camps and programs
There are both day camps and overnight camps that are for children and adults with disabilities. Camps often have specific information about what types of disabilities people have who come to their camp program. Read more about special camps at Kidshealth.
Parents can also consider reaching out to any day or overnight camp to see if they are able to meet the needs of their child. Sometimes camps will allow parents to send a support person with their child to camp (typically paid for by the parent).
Parents can also consider reaching out to any day or overnight camp to see if they are able to meet the needs of their child. Sometimes camps will allow parents to send a support person with their child to camp (typically paid for by the parent).
Day camps for people with disabilities
Because these camps are typically located near the person, the best way to find out about camp options is to reach out to other parents, the school, or local service providers. |
Programs that may be of interest
Best Buddies (peer programs) Move United (sports programs) Special Olympics (sports programs) 
Online programs
Now more than ever before there are many online programs people can participate in virtually. The ARC has developed a resource library and is a good place to start looking for ideas. Open Future Learning has programs for support staff and the people they support. |
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Overnight camps for people with disabilities
Camps for youth with disabilities (be sure to check the comments under the article for more camps) Camps for youth who are deaf or have hearing loss Camps for youth who are blind Camps for youth with ADHD |
Overnight family camps for families who have children with disabilities
Some camps offer an opportunity for families to attend together. Typically there are activities for parents and children separately though not always. Here are some examples.
Camp Akeela (Vermont; "quirky" kids)
Camp Jabberwocky (Massachusetts; all disabilities)
Camp Kaleidoscope (Vermont; autism)
Camp Ramah (Massachusetts; Jewish families)
Easter Seals (Canada; physical disabilities)
Tikvah Family Camp (Pennsylvania; Jewish families)
Whispering Winds (California; Catholic families)
Some camps offer an opportunity for families to attend together. Typically there are activities for parents and children separately though not always. Here are some examples.
Camp Akeela (Vermont; "quirky" kids)
Camp Jabberwocky (Massachusetts; all disabilities)
Camp Kaleidoscope (Vermont; autism)
Camp Ramah (Massachusetts; Jewish families)
Easter Seals (Canada; physical disabilities)
Tikvah Family Camp (Pennsylvania; Jewish families)
Whispering Winds (California; Catholic families)