Sprout Therapeutic Riding and Education Center
Autism Education Site
Summer camps, news & more!
http://www.theautismeducationsite.com/autism-summer-camps/
Camp Akeela
A co-ed, overnight camp in Vermont to help children
with autism,Asperger’s Syndrome and non verbal learning
disabilities improve their social skills.
Ages 9 -16
(866) 680-4744
http://www.campakeela.com/
Camp Easter Seals Virginia
Camps for children and teens with autism.
New Castle, Virginia
http://va.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=VADR_Summer_Program&printer_friendly=1
Camp Gonnawannagoagin
Camp Gonnawannagoagin is specifically for children with a primary diagnosis of autism.
Ages 4 to 18
Virginia Beach, Virginia
http://camp4autism.org/summercamp.htm
Choice Camps
Asperger’s Syndrome Summer Camps
Summer camps and trips for children with Asperger’s Syndrome throughout the US for all ages.
617-264-0939
http://www.choicecamps.com/aspergers-syndrome-summer-camps/
Vanderbilt Children’s Hospital Summer Camp List
For children with autism spectrum disorders
Nashville, Tennessee
Ages 6-12 615-936-1705
www.vanderbiltchildrens.com/interior.php?mid=1007
Very Special Camps
Overnight camps, summer day camps, travel camps, teen tours and adventure camps for individuals with Autism.
http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/
DEAF/HARD of HEARING
Choice Camps
Hearing Impairment Summer Camps
Summer camps and trips for children with hearing impairments throughout the US for all ages. Live Chat!
617-264-0939
http://www.choicecamps.com/hearing-impairment-summer-camps/
Sertoma Deaf Camp
Camp for children who are deaf or hard of hearing or who have a family member who is deaf.
Westfield, North Carolina
Ages 8-16
336-593-8057
http://www.campsertoma.org/
Summer & Enrichment Programs @ Gallaudet University
A wide variety of programs for deaf and hard of hearing students
Washington, D.C.
High school age through college
800-383-9931(TTY)
202-448-7272 (voice)
http://summer.gallaudet.edu
EMOTIONAL DISABILITY
Camp Attaway
Day camp for children with emotional and behavioral disorders
Columbia, Maryland
Ages 7-13
410-730-2633
www.campattaway.org
Kamp A-Kom-Plish
Camp for children with and without disabilities
Nanjemoy, Maryland
Ages 8-16
301-870-3226
Email: bchitwood@melwood.org
www.kampakomplish.org
INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY
Camp Baker
Camp Bruce McCoy
Camp for individuals with brain injuries
Ages 18+
Chesapeake, Virginia
804-355-5748http://www.biav.net/camp-bruce-mccoy.htm
Camp Easter Seals
Summer Camp, Therapy Camps, Specialty Camps
New Castle, Virginia
Ages 5 and up
Email: camp@va.easterseals.com
http://va.easterseals.com/site/PageServer?pagename=VADR_Summer_Program
Camp Rainbow Connection
Camp for individuals with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities
Blackstone, Virginia
Ages 16+
800-768-6040
http://www.vaumc.org/Page.aspx?pid=386
Cerebral Palsy Ability Center
Intensive therapy camp for children with cerebral palsy and other impairments
Ages 2-14
Fairfax County, Virginia
703-920-0600
Email: cpac@cpabilitycenter.org
www.cpabilitycenter.org
Kamp A-Kom-Plish
Camp for children with and without disabilities
Nanjemoy, Maryland
Ages 8-16
301-870-3226
Email: bchitwood@melwood.org
www.kampakomplish.org
LEARNING DISABILITIES
Camp Channel
Listing of Summer Camps accommodating individuals with learning disabilities.
All ages throughout the U.S.
http://www.campchannel.com/campers/browse/special_needs-cc.shtml
Camp Sonshine
For children with or without disabilities
Ages 4-16
Silver Spring and Germantown, Maryland
301-989-2267
www.campsonshine.org
Camp Virginia Jaycee
Camping opportunities for children and adults with special needs
Ages 5+
540-947-2972
http://www.campvajc.org/
Choice Camps
Learning Disabilities Summer Camps
Summer camps and trips for children with learning disabilities
throughout the US for all ages.
Live Chat!
http://www.choicecamps.com/learning-disabilities-summer-camps/
CompuWrite @ George Mason University
Writing camp for students experiencing difficulties with the writing process
Grades 3-8
703-993-3670
http://kihd.gmu.edu/compuwrite/schedule/
Oakland School & Camp
For children with dyslexia or learning disabilities who need to catch up
Keswick, Virginia
Ages 8-14
434-293-9059
http://www.oaklandschool.net/summer-program
Email: information@Oaklandschool.net
Palladin Academy Day Camp @ Chesterbrook Academy
For children and adolescents with learning disabilities and dyslexia
Chantilly, Virginia
Ages 5-12
703-397-0520
http://www.chesterbrookacademy.com/camp-zone/
Siena School
Academic summer camp for bright, college-bound students with learning disabilities
Ages 9-15
Silver Spring, Maryland
301-592-0567
http://www.thesienaschool.org/program.cfm?subpage=216918
Uniquely Kids, Inc.
Individualized programs to meet the specific
needs of students experiencing difficulties with math.
703-660-9400
Email: uniquelykids@cox.net
ADDTIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIESwww.allensguide.com
www.summercamps.com
www.washingtonparent.com
http://www.kidscamps.com
www.ldonline.org
http://www.celebratingspecialchildren.org/index.php?src
MEDICAL CONDITIONS
Asthma
Camp Carysbrook
Camp for girls with asthma & learning difficulties
Riner, Virginia
Ages 6-16
540-382-1670
www.campcarysbrook.com
Email: info@campcarysbrook.com
The Consortium on Children with Asthma Camps
Provides information and coordinates camps for
children with asthma nationwide
http://www.asthmacamps.org/asthmacamps/
Cancer
Camp Fantastic by Special Love, Inc.
Camp for children with cancer and their families
Winchester, Virginia
Ages 7-17
1-888-930-2707
http://www.speciallove.org/
Camp Holiday Trails
Camp for children with cancer, IV chemotherapy & other medical conditions
Charlottesville, Virginia
Ages 7-17
434-977-3781
www.campholidaytrails.org
Children with Cancer Camp
List by Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Foundation
Nationwide listing of camps for children with cancer
301-962-3520
http://www.acor.org/ped-onc/cfissues/camps.html
Diabetes
American Diabetes Association
Camps for children with diabetes
Nationwide
Ages 7-15
202-331-8303
http://www.diabetes.org/living-with-diabetes/parents-and-kids/ada-camps/
Brainy Camps - Children’s National Medical Center
For children & teens with diabetes and other chronic conditions
Ages 7-16-
202-476-5142
http://www.brainycamps.com/
Children with Diabetes Camps
Nationwide listing of camps
http://childrenwithdiabetes.com/camps/
Epilepsy
Brainy Camps - Children’s National Medical Center
For children & teens with epilepsy and other chronic conditions
Ages 7-16
202-476-5142
http://www.brainycamps.com/
PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
Camp Bruce McCoy
Camp offered by the Brain Injury Association of Virginiafor individuals with brain injuries
Ages 18+
Chesapeake, Virginia
804-355-5748
http://www.biav.net/camp-bruce-mccoy.htm
Camp Channel
Listing of Summer Camps accommodating individuals with physical disabilities.
All ages throughout the U.S.
http://www.campchannel.com/campers/browse/special_needs-cc.shtml
Champ Camp
For children who have tracheotomies and those who require ventilator assistance
Ashley, Ohio
Ages 6-18
317-679-1860
http://www.champcamp.org
Kamp A-Kom-Plish
Camp for children with physical disabilities
Nanjemoy, Maryland
Ages 8-16
301-870-3226
Email: bchitwood@melwood.org
www.kampakomplish.org
MDA Summer Camp
For children with muscular dystrophy and related disorders
Richmond, Virginia
Ages 6-21
804-285-2961
http://www.mda.org/clinics/camp/
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES FOR STUDENTS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES
www.allensguide.com
http://www.celebratingspecialchildren.org/index.php?src=
www.summercamps.com
www.washingtonparent.com
http://www.kidscamps.com
http://adaptiveadventures.org
SENSORY MOTOR INTEGRATION
Lowell School Summer Programs
Camps to enhance sensory motor development
Ages 3-14
Washington, D.C.
202-577-2000
http://www.lowellschool.org/community_programs/summer.aspx
SOCIAL SKILLS
Summit Camp
Camp for individuals with social and learning issues
Ages 7-17
Honesdale, Pennsylvania
800-323-9908
www.summitcamp.com
SPORTS
Burgundy Farm Summer Day Camp
Co-ed traditional camp
Ages 3-15
703-960-3431
www.burgundyfarm.org
Camp Virginia Jaycee
Camping opportunities for children and adults with special needs
Ages 5+
540-947-2972
www.campvajc.org
Freedom Center Special Needs Camp
Recreation and sports camp
Fairfax, Virginia
Toddlers to teens
Manassas, Virginia
703-993-8444
http://www.freedom-center.com/camps.htm
Rivers Way Outdoor Adventure Center
Outdoor adventure and recreation summer camp
with rafting, hiking, climbing for disabled and non-disabled
Bluff City, TN
Ages 10-18
423-538-0405
www.riversway.org
ADDITIONAL SPORTS CAMP RESOURCES
http://adaptiveadventures.org/
www.acacamps.org
http://www.kidscamps.com
www.thecampconnection.com
http://www.celebratingspecialchildren.org/index.php?src
VISUALLY IMPAIRED
Camp Lighthouse
Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind camp for high school student
Washington, D.C.
Day camp for Ages 6-12; Summer activities for teens
240-737-5171
http://www.clb.org/childrens-services-and-programs.html
A Handbook on Transition Planning for Students and Families