ACEing Autism Returns to Somerset County

The nonprofit's tennis program for kids and teens with autism is back in Basking Ridge this spring.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 8:49pm

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An extremely abstracted, out-of-focus photograph of a blurred tennis court scene with children playing and colorful tennis balls in soft pools of warm light, conceptually representing the inclusive and supportive environment of the ACEing Autism program.The ACEing Autism program's return to Basking Ridge will bring joy, connection, and athletic enrichment to local youth with autism.Basking Ridge Today

ACEing Autism, a national nonprofit that provides tennis programs for children and teens with autism, will return to Basking Ridge, New Jersey this spring following a sold-out inaugural session. The five-week program offers structured, volunteer-supported clinics that pair each participant with a trained volunteer, helping build confidence, coordination, and social connection in a supportive environment.

Why it matters

The ACEing Autism program provides an important recreational and social opportunity for young people with autism in the Somerset County community, helping them develop valuable skills through the sport of tennis in a nurturing setting.

The details

The ACEing Autism sessions will be held on Sundays — May 3, 10, 17, 31, and June 7 — at the Green Knoll Tennis Courts in Bridgewater, with separate clinics for ages 5–10 and 11–18. The program's inaugural season in Basking Ridge last year filled all available spots and engaged more than 30 volunteers from the local community.

  • The five-week ACEing Autism program will run on Sundays from May 3 to June 7, 2026.
  • The program's first season in Basking Ridge took place in 2025.

The players

ACEing Autism

A national nonprofit that provides tennis programs for children and teens with autism.

Green Knoll Tennis Courts

The location in Bridgewater, New Jersey where the ACEing Autism clinics will be held.

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What’s next

Seats for the ACEing Autism program are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Volunteers are also needed to support participants during the clinics.

The takeaway

The return of the ACEing Autism program to Basking Ridge provides an important opportunity for local youth with autism to engage in a supportive, structured sports activity that can help develop their skills and confidence.