The Georgia Special Touch Ministry Get Away is a 5-Day residential camp for individuals with intellectual and/or physical disabilities. All ages (10-adult) and all abilities are welcome! Housing and amazing recreational events are planned appropriately.
We offer experiential, adventure-based, wilderness and therapeutic activities for children, individuals and families navigating Neurobiological Disorders, Aspergers Syndrome, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Learning Disabilities and other special needs.
At Heaven's Gait Therapeutic Riding Summer camp riders are led by trained instructors and enjoy a one-to-one ratio. While attending camp riders will participate in the following activities: daily horseback riding instruction, Sensory Trail Stations, proper grooming technique instruction, care of tack, proper use of tack, barn chores and crafts. The Horseshow is our culminating activity each week.
Eaton's LEAP into Summer program offers two three-week sessions in June and July. Participants spend their mornings at local worksites, such as Burlington, Longhorn Steakhouse, and Crust Pasta & Pizzeria, to develop both hard and soft skills in real work environments. This hands-on approach is essential to learn the necessary skills for employment.
Experiential outdoor adventure sleep away camps for kids and adults with mental and physical disabilities.
Campers enjoy a fun, supportive environment where children build confidence, friendships, and social skills. Campers participate in games, creative activities, movement, and guided social experiences that support communication, emotional regulation, teamwork, and problem solving. Led by experienced educators and behavior specialists, this inclusive camp is ideal for children who benefit from extra social support.
Cumberland Academy of Georgia is a school that specializes in the needs of children with high functioning Autism, Asperger's, LD, ADD,and ADHD.
We will have so much fun learning about all of our rescued animals, grooming them, feeding them, and making animal- related crafts. We will also learn basic horse training, leading, and bonding with the horse.
The Chalutzim program at Camp Barney Medintz is designed for children with special needs ages 10-22. Our camp is located in the North Georgia Mountains, about an hour and a half North of Atlanta. Campers in the Chalutzim program develop friendships, gain independent living skills, grow as members of the CBM community, and- most importantly- have lots of fun!
