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ABILITY
FIRST -
Pasadena
Organizational headquarters
for Ability First program.
Offers day camps, residential
summer camps and a
comprehensive
resource/referral service for
children with disabilities.
Conditions: Physical and
Developmental Disabilities
1300 Green St.
Pasadena, CA 91106
626-396-1010
fax: 626-396-1021
Web:
www.abilityfirst.org
Email:
contactus@abilityfirst.org
ABILITY
FIRST - Lawrence L. Frank
Center
Offers summer swim program,
after-school care, sports,
recreation, socialization and
special events services for
children with disabilities.
Also offers parent groups,
day camps and resident summer
camps.
Conditions: Disabilities
201 S. Kinneloa Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-449-5661
Web:
www.abilityfirst.org
Email:
motto@abilityfirst.org
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
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
ARMORY
CENTER FOR THE
ARTS
Community
arts center offers innovative
approaches to creating and
presenting visual arts to
students of all ages and
abilities. Special summer
programs.
Conditions: Disabilities
145 N. Raymond Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-792-5101
Web:
www.armoryarts.org
Email:
information@armoryarts.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
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
COSTANOAN
Residential,
respite and recreational
camping program for children
and adults, ages 5 and up,
with disabilities and/or
special needs. Nestled in the
foothills of the Santa Clara
Mountains. Traditional 6-9
day summer camps from
June-August.
Conditions: Disabilities
2851 Park Ave.
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408-243-7861
Web:
www.viaservices.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 KREM –
CAMPING
UNLIMITED
Residential summer camp for
children and adults with
developmental, physical and
other disabilities. 7, 10
& 12 day sessions, early
June to late August.
Conditions: Down Syndrome,
Autism, Cerebral Palsy, etc.
Business
office:
4610
Whitesands Ct.
El Sobrante, CA 94803
510-222-6662
Summer
address:
102 Brook Lane
Boulder Creek – Santa Cruz
Mtns., CA 95006
Web:
www.campingunlimited.com
Email:
campkrem@campingunlimited.com
CAMP NUGGET, CSULB
Provides
a physical activity day camp
for children with special
needs ages 5-12.
Conditions: Special Needs
1250 Bellflower Blvd.
Long Beach, CA 90840
562-985-7969
Web:
www.csulb.edu/programs/summer-camps
or
www.longbeachstate.com
Email:
blavay@csulb.edu
CAMP
PAIVIKA
Residential
camp with traditional
recreational activities for
children with autism,
cerebral palsy, diabetes,
hearing or visual impairment,
etc. Ages 7-70
Conditions: Various
disabilities
See also: Ability First
P.O. Box 3367
Crestline, CA 92325
909-338-1102
Contact: Kelly Kunsek
Web:
www.abilityfirst.org/camp_paivika.htm
Email:
kkunsek@abilityfirst.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
CASA COLINA
CENTERS FOR REHABILITATION
- Children's Services
Center
Among
many rehabilitation services
for children with
neurological, orthopedic,
developmental and other
medical needs, the centers
offer adaptive sports
programs and a
recreational/sports summer
camp. Serves Los Angeles, San
Bernardino, Riverside and
Orange Counties.
Conditions: Disabilities,
Special Needs
255 E. Bonita Ave.
P.O. Box 6001
Pomona, CA 91769
909-596-7733 x4200 (Children
services)
800-926-5462 (General info)
Web:
www.casacolina.org
Email:
rehab@casacolina.org
CENTER FOR
DEVELOPING KIDS - SUNKIDS
2006
Fun
day camp 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
CITY OF
GARDENA RECREATION AND
HUMAN SERVICES
DEPT.
Serves
the mentally and
developmentally disabled.
Special Olympics programs,
Fiesta Club, dances,
swimming.
Conditions: Disabilities
1700 W.
162nd
Street
Gardena, CA 90242
310-217-9500
Contact: Kelly Fugio
Web:
www.ci.gardena.ca.us
CITY OF
PASADENA HUMAN SERVICES
AND
RECREATION
Recreational
programs serving teens with
disabilities. 10-week
Saturday sessions providing
developmentally appropriate
activities, social skills
development and recreation.
Field trips, art programs,
dances. Volunteer
opportunities.
Conditions: Disabilities
Jackie Robinson Center
100 N. Garfield Ave. Room 328
Pasadena, CA 91109
626-744-7257 or 626-744-4386
Contact: Jackie Scott
Web:
www.ci.pasadena.ca.us/humanservices
Email:
jscott@ci.pasadena.ca.us
CYBERCAMPS
Single
and multi-week summer
technology day camps held at
prestigious university
campuses. Day camps, ages
7-16; residential, ages 10
& up.
Conditions: Can accommodate
disabilities
2401 4th
Ave.
Suite 1110
Seattle, WA 98121
206-442-4500
888-904-2267
fax: 206-442-4501
Web:
www.giantcampus.com
DESTINATION
SCIENCE
Summer
day camps, hands-on learning
programs taught by mature,
professional teachers. Four
different camp themes, 70
neighborhood locations. Ages
5-11.
Conditions: Can accommodate
disabilities
888-909-2822
fax: 888-909-7577
Web:
www.destinationscience.org
Email:
info@destinationscience.org
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
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
FUN &
FIT GYMNASTICS DAY
CAMP
Gym
program for typically
developing children can also
serve special needs kids.
Conditions: Disabilities
1919 W. Burbank Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91506
818-845-0700 or
21021 Soledad Canyon Rd. #208
Canyon Country, CA 91351
661-255-7244
Web:
www.funandfit.com
Email:
info@funandfit.com
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
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
MOVE A
CHILD HIGHER (MACH
1)
Offers
therapeutic horseback riding
activities designed to help
children with disabilities.
Conditions: Disabilities,
Special Needs
1430 Topeka St.
Pasadena, CA 91104
626-798-1222
Contact: Joy Rittenhouse
Web:
www.moveachildhigher.org
Email:
joymach1@yahoo.com
PASADENA
JUNIOR
THEATRE
Theatre
arts classes, special summer
camps.
Conditions: Hearing Impaired,
Physical Disabilities, ADD,
Autism
Mailing address:
75 N. Marengo Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-577-5922
Web:
www.pasadenajuniortheatre.org
Email:
info@pasadenajuniortheatre.org
ROSE BOWL
AQUATIC
CENTER
Offers
specialized swimming
instruction for kids with
special needs. Vendored
through Regional Center.
Conditions: Disabilities
360 N. Arroyo Blvd.
Pasadena, CA 91103
626-564-0330
Web:
www.rosebowlaquatics.org
SPECIAL
OLYMPICS/PASADENA
Provides
sports activities in
preparation for Special
Olympics.
Conditions: Mental,
Developmental Disabilities
P.O. Box 94949
Pasadena, CA 91109-4949
626-798-2000
Contact: Barbara Klein
Web:
www.sosc.org/pasadena.html
Email:
Pasadena@sosc.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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