Camps

Fun, summer day camp for young adults (18+) on the Autism Spectrum allows socialization with peers and community-based activities. Camper or family member must be a current Autism Society of San Diego member.

Enhances the quality of life of people with disabilities through exceptional outdoor adventures and camps.

Provides children and adults with mental and physical disabilities the opportunity to experience aquatic activities such as kayaking, sailing and swimming in the ocean.

ACA-accredited camp for ages 8–65 with developmental or physical disabilities. Run by Easterseals with a 3:1 camper/counselor ratio, health center, heated cabins, arts & crafts, accessible swimming pool, putting green, gardening and animal farm.

The Autism Society and YMCA offer 1:1 instruction at this camp for children with Autism. Register early—it fills up every year!

Summer horse camp dedicated to encouraging interaction of disabled and able-bodied children of all ages. Day camp for ages 7–17 with therapeutic horseback riding and horse grooming program.

Inclusive, ACA-accredited camp for ages 18 mos. to 12th grade offers traditional activities, sports, Spanish-immersion, teen, theater and more. Scholarships available.

Week-long summer program for kids with special needs. Paired 1:1 with a teen counselor, campers enjoy field trips such as Fleet Science Center, Coastal Roots Farm, Petco Park and more.

Residential camp in Ohio for ages 6–14 with Learning Disabilities, ADD/ADHD, behavior disorders or Autism. Campers are integrated into routine camp activities, and participate in groups with campers of similar diagnoses.

Overnight camp near Big Bear for ages 5–22 with developmental and physical disabilities, such as Autism, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome and Epilepsy. Includes horseback riding, fine arts, adaptive sports, swimming, cookouts and campfires and nature hikes.

Jewish children ages 10–17 with special needs, along with peers and siblings, enjoy specialized, therapeutic programming in a supportive camp environment staffed with behavior and family education specialists. Individual counselors for each family.

Inclusive, traditional, fun-in-the-outdoors overnight camp for kids ages 8-15. Discuss the needs of your child with ASD, ADD/ADHD, and mild delay with counselors. Focus on interpersonal skills during archery, swimming, crafts, campfires and more.

Dance, fitness and exercise classes and special events for children 17 & under and for adults 18+ through Chula Vista Parks & Red. Heritage Community Center. Students with disabilities are encouraged to attend all day camps. Two-week notice is required to complete an assessment and to assign an aide, if needed.

Resident camp in the San Bernardino Mountains serves children and adults with disabilities. Activities include crafts, hayrides, talent shows, dances, swimming, canoeing, archery, hiking and a ropes course.

Film and media production studio provides individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities creative, educational, social and economic opportunities to achieve self-sufficiency and community inclusion. Training in digital media, filmmaking and photography as well as pathways to employment via mentorships, paid internships and shadowing professionals.

Exciting, inclusive camps offered to children of all abilities. Assessment provided for areas of camp support. Financial aid available.

Join SDCDM for Sensory Friendly Mornings every Sunday from 9:30–11:30 a.m. and enjoy a comfortable and quiet environment for you and your child to explore, imagine and experiment at the Museum.

Inclusive summer and winter day camps offered to children of all abilities. Schedules online.

The Autism Society San Diego offers surf camp for persons (ages 5 & up) with Autism.

Summer surf camp for kids with special needs in Encinitas and Oceanside. Free to all participants June to September.

Inclusive, afterschool coding program for kids 7–18 develops logic skills, breaking down complex problems, and teamwork. Roblox and Minecraft camps, AP computer science support and more.

Offers assessment, treatment and support for individuals with ASD and other disabilities. Art therapy, speech/language pathology, occupational therapy, educational supports and the Sage Learning Center.

Program for people of different abilities (ages 8+) with a passion for video games and technology. Participants improve social life, enhance technology skills and collaborate with peers.

Families with a child with developmental disabilities enjoy a retreat of respite, support, fun and prayer to celebrate each other as God’s special gifts.

Nancy McNary, MA, MSTOM provides riding lessons for all abilities and ages, and therapeutic riding and horse experiences for people with and without special needs at Deer Springs Equestrian Center. Also offers limited, small group camps.

Summer day camps, overnight camps, swim lessons and sports leagues for children preschool and up. Children with special needs are always welcome at the Y.