AAFA ASTHMA CAMP

Full recreational camp activities, plus education for boys and girls age 8-14. Located at Big Bear Lake. Free of charge.

Conditions: Asthma

5900 Wilshire Blvd. #2330
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323)937-7859
(800)624-0044

Web: www.aafasocal.com
Email: info@aafasocal.com



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



HMA AND ALLERGY FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, Southern California Chapter

Dedicated to controlling and curing asthma and allergic diseases. Services include summer asthma camp.

Conditions: Asthma, Allergies

5900 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 2330
Los Angeles, CA 90036
323-937-7859
800-624-0044

Web: www.aafasocal.com
Email: info@aafasocal.com



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 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 CONRAD-CHINNOCK DIABETIC YOUTH SERVICES

Residential children's camp and family camp, located in San Bernardino Mountains.

Conditions: Diabetes

Los Angeles Chapter of American Diabetes Association
6300 Wilshire Blvd. #100
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-966-2890

OR: Diabetic Youth Services Inc.
501 W. Walnut St.
Compton, CA 90220
888-800-4010

Web: www.dys.org
Email: admin@dys.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 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 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



CANYON RANCH

Designed to meet special needs of maturing young people with life threatening diseases. Funded by Dream Street Foundation. Located in Tucson, AZ, program and transportation are free of charge.

Conditions: Life Threatening Illnesses

Dream Street Foundation
6399 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 721
Los Angeles, CA 90048
323-951-1227
Fax: 323-951-1233

Web: www.dreamstreetfoundation.org
Email: dreamstreetca@aol.com





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




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





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



HOUSE EAR INSTITUTE

Annual Sharing is Caring summer family camp for hearing impaired children and their families. Ages 3 mo.-18 yo. June 1-3, 2007. Volunteer counselor opportunities for ages 18+.

Conditions: Deaf, Hearing Impaired

2100 W. Third St.
Los Angeles, CA 90057
213-483-4431 x7013
Contact: Kathy Arms

Web: www.hei.org/education/camp/camp.htm
Email: info@hei.org



JEMS SPECIAL CAMP - Japanese Evangelical Missionary Society

JEMS sponsors a week-long Christian camp for individuals with developmental disabilities of Asian descent.

Conditions: Developmental Disabilities

948 East Second Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-613-0022
fax: 213-613-0211

Web: www.jems.org/mounts.htm
Email: info@jems.org



JOHN TRACY CLINIC

Provides educational programs free of charge to deaf and hard of hearing children and their families. Offers summer sessions. Serves infant-age 5.

Conditions: Deaf, Hearing Impaired

806 W. Adams Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
800-522-4582

Web: www.johntracyclinic.org
Email: kambrosi@jtc.org



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



MARTIN LUTHER KING THERAPEUTIC RECREATION CENTER

Provides inclusive recreational programs for persons with disabilities in Southern and West Los Angeles, primarily ages 5-15.

Conditions: Disabilities

3916 South Western Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90037
213-847-0878

Web: www.laparks.org/dos/therapeutic/martin.htm




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





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





TOTAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS

We are a company dedicated to the field of special education, so we are able to accommodate all special needs, including autism, down syndrome, speech and language impairment, etc. Below is a brief overview of each camp.

Conditions: All special needs, including autism, down syndrome, speech and language impairment, etc.

Social Skills Summer Camp
Total Education Solutions is hosting social skills training sessions this summer for children of all ages.
A wide range of teaching strategies will be used to facilitate skill development, including role play, video modeling, and interactive games.
Sessions will focus on areas such as problem solving, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and developing and maintaining friendships.

Health and Wellness Summer Camp
Total Education Solutions is excited to offer a Health and Wellness camp for children ages 8 to 15 years old. Our enrichment program will focus on helping children gain a healthy perspective on nutrition and fitness through fun and engaging group games and activities while introducing a variety of strength and stretching exercises.

Handwriting Summer Camp
Total Education Solutions is excited to offer a fun-filled multi-sensory handwriting experience this summer for children ages 3 years to 9 years of age who are in need of a little extra support in developing and maintaining proper handwriting skills. Through developmentally appropriate games, music, crafts and multi-sensory writing activities our handwriting groups will make the experience of writing engaging as well as entertaining for your child.

Speech and Language Summer Camp
Total Education Solutions is hosting a Speech and Language summer camp for children aged 2 to 5 years. Our enrichment program will focus on speech, language, and early reading skills. Your child will participate in fun, play-based activities such as identifying and recognizing rhyming words, engaging in imaginative and creative play, and socializing and sharing with other children.


Downtown Los Angeles
1111 W. 6th Street, Suite 111
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Contact: Javiar Marquez — (213) 607-4400
Email: jmarquez@tesidea.com

Alhambra
1000 S. Fremont Ave.
Unit 27, Suite 10100
Alhambra, CA 91803
Contact: Silvia Campos — (323) 622-0746
Email: scampos@tesidea.com




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