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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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:
cec@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 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
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
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
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.)
Email:
Johnson@hillsidelc.org
Web:
www.hillsideforsuccess.org
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
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
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
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
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: Hearing Impaired, Physical Disabilities, ADD,
Autism
Mailing address:
75 N. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-577-5922
Web:
www.pasadenajuniortheatre.org
Email:
info@pasadenajuniortheatre.org
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
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
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