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.

Our ongoing weekly Social Detective small groups are based on our evidence based curriculums and our award winning book, "Diary of a Social Detective". Over a period of several weeks we explore topics such as reading verbal and non-verbal communication, perspective taking, self awareness, self-regulation and other essential skills for success, happiness and well being.

Wonderland Camp is an all-inclusive camp for individuals with disabilities age 6+.

FULL FOR SUMMER OF 2024. OCA- A Special Place for Special Needs offers up to 8 weeks of recreational day camp in the greater Orlando area. Camp is geared towards individuals with special needs and provides them with an opportunity to engage with their typical peers in a fun, structured camp setting.

Camp Dream is a recreational, traditional summer camp experience for children and young adults with moderate to severe physical and developmental disabilities. Camp Dream is 100% volunteer, offering a one-to-one camper-counselor ratio. Camp Dream is a barrier free environment that has never turned away a camper due to the severity of their disability or their financial capability.

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.

This is a traditional, residential summer camp for children and adults with all types of disabilities or special needs. June through August. There are 6 day and 12 day sessions for children 6 - 21, and 6 day sessions for adults 21+. There are two weeks each summer just for children with Autism ( 6 - 21) where each child has his/her own counselor. Generally there are 3 camp participants per one counselor, but one to one counseling is available.

Special Camps (est in 1995), is an all volunteer run camp for campers with intellectual disabilities. This year we will rent Camp Red Leaf in Ingleside, IL for our exclusive use in June.

Camp Fatima provides free one week sleep away sessions for school-aged children in August. We also offer sleep away weekend programs for adults with disabilities; two in the spring and two in the fall. A NEW Theater Weekend Program is now offered in the Spring. Camp Fatima of New Jersey, is an all-volunteer, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing free recreational programming to individuals with developmental disabilities.

ARCh Camp Pow Wow welcomes children and adults with learning disabilities, cognitive challenges, autism spectrum disorders, physical health difficulties and a variety of other diagnoses. Some campers use wheelchairs, walkers or other devices to enhance mobility, while others require a regimen of medications or diligent monitoring of blood sugar.

The Sensory Learning Center is led by an occupational therapist and is designed for 4-6 year olds who benefit from individualized support and small group sizes to succeed in play and peer interactions.

Meaningful Relationships - Executive Function Skills - Emotional Regulation - Social Skills - Self Esteem - Well Being

Easterseals Camp Wawbeek is an adventure outdoor program that allows people of all abilities to be people first.

Camp Lily Lehigh Valley, an Easterseals summer day camp for ages 8-21, offers inclusive activities that build skills, promote friendships and increase independence. Campers enjoy arts and crafts activities, swimming, sports, music, educational programs and a variety of other activities that engage, entertain and educate.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure this summer with our specialized camps tailored for children and teens with autism. Led by our expert team, our programs blend therapeutic support with exciting activities to create a truly enriching experience.

Where Summer is for Everyone!

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.

Summer and Seasonal Camps for Children and Adults living with Disabilities or Special Needs.

Club Lily is a fun camp opportunity for adults (18 and up) with any disability or special need.