Adrian’s Place Santa Monica – Summer 2025 Program Overview

Summer Enrichment Camp
June 16 – August 8, 2025
Group ages: 13–17 & 18+
Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Regional Center Approved (Vendor #PW8021)
Cost: $140/day or $700/week

Life Skills & Hobbies Carnival
8-week course led by Special Education Teacher Susan Beech
Mondays & Tuesdays, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
June 16 – August 5, 2025
Age 13+
Regional Center, Self Determination, and Private Pay accepted

Photography Course: "Through My Lens"
Led by Doa Aljaljouli
Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
June 18 – July 17, 2025 (5-week course)
Age 13+
Focus: iPhone/Android photography, emotions, storytelling
Regional Center, Self Determination, and Private Pay accepted

Summer Cooking Essentials
Thursdays, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
June 26 – August 7, 2025
7-week course, $730 (includes materials)
Regional Center, Self Determination, and Private Pay accepted
** Class is full **

Mindfulness Sessions
Saturdays after Teen Social Club (8 sessions total)
Next: May 31, 2025, 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Led by Special Needs Educator Doa Aljaljouli
Cost: $75 per session
Vendor Code: PW8803 (WRC & SCLARC approved)
Age 13+
Limited space

Teen Social Club (Side by Side Foundation)
Monthly on 4th Saturdays, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Next: May 31, 2025
$25/session; financial support available
Youth Leadership Program available for volunteers
Location: Adrian’s Place Santa Monica

Sibshop (Side by Side Foundation)
May 17, 2025 – Special Event at Dave & Buster’s
$15/session
For siblings of youth with special needs
Location: Adrian’s Place Santa Monica

All programs are vendorized by: WRC, SCLARC, ELARC, and Lanterman Regional Centers
Contact: info@AdriansPlaceSM.com | Phone: 310-581-8101
Location: 1806 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90404

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SUMMER 2025 PROGRAM & EVENT INDEX
Last updated: 25 June 2025
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=== Summer 2025 Enrichment Camp ===
• Dates  : June 16 – August 8 (8 weeks)  
• Ages   : 13 – 17 & 18+  
• Time   : 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Mon–Fri  
• Focus  : Life skills, social skills, leadership, collaborative thinking, self-expression, peer interaction, problem-solving.  
  Fun activities include cooking, music, sports, photography, arts, field trips & more.  
• Pricing: $140 per day • $700 per week  
• Vendor : Regional Center Approved (HW0821) • Self Determination accepted  
• Location: Adrian’s Place, 1806 Lincoln Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90404  
• Contact : 310-581-8101 • info@AdriansPlaceSM.com  
• Status  : Limited space – **Register now**

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=== Life Skills & Hobbies Carnival ===
• Lead     : Susan Beech (Special Education Teacher)  
• Schedule : Mondays & Tuesdays, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM  
• Dates    : 6/16/2025 – 8/5/2025 (8 weeks)  
• Ages     : 13+  
• Focus    : Hands-on, game-filled program that blends life-skills learning with hobby exploration.  
• Vendor   : Regional Center • Self Determination • Private Pay  
• Location : Adrian’s Place Santa Monica  
• Contact  : 310-581-8101  
• Status   : Spots filling quickly – **Register**

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=== Through My Lens: Photography Class ===
• Lead     : Doa Aljaljouli (Special Education Teacher)  
• Schedule : Wednesdays & Thursdays, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM  
• Dates    : 6/18/2025 – 7/17/2025 (5 weeks)  
• Ages     : 13+  
• Focus    : Basic photography skills (iPhone, Samsung, DSLR), creativity, self-expression, confidence-building.  
• Vendor   : Regional Center • Private Pay • Self Determination accepted  
• Location : Adrian’s Place Santa Monica  
• Status   : Limited space – **Enroll early**

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=== Summer Cooking Essentials (Class is FULL) ===
• Format   : 7-week course – every Thursday  
• Dates    : June 26 – August 7  
• Time     : 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM  
• Ages     : 13+  
• Cost     : $730 (total, incl. materials)  
• Focus    : Confidence with simple recipes, fresh ingredients, nutrition, kitchen skills.  
• Vendor   : Regional Center • Self Determination • Private Pay  
• Waitlist : Email info@AdriansPlaceSM.com

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=== Mindfulness Sessions ===
• Instructor : Doa Aljaljouli  
• Format     : 8 sessions on the 4th Saturday each month  
• Next date   : May 31 2025 (right after Teen Social Club)  
• Time       : 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM  
• Ages       : 13+  
• Cost       : $75 per session  
• Vendor     : WRC & SCLARC (PW8803)  
• Location    : Adrian’s Place Santa Monica  
• Status     : Limited space – register online

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=== Growing Side by Side – Teen Social Club ===
• Meets     : 4th Saturday each month (except 5/31)  
• Next date : May 31 2025  
• Time      : 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM  
• Fee       : $25 per session (financial-need waiver available)  
• Capacity  : 20 spaces – early registration encouraged  
• Focus     : Peer connection, interpersonal skill-building, youth leadership opportunities.  
• Contact    : Programs@GrowingSideBySide.org  

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=== Growing Side by Side – SibShop ===
• Date    : May 17 2025 (Special event at Dave & Buster’s)  
• Time    : TBA (see flyer / site)  
• Cost    : $15 per session  
• Focus   : Support & fun for siblings of youth with special needs.  
• Location: Adrian’s Place Santa Monica  
• Register: GSBS – SibShop (online)

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=== Volunteer Opportunities – Summer 2025 ===
Adrian’s Place seeks enthusiastic volunteers for summer camp and hobby courses.  
Make a difference, gain experience, and support our inclusive community.  
Contact : info@AdriansPlaceSM.com • 310-581-8101

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