Nature based and animal assisted camps for kids of all abilities!

All Camps, no matter what they are named, are "exploratory-style", meaning campers will have the opportunity to explore a variety of summer recreation and camp activities which may include archery, arts and crafts, community field trips, cycling, high ropes challenge course, indoor climbing, field games, mountain biking, paddle sports, sensory and science projects, and equestrian activities.

Located near Yosemite National Park in Ahwahnee, California, Camp Krem has served children and adults with disabilities since 1957. Offering three types of adventure programs Main, (traditional camp), Outdoor Adventure and several unique sessions of Travel Camping.

POW Therapeutic Summer Program consists of language groups led by a special educator and speech-language pathologist, consisting of communication development, language-based activities, play therapy, and brief individual/dyad sessions. AAC users welcome! Activities include functional play, sensory activities, arts & crafts, and movement activities.

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.

Camp Sunnyside, Iowa...where camp is for campers.

A traditional summer camp experience for children with social, emotional, or learning challenges.

Club Kodiak provides a safe, supervised vacation experience for adults 19 and over, where they can focus on building independent living skills and social skills. We also offer 30+ sports and activities.

Summit Camp serves campers, ages 8 - 19, with issues of AD/HD, Aspergers syndrome, NVLD, mild Learning Disabilities, and/or challenging behaviors at our Honesdale, PA. campus. Summit Travel, ages 15-19, is a continuation service, this summer visiting major destinations with the same support systems for our older campers.

Easterseals Oregon offers a 5-day day (9 am - 3 pm) camp for children aged 10-14 with disabilities in four Portland Metro locations. With a 3:1 camper to staff ratio, we ensure a safe and engaging environment. Campers explore creative arts, sports, nature, and performance arts, fostering friendships and creating memories. Each weeklong session concludes with a talent show for parents and guardians. Camp fees include a t-shirt and water bottle.

This program is for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 16 to 21 still attending high school. The program offers participants a fun place to go and be with friends, while giving parents an alternative to staying home or finding in-home care. It also introduces the Therapeutic Day Program as a potential long-term solution for their children once they age out of the school system.

Where Summer is for Everyone!

YAI- Mainstreaming At Camp (MAC) - A program ran in partnership with Frost Valley YMCA in the Catskill mountains of New York State serving children and young adults with developmental disabilities from 8-18 in an inclusive setting striving to expand the reach of summer camp to all people.

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!

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.

We offer a unique program for individuals with autism using visually structured programming, 1:1 and 1:2 positive support from well trained college and graduate students, development of independent living skills, and opportunities for engaging in social interaction with peers.

Harbor Haven is a comprehensive summer day camp program for ages 3-18 with mild special needs. We are entering our 28th year of excellence in summer programming!

Brainy Ridge is a nonprofit camp dedicated to providing enriching, medically supported experiences for children and families affected by chronic illnesses and disabilities. Through specialized programs, expert supervision, and a strong sense of community, the camp fosters resilience, independence, and lifelong friendships.

Hand In Hand Farm offers family camps for families from all walks of life. We have a lot of experience with special-needs families, we have been providing parenting education, family skills training, and vocational training for many years. Often a place of last resort, we get results if parents are willing to put in the time and effort to change the family dynamics and help their kids develop.