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 DISCOVERY
Camp
Discovery 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 activites 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
4924 Balboa Blvd. Suite 628
Encino, CA 91316
818-501-5522
Web: www.campdiscoveryla.org
Email: dawn@campdiscoveryla.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
RECREATION FUN FOR
ALL
Offering
a one of a kind camp experience! We believe that all
children have an inherent right to be supported in making
choices that allow them to discover the benefits to their
play and recreation choices. We are offering morning and
afternoon sessions. Program activities are designed around
participants’ interests and includes, but is not limited
to: swimming, group games, board games, arts & crafts,
sports games, dramatic play, and includes trips to the
beach and local parks in the community. Our staff assists
your child in learning and maintaining the development of
fundamental skills of good sportsmanship, teamwork,
cooperation, respect, honesty and much more through fun
filled activities that allow your child to practice these
very skills. Nos hablamos espanol. We don’t turn anyone
away!
Conditions: Autism / Developmental Disorders, ADD, ADHD,
Learning Disorders, Behavior Issues
Mailing address:
4399 Amberwick Lane
Moorpark, CA. 90321
805- 915-9005
Contact: Delfina Newton MS, CTRS, RTC
Web:
http://www.recreationfunforall.com
Email:
recreationfunforall@yahoo.com
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