Camp Joy: Where You Belong * A summer for teens & young adults with special needs to connect, grow, and have a blast.* Real friendships * Chill vibes* Be yourself Your summer. Your crew. Your Joy.

More Than Just A Camp - Providing an environment of unconditional acceptance for children and adults with special needs since 1968

Day and residential camp programs in Annapolis and St Mary's, MD for youth with Learning Differences. Building self-confidence and social skills thru sailing. Low instructor to student ratio.

Each summer we offer a unique, skills-based summer program for teens and adults with disabilities. Since 2014, campers have engaged in cooking, yoga, hiking, socialization, geocaching, technology, self-care, communication skills, Zumba, meditation, money management, art, theater, self-expression, self-advocacy, and so much more.

Awesome summer camp alternative for high functioning teens and young adults who want to be independent, make friends, and experience life.

Our six week summer program offers individualized academics for each child, exciting water play, themed weeks filled with arts and crafts, movie days with popcorn, and delicious snacks to keep your child energized and engaged all summer long. Our experienced and caring staff are dedicated to creating a safe and welcoming environment for your child to learn and grow!

We are the neighborhood camp in the heart of the city, committed to meeting your child's needs this summer.

Cristo Vive International provides an amazing camp experience for children and youth with special needs.
We have weekend camps as well as week long camps.

Tech Kids Unlimited is a nonprofit organization that teaches computer science thinking and technology to students ages 7-21 who learn differently. In addition to summer camps, TKU offers after school workshops and Sunday programs during the academic year. Topics include coding game, podcasting, photo editing, stop motion animation, and more!

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!

Dragonfly Forest is a specialty overnight camp program for kids and young adults with Autism, 22q, Asthma, Sickle Cell Disease, and other developmental disabilities.

iCan Bike teaches children with intellectual and developmental disabilities to independently ride a 2 wheel bicycle

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.

Inclusive camp that serves Jewish campers with a wide range of differences, including learning disabilities, ADHD, autism, and developmental and intellectual disabilities. Various levels of support - from Inclusion to Vocational Training.

Embark on a one-of-a-kind summer camp adventure with The Living and Learning Enrichment Center! Our day camp is more than just a place; it's an experience filled with laughter, learning, and cherished moments. Join us for an enriching program designed to foster social connections and empower individuals with essential life skills. Embrace the thrill of learning, new friendships, and the excitement of exploring our 12-acre property!

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.

Bournelyf Special Camp operates as a summer day camp in West Chester, PA, with programs involving recreational, physical fitness and lifetime wellness in conjunction with developing communication and social skills for individuals with mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities. We promote the development of each camper's potential through participation in an exciting variety of challenging outdoor activities.

​Camp Yakety Yak helps children with special needs grow socially and emotionally by improving their communication skills. Structured in a fun, day camp setting in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Camp Yakety Yak is staffed with knowledgeable professionals and caring volunteers to teach friendship skills to children and young adults, age 6-22. Siblings welcome!

Camp WINGS is a new camp program for young adults 11-26 years looking for a fun and learning filled summer experience! Campers will engage in fun field trips, job skills both on and off campus, and many more life skills related activities at The Hawk.

The RecPlex offers a special needs summer camp for all ages and abilities. Activities include daily swimming, weekly beach visits as well as community outings, arts and crafts, indoor exercise and outdoor excursions!