PLAY is for Everyone.
Help Make Adventure Possible for Every Ability.
For individuals with autism and other intellectual and developmental differences (IDDs), access to sports and outdoor recreation can open the door to confidence, connection, independence and a whole new world of possibility.
At Ascendigo, we believe everyone deserves the opportunity to play, explore and discover what they can do.
Through our year-round Adventures (Therapeutic Recreation) programs, we make outdoor adventure accessible to individuals across the spectrum—from first-time participants to experienced adventurers. Your support helps make unforgettable experiences possible, including:
🏄 Sit Surfing & Wake Surfing
🧗 Rock Climbing
🐴 Horseback Riding
🚣 Whitewater Rafting
🎿 Alpine Skiing through Winter Adventures
…and so much more.
These aren't just sports. They're opportunities to build skills, challenge expectations, make connections and experience the joy of being part of a team and a community.
Double Your Impact During Youth Sports Giving Day
September 1–15, 2026
Youth Sports Giving Day is a statewide celebration of getting more Colorado kids in the game—and your gift can go even further.
Dollar-for-dollar matching begins September 1 at 6 p.m. MT, making this an incredible time to support inclusive sports and recreation. Matching funds are available through Colorado Gives' 1:1 Match Pool, with additional matching opportunities available through the $250,000 America250 Fund for eligible online DAF, IRA and wire gifts.
Your gift can help create more opportunities to:
Don't Just Give a Kid a Sport. Give Them the Opportunity to Discover What They're Capable Of.
Your gift helps ensure that autism and IDD are never barriers to experiencing the outdoors, trying something new or finding a place to belong.
Give today. Help make adventure possible for every ability.
PLAY. EXPLORE. BELONG.
Support Ascendigo during Youth Sports Giving Day, September 1–15.
Our mission is to elevate the spectrum by empowering people, inspiring lives, and shattering expectations.
Ascendigo Autism Services is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization based in the Roaring Fork Valley that provides programs and services to youth, teen and adults with autism. The prevalence of autism continues to grow. According to recently released data from the CDC’s Autism and Developmental Disabilities Monitoring (ADDM) Network, about 1 in 36 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Ascendigo was founded in 2004 as a summer sports camp for children with autism by leading autism advocates and local Colorado parents. These parents believed that all children with ASD should have access to a full and rich life experience, including recreation in the outdoors and the many benefits that exposure to the natural environment and participation in sports can provide. Originally a summer sports camp, Ascendigo has since expanded to offer year-round outdoor recreational options including ski school and winter sports, a comprehensive life skills and residential program for adults, and crucial early intervention/behavioral therapies for children. In addition, we train school personnel, community members, other autism service providers and law enforcement agencies in behavioral supports for those with autism.
Each of our programs are grounded in best-practices and evidence-based teaching strategies from academic and professional fields including Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), Naturalistic Developmental Behavior Interventions (NDBI), therapeutic recreation, sports instruction and experiential education.
Thank you for your generosity!
Organization name
Ascendigo Autism Services, Inc.
other names
Extreme Sports Camp
2004
Tax id (EIN)
20-0940000
Category
Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, Recreation & Sports, Youth Development
Organization Size
Large Organization
Address
695 Buggy CircleGarfield County, CO, US