During a five week experience, we help children improve their confidence and ability to make friends by providing a fun and creative environment. We provide a variety of activities that range from traditional camp activities, arts and crafts, theatre, to executive functioning skill development and social thinking skills.

Oregon, IL

Special Camps (est in 1995), is an all volunteer run camp for campers with intellectual disabilities and autism. We rent the White Pines Ranch in Oregon, IL for our exclusive use each June.

Shady Oaks is an 8 week residential summer camp for people with disabilities.

Makanda, IL

CLG is Part of Southern IL University, Camp Little Giant is located at the Southern Illinois University Touch of Nature Outdoor Education Center along the shores of Little Grassy Lake.

Easterseals Timber Pointe Outdoor Center offers week-long day and overnight camping opportunities for children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Carbondale, IL

Brehm Summer Program is a holistic, four-week, co-ed boarding program for students ages 11-18, designed to advance students’ academic, social, and emotional skills, by helping them acquire a better understanding of themselves, their peers, and the world around them.