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


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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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



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



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



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



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



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