21st Annual Autism Beach Bash

21st Annual Autism Beach Bash supporting Autism Family Services of New Jersey

About AFSNJ 21st Autism Beach Bash

Hosted By Autism Family Services of New Jersey

Event Date: September 7, 2025

Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm

Location: 14th Ave Beach, Belmar, NJ

Registration is Now Closed and will reopen for Walk-In Registrants on Sunday, September 7th at 8:00 AM.

The Annual Autism Beach Bash is our favorite day of the year—and for many families, the best day of theirs.

This free event brings together more than 3,000 attendees for a one-of-a-kind day of community and connection. Last year, 150 individuals with autism rode the waves with Surfers Healing, building confidence and creating lasting memories with every ride.

Join us for a full day of surf, music, sunshine, and good vibes at New Jersey’s largest autism-friendly event. It’s a rare chance to be among thousands of others who get what it means to live with autism, who share your experiences, and who welcome you just as you are. That’s more than community. That’s what belonging feels like. And that’s what this day is built to deliver.

Surfer Registration is Closed.

Schedule of Events

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8:00 AM

Registration Opens | Exhibitor Tables Open

8:45 AM

Opening Remarks, AFSNJ & Opening Prayer, Surfers Healing

9:00 AM

Surfers Healing Surf Camp

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Warm-up & Fun Dance with JOYFUL DANCE

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Group Breath Session

ALL DAY ACTIVITIES

Yoga provided by With Intentions Holistic Studio
Music with DJ Nick Tyson & DJ Blake • Tempo Music Therapy
Golf with GAP Adaptive • Touch a Bike with Widows Sons Sanctum Sanctorum
Quiet Tent • Arts & Crafts Tent Provided by First Children Services

Event Map

Group 1 – 9:00 AM	Group 2 – 9:30 AM	Group 3 – 10:00 AM	Group 4 – 10:30 AM
Group 5 – 11:00 AM	Group 6 – 11:30 AM	Group 7 – 1:00 PM	Group 8 – 1:30PM

The Surfing Experience: Powered by Surfers Healing

At the heart of Autism Beach Bash is our long-time partner, Surfers Healing. They are the original surf camp for children with autism. Founded in 1996, this California-based nonprofit has spent over 25 years creating unforgettable surf experiences for children with special needs and their families.

Each year, their volunteer-staffed camps introduce more than 4,500 kids to the ocean, offering more than just a fun day at the beach. For many participants, the waves bring calm. The weightlessness, the rhythm, the freedom—it all creates a sensory experience that feels like therapy.

For children who face daily challenges, and for parents who are used to hearing what their child can’t do, Surfers Healing offers something different. It’s about possibility. It’s about joy. It’s about watching a child ride a wave and seeing their confidence rise with it.

And the hardest part? Getting them to come out of the water.

Become a Sponsor or Exhibitor

Your support fuels the impact.

Whether you're a business, nonprofit, or community group, sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities help ensure this event remains free and accessible to all.

Sponsorship Tiers Include:
- Premium Sponsor $20,000, top-tier logo placement, press mentions, VIP access, and more

- Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors, varying levels of visibility, promotion, and onsite presence

Exhibitor Options:

- Premium Exhibitor $850, bring your own tent
- Standard Exhibitor $650, under our shared tent
- Nonprofit Exhibitor $450, shared tent

- Sand Tee Sign $150, logo displayed onsite

View Sponsorship Packet

Why it Matters

Your support helps make this experience possible. It matters for the families who attend, and for those who rely on our programs throughout the year.

Funds raised through Autism Beach Bash support critical services across New Jersey, including after-school care, respite, recreation, and access to resources for families navigating autism every day.

By sponsoring this event, you are doing more than helping us host a day at the beach. You are standing with a community that too often goes unseen, and reinforcing the truth that inclusion is not optional—it is essential.

Special Thanks to This Year's Sponsors!

Thanks to This Year's Supporters!

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