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
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
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
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 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 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
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 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 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 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 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 SCHERMAN
Residential
Girl Scout camp that mainstreams girls with special needs
into regular camp programs. Serves ages 7-17.
Conditions: Special Needs (girls)
Girl Scout Council of Orange County
1620 Adams Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
714-979-7900
Web:
www.gscoc.org
Email:
airey@gscoc.org
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
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
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
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
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
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
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