ABILITYFIRST - CAMP PAIVIKA

AbilityFirst Camp Paivika in the San Bernardino Mountains provides special needs campers 11+ with a traditional camping experience in a safe and nurturing environment.

Conditions: Physical and Developmental Disabilities

600 Playground Drive
Crestline, CA 92325
(909) 338-1102

Web: www.abilityfirst.org
Email: Kkunsek@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 DISCOVERY

Camp Discovery, a camp of The Help Group, 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 activities 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

The Help Group
13130 Burbank Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Web: www.thehelpgroup.org
Email: campdiscovery@thehelpgroup.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





CAMP SUNSHINE

Camp Sunshine is a unique day camp designed especially for children ages 3-22 who have Autism and other developmental disabilities. Our multidisciplinary team of professionals ensures a creative and fun summer program designed to maximize a child’s potential and develop his/her strengths and abilities. Camp Sunshine campers are grouped by ability and age with a 1:3 counselor to camper ratio.
Our camp provides fun enriching activities in a safe nurturing environment while building campers confidence, self-esteem, practical life skills and growth towards independence. The camp program facilitates physical and social growth through a wide variety of exciting activities which includes sports, music, games, art, drama, special events, and much more!

Conditions: Moderate to Severe Special Needs

The Help Group
13130 Burbank Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Web: www.thehelpgroup.org
Email: campsunshine@thehelpgroup.org



CENTER FOR DEVELOPING KIDS - SUNKIDS

Fun summer program 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:
INSPIRING YOUR CHILD’S CREATIVITY

The Frostig School is offering two summer art programs for students, ranging in age from 11 to 18 years old. Due to the popularity of jewelry making, students will work with beads, found objects and clay to create, package and market their unique collections. The second part of the class will focus on the art of silk-screening and will cover photo emulsion and screening processes as well as design elements. This class will begin on July 5 and meet twice a week (Tuesday/Thursday) for four weeks.

In the ceramics class, which starts July 6 and meets for four weeks (Monday/Wednesday), students will receive instruction in making ceramics and have access to indoor/outdoor facilities, pottery wheels and tools throughout the course. All artwork will be fired by instructors.

The class size is limited to 12 students with a low student-teacher ratio (6:1).
Dates: 07/05/2011 to 08/01/2011
Cost: $295 per class (cost for all material is included)

Conditions: Learning Disabilities

971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
626) 791-1225
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 LIKE US SUMMER DAY CAMP

Kids Like Us Summer Day Camp provides a fun and structured environment in which students set and practice personal social goals under the direction of certificated teachers. It is designed for 10-17 year olds who have a diagnosis or demonstrate characteristics of High Functioning Autism/Asperger’s Syndrome. In addition to a typical day camp program, campers will participate in social skills activities designed to increase social competence. All activities include supported instruction to improve social interactions.

Conditions: High Functioning Autism / Asperger’s

Contact:
Janie Nilsson
Inclusion Fusion Learning Center
Lakewood, CA. 90713
562-396-4352

Web: www.inclusionfusionlearning.com
Email: JNilsson@inclusionfusionlearning.com



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



ROSEMARY JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES CLINIC

We are a pediatric occupational and physical therapy clinic in Monrovia, CA who have been providing these services to children in our area for over 25 years. Our summer programs include Fit Kids (exercise), Movin’ & Dancin” (dance and movement), and Writing Rocketeers (handwriting) and are open to children with and without special needs.

Conditions: With and without special needs.

116 E. Walnut Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
626-357-9934
Contact: Susan Lorin

Web: www.rjclinic.com
Email: Sue@rjclinic.com




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





TEENS ON THE GO

Teens on the Go is a unique social skills camp designed especially for teens, ages 13 to 18, with Asperger’s Disorder, High Functioning Autism, and related challenges. Our exciting camp program features daily trips, tours, activities and events throughout the greater Los Angeles area guaranteed to offer fun, skill building, and foster new friendships. Professional and highly trained staff ensure that social skills development is integrated into every aspect of this exciting camp program. Each day will begin and end with a short group activity designed to facilitate peer communications and interactions.Daily transportation via mini-vans will also foster social connections as campers travel in small groups and share common adventures throughout the week.

Conditions: Aspergers Disorder, High Functioning Autism and related challenges

The Help Group
13130 Burbank Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Web: www.thehelpgroup.org
Email: teensonthego@thehelpgroup.org




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





VILLAGE GLEN CAMP

Village Glen Camp is a highly specialized social skills camp designed to facilitate peer interaction, create fun social learning opportunities and foster meaningful friendships for children, ages 3 -13, with Asperger’s Disorder and High Functioning Autism. Village Glen Camp focuses on helping campers develop core strengths in the areas of: conversation, theory of mind, team building, non verbal communication, anger management, frustration tolerance, organization, emotional development and creativity. These skills are integrated into fun summer activities which include drama, music, games, arts and crafts, sports, contests, special events, outings, and much more.

Conditions: Aspergers Disorder, High Functioning Autism and related challenges

The Help Group
13130 Burbank Blvd
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401

Web: www.thehelpgroup.org
Email: villageglen@thehelpgroup.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