Summer of Fun 2025 | Our Neighborhood Academy

Summer of Fun 2025

Join us for a season of friendship, growth, and adventure! Our Summer of Fun offers engaging activities designed to foster independence and social skills in a supportive environment.

Books & Brunch (Tuesdays 11AM) Movie Theatre (Tuesdays) Burger Bonanza (Thursdays 6PM)
Additional Summer Events

Our Summer Clubs

Summer camp for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in Berkley, MI

📚 Books and Brunch Club

Join us Tuesday mornings at 11AM for brunch at Alex's of Berkley as we read "The One and Only Ivan" together. We'll enjoy great food, friendship, and thoughtful discussion.

Upcoming Schedule:
  • July 22 - Pages 208-258 (51 pages)
  • July 23 - Detroit Zoo trip at 11AM
  • July 29 - Pages 259-300 (42 pages)
  • August 5 - "The One and Only Ivan" movie night at 6PM (at ONA)
$150 (includes book, supplies, and weekly brunch)
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🎬 Movie Theatre Club

Enjoy new releases at Troy MJR Theatre on Tuesdays. Our lineup includes family-friendly favorites with snacks included at every showing. Most movies are at Troy MJR Cinema (100 E Maple Rd, Troy).

Upcoming Movie Schedule:
  • July 22 - Smurfs (Tuesdays, time announced closer to release)
  • July 29 - Fantastic Four First Steps (Tuesdays, time announced closer to release)
  • August 5 - The One And Only Ivan at 6PM (at ONA - 3096 12 Mile Rd, Berkley)
  • August 12 - Freaky Friday at 6PM (at ONA - 3096 12 Mile Rd, Berkley)
  • August 19 - Freakier Friday (back at Troy MJR, time announced closer to release)
$20 per movie or $150 for summer package
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🍔 Burger Bonanza Club

A summer-long challenge to find the best burger in town! Join us Thursday evenings at 6PM as we visit local restaurants and rate their burgers.

Upcoming Restaurant Schedule (All at 6PM):
  • July 24 - Hunter House Hamburgers (35075 Woodward Ave, Birmingham)
  • August 7 - Savey Sliders (29067 Southfield Rd, Southfield)
  • August 21 - Bagger Dave's (2972 Coolidge Hwy, Berkley) - End of Summer Dinner
$25 per dinner or $125 for all locations
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☀️ Additional Summer Events

Join us for these upcoming special events! Most events are just $10 unless otherwise noted.

Upcoming July & August Events:
  • Wednesday July 23 - Detroit Zoo Day of Fun at 11AM - $25
  • Friday August 1 - Happy Day Fishing Camp at 9AM - $20
  • Monday August 11 - Tamarack Camps at 10AM - $50 (All Day Event)
  • Friday August 15 - Dream Cruise & Ice Cream at 4PM - $10
  • Thursday August 21 - End of Summer Dinner at 6PM - $25 (Bagger Dave's)
Most events are just $10 (special pricing noted above)
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What Our Community Says

“I feel like they're like me.”

— Raf, Student

“Now he knows what a friend is.”

— Parent

“For the first time, he really connects with someone.”

— Parent

Ready to Join the Fun?

Register today for our summer programs tailored for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities!

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