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A teen mentoring program for participants with and without autism diagnoses. Mentors typically attend high school and are ages 14 to 21, while mentees are typically ages 9 to 13 and have an autism diagnosis. The program runs from September through May, includes monthly social, recreational, and community service events, and provides training in mentoring, leadership, goal setting, and future planning. Activities may include visiting the Boston Nature Center, bowling, volunteering, Drums Alive, Healing Pups visits, laser tag, pottery painting, and rock climbing. The program is currently at capacity for the 2025 to 2026 year but accepts waitlist applications.