Dream Street at Canyon Ranch is a unique program for maturing young adults 18-24 dealing with life-threatening illnesses. Please check our website for more information. There is a short video on the home page that describes the program.
Zebra Crossings offers medically supervised empowerment programs for youth and teens with chronic medical conditions. We aim to lessen the burden of chronic medical conditions by connecting kids through play and giving respite for caregivers. Zebra Crossings is a fun, safe place where kids just get to be kids.
True Friends provides direct care services for children and adults with developmental, physical, and multiple disabilities. Educational, recreational and other support services offered at four centers in Minnesota.
Mission Creek Camp is a place that provides individuals of all abilities with the opportunity to have an inclusive and unforgettable residential summer camp experience! Due to the physical terrain, we are currently unable to accommodate campers with wheelchairs at this time. However, this is a top priority in terms of our ongoing projects and fundraising efforts.
Every day is an adventure at Camp Jaycee! Camp Jaycee is a residential summer camp for adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities. Campers enjoy games, sports, swimming, boating, crafts, dance and nature. It is a magnificent environment.
The Painted Turtle seeks to reach beyond illness... to inspire children with life-threatening diseases to become their greater selves. It is our mission to provide a year-round, life-changing environment for these children and their families - one that allows children to participate in an authentic camp experience by supporting their medical needs and offers their families care, education and respite.
Free medically supported summer camp for kids with serious illnesses.
Camp Boggy Creek is a magical place that provides life-changing camp experiences for children with serious medical illnesses. Founded by Actor Paul Newman, and General Norman Schwarzkopf, our camp has served over 90,000 children and families over the past 26 years.
Camp Kirk is a place where kids and youth are accepted and loved for who they are, as they are. Our programs are designed specifically for kids and youth with autism, attention deficit disorder, learning disabilities, and other types of exceptionalities. Through non-competitive programs, high staff-to-camper ratios, and a nurturing environment, we put the spotlight on each child’s strengths to build their confidence and self-esteem.
The Dream Street Foundation provides nationwide camping programs for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. Children with cancer and other serious diseases are given the opportunity to enjoy activities they would normally be restricted from due to their illness. Dream Street brings the dream of normal childhood activities to reality. It is an environment in which no child sits on the sidelines or has to worry about feeling different.
Victory Junction Mission: To enrich the lives of children with chronic or life-threatening illnesses by providing camping experiences that are memorable, exciting, fun, empowering, physically safe and medically sound.
Camp designed for children with Special Needs and Learning Disabilities where they will work on academic and basic living skills. Our program is based on the Assessment for Functional Living Skills and covers many areas students need to lead the most independent adult life possible. We will offer many different educational activities, field trips, and community-based instruction opportunities.
Skyline welcomes campers with special needs in two sessions ( young adults, adults) for week-long residential camp. Just north of Metro Detroit, Skyline is accredited by the American Camp Association. Ratio for special needs camps is 1:3.
We offer fun & exciting day programs for individuals between the ages of 5 – 26 who have been diagnosed with cognitive and/or physical impairments. A variety of sites are offered to best suits the needs and abilities of participants. Programs are designed for individuals who will be successful in a 3:1 ratio. New participants and parents must schedule an assessment with Program Coordinator and Adaptive Recreation Specialist prior to the start of the program.
Leaping Beyond's mission is to provide access to adaptive sports opportunities and honor children with special needs. Leaping Beyond offers week long adaptive sports camps in the Summer as well as swimming classes in the Fall and Spring at various locations throughout Central Arkansas. All programs are led by pediatric physical therapists.
Meet new friends and share experiences during this three-day camp for women ages 18 and older with physical disabilities.
Special Needs six week summer program for boys
A weeklong adaptive summer day camp for children with multiple disabilities and their siblings. Campers enjoy a week of activities based on the themes of popular children's movies.