Alternative Summer Camps 
Therapeutic wilderness experiences for adolescents, pre-teens, and adults. Descriptions and links for a variety of programs in different states.
http://www.alternativesummercamps.com/
Amasa 
Christian camps and retreats in British Columbia for adults who have mental handicaps and for children with physical or mental handicaps.
http://www.cssm.ca/amasa/
Cadmus Cultural Camp 
Provides opportunities for mentally retarded adults to have a full, exciting and very social summer experience. Campers will be housed in five of the lifesharing households while some of their full time residents are on their vacations. Located in Massach
http://www.leanderhouse.org/indexCamp.html
Camp Allen 
Private, non-profit, residential summer camp for individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Bedford, New Hampshire. Schedule, activities, photos, and application forms.
http://www.campallennh.org/
Camp Courageous 
Year-round recreational and respite care activities in a camp setting in Iowa.
http://www.campcourageous.org/
Camp Easter Seals New Mexico 
Offers one-week sessions for kids and adults with physical and/or mental disabilities. Held at Kamp Kiwanis in Vanderwagen, New Mexico. Past season recaps, staff, map, and contact information.
http://www.newmexico.campisfun.org/
Camp Greentop 
A residential camp located on 200 acres in the Catoctin Mountain National Park, six miles west of Thurmont, Maryland, for children and adults with physical and multiple disabilities. Established in 1937.
http://www.campgreentop.org/
Camp Heartland 
The world's largest camping and outreach program for children ages 7 to 16 who are living in the shadow of HIV or AIDS. Just a short trip north of Minneapolis and St. Paul in Willow River, Minnesota.
http://www.campheartland.org/
Camp Huntington 
Co-ed, overnight, 7-week program serving 6-21 year old campers with Learning and Developmental Disabilities, ADD, PDD, autism and other special needs. Located in High Falls, New York. Activities, daily schedule, facilities, dates, rates, and information r
http://www.camphuntington.com/
Camp Jened 
Provides a vacation for adults who have a wide range of physical and developmental disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Downs Syndrome, Autism and Behavior Disorders. Located in New York.
http://www.campjened.org/
Camp Kindle 
Free summer camp for youth ages 7-18 who are infected with or affected by HIV and AIDS. Focuses on traditional camp activities coupled with character and health education. Located in Lincoln, Nebraska. Includes sample schedule, dates, and applications.
http://www.campkindle.org/
Camp Kodiak 
Integrated summer camp for children and teens with and without learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. Non-competitive environment with over 50 sports and activities. Social Skills Program, Academic Program. 2-to-1 camper-to-staff ratio.
http://www.campkodiak.com/
Camp Lee Mar 
All the fun and activities of a traditional summer camp. Also academics, speech and language therapy, and vocational preparation.
http://www.leemar.com/
Camp Northwood 
A seven week summer camp for children with learning challenges. Located in Rock Hill, New York.
http://www.nwood.com/
Camp Nuhop 
A summer residential program for any youngster from 6 to 16 with a learning disability, behavior disorder, or attention deficit disorder.
http://www.campnuhop.org/
Camp Oakhurst 
Serves children and adults with physical disabilities. Summer camp, year round respite and vacation programs. Located in New Jersey.
http://campchannel.com/campoakhurst/
Camp Optimism 
A residential summer camp for handicapped children with mental or physical disabilities. Located in Virginia.
http://novaplaza.com/campoptimism/
Camp ReCreation 
A residential summer camp program in California which offers participants with developmental disabilities opportunities for fun, social interaction, skill development, and spiritual growth while increasing the awareness and acceptance of participants in
http://www.camprec.org/
Camp Rotary 
Residential summer camp for children and adults with physical or developmental disabilities. Located on Grand Lake in New Brunswick, Canada. Schedule, programs, facilities, photos, and detailed information for campers and parents.
http://www.camprotary.ca/
Camp Rubber Soul 
A recreation camp offering one week overnight sessions for children with varying degrees of disabilities. A one to one counselor ratio offers a unique, fulfilling, and rewarding experience.
http://www.camprubbersoul.org/
Camp Starfish 
Serves emotionally, behaviorally, and learning disabled children by providing a safe therapeutic milieu in a natural camp setting with a one-one camper to staff ratio. Description of Massachusetts camp, pictures, camper and counselor applications.
http://www.campstarfish.org/
Camp Summit 
A residential camp in Texas for children, youth, and adults who are developmentally delayed, physically challenged, multi-disabled or dual sensory impaired.
http://www.campsummittx.org/
Camp Tamarack 
Summer programs for children and teens with learning disabilities, offering academic instruction and traditional camp activities. Located in Saskatchewan, Canada. Mission, programs, and forms for campers and staff.
http://members.shaw.ca/camptamarack/
Camp Thorpe 
Non-profit organization offers two summer camps in Goshen, Vermont with age appropriate programs: Mountain Reach accepts children ages 10 to 20 with physical and mental challenges including cerebral palsy, developmental delays, epilepsy, muscular dystroph
http://www.campthorpe.org/
Camp Thunderbird 
Six or twelve-day sessions available between June and August for developmentally disabled individuals of all ages. Located at Wekiva Springs State Park in Apopka, Florida. Application, schedule, rates, and contact information.
http://www.questinc.org/camp.htm
Camp Timberwolf 
Experiential outdoor tent camping program for boys and girls ages 6 through 12 with ADD, ADHD, LD, OCD and similar behavioral challenges. Based on the grounds of Highland Lake Inn and Country Retreat in Flat Rock, North Carolina. Program, staff, dates, ra
http://www.camptimberwolf.com/
Camp Winston 
Offers residential recreational summer programs for campers with complex neurological disorders such as Tourette Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, learning disabilities, Oppositional Defiant Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety Disorder, autism, and other P
http://www.campwinston.com/
Camping Unlimited 
A residential camp for children with developmental disabilities in Northern California's Santa Cruz Mountains.
http://www.campingunlimited.com/
Camps 4R Kids Foundation 
A non-profit organization that seeks donations to fund free family camps and recreational experiences for kids with disabilities and their families.
http://www.geocities.com/fundraisr2002/Camps4RKids.html
Happy Adventure Summer Camp 
Day summer camp serving severely developmentally and physically disabled children and young adults from Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, and Ventura, California.
http://www.cornerstonehouse.org/
High Esteem's Camp Goodwill 
A central New York not-for-profit that provides residential camping as well as, year round programs for children/young adults with physical disabilities and of special needs.
http://highesteem.homestead.com/
Inspiration Center 
Handicap accessible Christian camp and retreat center offers programs for both physically and mentally challenged children and adults. Also available for group retreats. Located in Walworth, Wisconsin. Schedule, fees, and registration forms.
http://www.inspirationministries.org/we_help/camp/
Kamp Dovetail 
A volunteer run summer camp for children with physical and mental disabilities in Ohio
http://www.kampdovetail.com/
Kelly's 
Created by a former camper at a muscular dystrophy camp. It was made to give information and a pictorial look into the activities for children at these camps.
http://www.angelfire.com/journal/Kellyscamplife/main.html
Kostopulos Dream Foundation 
Summer camp for campers of all ages and ability levels for over 30 years. Salt Lake City, UT.
http://www.campk.org/
Lions Bear Lake Camp 
Offers a free camp for visually impaired youth and a low-cost camp for hearing impaired youth. Facility is also available for rental year-round, with discounts to special needs and nonprofit/youth groups. Located in Lapeer, Michigan. Photos, programs, fee
http://www.bearlakecamp.org/
Lions Club Camp Kirk 
Co-ed residential camp whose mission is to provide a nurturing, non-competitive, and structured atmosphere for 6 to 14 years olds who have learning disabilities and/or ADD/ADHD. Located in Kirkfield, Ontario. Testimonials, FAQ, dates, rates, and applicati
http://www.campkirk.com/
Mid Hudson Valley Camp 
New York camp for mentally/physically challenged persons, and children with cancer or HIV. High school and college staff volunteer time each summer. Sponsored by the Marist Brothers.
http://www.esopuscamps.com/
PA Lions Beacon Lodge Camp 
Non-profit summer camp offers programs for children and adults with visual, hearing, or other physical challenges. Located in Mount Union, Pennsylvania. Includes schedule, eligibility criteria, facilities, activities, and ways to support the camp.
http://www.beaconlodge.com/
Partners in Adventure 
Fully inclusive and non-competitive program in Burlington, Vermont for young people 12 to 21 with a full range of physical and developmental abilities and their non-disabled peers. Organization history, dates, rates, and forms.
http://www.partnersinadventure.org/
Recreation Unlimited 
Summer camp, day camp, respite retreat weekends for mentally and physically challenged from 8 to 80 years old. A 165 acre campus in North Central Ohio.
http://www.recreationunlimited.org/
SOAR 
Operating out of Balsam, North Carolina, and Dubois, Wyoming, SOAR leads high adventure programs for LD and ADHD preteens, teens, and adults throughout the Southeast, Florida Keys, Caribbean, Rockies and Desert Southwest. Programs, staff profiles, FAQ, an
http://www.soarnc.org/
Sedona Asthma Camp 
Held on the campus of Verde Valley Preparatory School in Sedona, Arizona. Allows the asthmatic child to experience traditional Western camp activities in a medically-monitored and controlled environment. Includes list of activities, dates, fees, and photo
http://www.sedonaasthmacamp.com/
Shady Oaks Camp 
An 8 week residential summer camp for children and adults with disabilities. The camp is located in Lockport, Illinois on 50 acres of land. Owned and operated by the Parents Association for Cerebral Palsy Children, a not for profit organization.
http://www.shadyoakscamp.org/
Special Touch 
An organization whose goal is to provide disabled individuals around the United States or their families with a summer camp and a chapter support group they can attend.
http://www.specialtouch.org/
Stone Mountain School 
Summer camp operated by a residential school for boys in grades 6 though 12 with learning disabilities, behavioral problems, and emotional issues. Located in North Carolina.
http://www.stonemountainschool.org/
Summit Camp and Travel 
Serving boys and girls classified as having attention deficit disorders and possible concomitant learning disabilities or mild emotional problems. Located in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, 3 hours from New York City.
http://www.summitcamp.com/
Talisman Summer Camps 
Base camps and adventure programs for children and teens ages 9-17 with LD, ADD, ADHD, Asperger's syndrome, and autism. Located in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Photos, program details, dates, rates, and registration forms.
http://www.talismansummercamp.com/
The Fowler Center for Outdoor Learning 
Located in Michigan, provides recreational opportunities for children and adults with mental and physical disabilities, including trails, adapted horseback riding, organic garden, and barnyard.
http://thefowlercenter.org/
The Learning Camp 
Summer camp for 7-17 year old ADHD, ADD, learning disabled, and dyslexic children offers academic tutoring and traditional camp activities. Located in Vail Valley, Colorado. Includes photos, staff profiles, testimonials, and registration form.
http://www.learningcamp.com/
Therapeutic Holidays Camp 
Charitable organization, located in Crete, offering holidays combined with an extensive range of healing programs and activities to people with various disabilities and social adjustment problems. Photos, programs, activities, and contact information.
http://www.therapeutic-holidays.org/
White Harvest Christian Camp and Conference Center 
Inter-Denominational Christian camp and retreat center for boys and girls with special needs. Located in White Top, Virginia. Vision and mission statements, calendar of events, and ministry updates.
http://www.whiteharvestcamp.org/
Wonderland Summer Camp 
Missouri camp provides summer programs for adults and children with physical or mental challenges including: MS, multiple dystrophy, cerebral palsy, downs syndrome, prader-willi syndrome.
http://www.wonderlandcamp.org/
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