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
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