California Special Needs Camps
Bearskin Meadow Camp
Since 1938, residential summer camp serving children, teens & families affected by type-1 diabetes. Providing innovate programs combining education & recreation
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: Yes
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Families: Families
Affiliation - Independent: Independent, Not for Profit
Co-Ed Ages: 1-99
Featured Activities: Arts And Crafts
Additional Activities: Aquatic Activities
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: September
Session: 1 week
Camp Conrad-Chinnock
For youth with diabetes & families, learn about diabetes with experiences including rock climbing, crafts, & campfires - all in a safe, nurturing atmosphere.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: Yes
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Families: Families
Co-Ed Ages: 7-17
Featured Activities: Archery
Additional Activities: Aquatic Activities
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: September
Session: Partial
Camp Forrest
We offer an integrated camp expereince with disabled & able-bodied campers in a unique desert surrounding. Explore abilities while overcoming social boundries.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: No
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Specialty Clientele: Behavioral Problems
Co-Ed Ages: 7-25
Featured Activities: Aquatic Activities
Additional Activities: Baseball/Softball
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: August
Session: Partial
Camp Krem – Camping Unlimited
Santa Cruz Mountains, residential summer camp for children and adults with disabilities. Traditional, free-choice programs, cabin, outdoor and travel camping.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: Yes
Camp Stay: Day Camp
Specialty Clientele: Travel Camp
Affiliation - Independent: Independent, Not for Profit
Co-Ed Ages: 5-55
Activities - Targeted Focus: Weight Loss Camp
Featured Activities: Aquatic Activities
Additional Activities: Backpacking
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: August
Session: 1 week
Camp Laurel Foundation Inc
Camp Laurel is a camp for children living with HIV/AIDS. Camp Laurel strives to increase each child's self-esteem and self-worth.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: Yes
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Families: Families
Affiliation - Independent: Independent, Not for Profit
Co-Ed Ages: 6-17
Boy Ages: 6-17
Girl Ages: 6-17
Featured Activities: Archery
Additional Activities: Basketball
Session: Partial
Camp Okizu
A special place for children with cancer and their siblings. Family weekends
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: Yes
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Specialty Clientele: Grief/Bereavement Camps
Families: Families
Affiliation - Independent: Independent, Not for Profit
Co-Ed Ages: 6-17
Featured Activities: Aquatic Activities
Additional Activities: Arts And Crafts
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: August
Session: 1 week
Camp Paivika
AbilityFirstCamp Paivika, in the San Bernardino Mountains, offers safe, year-round campprograms for children, teens, and adults with physical and developmentaldisabilities. As one of the first fully-accessible camps in the United States, CampPaivika has been welcoming campers since 1947.
Ourcamping program encourages independence and broadens social contacts throughrecreation. As is typical with camps, the emphasis is on fun. Specially-trainedstaff members provide support for campers whose disabilities range from mild tosevere. Camp Paivika is open full time during summer sessions and for weekendcamping during winter sessions. Camp Paivika is fully accredited by theAmerican Camping Association.
Thechildren, teen, and adult programs include all of the traditional activities ofcamping: horseback riding, archery, swimming, cookouts, campfires, arts andcrafts, and nature hikes and activities, as well as fine arts. All programs aredesigned to ensure that each camper can participate to the best of his or herability.
Registration is openNOW! Visit www.abilityfirst.org formore information.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: No
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Families: Seniors
Co-Ed Ages: 7-70
Featured Activities: Archery
Additional Activities:
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: August
Session: 1 week
Camp ReCreation
Camp ReCreation is a non-denominational residential summer camping program serving Northern California children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: No
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Families: Seniors
Affiliation - Independent: Independent, For Profit
Cultural Focus: Christianity
Co-Ed Ages: 6-90
Featured Activities: Archery
Additional Activities: Aquatic Activities
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: July
Session: 1 week
Camp Reach For The Sky
A summer camping experience for cancer patients & their siblings ages 4-18. Camp is free of charge to San Diego & Imperial County residents.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: Yes
Camp Stay: Day Camp
Affiliation - Health_related: American Cancer Society
Featured Activities: Archery
Additional Activities:
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: August
Session: 1 week
Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake
Camp Ronald McDonald is a residential summer camp for children and adults with special needs.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: No
Transportation Available: No
Camp Stay:
Specialty Clientele: Behavioral Problems
Affiliation - Independent: Independent, For Profit
Co-Ed Ages: 8-65
Featured Activities: Aquatic Activities
Additional Activities: Baseball/Softball
Session Begins: May
Session Ends: August
Session: 1 week
Crazzy’s Wasewagan Camp/Retrt
Minutes from Big Bear: Riflery,archery,swimming,canoeing,fencing,hiking,river walks,fishing,rafting,arts & crafts,volleyball,horseback riding, call for info
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: No
Transportation Available: No
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Specialty Clientele: Campers from Outside the U.S.
Families: Families
Affiliation - Independent: Independent, For Profit
Co-Ed Ages: 5-90
Boy Ages: 5-90
Girl Ages: 5-90
Activities - Targeted Focus: Equestrian Camp
Featured Activities: Archery
Additional Activities: Arts And Crafts
Session Begins: January
Session Ends: December
Session: Partial
Enchanted Hills Camp for Blind
Serving people of all ages and varying degrees of vision loss, Enchanted Hills offers traditional camp programs in an accessible way.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: No
Transportation Available: No
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Featured Activities: Arts And Crafts
Additional Activities: Aerobics/Exercise
Session: Partial
Pali Overnight Adventures
THE CAMP OF CHOICE! Campers design their own summer by choose from 16 amazing morning specialties and over 50 incredible afternoon electives! Top facilities. World Class staff and great evening activities. Coed Ages 9 - 16
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: No
Transportation Available: Yes
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Specialty Clientele: Campers from Outside the U.S.
Affiliation - Independent: Association of Independent Camps
Co-Ed Ages: 9-16
Activities - Targeted Focus: Sports Camp
Featured Activities: Aerobics/Exercise
Additional Activities: Backpacking
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: August
Session: 1 week
Pilgrim Pines Camp & Conference Center
God-centered, life enriching, loving community for children grades 1-12 & developmentally challenged children and adults. Beautiful mtn setting. Good food, fun.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: No
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Families: Families
Affiliation - Religious: United Church of Christ
Cultural Focus: Christianity
Co-Ed Ages: 6-18
Featured Activities: Archery
Additional Activities: Climbing/Rappelling
Session Begins: July
Session Ends: August
Session: 1 week
Quest Camp
Unique day camp providing individualized psychological treatment & camp activities. Campers improve selfesteem, behavior & social skills, parent assist. as well
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: No
Transportation Available: No
Camp Stay: Day Camp
Specialty Clientele: Behavioral Problems
Affiliation - Independent: Independent, For Profit
Co-Ed Ages: 6-18
Featured Activities: Arts And Crafts
Additional Activities:
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: August
Session: 3 week
The Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp
Campers attend the Rowdy Ridge Gang Camp free of charge. You can help by making an online financial contribution donating necessary camp supplies from our Wish List or joining our Volunteer Team. Contact Scott Newman Center at 800-783-6396
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: No
Camp Stay: Overnight Camp
Families: Families
Affiliation - Independent: Independent, Not for Profit
Co-Ed Ages: 1-17
Featured Activities: Aquatic Activities
Additional Activities:
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: July
Session:
YMCA of Redwoods Camp Campbell
Beautiful redwoods in Santa Cruz Mtns. Traditional YMCA programs include activites like backpacking, challenge courses, rock climbing, arts and crafts, & more.
Toggle Camp InfoFinancial Aid Available: Yes
Transportation Available: Yes
Camp Stay: Day Camp
Families: Families
Agencies - Club: YMCA
Cultural Focus: Christianity
Co-Ed Ages: 7-18
Featured Activities: Archery
Additional Activities: Arts And Crafts
Session Begins: June
Session Ends: August
Session: Partial