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A place to learn, play, and belong

Hands-on programs for children and teens with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in the Triangle.

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New, local, and here for your family

R Journey is a nonprofit in Apex, North Carolina, started in 2025. We run programs where children and teens with ASD can write their first lines of code, arrange a bouquet, or learn to play badminton.

Each one gives neurodivergent young people a chance to build a skill, meet people, and have a good time doing it. We're a young organization, and we're growing one program at a time.

About R Journey

What we do

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Three programs, each built around something children enjoy.

  • STEM Builders Camp

    Children with ASD learn the basics of coding, one step at a time.

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  • Nurture with Love

    Children and teens with ASD arrange bouquets by hand, then help sell them.

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  • Badminton Camp

    Children with ASD learn to play badminton with volunteer coaches.

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Two young people at a laptop, one pointing to blocks of code on the screen.
A bouquet of pink and coral dahlias in a glass mason jar tied with twine.
Players weave through a line of orange cones on an indoor badminton court during a warm-up.

Want to join in?

Parents, tell us a little about your child. We'll tell you what's running now and help you choose a program for your child with ASD.

Teens, you're welcome to fill it in yourself, or ask a parent to. A parent or guardian signs the waiver.

Sign up for a program