San Fernando Valley
Summer Opportunities for Kids With Special Needs


San Fernando Valley (818)
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



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



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



CAMP DEL CORAZON

A non-organization that runs two 5-day camp sessions over Labor Day week, one for children ages 7-13 and one for youths ages 13-17 with heart diseases and transplants. Free of charge.

Conditions: Heart diseases

11615 Hesby St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-754-0312
888-621-4800
fax: 818-754-0842

Web:
www.campdelcorazon.org
Email:
info@campdelcorazon.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 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 MT. CRAGS

Summer camp in Malibu Canyon for children ages 7-16, which also accepts children with diabetes. Medical staff available 24 hours. A Christian camp, affiliated with the Salvation Army.

Conditions: Diabetes

26801 Dorothy Drive
Calabasas, CA 91302
818-222-6327
fax: 818-222-6396

Web:
www.campmtcrags.com
Email:
dmowery@pacbell.net



CHAMP CAMP - Alisa Ann Ruch Burn Foundation

Provides camp, recreation and sports activities to burn victims, ages 5-20.

Conditions: Burns

3600 Oceanview Blvd. #1
Glendale, CA 91208
818-249-2230
800-242-BURN
fax: 818-249-2488

Southern California Office:
3100 W. Burbank Blvd. Suite 204
Burbank, CA 91505
818-848-0223
fax: 919-848-0296

Web:
www.aarbf.org
Email:
corozco@aarbf.org



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



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



FRIENDS AT PLAY

Program for children ages 3-18 with developmental delays. Typically developing children volunteer as role models and friends. 50-minute sessions. Also offers music program.
Vendored service provider.

Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities

First United Methodist Church
700 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
818-845-2846
Contact: Teresa Mackey

email:
tmackeyslp@charther.net





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.)

Web:
www.hillsideforsuccess.org
Email:
Johnson@hillsidelc.org



JAY NOLAN COMMUNITY SERVICES FAMILY SUPPORT


Among many support services, offers an inclusive camp program for children ages 8-16.

Conditions: Special Needs

15501 San Fernando Mission Blvd. #200
Mission Hills, CA 91345
818-361-6400 x119 (camp)
818-361-6400 (office)

Web:
www.jaynolan.org
Email:
cindy@jaynolan.org



JOEY TRAVOLTA'S ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE

A group of training professionals who teach children with special needs acting, improv-comedy, digital filmmaking, and animation. Typical peers and siblings are welcome to create an inclusive environment. Movie Making Summer Camp offered. Ages 6-18.

Conditions: Special needs

23161 Ventura Blvd. Suite 102
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-591-3345
fax: 818-591-3349

Web:
www.joeytee.com Or InclusionFilms@aol.com
Email:
info@joeytee.com



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



NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

Among many other services, foundation runs a summer camp program for youth in four one-week sessions. A family camp is also available.

Conditions: Kidney

17100 Ventura Blvd. Suite 222
Encino, CA 91316
818-783-8153
800-747-5527

Web:
www.kidneysocal.org/camp.html
Email:
ejimenez@kidneysocal.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

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