Retreats, Camps & Recreational Programs for Disability - Developmental

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Programs are listed in alphabetical order by program name by accepting campers from anywhere in the United States (National) first, then alphabetical by state. Click on the program name for details.

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Developmental Delay  Developmental Disability  Asperger Syndrome  Autism  Down Syndrome  Cerebral Palsy  Learning Disability  Speech/language Delays or Impairments  Sensory Processing Disorders  Central Auditory Processing Disorder  Fragile X Syndrome  Williams Syndrome  Tourette's Syndrome  Prader-Willi Syndrome  

There are 114 programs for Disability - Developmental.

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Program Name Summary Accepts Campers From Location
4-H Camp and Summer Programs - Send A Kid To Camp Inclusive fun camp for youth ages 5 to 19 to develop life skills regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, gender or disabilities.regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, gender or disabilities National North Carolina
Adaptive Sports Center - Summer Adventures Summer adaptive sports programs for individuals with disabilities. National
Colorado
Colorado
Camp Allen Summer camp for children and adults with developmental and physical challenges. National
New Hampshire
New Hampshire
Camp Christopher - Discovery Camp A week-long or up to entire summer Catholic summer camp for special needs adults ages 18 and older. National
Ohio
Ohio
Camp HASC Seven-week overnight summer camp for individuals with special needs. National
New York
New York
Camp Sassafras A six-day residential camp for adults with mental, physical and/or emotional impairments ages 23-33 that provides creative arts therapy and recreation services. National
Michigan
Michigan
Camp Stepping Stones A six-day residential camp for teens and adults with mental, physical and/or emotional impairments ages 13-22 that provides creative arts therapy and recreation services. National
Michigan
Michigan
Camp Sunshine Week-long summer camp for high-functioning adults with special needs ages 18 and up. National
North Carolina
North Carolina
Easterseals Wisconsin - Pioneer Camp - Adult Sessions Summer programs for campers with disabilities ages 18 and up. National
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Fall Vacation for Adults with Disabilities Overnight weekend vacation during the fall for high functioning, semi-independent adults with good mobility and social skills. National
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Grotonwood Summer Camp - Adults Vacation Week - Disabilities Summer camp week for adults with special needs, including mobility issues. National
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Grotonwood Summer Camp - Trips Weeks Summer camp week for adults with special needs which includes off-site field trips. National
Massachusetts
Massachusetts
Helping Hands/Freedom Trail Helping Hands/Freedom Trails is an organization of members devoted to providing a quality outdoors experience to all people, regardless of ability level or special need. Idaho Idaho
Horse Ranch Adventure Camp Summer camp for children ages 8+ with neurobiological disorders, Aspergers, high-functioning autism, learning disabilities and other special needs. National
Georgia
Georgia
iCan Bike Programs Five day summer bike camp program for people with disabilities ages 8 and up. National
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine Camp for children, teens, and young adults between the ages of 15 and 21 who have moderate to severe autism spectrum disorder and other special needs. National
California
California
Magic of Music and Dance Camp Week-long summer camp for individuals with disabilities of all ages. National
Colorado
Colorado
Winter Adventure Programs Winter adaptive sports programs for individuals with disabilities. National
Colorado
Colorado
Wisconsin Elks/Easter Seals Respite Camp Camp for individuals with a physical disability or challenge of any degree, a cognitive functioning level close to that of their actual age, ages 7 and older. National
Wisconsin
Wisconsin
Christian Berets Summer Camps 5-day summer camps for individuals with special needs. California California
Colorado Lions Camp - Summer Program Residential summer camp with 9 sessions of one week duration for individuals ages 8 and up with physical, developmental or mental disabilities. Colorado Colorado
Camp Mahackeno - Special Cares Program Weekly sessions of summer day camp for children and teens grades K to 10th with basic medical needs or for a camper that needs a one on one aide to navigate the camp. Connecticut Connecticut
Camp Q A summer day camp for school aged children with developmental disabilities.
Northeastern Connecticut Connecticut
DC Soccer Clinic A program for children and young adults with developmental and physical disabilities who wish to work on soccer and team skills with the assistance of local high school school coaches and the United States Soccer Foundation. District of Columbia
Maryland
Virginia
Washington DC
Keen - DC Music Music session for children and young adults with disabilities, taught by professional educator artists who have extensive experience in their field of performance and in working with persons with disabilities in dance and music. District of Columbia Washington DC
Camp Challenge - Weekend Camp Weekend camp throughout the year for children over 6 years of age and adults with physical, intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. Florida Florida
Camp Thunderbird Provides 6-day or 12-day overnight camps for individuals with and without special needs ages 6 and up. Florida Florida
Dream Oaks Camp Camps for children with physical and developmental disabilities and serious illnesses ages 7-17. Florida Florida
Camp Big Heart - Children and Young Adults A summer camp for children and young adults with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Georgia Georgia
Camp Caglewood Weekend camp for individuals with developmental disabilities. Georgia Georgia
Camp Hollywood Summer day camp for children and adolescents developmental disabilities, ages 5-21. Georgia Georgia
Camp Infinity Week-long camp for teens and young adults between the ages of 14-29 with physical or developmental disabilities. Atlanta, Georgia metropolitan area Georgia
Camp Joyful Soles Week long summer day camp for teens and young adults ages 13 to 22 years old with special needs. Milton, Georgia and Alpharetta, Georgia; Outside applications are accepted but require an additional fee Georgia
Camp TEAM Summer day camp for children ages 7-13, with disabilities and all abilities. Georgia Georgia
Camp Lutherhaven - Champ Camp Summer camp sessions for children and adults with disabilities ages 8 to 25 years old. Idaho Idaho
Touch of Nature - Camp Little Giant Residential summer camp for individuals with physical, cognitive and developmental disability ages 8 and up. Illinois Illinois
Anderson Woods Summer Camp Summer camp for individuals with special needs ages 7 and up. Indiana Indiana
Camp Millhouse - Overnight Residential Summer Camp Offers an residential summer camp for individuals with physical or mental disabilities ages 7 and up. Indiana Indiana
Quest Retreat Residential retreat for individuals with disabilities, ages 18 and older. Indiana Indiana
ARCSEI - Half Day Teen Camp Summer camp program for school aged children with intellectual, development and physical disabilities ages 9-13 years old. Iowa Iowa
ARCSEI - Little Tykes Camp Summer camp program for school age children with intellectual, development and physical disabilities ages 4-10 years old. Iowa Iowa
ARCSEI - Teen Camp Summer camp program for adolescents with intellectual, development and physical disabilities grades 7-12+. Iowa Iowa
Camp Autumn Week long therapeutic day camps for children ages 4-21 years old. Provides a blend of therapy, skill development and fun for those who need it most. Iowa Iowa
Residential Summer Camp Week long camps for all ages and abilities. Iowa Iowa
Weekend Respite Camp Weekend summer camps for people with special needs. Iowa Iowa
KJCPF Summer Camp Summer camps for children and adults with physical and mental developmental disabilities. Kansas Kansas
Mission Creek Camp - Hope Ranch Therapeutic Riding Center Program provides sessions of horseback riding, hiking and rock climbing to individuals diagnosed with disabilities. Kansas Kansas
Kingsley House Summer Camp Full day summer camp for children ages 5-12 with disabilities from the greater New Orleans Area. Louisiana; Greater New Orleans area Louisiana
Camp CaPella - Family Vacation Package Week long summer camp for families of children ages 5 and older with a primary diagnosis of physical and or developmental disabilities. Maine and surrounding areas Maine
Camp CaPella - Winter Day Camp A winter day camping experience for children ages 5 and older and adults with a primary diagnosis of physical and/or developmental disabilities. Maine and surrounding areas Maine
Pine Tree Day Camp - Camp Pine Cone Day camp for children with physical and/or developmental disabilities ages 5-12. Maine Maine
Access Ability Sailing - Adaptive Program Recreational sailing opportunities for adults with physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities. Maryland Maryland
Access-ability Program Sailing program on Saturdays from April to August for people with disabilities. Maryland Maryland
Calvert County Therapeutic Recreation Services Therapeutic recreation opportunities for individuals of all ages with disabilities. Maryland Maryland
Camp Accomplish Day and overnight summer camps for children and teens of all abilities ages 5-18. Maryland Maryland
Camp GLOW Week-long faith-based residential summer camp for adults with developmental disabilities. Maryland; Baltimore area Maryland
Camp Greentree Camp Greentree is a program for children, teens and young adults with mild to moderate developmental disabilities ages 6 to 21 years old.
Maryland Maryland
J Camps Two to eight week summer camp sessions for children in grades K-6 with physical and developmental disabilities. Maryland Maryland
Summer Buddies Program Provides social skills play groups for children with and without disabilities ages 3-7. Maryland Maryland
AccesSportAmerica Variety of sports programs for individuals with disabilities. Massachusetts Massachusetts
All Stars Nautical Mile Social and recreational activity program during the fall for children and teens attending grades 1st to 8th of all abilities. Massachusetts Massachusetts
All Stars Sports and Recreation - Summer Summer recreational programs for children and teens who attend 1st to 8th grade with moderate special needs. Massachusetts Massachusetts
Camp Arrowhead Day Camp A week summer camp for children and adults with special needs. Massachusetts
Natick
Massachusetts
JCC Camp Grossman Summer day camp for children and teens ages 4½ to 15 years old with developmental disabilities, high functioning autism disorders and other learning differences. Massachusetts Massachusetts
JCC Camp Kaleidoscope Summer arts and science camp for children and teens ages 5 to 16 years old with developmental disabilities, high functioning autism disorders and learning differences. Massachusetts Massachusetts
Camp FAR Out A two week summer camp for children and teens with special needs ages 3 to 16 years old. Michigan Michigan
Equestrian Programs A week summer camp of therapeutic horse riding individuals with developmental disabilities and special needs. Michigan Michigan
Indian Trails Summer Residential Camps Variety of camps offered for individuals with disabilities. Michigan Michigan
RicStar Summer Music Therapy Camp Summer music therapy camp during the summer for children and adults with special needs and their siblings. ` Michigan: Ingham County Michigan
Adaptive Winter Recreation Winter recreation offering individualized winter sports lessons such as skiing, ice skating,snow boarding, ski cross-country and snowshoe with adaptive equipment by dedicated staff. Montana Montana
Eagle Mount’s Adaptive Aquatics Program Year round aquatic program for individuals with a wide range of abilities. Program offers therapeutic swimming and exercise classes in a warm saltwater pool. Montana Montana
Camp Marcella - Adult Camp Summer camp session for adults ages 18 -35 who have physical challenges and/or developmental delays. New Jersey New Jersey
Camp Shohola Summer day camp for children with special needs. Pike, Sussex, and Western Orange Counties Pennsylvania
Summer Camp for Young Adults Two week, twelve night session for ages 23-35 for young adults who have a physical or developmental disability including autism. New York City and its surrounding counties.
New Jersey
New Jersey
Camp Sno Mo Residential camp program for children, teens and young adults ages 11 to 21 years old with disabilities and special needs. New Hampshire New Hampshire
Camp A.N.C.H.O.R. A year-round camp that provides activities after school and on Saturdays in various locations throughout the township ages 5 and up with special needs. New York; Town of Hempstead New York
Camp Challenge - Winter Camp Week-long winter camp for individuals with a primary physical, intellectual and/or developmental disability ages 6 and up. New York New York
Clover Patch Camp Overnight and day camps for individuals ages 5+ with physical and/or developmental disabilities. New York New York
CampCare Summer camp for individuals with special needs ages 6-22. Nevada Nevada
Lakeside Summershine One week residential camp during the summer for teens and adults ages 15 and older with developmental disabilities. North Carolina North Carolina
Adapted Sports - Baseball Program 7 sesions of adapted baseball program in August and September for co-ed youth 7 years and older with a physical limitation and/or cognitive/developmental delays. Ohio Ohio
Camp Happiness Summer day camp for children and young adults ages 5-21 with cognitive and developmental disabilities. Ashland, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Summit and Wayne counties in Ohio Ohio
Camp Sue Osborn - Day and Residence Camp Offers a day camp or residence camp for children who are recognized as having a disability by a local school system. Ohio Ohio
Recreation Unlimited - Year Round Respite Weekend Camps Offers year round weekend camps for individuals with disabilities ages 8 and up. Ohio Ohio
SMILE Summer Camp Therapeutic day-camp for children with disabilities ages 4-18. Ohio; Cuyahoga, Geauga, Medina, Portage and Summitt counties Ohio
Camp Rivendale Summer day camp for children and young adults ages 6 to 22+ years old who have physical, emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Oregon Oregon
Family Camp A four day family camp during the summer for children ages 9 to 14 years old with disabilities and family members over 5 years old. Oregon Oregon
Lakeside Camp Week long camp during the summer for adults ages 18 and up with disabilities who have attended the main camp the previous year. Oregon Oregon
Trip and Travel/Tent and Travel Camp Week long camp during the summer for adults ages 18 and older with disabilities who have attended the main camp the previous year. Oregon Oregon
Aaron's Acres - Camp Lancaster - Session 2 2-week long summer day-camp for children diagnosed with developmental disabilities ages 5-21. Lancaster County, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Best Week Ever Day Camp A summer day camp for children and youths age 4-15 with and without developmental disabilities. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Diocesan Camp at Kirchenwald A camp for adults ages 18 and older with a primary diagnosis of mild to moderate intellectual and developmental disabilities. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Woodlands Summer Camps Programs Week-long summer camp programs for children, adolescents, and adults with a disability or chronic illness, ages 6 and up. Pennsylvania Pennsylvania
Camp Summit - Fall Camp Sessions Week-long overnight fall camp for individuals with disabilities ages 16 and up. Texas Texas
Camp Summit - Spring Camp Week-long session during spring break for individuals with disabilities ages 6 and up. Texas Texas
Camp Summit - Summer Camp Week-long overnight summer camp for individuals with disabilities ages 6 and up. Texas Texas
Camp Summit - Weekend Camps Weekend overnight camp for individuals with disabilities ages 6 and up, and their families. Texas Texas
Family Day Out Morning camp for children with disabilities ages 6-14 and their siblings ages 6-10 hosted one Saturday morning per month. Texas
Greater Houston Area
Texas
Parents Night Out (PNO) Respite program held in two locations around the Houston area. For children, teens, and young adults with disabilities ages 6 to 21 years old. Texas
Houston Metro Area
Texas
Texas Elks Camp Week-long summer camp for children with special needs and children in foster care. Texas Texas
Camp Rainbow Connection Camp Rainbow Connection is a week-long respite camp held twice in the summer for individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 16 and older. Virginia Virginia
SOAR365 Summer Camp Program provides 10, week-long summer camp sessions for children and adults diagnosed with disabilities. Virginia Virginia
Camp Stand By Me Offers 6 and 8-day sessions throughout the summer for children and adults with disabilities. Washington Washington
Christian Camp for Special Needs Christian camping environment for youth who are developmentally disabled and/or who are mildly, physically disabled ages 17 and up. Washington Washington
Community Therapeutic day camp Camp is designed for children with behavioral issues, mental health diagnoses, developmental disabilities, or for those in special education ages 5-18. Seattle WA, King County. Washington
Funshine Day Camp Five summer day camp sessions for youth with disabilities ages 6 to 21 years and one week long session for adults 18 years and older. Washington Washington
Seattle Children's Playgarden Offers multiple outdoor day camp programs for children of all abilities, ages 1-18. Washington Washington
Special Friends Summer Camps Camps for individuals with developmental disabilities ages 15 and up. Washington Washington
Specialized Year-Round Programs Year-round specialized programs for individuals with disabilities. Washington Washington
TOPSoccer - The Outreach Program for Soccer Outreach soccer program for players 4 years of age and older who have developmental and/or physical disabilities.
Washington Washington
Camp Daniel Summer camp for people with physical and mental disabilities from ages 8-70. Wisconsin Wisconsin
Camp Kinder Eight week summer camp for youth ages 7-17 and adults ages 18 and up with physical, social or cognitive disabilities.
Wisconsin; Racine County Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badger Camp - Main Camp One week summer camp for children, teens and adults with developmental disabilities. Wisconsin Wisconsin
Wisconsin Badger Camp - Primitive Camp One week summer camp for individuals 14 years and older with developmental or physical abilities. Wisconsin Wisconsin