AAFA ASTHMA
CAMP
Full recreational camp activities, plus education for boys
and girls age 8-14. Located at Big Bear Lake. Free of
charge.
Conditions: Asthma
5900 Wilshire Blvd. #2330
Los
Angeles, CA 90036
(323)937-7859
(800)624-0044
Web:
www.aafasocal.com
Email: info@aafasocal.com
ABILITY FIRST -
Pasadena
Organizational headquarters for Ability First program.
Offers day camps, residential summer camps and a
comprehensive resource/referral service for children with
disabilities.
Conditions: Physical and Developmental Disabilities
1300 Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-396-1010
fax: 626-396-1021
Web:
www.abilityfirst.org
Email:
contactus@abilityfirst.org
ABILITY FIRST - Lawrence L. Frank
Center
Offers summer swim program, after-school care, sports,
recreation, socialization and special events services for
children with disabilities. Also offers parent groups, day
camps and resident summer camps.
Conditions: Disabilities
201 S. Kinneloa Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-449-5661
Web:
www.abilityfirst.org
Email:
motto@abilityfirst.org
ACTIVITIES FOR RETARDED CHILDREN
Provides Saturday Camp program activities to children with
mental and physical disabilities.
Conditions: Disabilities, Mental Disabilities
6456 Whitsett Ave.
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-762-4365
AHEAD
WITH HORSES
Developmental therapy through the use of horses and the
environment. Ages 10 & under.
Conditions: Special Needs
9311 Del Arroyo Dr.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
818-767-6373
Contact: Jennifer
ALMANSOR CENTER
A private Special Ed. Day school for students with
learning, emotional and/or behavior problems. Serves
infants through adults.
Conditions: Developmental Disabilities, Mental Disabilities
1137 Huntington Dr.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
323-341-5580
fax: 323-257-0284
Web: www.redesignlearning.org
AMERICAN CAMPING
ASSOCIATION
The ACA
accredits camps and provides a free directory of accredited
camps in Southern California and Hawaii. The directory
lists camps for kids with special needs, as well as local
camps providing scholarships through the LA Times Summer
Fund.
Conditions: Disabilities
22231 Mulholland Hwy. #212
Calabasas, CA 91302
818-223-9232
Contact: Marge Driscoll
National
Office:
5000
State Road
67 N. Martinsville, IN 46151-79202
765-342-8456
fax: 765-342-2065
Web:
www.acacamps.org
Email: info@acasocal.org
AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - CAMP REACH FOR
THE STARS
Offers children
with cancer and their families (no charge) a camp staffed
by healthcare professionals in a lovely forest and ocean
setting. Many recreational activities.
Conditions: Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma
250 W. Citrus
Grove Lane, Suite 260
Oxnard, CA
93036
805-529-2535
Web:
http://www.cancer.org
or
www.bravekids.org
Email:
Jennifer.Finnerty@cancer.org
AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION OF CALIFORNIA -
SCAMP Camp
Scamp
Camp has been providing children with a unique opportunity
to enjoy a memorable and rewarding summer camp experience
for more than 35 years. Serves kids with asthma ages 8-14
from across Southern California including Los Angeles,
Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Imperial
Counties.
Conditions: Asthma
1570 E. 17th
St.
Santa Ana, CA 92705
1-800-LUNG-USA
Web:
www.californialung.org
Email:
contact@californialung.org
ARMORY CENTER FOR THE
ARTS
Community
arts center offers innovative approaches to creating and
presenting visual arts to students of all ages and
abilities. Special summer programs.
Conditions: Disabilities
145 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-792-5101
Web:
www.armoryarts.org
Email:
information@armoryarts.org
ASTHMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA,
Southern California Chapter
Dedicated
to controlling and curing asthma and allergic diseases.
Services include summer asthma camp.
Conditions: Asthma, Allergies
5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2330
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-937-7859
800-624-0044
Web:
www.aafasocal.com
Email:
info@aafasocal.com
AYSO SOCCER CAMPS – VIP
PROGRAM
With
more than 40 years of experience, AYSO brings our "kids
first" philosophies to soccer camps, creating a camp
experience unlike any other. We can accommodate and welcome
kids with all special needs. Our coaching staff is trained
to work with special needs kids through our VIP training.
Conditions: Various disabilities
Debbie Goodman
AYSO Soccer Camp Coordinator
12501 S. Isis Avenue
Hawthorne, CA 90250
800-872-2976
Web:
http://www.AYSOsoccercamps.org
B.C.R. A PLACE TO GROW
Facility-based
day and extended day program for children and adults with
developmental disabilities from Burbank and neighboring
L.A. County communities. 6 years and up. Regional Center
vendor.
Conditions: Developmental disabilities
230 East Amherst
Burbank, CA 91504
818-483-4907
fax: 818-843-6829
Contact: Rachel Galpin
CALI-CAMP DAY
CAMP
Traditional
summer day camp in rustic Topanga Canyon. Can accommodate
children with asthma, behavior disorders and learning
disabilities.
Conditions: Disabilities
1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, CA 90290
310-455-0404
fax: 310-455-0408
Web:
www.calicamp.com
Email:
info@calicamp.com
CALIFORNIA POOLS OF HOPE
Offers
free swimming lessons for children with disabilities.
Conditions: Disabilities
6801 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90805
310-537-2224
fax: 310-537-2255
CAMP BLOOD BROTHERS AND
SISTERS
Week-long
summer camp (August) for children ages 7-16 with hemophilia
and other bleeding disorders. Camp is held at Camp
Conrad/Chinnock in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Conditions: Hemophilia, bleeding disorders
Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California
33 S. Catalina Ave. #102
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-793-6192
800-371-4123
fax: 626-796-5605
Web:
www.hemosocal.com
Email:
hsfsc@earthlink.net
CAMP BLOOMFIELD
Run by
Foundation for the Junior Blind. Residential summer camp in
Santa Monica Mountains, ages 5-18. Featured activities
include exercise, challenge courses, drama, hiking, horses,
swimming, etc.. Sign up in March for summer programs.
Conditions: Blind/Vision Impaired
5300 Angeles Vista Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90043
323-295-4555 x261
Contact: Frank Cardenas
Web:
www.fjb.org
Email:
info@fjb.org
CAMP CONRAD-CHINNOCK DIABETIC YOUTH
SERVICES
Residential
children's camp and family camp, located in San Bernardino
Mountains.
Conditions: Diabetes
Los Angeles Chapter of American Diabetes Association
6300 Wilshire Blvd. #100
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-966-2890
OR: Diabetic Youth Services Inc.
501 W. Walnut St.
Compton, CA 90220
888-800-4010
Web:
www.dys.org
Email:
admin@dys.org
CAMP COSTANOAN
Residential,
respite and recreational camping program for children and
adults, ages 5 and up, with disabilities and/or special
needs. Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Clara
Mountains. Traditional 6-9 day summer camps from
June-August.
Conditions: Disabilities
2851 Park Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-243-7861
Web:
www.viaservices.org
CAMP CRESCENT
MOON
Provides
sports, recreation and camp activities to children with
Sickle Cell disease, ages 8-14.
Conditions: Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of CA
6133 Bristol Parkway Suite 240
Culver City, CA 90230
310-693-0247
fax: 310-693-0266
877-288-2873 (toll free)
Satellite office:
225 S. Lake Ave. Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-432-5448
Web:
http://www.scdfc.org
Email:
info@scdfc.org
CAMP DEL
CORAZON
A
non-organization that runs two 5-day camp sessions over
Labor Day week, one for children ages 7-13 and one for
youths ages 13-17 with heart diseases and transplants. Free
of charge.
Conditions: Heart diseases
11615 Hesby St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-754-0312
888-621-4800
fax: 818-754-0842
Web:
www.campdelcorazon.org
Email:
info@campdelcorazon.org
CAMP DISCOVERY
Camp
Discovery is a place where children who have mild to
moderate special needs can experience a fun filled day camp
that features all of the same activites as a typical camp.
Children are able to access the camp in a safe and
successful manner because of the high counselor to camper
ratio of 1:3. All of our counselors have special training.
We have speech, occupational and music therapists
consulting with our counselors to develop goals and
interventions that will enable campers to enjoy daily
routines and activities in a language-rich environment.
Camp Discovery is designed for children who are able to
follow basic directions in a group setting. The program is
ideal for a child who is fully or partially included in his
or her classroom during the school year, attends a
collaborative pre-school or kindergarten program or a
special day class without an aide.
Conditions:
Mild to Moderate Special Needs
4924 Balboa Blvd. Suite 628
Encino, CA 91316
818-501-5522
Web: www.campdiscoveryla.org
Email: dawn@campdiscoveryla.org
CAMP DUBNOFF
Summer
and holiday day camp for children with developmental
disabilities, through the Dubnoff Center for Child
Development and Educational Therapy.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities
10526 Dubnoff Way
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-755-4950
fax: 818-752-0783
Web:
www.dubnoffcenter.org
Email:
sandrab@dubnoffcenter.org
CAMP ESCAPADES
Special summer day camp for children ages 4-13. Created for
children with special needs, the program offers
opportunities for typically developing children to be a
part of this extraordinary experience. The camp is not
designed to be a therapy program, but is staffed by a
multi-disciplinary team of therapists together with
teachers, counselors and volunteers.
Conditions: Special Needs
Pediatric Therapy Network
1815 W. 213th
St. #100
Torrance, CA 90501
310-767-9848
310-328-0276
Web:
www.pediatrictherapy.com
CAMP ESPERANZA - ARTHRITIS
FOUNDATION
Residential
camp serving children ages 8-17 with arthritis, rheumatic
and related diseases. Located in Big Bear, held in August.
Conditions: Arthritis, rheumatic diseases
4311 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 530
Los Angeles, CA 90010
323-954-5750
800-954-2873
fax: 323-954-5790
Web:
http://www.arthritis.org
Email:
info.sca@arthritis.org
CAMP FUNTASIA- L.A. CITY PARKS AND RECREATION
Offers
traditional day camp program for summer and school
vacations. Serves ages 6-11. Will work with special needs
kids, can accept children with aides.
Conditions: Disabilities
10500 Mason Ave.
Chatsworth, CA 91311
818-998-6377
CAMP KEEPSAKE - CANCER HOPE FOUNDATION
Offers a no-cost residential camp experience for children
and adults with cancer and their families.
Conditions: Cancer
568 Constitution Ave., Units F & G
Camarillo, CA 93012
805-384-5445
fax: 805-384-2203
Web:
www.cancerhopefoundation.org
Email: info@cancerhopefoundation.org
CAMP KINDLE
Camp Kindle offers a broad range of programs throughout the
year. Each program is unique and strives to meet the needs
of the community it is serving. Our summer camp sessions
are not just your typical traditional summer camp, although
traditional programming is incorporated. Camp Kindle
strives to better each individual campers creativity, self
assurance, leadership and character, while offering hope in
a non-threatening environment. Camp Kindle's campers and
staff experience the "best week of their lives", while at
Camp Kindle. Campers are either infected with HIV or have
an AIDS diagnosis, they may have an infected sibling,
parent or primary caregiver. Camper may also qualify if
they have lost a sibling, parent or primary caregiver from
this disease. Camp Kindle does not break up the family
unit. We offer this camp at no expense to the camper or
their family, this includes the cost of travel and/or other
necessities. Camp Kindle accepts applications year round.
Our camp staff are top notch and give 110% each day they
spend with the campers. These volunteers make the Camp
Kindle experience unforgettable!
Conditions: HIV / AIDS
contact name: Eva Payne
eva@campkindle.org
www.campkindle.org
877.800.camp (2267)
Web:
www.campkindle.org
Email: eva@campkindle.org
CAMP KREM – CAMPING
UNLIMITED
Residential summer camp for children and adults with
developmental, physical and other disabilities. 7, 10 &
12 day sessions, early June to late August.
Conditions: Down Syndrome, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, etc.
Business
office:
4610
Whitesands Ct.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
510-222-6662
Summer
address:
102 Brook Lane
Boulder Creek – Santa Cruz Mtns., CA 95006
Web:
www.campingunlimited.com
Email:
campkrem@campingunlimited.com
CAMP
LAUREL
Provides
camp, recreational activities and peer support groups for
children living with HIV and AIDS. Ages 6-16.
Conditions: HIV / AIDS or immediately affected
75 S. Grand Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-683-0800
fax: 626-683-0890
Email:
info@camplaurel.org
CAMP MAX STRAUS
Residential
summer camp with recreational activities for
underprivileged children ages 7-12. Located in Glendale,
run by Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Conditions: Special Needs
6505 Wilshire Blvd. #215
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-761-8675
fax: 323-761-8695
Web:
www.campmaxstraus.org
CAMP MT. CRAGS
Summer
camp in Malibu Canyon for children ages 7-16, which also
accepts children with diabetes. Medical staff available 24
hours. A Christian camp, affiliated with the Salvation
Army.
Conditions: Diabetes
26801 Dorothy Drive
Calabasas, CA 91302
818-222-6327
fax: 818-222-6396
Web:
www.campmtcrags.com
Email:
dmowery@pacbell.net
CAMP NUGGET,
CSULB
Provides
a physical activity day camp for children with special
needs ages 5-12.
Conditions: Special Needs
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
562-985-7969
Web:
www.csulb.edu/programs/summer-camps
or
www.longbeachstate.com
Email:
blavay@csulb.edu
CAMP OAKES -
YMCA
Provides
various camp programs for teens with developmental
disabilities, ages 16 and up. Located in Big Bear.
Conditions: Developmental Disabilities
C/o Long Beach Adaptive Recreation
1150 E. 4th
St. Rm.
223
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-570-1784
P.O. Box 452
Big Bear City, CA 92314
909-585-2020
fax: 909-585-8038
Web:
www.campoakes.org
Email:
camp@lbymca.org
YMCA of
Greater Long Beach – Camping Services
P.O. Box 90995
Long Beach, CA 90809
800-642-2014
562-279-1710
fax: 562-279-1639
CAMP OKIZU
Residential
camps with various programs for children with cancer and
their siblings. Serves children, teens, 20's and families.
Conditions: Cancer
16 Digital Dr.
Novato, CA 94949
415-382-9083
fax: 415-382-8384
Web:
www.okizu.org
Email:
info@okizu.org
CAMP PAINTED
TURTLE
Welcomes
children ages 7-16 for 5-7 day sessions. An innovative camp
and family care center for children with life-threatening
illnesses, ages 7-16, at no cost to families.
Conditions: Hemophilia, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney
disease & transplant, liver transplant, skeletal
dysplasias, diabetes, muscular dystrophy.
1300 4th
Street,
Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401
310-451-1353
fax: 310-451-1357
Web:
www.thepaintedturtle.org
Email:
info@thepaintedturtle.org
CAMP PAIVIKA
Residential
camp with traditional recreational activities for children
with autism, cerebral palsy, diabetes, hearing or visual
impairment, etc. Ages 7-70
Conditions: Various disabilities
See also: Ability First
P.O. Box 3367
Crestline, CA 92325
909-338-1102
Contact: Kelly Kunsek
Web:
www.abilityfirst.org/camp_paivika.htm
Email:
kkunsek@abilityfirst.org
CAMP RAMAH - Tikvah
Program
Tikvah
Program provides a mainstreaming summer camp program for
children 11-18 years old. Two 4-week sessions designed for
Jewish adolescents with learning disabilities and other
developmental delays.
Conditions: Developmental Disabilities
Camp Ramah in CA
15600 Mulholland Dr. #252
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-476-8571
fax: 310-472-3810
Web:
www.ramah.org
Email:
info@ramah.org
CAMP RONALD MCDONALD FOR GOOD
TIMES
Traditional
summer camp modified to meet the special needs of campers
with pediatric cancer and their siblings. One week sessions
throughout the summer, plus winter, spring and fall weekend
sessions.
Conditions: Cancer
1954 Cotner Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
800-625-7295
310-268-8488
fax: 310-473-3338
Web:
www.campronaldmcdonald.org
Email:
info@campronaldmcdonald.org
CAMP ROUND MEADOW - YMCA
Provides
camp, recreation and sports activities to children with
epilepsy. Located in San Bernardino Mtns.
Conditions: Epilepsy
P.O. Box 70
Fawnskin, CA 92333
909-866-3000
Web:
www.ymcala.org
Email:
camp@ymcala.org
CAMP SCHERMAN
Residential
Girl Scout camp that mainstreams girls with special needs
into regular camp programs. Serves ages 7-17.
Conditions: Special Needs
Girl Scout Council of Orange County
1620 Adams Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
714-979-7900
Web:
www.gscoc.org
Email:
airey@gscoc.org
CAMP SHIWAKA
In
addition to traditional day camp for all children, Camp
Sommersault Day Camp offers one-week sessions for cancer
patients and their families.
Conditions: Cancer
7070 E. Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
562-421-2725
Contact: Shirlee Jackert
Email:
campfire@earthlink.net
CAMP SUNBURST
Week-long residential summer camp for children, teens and
their families living with HIV/AIDS. Offers swimming,
hiking, arts & crafts, drama, music, etc. Ages 6-12 and
13-18.
Conditions: HIV/AIDS
2 Padre Parkway, Suite 106
Rohnert Park, CA 94728
707-588-9477
fax: 707-588-9472
Web:
www.sunburstprojects.org
Email:
Susie@sunburstprojects.org
CANYON RANCH
Designed
to meet special needs of maturing young people with life
threatening diseases. Funded by Dream Street Foundation.
Located in Tucson, AZ, program and transportation are free
of charge.
Conditions: Life Threatening Illnesses
Dream Street Foundation
6399 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 721
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-951-1227
Fax: 323-951-1233
Web:
www.dreamstreetfoundation.org
Email:
dreamstreetca@aol.com
CASA COLINA CENTERS FOR REHABILITATION -
Children's Services Center
Among
many rehabilitation services for children with
neurological, orthopedic, developmental and other medical
needs, the centers offer adaptive sports programs and a
recreational/sports summer camp. Serves Los Angeles, San
Bernardino, Riverside and Orange Counties.
Conditions: Disabilities, Special Needs
255 E. Bonita Ave.
P.O. Box 6001
Pomona, CA 91769
909-596-7733 x4200 (Children services)
800-926-5462 (General info)
Web:
www.casacolina.org
Email:
rehab@casacolina.org
CENTER FOR DEVELOPING KIDS - SUNKIDS
2006
Fun day
camp in therapeutic setting with a staff of occupational,
physical and speech therapists. Sensory motor and
neurodevelopmental techniques, social and play skills.
Conditions: Developmental and physical disabilities,
Autism, Down Syndrome
Center for Developing Kids
200 E. Del Mar Blvd. Suite 112
Pasadena, CA 91105
626-564-2700
fax: 626-564-2770
Web:
http://www.centerfordevelopingkids.com
Email:
info@centerfordevelopingkids.com
CHAMP CAMP - Alisa Ann Ruch Burn
Foundation
Provides
camp, recreation and sports activities to burn victims,
ages 5-20.
Conditions: Burns
3600 Oceanview Blvd. #1
Glendale, CA 91208
818-249-2230
800-242-BURN
fax: 818-249-2488
Southern
California Office:
3100 W.
Burbank Blvd. Suite 204
Burbank, CA 91505
818-848-0223
fax: 919-848-0296
Web:
www.aarbf.org
Email:
corozco@aarbf.org
CHILD EDUCATIONAL CENTER
(CEC)
Serves
young children of families at JPL, Cal Tech and surrounding
community. Full-day, 10-week summer camp, grades K-6.
Conditions: ADD, Autism, Dyslexia
140 Foothill Blvd.
La Canada, CA 91011
818-354-3418
fax: 818-393-4243
Web:
www.ceconline.org
Email:
ceconline@ceconline.org
CHILDREN WITH AUTISM MAKING PROGRESS
(C.A.M.P.)
Day camp
with various recreational activities for children with
autism, ages 5-15. Regional Center vendor.
Conditions: Autism
1527 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626-345-9228
Contact: Kristin Capalbo
Web:
www.81x.com/kcapalbo/camp
Email:
kcapalbo@earthlink.net
CITY OF GARDENA RECREATION AND HUMAN
SERVICES DEPT.
Serves
the mentally and developmentally disabled. Special Olympics
programs, Fiesta Club, dances, swimming.
Conditions: Disabilities
1700 W. 162nd
Street
Gardena, CA 90242
310-217-9500
Contact: Kelly Fugio
Web:
www.ci.gardena.ca.us
CITY OF PASADENA HUMAN SERVICES AND
RECREATION
Recreational
programs serving teens with disabilities. 10-week Saturday
sessions providing developmentally appropriate activities,
social skills development and recreation. Field trips, art
programs, dances. Volunteer opportunities.
Conditions: Disabilities
Jackie Robinson Center
100 N. Garfield Ave. Room 328
Pasadena, CA 91109
626-744-7257 or 626-744-4386
Contact: Jackie Scott
Web:
www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/humanservices
Email:
jscott@ci.pasadena.ca.us
THE CONSORTIUM OF CHILDREN'S ASTHMA
CAMPS
Web:
www.asthmacamps.org
CRAZZY'S WASEWAGAN CAMP &
RETREAT
Traditional
residential summer camp that can provide camp activities
and programs to girls and boys with developmental
disabilities, as staffing ratios permit. Camp Wasewagan is
located in the Angeles Mountains.
Conditions: Developmental Disabilities
42121 Seven Oaks Rd.
Angeles Oaks, CA 92305
909-794-2910
Web:
http://www.lazyjranchcamp.com
Email:
crazzycraig@earthlink.net
CYBERCAMPS
Single
and multi-week summer technology day camps held at
prestigious university campuses. Day camps, ages 7-16;
residential, ages 10 & up.
Conditions: Can accommodate disabilities
2401 4th
Ave.
Suite 1110
Seattle, WA 98121
206-442-4500
888-904-2267
fax: 206-442-4501
Web:
www.giantcampus.com
DEAF KIDS KAMP
Kampers
must be deaf and communicate in sign language. Ages 6-17.
No cost to families. Kamp is at Big Rock Creek campground
in Valyermo, CA.
Conditions: Deaf
Sproul Ranch, Inc.
45446 7th
St.
East, Suite 21
Lancaster, CA 93535
702-247-6905
fax: 702-953-0560
Web:
www.deafkidskamp.com
Email:
deafkidskamp@earthlink.net
DESTINATION
SCIENCE
Summer
day camps, hands-on learning programs taught by mature,
professional teachers. Four different camp themes, 70
neighborhood locations. Ages 5-11.
Conditions: Can accommodate disabilities
888-909-2822
fax: 888-909-7577
Web:
www.destinationscience.org
Email:
info@destinationscience.org
DOUGLAS FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD
CENTER
Provides
pre-school summer camp in an inclusive setting. Children
with Autism/Aspergers will be interviewed before acceptance
into the program. Ages 2-5 years.
Conditions: Disabilities
Sinai Temple
10400 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-481-3270
Contact: Judy
Web:
www.sinaitemple.org/temple/douglas_family.php
DOWN SYNDROME ASSOCIATION OF LOS
ANGELES
Provides
various services, information and referrals. including camp
info, for children with Down Syndrome.
Conditions: Down Syndrome, Developmental Disabilities
315 Arden Ave. Suite 25
Glendale, CA 91203
818-242-7871
fax: 818-242-7819
Web:
www.dsala.org
Email:
dsala@nwc.net
EARLY CHILDHOOD "CLUBHOUSE" INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM
After-school
program for children ages 2-6 with autism, Asperger's,
developmental disabilities and/or behavioral disorders.
Five days a week, 1-5 pm. Highly structured and integrated
program includes various recreational activities.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities
UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital
760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-825-0367
Contact: Becki Cox, Ph.D.
Email:
Bcox@mednet.ucla.edu
EASTER SEALS SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
Provides
camp experiences, as well as after-school and recreational
programs, for children with special needs. Check the
website for specific information for each local chapter.
Conditions: Disabilities
710 W. Broadway
Glendale, CA 91204
818-551-0128
Web:
www.southerncal.easterseals.com
EDUCATION
SPECTRUM
Serves
children with developmental delays individually and in
groups, specializing in autism and other related disorders.
Also music, social skills, art. Special summer programs.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities
2235 N. Lake Ave., Suite 201
Altadena, CA 91001
626-797-1500
ENCHANTED HILLS
CAMP
Residential
camp serving blind and visually impaired children and their
families, through Lighthouse for the Blind and Visually
Impaired. Traditional camp setting. No fee for children.
Conditions: Blind, Visually Impaired
3410 Mt. Veeder Road
Napa, CA 94558
707-224-4023
fax: 707-224-5435
Web:
www.lighthouse-sf.org
FRIENDS AT PLAY
Program
for children ages 3-18 with developmental delays. Typically
developing children volunteer as role models and friends.
50-minute sessions. Also offers music program.
Vendored service provider.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities
First United Methodist Church
700 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
818-845-2846
Contact: Teresa Mackey
email: tmackeyslp@charther.net
FROSTIG SCHOOL SUMMER ARTS
PROGRAM
The
Frostig School is accepting applications for the Summer
Arts Program for Students with Learning Disabilities.
Monday: ages 14-18 Beginning Ceramics July 5-28 Tuesday:
ages 10-14 Beginning Ceramics July 6-27 Wednesday:
Printmaking, Silkscreen, and Game Board Design ages 14-18
Thursday: ages 10-14 Printmaking, Silkscreen, and Game
Board Design July 8-29. Classes are from 8:00 AM to 1:00
PM. Fees include all materials $295 per class. All
instructors are highly experience special education
teachers and working artists. For more information and for
a application please contact gerrie@frostig.org or
626-791-1255.
Conditions: Learning Disabilities
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-791-1255
Contact: Gerrie Raven
Web:
www.frostig.org/
Email:
gerrie@Frostig.org
FUN & FIT GYMNASTICS DAY
CAMP
Gym
program for typically developing children can also serve
special needs kids.
Conditions: Disabilities
1919 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
818-845-0700 or
21021 Soledad Canyon Rd. #208
Canyon Country, CA 91351
661-255-7244
Web:
www.funandfit.com
Email:
info@funandfit.com
GENE HURWIN & BIG FUN at Santa Monica Gymnastics
Center
Innovative
method utilizing gymnastic "play" for kids with special
needs. Recreational programs and therapy services available
at various locations throughout Southern California.
Conditions: Special Needs
3710 S. Robertson Blvd. Suite 225
Culver City, CA 90232
310-837-7849
toll free: 877-244-3868
fax: 310-838-8454
Web:
www.bigfungymnastics.com
Email:
gene@bigfungymnastics.com
GREATER LOS ANGELES CROHN'S AND COLITIS
FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
CCFA Camp Oasis
Provides
a week-long residential summer camp in July for children
7-16 years old. Also offers info, events and support groups
year-round.
Conditions: Colitis, Crohn's Disease and Irritable Bowel
Syndrome
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd. #214
Los Angeles, CA 90025
310-478-4500
Web:
www.ccfa.org/chapters/losangeles/
Email:
losangeles@ccfa.org
GRIFFITH PARK BOYS
CAMP
A
residential camp for boys, ages 6-17 years old. Call ahead
for camps pertaining to child with special needs.
Conditions: Special Needs
4730 Crystal Springs Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-664-0571
Web:
www.laparks.org
Email:
GP.boyscamp@lacity.org
HILLSIDE LEARNING CENTER /HILLSIDE
HOUSE
Offers
summer school classes for grades 9-12 on a variety of
subjects. Hillside is an accredited institution offering
services to students who struggle in most academic
environments. School services for grades 7-12 and
educational therapy for K-12.
Conditions: Learning disabilities
4331 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada, CA 91011
818-952-1122 (School)
818-790-3044 (Learning Ctr.)
Web:
www.hillsideforsuccess.org
Email:
Johnson@hillsidelc.org
HOUSE EAR INSTITUTE
Annual
Sharing is Caring summer family camp for hearing impaired
children and their families. Ages 3 mo.-18 yo. June 1-3,
2007. Volunteer counselor opportunities for ages 18+.
Conditions: Deaf, Hearing Impaired
2100 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-483-4431 x7013
Contact: Kathy Arms
Web:
www.hei.org/education/camp/camp.htm
Email:
info@hei.org
ID TECH CAMPS
Innovative,
challenging computer camps on selected college campuses.
Age 7-17. Contact for courses and locations.
Conditions: Autism, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia
42 W. Campbell Ave. #301
Campbell, CA 95008
888-709-TECH
Web:
www.internaldrive.com
Email:
info@internaldrive.com
INTEGRATED LEARNING SOLUTIONS
Comprehensive
services for children with learning differences or AD/HD.
Summer workshops.
Conditions: ADD, ADHD
2233 Huntington Dr. #14
San Marino, CA 91108
626-568-8558
JEMS SPECIAL CAMP - Japanese Evangelical
Missionary Society
JEMS
sponsors a week-long Christian camp for individuals with
developmental disabilities of Asian descent.
Conditions: Developmental Disabilities
948 East Second Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-613-0022
fax: 213-613-0211
Web:
www.jems.org/mounts.htm
Email:
info@jems.org
JAY NOLAN COMMUNITY SERVICES FAMILY
SUPPORT
Among
many support services, offers an inclusive camp program for
children ages 8-16.
Conditions: Special Needs
15501 San Fernando Mission Blvd. #200
Mission Hills, CA 91345
818-361-6400 x119 (camp)
818-361-6400 (office)
Web:
www.jaynolan.org
Email:
cindy@jaynolan.org
JOEY TRAVOLTA'S ENTERTAINMENT
EXPERIENCE
A group
of training professionals who teach children with special
needs acting, improv-comedy, digital filmmaking, and
animation. Typical peers and siblings are welcome to create
an inclusive environment. Movie Making Summer Camp offered.
Ages 6-18.
Conditions: Special needs
23161 Ventura Blvd. Suite 102
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-591-3345
fax: 818-591-3349
Web:
www.joeytee.com
Or
InclusionFilms@aol.com
Email:
info@joeytee.com
JOHN TRACY
CLINIC
Provides
educational programs free of charge to deaf and hard of
hearing children and their families. Offers summer
sessions. Serves infant-age 5.
Conditions: Deaf, Hearing Impaired
806 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
800-522-4582
Web:
www.johntracyclinic.org
Email:
kambrosi@jtc.org
KEN'S
VHAP CAMP
Designed
for special needs boys and girls between the ages of 5 and
16. Offering age-appropriate, developmental, fun and
engaging activities exclusively on site. Programs vary on a
day-to-day basis, providing the children with a unique
daily experience to meet individual and group needs.
Conditions: Developmental Delay diagnosis, genetic
disability, mild to moderate retardation.
For children with physical / medical handicaps requiring
limited specialized supervision. Vendored by the Regional
Centers.
Contact:
Dr. Ken Curtis
Ken's VHAP Camp
PO Box 1853
Santa Monica, CA. 90406
800-679-6044
310-344-7573
Email:
kenatali@adelphia.net
KIDS MUSIC N
MOTION
We offer
Summer Music Camps for children ages 3-12 and we always
love to have special needs children participate.
They are day camps in the Beach Cities, La Canada and Palos
Verdes areas. Please feel free to look at our website.
Conditions:
Special Needs
Contact:
Annette Gunderson
Music N’ Motion
P.O. Box 4332
Palos Verdes Peninsula, CA. 90274
310-373-0280
Web:
http://www.kidsmusicnmotion.com
Email:
kidsmusicnmotion@cox.net
KRIS' CAMP
Offers
therapy-intensive/respite camp sessions for children with
special needs (focusing on children with
autism/autistic-like challenges) and their families in
Idyllwild. Ages 4-15.
Conditions: Autism/ASD, Developmental Disabilities
Business address:
3359 Creek Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-733-0721
Web:
http://wmoore.net/kriscamp.html
Email:
info@kriscamp.org
LAZY J RANCH
CAMP
Residential
summer camp for children ages 5-15, including those with
ADD. Located in Malibu.
Conditions: ADHD / ADD
Box 505 Route 2
Malibu, CA 90265
310-457-5572
Contact: "Crazzy" Craig Johnson
Web:
www.LazyJRanchCamp.com
Email:
crazzycraig@earthlink.net
THE LEARNING
LADDER
Offers
summer prep courses for the PSAT and SAT, test-taking
strategies, writing workshops.
Conditions: Learning Differences
707 Foothill Blvd. Suite 5202
La Canada, CA 91011
818-790-HELP (4357)
Web:
www.learningladder.biz
LIONS CAMP AT TERESITA
PINES
Summer
camp for deaf or hearing impaired children to learn outdoor
skills, enjoy nature and socialize with other deaf
children.
Conditions: Deaf, Hearing Impaired
P.O. Box 98
Wrightwood, CA 92397
800-585-3245
760-249-3550 (TTY)
Web:
www.socalionscamp.com
Email:
teresitapines@snowline.net
LIONS WILDERNESS CAMP FOR DEAF
CHILDREN
A camp
experience sponsored by the Lions Clubs of CA & NV
where a deaf child age 6-15 can learn outdoor skills and
enjoy the wonders of nature.
Conditions: Deaf
P.O. Box 195
Knightsen, CA 94548
877-896-1598
888-613-1557
Web:
www.lionswildcamp.org
Email:
campdirector@lionswildcamp.org
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL
- CAMP GOOD GRIEF
Offers a
three-day camp experience for children (ages 8-12) who have
had a sibling or parent die. Located at various locations
in Southern California.
Conditions: Bereavement
Loma Linda University Children's Hospital
Camp Good Grief
11234 Anderson Street, Rm. 2803
Loma Linda, California 92354 (San Bernardino county)
909-558-8212
Contact: Dinah Evans
Web:
http://www.llu.edu/lluch/grief
Email:
questions@llu.edu
MARTIN LUTHER KING THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
CENTER
Provides
inclusive recreational programs for persons with
disabilities in Southern and West Los Angeles, primarily
ages 5-15.
Conditions: Disabilities
3916 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
213-847-0878
Web:
www.laparks.org/dos/therapeutic/martin.htm
MOVE A CHILD HIGHER (MACH
1)
Offers
therapeutic horseback riding activities designed to help
children with disabilities.
Conditions: Disabilities, Special Needs
1430 Topeka St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
626-798-1222
Contact: Joy Rittenhouse
Web:
www.moveachildhigher.org
Email:
joymach1@yahoo.com
NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
Among
many other services, foundation runs a summer camp program
for youth in four one-week sessions. A family camp is also
available.
Conditions: Kidney
17100 Ventura Blvd. Suite 222
Encino, CA 91316
818-783-8153
800-747-5527
Web:
www.kidneysocal.org/camp.html
Email:
ejimenez@kidneysocal.org
NAWA
Offers
many summer programs with an emphasis on outdoor
adventures. Caters to non-traditional learners. Serves ages
10-19.
Conditions: ADD / ADHD, Learning Disabilities
17351 Trinity Mountain Rd.
French Gulch, CA 96033
800-358-6292
Web:
www.nawa-academy.com
Email:
nawa@concentric.net
ORALINGUA SCHOOL FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED
Private
school that serves the hearing impaired.
Speech/laungauge/aural habilitation therapy center, open
year round. Offers summer programs, parent/infant therapy.
Conditions: Deaf, Hearing Impaired
7056 S. Washington Ave.
Whittier, CA 90602
562-945-8391
Web:
www.oralingua.org
Email:
admissions@oralingua.org
PASADENA CHILD DEVELOPMENT
ASSOCIATES
Offers a
variety of services for children with special needs.
Social/play skills intervention in-home. Music therapy,
social skills groups in summer. Serves infants-12 yo.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Special
Needs
620 N. Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-793-7350
fax: 626-793-7941
Web:
www.pasadenachilddevelopment.com
Email:
pcda@pasadenachilddevelopment.com
PASADENA JUNIOR
THEATRE
Theatre
arts classes, special summer camps.
Conditions: ADD, ADHD, Learning Disabilities
Mailing address:
75 N. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-577-5922
Web:
www.pasadenajuniortheatre.org
Email:
info@pasadenajuniortheatre.org
PILGRIM PINES CAMP
Traditional
residential summer camp provides mainstreaming
opportunities for the developmentally disabled. Affiliated
with United Church of Christ.
Conditions: Developmental Disabilites
39570 Glen Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399
909-797-1821
Web:
www.pilgrimpinescamp.org
Email:
info@pilgrimpinescamp.org
RECREATION FUN FOR
ALL
Offering
a one of a kind camp experience! We believe that all
children have an inherent right to be supported in making
choices that allow them to discover the benefits to their
play and recreation choices. We are offering morning and
afternoon sessions. Program activities are designed around
participants’ interests and includes, but is not limited
to: swimming, group games, board games, arts & crafts,
sports games, dramatic play, and includes trips to the
beach and local parks in the community. Our staff assists
your child in learning and maintaining the development of
fundamental skills of good sportsmanship, teamwork,
cooperation, respect, honesty and much more through fun
filled activities that allow your child to practice these
very skills. Nos hablamos espanol. We don’t turn anyone
away!
Conditions: Autism / Developmental Disorders, ADD, ADHD,
Learning Disorders, Behavior Issues
Mailing address:
4399 Amberwick Lane
Moorpark, CA. 90321
805- 915-9005
Contact: Delfina Newton MS, CTRS, RTC
Web:
http://www.recreationfunforall.com
Email:
recreationfunforall@yahoo.com
ROSE BOWL AQUATIC CENTER
Offers
specialized swimming instruction for kids with special
needs. Vendored through Regional Center.
Conditions: Disabilities
360 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-564-0330
Web:
www.rosebowlaquatics.org
SAY 'N' PLAY SUMMER SPEECH CAMP
Summer
day camp for ages 3 and above, to improve speech and
language development.
Conditions: Autism, Learning disabilities,
Articulation/phonological disorders
5761 Buckingham Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
310-649-6199
Contact: Pamela Wiley
Email:
laspeechandlang@earthlink.net
SMILE A WHILE CAMP
Smile A
While day camps and After School program both welcome
children from diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities. At
Smile A While we believe that every child deserves a place
where they can experience new and exciting adventures, make
life long friends and learn important social skills all
while having fun!! We work with children facing a wide
spectrum of developmental and
emotional issues.
Conditions:
Autistic spectrum, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome,
Asperger's, ADD/ADHD, and others.
349 W.
Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
626-794-3864
Email:
behavioralservices@yahoo.com
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS/PASADENA
Provides
sports activities in preparation for Special Olympics.
Conditions: Mental, Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 94949
Pasadena, CA 91109-4949
626-798-2000
Contact: Barbara Klein
Web:
www.sosc.org/pasadena.html
Email:
Pasadena@sosc.org
SPECIAL OLYMPICS/SOUTHERN
CALIFORNIA
Provides
information on Special Olympics sports programs throughout
Southern California. Ages 8+.
Conditions: Mental, Developmental Disabilities
5875 Green Valley Circle, Suite 200
Culver City, CA 90230
800-832-6276
Web:
www.sosc.org
STARS ATHLETICS
Stars is
a non-profit center serving the Foothill/San Gabriel Valley
area, offering programs for children, including Gymnastics,
dance, cheerleading and martial arts.
Conditions: Can accommodate special needs
708 W. Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-292-7827
Contact: Joanne Bockian
Web:
www.starsathletics.org
Email:
starsathletics@yahoo.com
SURFERS HEALING - A Foundation for
Autism
Offers
annual summer surfing camps for individuals with autism.
Promotes therapeutic benefits of surfing and its positive
effects on the vestibular system.
Conditions: Autism
P.O. Box 1267
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693
949-370-1083
fax: 949-728-1200
Web:
www.surfershealing.org
Email:
Jennifer@surfershealing.org
TOTAL EDUCATION
SOLUTIONS
We are a
company dedicated to the field of special education, so we
are able to accommodate all special needs, including
autism, down syndrome, speech and language impairment, etc.
Below is a brief overview of each camp.
Conditions: All special needs, including autism, down
syndrome, speech and language impairment, etc.
Social
Skills Summer Camp
Total Education Solutions is hosting social skills training
sessions this summer for children of all ages.
A wide range of teaching strategies will be used to
facilitate skill development, including role play, video
modeling, and interactive games.
Sessions will focus on areas such as problem solving,
maintaining appropriate boundaries, and developing and
maintaining friendships.
Health and Wellness Summer Camp
Total Education Solutions is excited to offer a Health and
Wellness camp for children ages 8 to 15 years old. Our
enrichment program will focus on helping children gain a
healthy perspective on nutrition and fitness through fun
and engaging group games and activities while introducing a
variety of strength and stretching exercises.
Handwriting Summer Camp
Total Education Solutions is excited to offer a fun-filled
multi-sensory handwriting experience this summer for
children ages 3 years to 9 years of age who are in need of
a little extra support in developing and maintaining proper
handwriting skills. Through developmentally appropriate
games, music, crafts and multi-sensory writing activities
our handwriting groups will make the experience of writing
engaging as well as entertaining for your child.
Speech and Language Summer Camp
Total Education Solutions is hosting a Speech and Language
summer camp for children aged 2 to 5 years. Our enrichment
program will focus on speech, language, and early reading
skills. Your child will participate in fun, play-based
activities such as identifying and recognizing rhyming
words, engaging in imaginative and creative play, and
socializing and sharing with other children.
Downtown
Los Angeles
1111 W. 6th Street, Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Contact: Javiar Marquez — (213) 607-4400
Email: jmarquez@tesidea.com
Alhambra
1000 S. Fremont Ave.
Unit 27, Suite 10100
Alhambra, CA 91803
Contact: Silvia Campos — (323) 622-0746
Email: scampos@tesidea.com
TUMBLEWEED DAY
CAMP
Traditional
summer day camp that can accommodate children with asthma,
behavior disorders and learning disabilities. Located in
Brentwood.
Conditions: Disabilities
P.O. Box 49291
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-472-7474
Web:
www.twforever.com
Email:
info@twforever.com
VILLA ESPERANZA
SERVICES
Villa
Esperanza Services is a nonprofit corporation devoted to
the care, education, health and social services of
developmentally disabled children, and adults and seniors
with disabilities. Summer sessions available.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities
2116 East Villa Street Pasadena, CA 91107
626-449-2919
Web:
www.villaesperanzaservices.org
Email:
info@villaesperanzaservices.org
Y-SPIRIT
PROGRAM
Recreation/socialization
program for teens with developmental disabilities. Age
13-21 yrs. Summer program. 1:3 staff/participant ratio.
Conditions: Developmental Disabilities
First Church of the Nazarene
3700 East Sierra Madre Blvd. #106
Pasadena, CA
626-432-1507
Web:
www.ymcala.org