:3 Staff to Participant Ratio
Evolve Application
Evolve Transition Days utilizes a best-fit application process rather than first come first serve basis. Any participants interested should complete the steps below and will be notified via mail in early May.
Registration Still Open!
Step 1:
- Looking for SOAR Thru Summer for youth under age 18? Please see section above for correct application
Step 2:
- If you need to adjust your dates after submitting, please contact Lisa McCallister.
Step 3: Complete and return Evolve Information Release Form
- The Information Release Form is required to communicated with fiscal agent/third party payer.
Step 4: Watch for a letter in April for confirmation on which weeks your child has been selected to attend!
- Please Note: Even if your child is not selected for every week indicated in your application, they still may have the opportunity to attend. If there is an opening as the summer progresses due to increased capacity or cancellation, you may be contacted and offered any weeks that are not full!
Third party payee’s accepted!
Sign up and payment by day. Please send Authorizations to Amay Forbusch, Accounting Clerk. [email protected].
Contact Lisa McCallister (920) 731-9831 x110 for more information.
Evolve Skills
Skills gained through Evolve participation include: Communication, Gross Motor Skills, Teamwork, Community Navigation, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Fine Motor Skills, Conflict Resolution, Home Care, Self-Confidence, Sportsmanship, Self-Care, Following Directions, Physical Fitness, Reading/Comprehension, Social Appropriateness, Budgeting, Time Management, Emotional Regulation, and career specific skills based on Job Shadowing/Volunteer experiences.
