Camps for people with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities and/or chronic or terminal illnesses. Many of these camps also provide programs for family members of those living with an illness or disability.
Therapeutic wilderness experiences for adolescents, pre-teens, and adults. Descriptions and links for a variety of programs in different states. http://www.alternativesummercamps.com/
A residential camp in Texas for children, youth, and adults who are developmentally delayed, physically challenged, multi-disabled or dual sensory impaired. http://www.campsummittx.org/
Located in Michigan, provides recreational opportunities for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities, including trails, adapted horseback riding, organic garden, and barnyard. http://thefowlercenter.org/
Co-ed residential camp whose mission is to provide a nurturing, non-competitive, and structured atmosphere for 6 to 14 years olds who have learning disabilities and/or ADD/ADHD. Located in Kirkfield, Ontario. Testimonials, FAQ, dates, rates, and applicati http://www.campkirk.com/
Serves emotionally, behaviorally, and learning disabled children by providing a safe therapeutic milieu in a natural camp setting with a one-one camper to staff ratio. Description of Massachusetts camp, pictures, camper and counselor applications. http://www.campstarfish.org/
A summer residential program for any youngster from 6 to 16 with a learning disability, behavior disorder, or attention deficit disorder. http://www.campnuhop.org/
Offers residential recreational summer programs for campers with complex neurological disorders such as Tourette Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, autism, and other P http://www.campwinston.com/
The world's largest camping and outreach program for children ages 7 to 16 who are living in the shadow of HIV or AIDS. Just a short trip north of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Willow River, Minnesota. http://www.campheartland.org/
Serving boys and girls classified as having attention deficit disorders and possible concomitant learning disabilities or mild emotional problems. Located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, 3 hours from New York City. http://www.summitcamp.com/
Integrated summer camp for children and teens with and without learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. Non-competitive environment with over 50 sports and activities. Social Skills Program, Academic Program. 2-to-1 camper-to-staff ratio. http://www.campkodiak.com/
A residential camp located on 200 acres in the Catoctin Mountain National Park, six miles west of Thurmont, Maryland, for children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities. Established in 1937. http://www.campgreentop.org/
An 8 week residential summer camp for children and adults with disabilities. The camp is located in Lockport, Illinois on 50 acres of land. Owned and operated by the Parents Association for Cerebral Palsy Children, a not for profit organization. http://www.shadyoakscamp.org/
Inter-Denominational Christian camp and retreat center for boys and girls with special needs. Located in White Top, Virginia. Vision and mission statements, calendar of events, and ministry updates. http://www.whiteharvestcamp.org/
Offers one-week sessions for kids and adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. Held at Kamp Kiwanis in Vanderwagen, New Mexico. Past season recaps, staff, map, and contact information. http://www.newmexico.campisfun.org/
Co-ed, overnight, 7-week program serving 6-21 year old campers with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, ADD, PDD, autism and other special needs. Located in High Falls, New York. Activities, daily schedule, facilities, dates, rates, and information r http://www.camphuntington.com/
Offers a free camp for visually impaired youth and a low-cost camp for hearing impaired youth. Facility is also available for rental year-round, with discounts to special needs and nonprofit/youth groups. Located in Lapeer, Michigan. Photos, programs, fee http://www.bearlakecamp.org/
Base camps and adventure programs for children and teens ages 9-17 with LD, ADD, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, and autism. Located in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Photos, program details, dates, rates, and registration forms. http://www.talismansummercamp.com/
Residential summer camp for children and adults with physical or developmental disabilities. Located on Grand Lake in New Brunswick, Canada. Schedule, programs, facilities, photos, and detailed information for campers and parents. http://www.camprotary.ca/
Handicap accessible Christian camp and retreat center offers programs for both physically and mentally challenged children and adults. Also available for group retreats. Located in Walworth, Wisconsin. Schedule, fees, and registration forms. http://www.inspirationministries.org/we_help/camp/
Six or twelve-day sessions available between June and August for developmentally disabled individuals of all ages. Located at Wekiva Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. Application, schedule, rates, and contact information. http://www.questinc.org/camp.htm
Charitable organization, located in Crete, offering holidays combined with an extensive range of healing programs and activities to people with various disabilities and social adjustment problems. Photos, programs, activities, and contact information. http://www.therapeutic-holidays.org/
Summer programs for children and teens with learning disabilities, offering academic instruction and traditional camp activities. Located in Saskatchewan, Canada. Mission, programs, and forms for campers and staff. http://members.shaw.ca/camptamarack/
A residential summer camp program in California which offers participants with developmental disabilities opportunities for fun, social interaction, skill development, and spiritual growth while increasing the awareness and acceptance of participants in http://www.camprec.org/
A recreation camp offering one week overnight sessions for children with varying degrees of disabilities. A one to one counselor ratio offers a unique, fulfilling, and rewarding experience. http://www.camprubbersoul.org/
A Texas non-profit organization that provides camping and respite services to children with developmental, physical and mental disabilities and their families. http://www.serve.com/campcamp
Summer camp for 7-17 year old ADHD, ADD, learning disabled, and dyslexic children offers academic tutoring and traditional camp activities. Located in Vail Valley, Colorado. Includes photos, staff profiles, testimonials, and registration form. http://www.learningcamp.com/
A central New York not-for-profit that provides residential camping as well as, year round programs for children/young adults with physical disabilities and of special needs. http://highesteem.homestead.com/
Provides opportunities for mentally retarded adults to have a full, exciting and very social summer experience. Campers will be housed in five of the lifesharing households while some of their full time residents are on their vacations. Located in Massach http://www.leanderhouse.org/indexCamp.html
New York camp for mentally/physically challenged persons, and children with cancer or HIV. High school and college staff volunteer time each summer. Sponsored by the Marist Brothers. http://www.esopuscamps.com/
Provides a vacation for adults who have a wide range of physical and developmental disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Autism and Behavior Disorders. Located in New York. http://www.campjened.org/
Serves children and adults with physical disabilities. Summer camp, year round respite and vacation programs. Located in New Jersey. http://campchannel.com/campoakhurst/
Summer camp, day camp, respite retreat weekends for mentally and physically challenged from 8 to 80 years old. A 165 acre campus in North Central Ohio. http://www.recreationunlimited.org/
All the fun and activities of a traditional summer camp. Also academics, speech and language therapy, and vocational preparation. http://www.leemar.com/
An organization whose goal is to provide disabled individuals around the United States or their families with a summer camp and a chapter support group they can attend. http://www.specialtouch.org/
Missouri camp provides summer programs for adults and children with physical or mental challenges including: MS, multiple dystrophy, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, prader-willi syndrome. http://www.wonderlandcamp.org/
Day summer camp serving severely developmentally and physically disabled children and young adults from Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Ventura, California. http://www.cornerstonehouse.org/
Operating out of Balsam, North Carolina, and Dubois, Wyoming, SOAR leads high adventure programs for LD and ADHD preteens, teens, and adults throughout the Southeast, Florida Keys, Caribbean, Rockies and Desert Southwest. Programs, staff profiles, FAQ, an http://www.soarnc.org/
Non-profit organization offers two summer camps in Goshen, Vermont with age appropriate programs: Mountain Reach accepts children ages 10 to 20 with physical and mental challenges including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, epilepsy, muscular dystroph http://www.campthorpe.org/
Free summer camp for youth ages 7-18 who are infected with or affected by HIV and AIDS. Focuses on traditional camp activities coupled with character and health education. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Includes sample schedule, dates, and applications. http://www.campkindle.org/
Private, non-profit, residential summer camp for individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Bedford, New Hampshire. Schedule, activities, photos, and application forms. http://www.campallennh.org/
Fully inclusive and non-competitive program in Burlington, Vermont for young people 12 to 21 with a full range of physical and developmental abilities and their non-disabled peers. Organization history, dates, rates, and forms. http://www.partnersinadventure.org/
Non-profit summer camp offers programs for children and adults with visual, hearing, or other physical challenges. Located in Mount Union, Pennsylvania. Includes schedule, eligibility criteria, facilities, activities, and ways to support the camp. http://www.beaconlodge.com/
Christian camps and retreats in British Columbia for adults who have mental handicaps and for children with physical or mental handicaps. http://www.cssm.ca/amasa/
Experiential outdoor tent camping program for boys and girls ages 6 through 12 with ADD, ADHD, LD, OCD and similar behavioral challenges. Based on the grounds of Highland Lake Inn and Country Retreat in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Program, staff, dates, ra http://www.camptimberwolf.com/
Held on the campus of Verde Valley Preparatory School in Sedona, Arizona. Allows the asthmatic child to experience traditional Western camp activities in a medically-monitored and controlled environment. Includes list of activities, dates, fees, and photo http://www.sedonaasthmacamp.com/
A retreat for kids with life threatening illness. Provides description of facilities, history, programs, staff, and events. [Maine] http://www.campsunshine.org/
