Camps for Children and Adults with Disabilities
Description:
Websites to Search for Camps:
- American Camp Association’s Camp Finder - Lists camps accredited by ACA. The advanced search function allows you to search by disability, distance from home, inclusive camps, and other variables.
- VerySpecialCamps - Summer Camps & Programs for Individuals with Special Needs
- MySummerCamps (general finder) - Find the Perfect Summer Camp for Your Child!
- Virginia Special Needs Camps - Virginia Special Needs day and overnight camps and programs (Camp/Resource.com)
Articles on Choosing a Summer Camp for your child:
- KidsHealth Camp Information: The benefits of camp, different types, how to search, questions to ask staff, etc.
- Learning Disabilities Online Camp article: Article by Ann Cathcart, the director and founder of The Learning Camp and the parent of a child with a learning disability, tells you how to evaluate summer camps and select one that is right for your child.
The original information was provided by Camping for All, 2020.
Updated March 2024