The Adventurers Academy: Monday - Thursday, 9 AM - 4 PM; Friday, 9 AM - 3:30 PM

To Attend the Academy, full-time or part time...

1. APPLY
  • Download an application.
  • Give the "reference form" to a teacher, or someone else who works with the applicant in group activity setting. They'll send that in separately.
  • Send in the application, with your $35 application fee, payable to "Adventurers Academy":
Email it to adventurers@austinadventurers.org, or
Fax it to 1-888-300-6396, Attn: Applications, or
Mail it to 
Adventurers Academy,
7106 Shadywood Dr,
Austin, TX 78745
Mail the $35 application fee to the address above.

​THEN:
2. VISIT
  • Set up a time to meet our staff and take a "tour" of the program
  • A $100, non-refundable deposit holds your place for future attendance. (Deposit is applied to first month's tuition for self-pay Adventurers attending at the standard rate.)
Contact Diane Mackey at 512-443-4514 
or email diane@austinadventurers.org

The Adventurers Academy of Lifelong Learning!

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Join the Adventurers Community!
  • The Adventurers Academy offers a variety of programs to meet the varying needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities.
  • Continuing education classes emphasize skills students need for daily living or to succeed in a work environment.
  • Participants have opportunities to learn new skills, develop new interests, and become more involved in their community.
  • Vocational training prepares students for employment or the opportunity to volunteer in the community.
Students may enroll full time in an all-day program, five days a week, or on a part-time basis. Preference is given to applicants for attendance at least three days per week.

Our Location

Office MAILING Address: 7106 Shadywood Dr, Austin, TX 78745

PROGRAM Address: 
1010 Meredith Dr, Austin, TX 78748 (in Manchaca)
BE SURE TO CALL before visiting, to make sure we're there.
​We're often out in the community and we don't want to miss you!
Phone 512-443-4514 or 512-784-2479.

About the Academy

Location

1010 Meredith Dr, Austin, TX 78748, in Manchaca, south Austin.
Turn on Meredith, across from Menchaca Elementary School
Cost
Standard rate is $35/day.
We accept payments from some medicaid waiver programs or private pay.
Hours
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Thursday; 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM Friday.
Participants bring their own lunch.
Participants
The Adventurers Academy and other Adventurers activities are open to youth and adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities who are emotionally healthy, can participate successfully in active small group activities, follow basic instructions, and express a desire to be an Adventurer.
Admission
Follow the directions on this page to download and submit an application, then schedule a visit. Contact the Adventurers Academy at 512-443-4514 or email diane@austinadventurers.org for further questions.
The Adventurers Academy is a tobacco and alcohol-free program.
To assure all Adventurers a safe, fun, and worthwhile experience, the Academy maintains a no-tolerance policy for aggressive or disruptive behavior.