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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
CENTER SUMMER
WORKSHOPS
Summer
Workshops help students have
a positive classroom
experience in small groups.
Serves ages 6-18.
Conditions: Learning
Disabilities
971 N. Altadena Drive
Pasadena, CA 91107
626-791-1255
Contact: Kathy Holmes
Web:
www.frostig.org/
Email:
center@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, and services include
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