San Gabriel Valley
Summer Opportunities for Kids With Special Needs


San Gabriel Valley (626)
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 CENTER SUMMER WORKSHOPS

Summer Workshops help students have a positive classroom experience in small groups. Serves ages 6-18.

Conditions: Learning Disabilities

971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-791-1255
Contact: Kathy Holmes

Web:
www.frostig.org/
Email:
center@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, and services include psychoeducational evaluation, ADHD evaluation, Educational Therapy, ADHD coaching, and summer workshops.

Conditions: LD, ED, ADHD, PDD

2233 Huntington Dr. #14
San Marino, CA 91108
626-568-8558


Web: www.integratedlearningsolutions.org
Contact: info@integratedlearningsolutions.org




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

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