Adaptive Sports Center
Enhances the quality of life of people with disabilities through exceptional outdoor adventures and camps.
AWARE-Adults with Autism Recreation Experience
Fun, summer day camp for young adults (18+) on the Autism Spectrum allows socialization with peers and community-based activities. Camper or family member must be a current Autism Society of San Diego member.
Camp Able at Coronado
Provides children and adults with mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to experience aquatic activities such as kayaking, sailing and swimming in the ocean.
Camp Beyond the Scars Burn Institute
Traditional summer camp for burn-injured kids ages 8–17 with professional support for addressing their unique physical and emotional challenges. Counselors include off-duty firefighters, medical staff and adult burn survivors.
Camp del Corazon
Three programs for kids and families with congenital heart disease: P.A.C.E. (Progressive Adult Cardiac Experience) for ages 18–25, summer camp for ages 7–17, and the annual Happy Heart Festival symposium.
Camp Grizzly
Located in the Sierra Foothills and run by mentors of the NorCal Center, this camp offers Deaf, Hard of Hearing and KODA youth a supportive and diverse environment to study Indigenous American history, and native CA plant and animal life.
916-349-7500 V/TTY
916-993-3048 VP
Camp Harmon
ACA-accredited camp for ages 8–65 with developmental or physical disabilities. Run by Easterseals with a 3:1 camper/counselor ratio, health center, heated cabins, arts & crafts, accessible swimming pool, putting green, gardening and animal farm.
Camp I CAN
The Autism Society and YMCA offer 1:1 instruction at this camp for children with Autism. Register early—it fills up every year!
Camp Ivey
Summer horse camp dedicated to encouraging interaction of disabled and able-bodied children of all ages. Day camp for ages 7–17 with therapeutic horseback riding and horse grooming program.
Camp Jaycee
Inclusive, ACA-accredited camp for ages 18 mos. to 12th grade offers traditional activities, sports, Spanish-immersion, teen, theater and more. Scholarships available.
Camp Let Loose
Week-long summer program for kids with special needs. Paired 1:1 with a teen counselor, campers enjoy field trips such as Fleet Science Center, Coastal Roots Farm, Petco Park and more.
Camp Oty’Okwa Special Care Camp
Residential camp in Ohio for ages 6–14 with Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, behavior disorders or Autism. Campers are integrated into routine camp activities, and participate in groups with campers of similar diagnoses.
Camp Paivika
Overnight camp near Big Bear for ages 5–22 with developmental and physical disabilities, such as Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and Epilepsy. Includes horseback riding, fine arts, adaptive sports, swimming, cookouts and campfires and nature hikes.
Camp Phoenix
Gives ages 7–18 with physical disabilities a chance to learn and participate in a variety of adaptive sports and recreational activities, while building leadership and self-advocacy skills, developing independence, and making friends.
Winder, GA
www.blazesports.org
www.blazesports.org
Camp Ramah
Jewish children ages 10–17 with special needs, along with peers and siblings, enjoy specialized, therapeutic programming in a supportive camp environment staffed with behavior and family education specialists. Individual counselors for each family.
Camp Starfish
Sleepaway summer camp has a 1:1 staff-to-camper ratio. Builds social skills, teaches coping mechanisms, and supports kids who have difficulty in traditional settings.
Camp Stevens
Inclusive, traditional, fun-in-the-outdoors overnight camp for kids ages 8-15. Discuss the needs of your child with ASD, ADD/ADHD, and mild delay with counselors. Focus on interpersonal skills during archery, swimming, crafts, campfires and more.
Camp Summit
ACA-accredited, weekly residential camps for children and adults with disabilities providing recreational, therapeutic and social activities in an authentic camp setting. Campers are grouped by diagnosis/need and are never turned away due to severity of disability or inability to pay.
Camp Tuolumne Trails
Tuolumne Trails (located in the Sierras) is for groups with special medical needs. Provides food service, management and general activities. Groups bring their own professional and medical staff and special programs for campers.
Camp Wamp
Wilderness camping experience located in the Sierra Nevada Mountains for ages 8–18 with physical disabilities. Founded by local climbing legend Stephen Wampler.
CIP (College Internship Program) Summer Program
Two-week college experience for ages 18–26 with ASD, ADHD and other learning differences. College is not just about academics; it’s about fostering connections, learning skills to succeed and having fun.
City of Chula Vista Day Camps
Students with disabilities are encouraged to attend all day camps. Two-week notice is required to complete an assessment and to assign an aide, if needed.
Club Xcite
Provider of camps, afterschool enrichment programs and skill-building programs such as executive functioning and social skills at public and private schools.
ConnectMed
Inclusive, community-building events and activities for children with physical differences and disabilities. Psychosocial programs include weekend camps, online meet-ups, family outings, equine therapy and caregiver support groups.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Family Camp
Provides an opportunity for children who are deaf and hard-of-hearing and their families to come together in a positive environment.
Dragonfly Forest
Summer camp designed for children with Autism, 22Q, Asthma and medical needs, allows them to safely enjoy camp activities such as swimming, fishing, archery, arts and crafts, ropes courses, boating and nature activities.
Easterseals Camp Oakes
Resident camp in the San Bernardino Mountains serves children and adults with disabilities. Activities include crafts, hayrides, talent shows, dances, swimming, canoeing, archery, hiking and a ropes course.
Flying Horse Farms
ACA-accredited, sleepaway camp for ages 7–15 who need medical support due to diagnoses in cardiology, hematology, oncology, rheumatology, gastrointestinal disorders, pulmonary disorders and facial anomalies. Staffed with doctors and nurses 24/7.
Joni & Friends
Nationwide retreats for families living with disability. Fun, accessible, Christ-centered experience with worship, indoor and outdoor activities and more; build lasting memories and friendships with others who understand.
Junior Adaptive Sports Camp
An opportunity for kids ages 4–18 with physical impairments to participate in about 15 different sport rotations over five days. Volunteers and counselors help athletes learn fundamentals of games and activities.
KODAWest Camp
Kids of Deaf Adults ages 8–17 enjoy traditional camp experiences at Camp Edwards in Angelus Oaks, CA and explore their identities as bicultural individuals. Registration opens every January.
Little Language Ambassadors
Native Spanish-speaking teachers inspire and educate kids with a 100 percent Spanish immersion program in an inclusive preschool, afterschool elementary and summer camp programs (18 mos–7 yrs).
NAD Youth Leadership Camp
Intensive, educational four-week summer program in Oregon for Deaf/Hard of Hearing high school sophomores and juniors to explore careers and practice advocacy and mentorship. Application deadline is mid-January.
Outside the Lens – Media Makers
Film and media production studio provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities creative, educational, social and economic opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency and community inclusion. Training in digital media, filmmaking and photography as well as pathways to employment via mentorships, paid internships and shadowing professionals.
Rancho Family YMCA Camps
Exciting, inclusive camps offered to children of all abilities. Assessment provided for areas of camp support. Financial aid available.
San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum
Join SDCDM for Sensory Friendly Mornings every Sunday from 9:30–11:30 a.m. and enjoy a comfortable and quiet environment for you and your child to explore, imagine and experiment at the Museum.
San Diego Park and Recreation Therapeutic Rec
Inclusive summer and winter day camps offered to children of all abilities. Schedules online.
SOAR Adventure Camps
Trained Inclusion Coordinator and Day Camp Manager assess each child with special needs (with parent present) three weeks prior to camp to determine if reasonable accommodations can be provided to meet their needs and keep them safe.
Surf Camp
The Autism Society San Diego offers surf camp for persons (ages 5 & up) with Autism.
Surfin Fire Surf Camp
Year-round individual and group surf lessons and camps in Oceanside and Encinitas for all ages and most abilities by an Encinitas firefighter with swift water rescue certification and his trained staff. Surfboards and wetsuits provided to campers and private guests.
Surfing Madonna
Summer surf camp for kids with special needs in Encinitas and Oceanside. Free to all participants June to September.
Talisman Camps
Experiential learning camp for children with ADD, ADHD, LD and Asperger’s that helps children develop physical and social competence in an atmosphere that encourages self-regulation and self-direction.
The Coder School
Inclusive, afterschool coding program for kids 7–18 develops logic skills, breaking down complex problems, and teamwork. Roblox and Minecraft camps, AP computer science support and more.
The Painted Turtle
Summer camp and year-round programs for ages 7–16 with various medical conditions. Medical staff onsite 24/7. Special foods available for dietary needs.
Therapeutic Approach to Growth
Offers assessment, treatment and support for individuals with ASD and other disabilities. Art therapy, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, educational supports and the Sage Learning Center.
2035 Corte Del Nogal #165
Carlsbad, CA 92011
858-689-2027
Unified Esports League
Program for people of different abilities (ages 8+) with a passion for video games and technology. Participants improve social life, enhance technology skills and collaborate with peers.
Upward Bound Camp
Christian-based recreational and educational camp for ages 12 and up with disabilities. Encourages growth outside the usual routine.
Whispering Winds Family Camp
Families with a child with developmental disabilities enjoy a retreat of respite, support, fun and prayer to celebrate each other as God’s special gifts.
Wishing Well Equestrian
Nancy McNary, MA, MSTOM provides riding lessons for all abilities and ages, and therapeutic riding and horse experiences for people with and without special needs at Deer Springs Equestrian Center. Also offers limited, small group camps.
YMCA of San Diego County
Summer day camps, overnight camps, swim lessons and sports leagues for children preschool and up. Children with special needs are always welcome at the Y.