Summer Immersion Experience

Try college life. Explore careers.
Build skills for your future.

Discover your path to college, career and independence with our supportive summer experience for individuals with autism, ADHD and learning differences.

What is the Summer Immersion Experience?

The Transitions Summer Immersion Experience helps you explore your next step - whether it’s college, work or greater independence - with hands-on experiences , professional coaching and new friendships.

Choose Your Track

College Track

Explore and Prepare for College Success

Designed for individuals who are considering or currently attending college and want to build readiness, confidence and support strategy.

You’ll experience:

  • Guided campus tours and exposure to real college environments
  • Support services exploration and student panels
  • Executive functioning, communication and selfadvocacy training
  • A college course through a SUNY partner and earn a college credit
  • Skill building routines for daily structure and academic success
  • Personalized feed back on strengths and support needs

Career Track

Build Skills for Employment and Independence

Designed for individuals preparing to enter the workforce and seeking to develop the skills needed for employment and adult life.

You’ll experience:

  • Internship placement with coaching and structured feedback
  • Resume building and career exploration activities
  • Workplace readiness: communication, time management, professionalism
  • Job site tours and employer meet-and-greets
  • A career-focused college course through a SUNY partner that will earn a college credit.
  • Life skills training, including personal safety and self-management.

Residential Life

Participants stay in staff-supported residential settings designed to promote independence while offering a safe and structured environment.
Each day includes routines around cooking cleaning, managing schedules and shared social activities with peers.

Program details

Albany (2-week session only)

  • Dates: June 22-July 11

Cobleskill (2-week session only)

  • Dates: August 10-August 22

Mayfield (Two-week session dates)

  • June 29 –July 22
  • July 27-August 6
  • July 25-August 6 (High school group only)

Three-week session dates:

  • June 20-July 11
  • July 20-August 6

Group placement

Participants are placed in age-appropriate and developmentally similar groups to ensure comfort, safety and connection.

Ready to start your journey?

This summer program can be a life-changing first step. Many participants go on to enroll in the full-year Transitions program after their Summer Immersion Experience.

Take your next step with confidence