Autism & Developmental Disabilities
Summer Opportunities for Kids With Special Needs
ABILITYFIRST - CAMP PAIVIKA
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika in the San Bernardino Mountains provides special needs campers 11+ with a traditional camping experience in a safe and nurturing environment.
Conditions: Physical and Developmental Disabilities
600 Playground Drive
Crestline, CA 92325
(909) 338-1102
Web: www.abilityfirst.org
Email: Kkunsek@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
AHEAD WITH HORSES
Developmental therapy through the use of horses and the environment. Ages 10 & under.
Conditions: Special Needs
9311 Del Arroyo Dr.
Sun Valley, CA 91352
818-767-6373
Contact: Jennifer
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
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
B.C.R. A PLACE TO GROW
Facility-based day and extended day program for children and adults with developmental disabilities from Burbank and neighboring L.A. County communities. 6 years and up. Regional Center vendor.
Conditions: Developmental disabilities
230 East Amherst
Burbank, CA 91504
818-483-4907
fax: 818-843-6829
Contact: Rachel Galpin
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 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 DEL CORAZON
A non-organization that runs two 5-day camp sessions over Labor Day week, one for children ages 7-13 and one for youths ages 13-17 with heart diseases and transplants. Free of charge.
Conditions: Heart diseases
11615 Hesby St.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
818-754-0312
888-621-4800
fax: 818-754-0842
Web: www.campdelcorazon.org
Email: info@campdelcorazon.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 DUBNOFF
Summer and holiday day camp for children with developmental disabilities, through the Dubnoff Center for Child Development and Educational Therapy.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities
10526 Dubnoff Way
North Hollywood, CA 91606
818-755-4950
fax: 818-752-0783
Web: www.dubnoffcenter.org
Email: sandrab@dubnoffcenter.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 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 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
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 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 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 SCHERMAN
Residential Girl Scout camp that mainstreams girls with special needs into regular camp programs. Serves ages 7-17.
Conditions: Special Needs
Girl Scout Council of Orange County
1620 Adams Ave.
Costa Mesa, CA 92628
714-979-7900
Web: www.gscoc.org
Email: airey@gscoc.org
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
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
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
CHILD EDUCATIONAL CENTER (CEC)
Serves young children of families at JPL, Cal Tech and surrounding community. Full-day, 10-week summer camp, grades K-6.
Conditions: ADD, Autism, Dyslexia
140 Foothill Blvd.
La Canada, CA 91011
818-354-3418
fax: 818-393-4243
Web: www.ceconline.org
Email: cec@ceconline.org
CHILDREN WITH AUTISM MAKING PROGRESS (C.A.M.P.)
Day camp with various recreational activities for children with autism, ages 5-15. Regional Center vendor.
Conditions: Autism
1527 Fremont Ave.
South Pasadena, CA 91030
626-345-9228
Contact: Kristin Capalbo
Web: www.81x.com/kcapalbo/camp
Email: kcapalbo@earthlink.net
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
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
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
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
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
EDUCATION SPECTRUM
Serves children with developmental delays individually and in groups, specializing in autism and other related disorders. Also music, social skills, art. Special summer programs.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities
2235 N. Lake Ave., Suite 201
Altadena, CA 91001
626-797-1500
FRIENDS AT PLAY
Program for children ages 3-18 with developmental delays. Typically developing children volunteer as role models and friends. 50-minute sessions. Also offers music program.
Vendored service provider.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities
First United Methodist Church
700 N. Glenoaks Blvd.
Burbank, CA 91502
818-845-2846
Contact: Teresa Mackey
email: tmackeyslp@charther.net
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
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
HILLSIDE LEARNING CENTER /HILLSIDE HOUSE
Offers summer school classes for grades 9-12 on a variety of subjects. Hillside is an accredited institution offering services to students who struggle in most academic environments. School services for grades 7-12 and educational therapy for K-12.
Conditions: Learning disabilities
4331 Oak Grove Dr.
La Canada, CA 91011
818-952-1122 (School)
818-790-3044 (Learning Ctr.)
Web: www.hillsideforsuccess.org
Email: Johnson@hillsidelc.org
ID TECH CAMPS
Innovative, challenging computer camps on selected college campuses. Age 7-17. Contact for courses and locations.
Conditions: Autism, Aspergers, ADD/ADHD, Dyslexia
42 W. Campbell Ave. #301
Campbell, CA 95008
888-709-TECH
Web: www.internaldrive.com
Email: info@internaldrive.com
INTEGRATED LEARNING SOLUTIONS
Comprehensive services for children with learning differences or AD/HD. Summer workshops.
Conditions: ADD, ADHD
2233 Huntington Dr. #14
San Marino, CA 91108
626-568-8558
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
JAY NOLAN COMMUNITY SERVICES FAMILY SUPPORT
Among many support services, offers an inclusive camp program for children ages 8-16.
Conditions: Special Needs
15501 San Fernando Mission Blvd. #200
Mission Hills, CA 91345
818-361-6400 x119 (camp)
818-361-6400 (office)
Web: www.jaynolan.org
Email: cindy@jaynolan.org
JOEY TRAVOLTA'S ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
A group of training professionals who teach children with special needs acting, improv-comedy, digital filmmaking, and animation. Typical peers and siblings are welcome to create an inclusive environment. Movie Making Summer Camp offered. Ages 6-18.
Conditions: Special needs
23161 Ventura Blvd. Suite 102
Woodland Hills, CA 91364
818-591-3345
fax: 818-591-3349
Web: www.joeytee.com Or InclusionFilms@aol.com
Email: info@joeytee.com
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 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
KRIS' CAMP
Offers therapy-intensive/respite camp sessions for children with special needs (focusing on children with autism/autistic-like challenges) and their families in Idyllwild. Ages 4-15.
Conditions: Autism/ASD, Developmental Disabilities
Business address:
3359 Creek Road
Salt Lake City, UT 84121
801-733-0721
Web: http://wmoore.net/kriscamp.html
Email: info@kriscamp.org
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
THE LEARNING LADDER
Offers summer prep courses for the PSAT and SAT, test-taking strategies, writing workshops.
Conditions: Learning Differences
707 Foothill Blvd. Suite 5202
La Canada, CA 91011
818-790-HELP (4357)
Web: www.learningladder.biz
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
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
NAWA
Offers many summer programs with an emphasis on outdoor adventures. Caters to non-traditional learners. Serves ages 10-19.
Conditions: ADD / ADHD, Learning Disabilities
17351 Trinity Mountain Rd.
French Gulch, CA 96033
800-358-6292
Web: www.nawa-academy.com
Email: nawa@concentric.net
PASADENA CHILD DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATES
Offers a variety of services for children with special needs. Social/play skills intervention in-home. Music therapy, social skills groups in summer. Serves infants-12 yo.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities, Special Needs
620 N. Lake Ave.
Pasadena, CA 91101
626-793-7350
fax: 626-793-7941
Web: www.pasadenachilddevelopment.com
Email: pcda@pasadenachilddevelopment.com
PILGRIM PINES CAMP
Traditional residential summer camp provides mainstreaming opportunities for the developmentally disabled. Affiliated with United Church of Christ.
Conditions: Developmental Disabilites
39570 Glen Road
Yucaipa, CA 92399
909-797-1821
Web: www.pilgrimpinescamp.org
Email: info@pilgrimpinescamp.org
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
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
ROSEMARY JOHNSON & ASSOCIATES CLINIC
We are a pediatric occupational and physical therapy clinic in Monrovia, CA who have been providing these services to children in our area for over 25 years. Our summer programs include Fit Kids (exercise), Movin’ & Dancin” (dance and movement), and Writing Rocketeers (handwriting) and are open to children with and without special needs.
Conditions: With and without special needs.
116 E. Walnut Ave.
Monrovia, CA 91016
626-357-9934
Contact: Susan Lorin
Web: www.rjclinic.com
Email: Sue@rjclinic.com
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
SMILE A WHILE CAMP
Smile A While day camps and After School program both welcome children from diverse backgrounds, skills and abilities. At Smile A While we believe that every child deserves a place where they can experience new and exciting adventures, make life long friends and learn important social skills all while having fun!! We work with children facing a wide spectrum of developmental and emotional issues.
Conditions: Autistic spectrum, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, Asperger's, ADD/ADHD, and others.
349 W. Altadena Dr.
Altadena, CA 91001
626-794-3864
Email: behavioralservices@yahoo.com
SPECIAL CAMP FOR SPECIAL KIDS
Special Camp for Special Kids is a non-profit summer camp program for kids and teens aged 6-21 with a wide variety of disabilities. We are a day camp program that is located in Orange County - but each day of camp we take field trips all over Southern California - from the beach to Knott's! We pair campers one-on-one with high school and college aged volunteer counselors/friends. All counselors go through training and interviews and we are selective in our process. The staff is very experienced and we also always have a nurse on staff. We provide a normal summer camp experience, long-lasting friends, and a fun-filled camp experience for the last 19 years!
Conditions:Wide variety of disabilities
31641 La Novia Avenue
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(949) 661-0108
Contact: Lindsay Eres, Executive Director
Web: www.specialcamp.org
Email lindsay.eres@smes.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
STARS ATHLETICS
Stars is a non-profit center serving the Foothill/San Gabriel Valley area, offering programs for children, including Gymnastics, dance, cheerleading and martial arts.
Conditions: Can accommodate special needs
708 W. Las Tunas Dr.
San Gabriel, CA 91776
626-292-7827
Contact: Joanne Bockian
Web: www.starsathletics.org
Email: starsathletics@yahoo.com
SURFERS HEALING - A Foundation for Autism
Offers annual summer surfing camps for individuals with autism. Promotes therapeutic benefits of surfing and its positive effects on the vestibular system.
Conditions: Autism
P.O. Box 1267
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92693
949-370-1083
fax: 949-728-1200
Web: www.surfershealing.org
Email: Jennifer@surfershealing.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
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
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
VILLA ESPERANZA SERVICES
Villa Esperanza Services is a nonprofit corporation devoted to the care, education, health and social services of developmentally disabled children, and adults and seniors with disabilities. Summer sessions available.
Conditions: Autism, Developmental Disabilities
2116 East Villa Street Pasadena, CA 91107
626-449-2919
Web: www.villaesperanzaservices.org
Email: info@villaesperanzaservices.org
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
Y-SPIRIT PROGRAM
Recreation/socialization program for teens with developmental disabilities. Age 13-21 yrs. Summer program. 1:3 staff/participant ratio.
Conditions: Developmental Disabilities
First Church of the Nazarene
3700 East Sierra Madre Blvd. #106
Pasadena, CA
626-432-1507
Web: www.ymcala.org