Special Camps for Special Kids - Southern California 2008
Summer Opportunities for Kids With Special Needs


Los Angeles (213 & 323)
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 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



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



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

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