AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - CAMP REACH FOR THE STARS

Offers children with cancer and their families (no charge) a camp staffed by healthcare professionals in a lovely forest and ocean setting. Many recreational activities.

Conditions: Cancer, Leukemia and Lymphoma

250 W. Citrus Grove Lane, Suite 260
Oxnard, CA 93036
805-529-2535

Web: http://www.cancer.org or www.bravekids.org
Email: Jennifer.Finnerty@cancer.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


CALI-CAMP DAY CAMP

Traditional summer day camp in rustic Topanga Canyon. Can accommodate children with asthma, behavior disorders and learning disabilities.

Conditions: Disabilities

1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, CA 90290
310-455-0404
fax: 310-455-0408

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



CALIFORNIA POOLS OF HOPE

Offers free swimming lessons for children with disabilities.

Conditions: Disabilities

6801 Long Beach Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90805
310-537-2224
fax: 310-537-2255



CAMP CRESCENT MOON

Provides sports, recreation and camp activities to children with Sickle Cell disease, ages 8-14.

Conditions: Sickle Cell Disease

Sickle Cell Disease Foundation of CA
6133 Bristol Parkway Suite 240
Culver City, CA 90230
310-693-0247
fax: 310-693-0266
877-288-2873 (toll free)

Satellite office:
225 S. Lake Ave. Suite 300
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-432-5448

Web: http://www.scdfc.org
Email: info@scdfc.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 ESCAPADES

Special summer day camp for children ages 4-13. Created for children with special needs, the program offers opportunities for typically developing children to be a part of this extraordinary experience. The camp is not designed to be a therapy program, but is staffed by a multi-disciplinary team of therapists together with teachers, counselors and volunteers.

Conditions: Special Needs

Pediatric Therapy Network
1815 W. 213th St. #100
Torrance, CA 90501
310-767-9848
310-328-0276

Web: www.pediatrictherapy.com



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 OAKES - YMCA

Provides various camp programs for teens with developmental disabilities, ages 16 and up. Located in Big Bear.

Conditions: Developmental Disabilities

C/o Long Beach Adaptive Recreation
1150 E. 4th St. Rm. 223
Long Beach, CA 90802
562-570-1784

P.O. Box 452
Big Bear City, CA 92314
909-585-2020
fax: 909-585-8038

Web: www.campoakes.org
Email: camp@lbymca.org

YMCA of Greater Long Beach – Camping Services
P.O. Box 90995
Long Beach, CA 90809
800-642-2014
562-279-1710
fax: 562-279-1639



CAMP PAINTED TURTLE

Welcomes children ages 7-16 for 5-7 day sessions. An innovative camp and family care center for children with life-threatening illnesses, ages 7-16, at no cost to families.

Conditions: Hemophilia, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney disease & transplant, liver transplant, skeletal dysplasias, diabetes, muscular dystrophy.

1300 4th Street, Suite 300
Santa Monica, CA 90401

310-451-1353
fax: 310-451-1357

Web: www.thepaintedturtle.org
Email: info@thepaintedturtle.org



CAMP RAMAH - Tikvah Program

Tikvah Program provides a mainstreaming summer camp program for children 11-18 years old. Two 4-week sessions designed for Jewish adolescents with learning disabilities and other developmental delays.

Conditions: Developmental Disabilities

Camp Ramah in CA
15600 Mulholland Dr. #252
Los Angeles, CA 90077
310-476-8571
fax: 310-472-3810

Web: www.ramah.org
Email: info@ramah.org



CAMP RONALD MCDONALD FOR GOOD TIMES

Traditional summer camp modified to meet the special needs of campers with pediatric cancer and their siblings. One week sessions throughout the summer, plus winter, spring and fall weekend sessions.

Conditions: Cancer

1954 Cotner Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
800-625-7295
310-268-8488
fax: 310-473-3338

Web: www.campronaldmcdonald.org
Email: info@campronaldmcdonald.org



CAMP SHIWAKA

In addition to traditional day camp for all children, Camp Sommersault Day Camp offers one-week sessions for cancer patients and their families.

Conditions: Cancer

7070 E. Carson St.
Long Beach, CA 90808
562-421-2725
Contact: Shirlee Jackert

Email: campfire@earthlink.net




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



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




DOUGLAS FAMILY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Provides pre-school summer camp in an inclusive setting. Children with Autism/Aspergers will be interviewed before acceptance into the program. Ages 2-5 years.

Conditions: Disabilities

Sinai Temple
10400 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-481-3270
Contact: Judy

Web: www.sinaitemple.org/temple/douglas_family.php



EARLY CHILDHOOD "CLUBHOUSE" INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM

After-school program for children ages 2-6 with autism, Asperger's, developmental disabilities and/or behavioral disorders. Five days a week, 1-5 pm. Highly structured and integrated program includes various recreational activities.

Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities

UCLA Neuropsychiatric Institute and Hospital
760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90024
310-825-0367
Contact: Becki Cox, Ph.D.

Email: Bcox@mednet.ucla.edu




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




GENE HURWIN & BIG FUN at Santa Monica Gymnastics Center

Innovative method utilizing gymnastic "play" for kids with special needs. Recreational programs and therapy services available at various locations throughout Southern California.

Conditions: Special Needs

3710 S. Robertson Blvd. Suite 225
Culver City, CA 90232
310-837-7849
toll free: 877-244-3868
fax: 310-838-8454

Web: www.bigfungymnastics.com
Email: gene@bigfungymnastics.com




GREATER LOS ANGELES CROHN'S AND COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA
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



KEN'S VHAP CAMP

Designed for special needs boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 16. Offering age-appropriate, developmental, fun and engaging activities exclusively on site. Programs vary on a day-to-day basis, providing the children with a unique daily experience to meet individual and group needs.

Conditions: Developmental Delay diagnosis, genetic disability, mild to moderate retardation.
For children with physical / medical handicaps requiring limited specialized supervision. Vendored by the Regional Centers.

Contact:
Dr. Ken Curtis
Ken's VHAP Camp
PO Box 1853
Santa Monica, CA. 90406
800-679-6044
310-344-7573

Email: kenatali@adelphia.net


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



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



SAY 'N' PLAY SUMMER SPEECH CAMP

Summer day camp for ages 3 and above, to improve speech and language development.

Conditions: Autism, Learning disabilities, Articulation/phonological disorders

5761 Buckingham Parkway
Culver City, CA 90230
310-649-6199
Contact: Pamela Wiley

Email: laspeechandlang@earthlink.net




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




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





TUMBLEWEED DAY CAMP

Traditional summer day camp that can accommodate children with asthma, behavior disorders and learning disabilities. Located in Brentwood.

Conditions: Disabilities

P.O. Box 49291
Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-472-7474

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