From the article: Option #1: Special-Needs Camp
If your child has had a great camp experience, or found a place tailored to his particular disabilities, share that success with parents still searching for a summer program. Include the name of the camp, location, the special needs it serves, and a website for more information. Parents are the best resource! Share Your Recommendation
Tourette Syndrome Camp USA
- Tourette Syndrome Camp USA, founded in 1994, is a residential camping program designed for girls and boys ages 8 - 16+ whose primary diagnosis is TS, and to a lesser degree, OCD and ADD/ADHD. The goal of the camp is to allow children with TS an opportunity to meet other children, share similar experiences and coping mechanisms in a fun, safe and positive environment. Many counselors are former campers who return to give back to others. Summer camp dates are Sunday June 24 - Saturday June 30, 2012. I was able to volunteer at this camp during its first few years of operation. As one of the longest running camps designed to serve children with TS and associated disorders, TS camp USA has helped many youth to gain new experiences, build self confidence and learn they are not alone. The camp is held at YMCA Camp Duncan which is located 30 miles north of Chicago. http://www.tourettecamp.com
- —ejarvie
Special Needs Gym Program
- I recently launced a new gym program for special needs children called CFH Special Warriors in Hanover, Pa. Gym programs may be a tremendous resource for children with disabilities. Finding a gym program for a child with special needs can add another layer of challenge to everyday life for parents. Kids learn by having fun. At CFH we like to say "it is so much fun they don't even know it is hard work". Our unique approach combines social interaction, sensory integration, strengthening, coordination, sequencing, and following directions. As each athlete acheives new goals and skills we hope to see an increase in self-esteem and confidence that carries over into their daily activities. CFHSW offers a stimulating program that is developmentally appropiate for each special needs athlete, geared to the individual needs of each athlete. For more info contact Sheron @ 521-9106 or email at nanasnestabc#embarqmail.com
- —Guest Sheron Smith
Glade Run Specialized Adventures Camp
- Glade Run Specialized Adventures Camp is wonderful! Campers ranged in disablities with most on the ASD spectrum. Located in Zelienople, PA, they utilize horses and other animals and horticulture activities to make the camp a very rewarding experience for special needs campers. The kids learn social skills while riding horses, gardening, cooking and creek walking. Very close to the "typical" camp experience! Their website is: www.gladerun.org/adventures Check it out!
- —Guest Guest
New Jersey - Camp Merry Heart
- Check Out them out on YouTube: http://youtu.be/hfPk72n1MVw. Located on 123 acres the picturesque mountainous area of Hackettstown, NJ, Camp Merry Heart provides a safe, supervised and beautiful setting for individuals with disabilities and special needs to participate in a wide variety of recreational activities. Camp Merry Heart has provided recreational services since 1954, when 26 campers participated in an exciting experience not readily available at the time to individuals with disabilities. Since then, recreation and respite services have been provided to over 30,000 people with disabilities or special needs. Year-round seasonal programs and activities include swimming, fishing, boating, challenge courses, arts and crafts, singing and karaoke, dancing, nature studies, and a host of other activities that build the campers’ confidence and self-esteem through opportunities for self-determination and group participation, along with physical exercise. Also day & wknd trips!
- —ItsAutumn
Florida - Camp Boggy Creek
- Camp Boggy Creek in Central Florida *FREE* www.BoggyCreek.org
- —Guest Momlove
Arizona - Lions Camp Tatiyee
- We are looking forward to our third year attending this overnight camp in Lakeside Az (central east AZ). It is a lovely location in the ponderosa pines...campers are ages 7? and up...grouped by special needs to some degree, they attend from Sunday to Friday, and there is no cost to campers! Great support staff, great camp location in the upper elevations of the state, indoor pool, lots of things to do...and the kids all love it! Operated on a first come basis each season...open registration begins in Januaray...for summertime campers. www.arizonalionscamp.org (480) 380-4254
- —Guest Kathy Getman
North Carolina - Talisman
- Residential summer camps and year-round boarding school for young people (8 to 21) who have learning disabilities, Attention Deficit Disorder / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, and high-functioning autism. Helped my son with fears of some physical activities, GREAT conflict-resolution strategy taught to all campers, REALLY helped with expanding son's limited food preferences, parent conference offered the day before camper pick-up, 2-page "after-action" report sent to parents on specific behaviors of their individual camper. Tons of photos taken and posted online for parent viewing DURING the camp session. http://www.talismancamps.com/
- —monahanpt
Florida - Creative Child Learning Center
- Great summer camp in Miami, Florida. We serve children from 2 to 7 Years Old, with all types of Developmental Delays. Activities are lead by a State Certified ESE teacher as well as an Infant Toddler Developmental Specialist. We focus on Social/ Emotional Development, Language and Literacy Skills, Increased Attention and Focus. Creative Child Learning Center is on 20257 Old Cutler Road Miami Florida 33189. Website: www.creativechildtherapylearningcenter.com. Email: creativechildlearningcenter1@gmail.com. Phone: 786-250- 4896.
- —creativechild
Illinois - JBSR
- The Joliet Bolingbrook Special Recreation (JBSR) has a wonderful special needs camp with a staff that is trained in special education. The camp has great activates ranging from swimming, bowling and field trips. JBSR has a Early Child hood program and a team program.
- —Guest Steven - Bolingbrook, IL
New Jersey - Camp Sunny Side
- Camp Sunnyside is for children and adults with special needs, ages 7 through adults. Camp is held at the Blackwood Campus of Camden County College. It is a 5 week program from June 27 through July 29, Monday thru Friday, from 9am. to 3 pm. For more information contact Camden County Special Events at (856) 216-2121
- —Guest Kathy
Florida - Play and Learn
- Play and Learn Preschool Summer Camp is designed for children with language delays, autism, and related disabilities. Designed to assist in learning to listen, follow instructions, and communicate wants, needs, and feelings appropriately. *Small groups *Staff includes licensed Speech-Language Pathologists Dates: June 20 to July 29 Ages: 3 to 5 Location: Play and Learn Preschool 2485 SW 22 Ave Miami FL 33145 For more information please contact us at 305- 860-4020 or visit http://www.playnlearnprek.com http://www.facebook.com/playandlearnprek
- —rosafdz
New England Camps
- We have an annual summer camp expo in Massachusetts and we have great resources online at http://www.f-sepac.org/f-sepac.org/summer_camp_2011.html
- —Guest Susan A
Pennsylvania - Camp Sequoia
- Camp Sequoia in Pottstown, PA, is an overnight camp for kids 8-18 who are diagnosed with ADHD, Asperger's, high-functioning autism who also need help with social skills. The camp's focus on helping campers to improve their social thinking skills is great and their campus is incredible. The camp is located at a very elite boarding school. Website is www.camp-sequoia.com
- —Guest Momof2
Camp Sequoia overnight camp in PA
- Camp Sequoia is a great overnight camp outside of Philadelphia that focuses on social skill development. What attracted us to Sequoia is the fact that the camp is on the beautiful campus of a boarding school and focuses on children who may be too high-functioning for most special needs camps yet would not do well in a traditional overnight camp. Their tuition is the most reasonable of all the overnight summer camps we looked into and the staff are warm, understanding people. Most of the campers there are diagnosed with Asperger's, ADHD, high-functioning Autism or NLD.
- —Guest Lisa
Indiana - Bradford Woods
- Bradford Woods in Martinsville, In. Camp Riley or Adult camp. They also have Specialty camps for cancer patients and various illnesses. They also have weekend retreats one weekend every month for adults with disabilities
- —Guest Tori Pauley
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