Arms Wide Open R-Tribe Camp
https://www.armswideopensd.com/r-tribe-camp
Camp Oakes: 47400 Monte Vista Drive, Big Bear, CA 92314
September 8^th – September 13^th 2025
Must be 18+ to participate. The R – Tribe, a vibrant group of special needs adults will perform “Dare to Dream” the Musical Revue. It’s a week of fun, friendship, and empowerment! 2025

Cal Poly Pomona- Motor Development Clinic
https://www.cpp.edu/sci/motor-development-clinic/about-us/index.shtml
Bldg. 43, Room 146, Cal Poly Pomona
(909) 869 – 4340
A movement therapy program for children between the ages of five and 13 who are experiencing movement problems. Summer program with a referral from school, doctor or parent. The summer program focuses on the enjoyment of movement in a setting that is more general by providing a chance for the children to put into practice what they learned during the school year. It also concentrates on a wide variety of activities including but not limited to physical attributes, rhythms and locomotor, games and manipulation, fine motor, water play and experiences, and sport skills.

Camp Paivika
https://www.abilityfirst.org/camp-paivika-2/
600 Playground Drive, Crestline, CA 92325
Camp Paivika offers children, teens and adults with disabilities a traditional camp experience delivered with nurturing support and, above all, an emphasis on fun!

Camp Paivika Friends & Family Day Camp
https://campscui.active.com/orgs/AbilityFirst0
600 Playground Drive, Crestline, CA 92325
June 21st 2025, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Day Camp programming will include swimming, crafts, performing arts, sports & rec, and a delicious BBQ lunch. All activities will take place outdoors.

Chasing 7 Dreams – Waitlist Only
https://chasing7dreams.org/programs/e-kaamp/e-kaamp-registration/
RC Sports Center: 8303 Rochester Avenue, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
July 7^th – July 18^th 2025, 8:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Ages: 9 to17. E-KAAMP provides access to a safe, interactive, special needs-focused social recreation program. 1:1 aide is welcome to attend camps.

College Internship Project – Summer Programs for High School Students and Beyond High School
http://www.cipworldwide.org/summer/
CIP Summer Programs help high school teens with autism, ADHD, and other learning differences learn valuable skills to make a successful transition to college and beyond.

CSULB Camp Nugget
https://www.csulb.edu/college-of-health-human-services/camp-nugget
1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, CA 90840
June 16^th – July 11^th 2025, Monday –Friday 9:00 AM-12:00 PM
Ages: 5-17. Camp activities include motor skills, dance, adaptive sports, health-related physical fitness, cooperative games and aquatics taught by CSULB Adaptive Physical Education Students.

Easterseals Camp
https://www.easterseals.com/southerncal/programs-and-services/camping-recreation/
Camp Oakes: 47400 Monte Vista Drive, Big Bear, CA 92314
July 27^th – August 2^nd 2025
Ages: 14 and up. A week-long, fully accessible camp experience. The camp is co-ed, and campers must have some means of communication. The counselor-to-camper ratio is approximately 1:2.

Family Camp- Autistically Inclined – Idyllwild Pines
https://www.autisticallyinclined.com/family-camp
An inclusive camp experience for autistic individuals and their families to experience opportunities for connection, communication, friendship & fun!

ICAN
https://ican.org/summer-camp/
Palomar Christian Conference Center
34764 Doane Valley Rd, Palomar Mountain, CA 92060
July 20th-25th & August 10th-15th 2025
Camp will be full of fun activities including swimming, sports, games, crafts, singing, horseback riding, and more!

Includeducation – Murrieta and Temecula
https://includeducation.com
(951) 638-4334
June and July camps for all ages:

• • Murrieta: Junior Robot Builders (4-8 yrs), Robot Challenges (9-14 yrs), Mad Scientists, Tiny Tinkers and Toy Makers, video Game Design, Minecraft Coding, Superhero Camp and more!
  • Temecula: Drama camp, High Sea Summer Camp

Ivey Ranch Park
https://iveyranch.com/summer-camp/
110 Rancho del Oro Dr., Oceanside, CA 92057
June 30^th – July 25^th, Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Ages: 7–17. Horse camp consists of a rotation through horseback riding, vaulting, ground training, and humane education (which includes anatomy, feeding, and basic vet care).

Leaps and Bounds Horsemanship Camp
https://leapsandboundspediatrictherapy.org/friends-leaps/horsemanship-camp/
4211 Valley View Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
July 7^th – July 11^th , Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Ages 4 to 12. Campers will ride horse, learn about ranch animals, and practice a variety of skills such as care-taking, team building, friendship, and responsibility.

LEAPS Services- Build Your Own Independence Spring Camp – Coachella Valley
www.leapsservices.com
This camp is being offered to neurodivergent individuals, ages 18 and over. This camp will be offering overnight stay, meals, transportation, and activities. Check out their website for different camp options throughout the year.

NDR Therapeutic Riding Center – Summer Horse Camp
3659 Pedley Avenue, Norco, CA 92860
(951) 734-9056
https://ndrtherapeuticriding.org/programs
We improve the lives of people with disabilities through therapeutic horse-related programs. It is composed of structured interactions between PATH and EAGALA Certified Instructors, participants, horses and volunteers. Summer Horse Camp: Ages 8-12 yrs. Snacks provided. $400 Registration. Flyer not on website – you will need to call.

Positive Action Community Theatre (PACT)
https://pacthouse.org/school-programs/
2061 Village Park Way, Suite 227, Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 815-8512
Ages: Teens and young adults. Positive Action Unity Theatre (PACT) has been providing free improvisational theater workshops for teens and young adults with autism and other disabilities for more than a decade. Each workshop is run by two experienced workshop directors and two assistant directors, both of whom are young adults with autism. In-person and online classes. Contact PACT to discuss the possibility of your child bringing a 1:1 aide.

Quest Summer Camp Program
https://questcampsofsocal.com/summer-camp/
Fountain Valley Sports Complex: 16400 Brookhurst St., Fountain Valley, CA 92708
June 23rd – July 18th, 2025; Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Ages: 6 to 18. Provides a 4-week in-person summer camp. Quest is an innovative, evidence-based program that combines recreational activities, behavioral milieu and group psychotherapy.

RAD Camp
https://radcamp.org/rad-club/
55 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
RAD Camps: July 12th – July 17th & July 26th –July 31st 2025(For adults ages 22+)
RAD Jr. Camps: June 19th – June 22nd 2025 (For Kids/Teens ages 5-21)
At RAD Camp, each camper is paired one-to-one with a dedicated counselor who has been thoroughly background checked, completed our full training program and is overseen by team leaders who have been with RAD for 3 years or more. Our medical staff are on-site round the clock to provide world-class care, distribution of meds, first aid, and emergency response.

Rising Stars Kids Gym Summer Camp
https://www.risingstarskidsgym.com/team-1
623 N Main Street D-1, Corona CA 92878
June 9^th – July 25^th, 2025; Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-11:30 AM
Ages 4-12 years old. Enriching activities that spark joy and creativity. Must be potty trained. Snack and juice provided. Children who need extra support may have an adult assist.

Rock’n Our Disabilities- Hesperia
https://rocknourdisabilitiesfoundation.org
The Rock’n Our Disabilities Foundation provides social, recreational, educational, and mentoring programs for families and individuals with special needs. Offers Saturday Camp every 2^nd and 4^th Saturday from 10am to 1pm with sports, craft and fun!

Sandy Feet Initiative SUMMER SIBSHOP CAMP
https://www.sandyfeetoc.org/
Orange County Beaches; Monday – Friday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
June 16^th – June 20^th : San Clemente
July 14^th – July 18^th : San Clemente
July 28^th – August 1^st : Huntington Beach
Ages: 7-12. A fun-filled week of games, surfing, bodyboarding, and lively discussions about the unique experiences of being a SIB -(brother or sister) of a child with special needs.

SoCal Adaptive Sports Adaptive Summer Camp
Nicholas Park: 5505 Dewey Ave., Riverside, CA 92504
June 3rd- June 26th 2025
Youth Camp: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/riversideprcsd/activity/search/detail/68058?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Adult camp: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/riversideprcsd/activity/search/detail/67750?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true
Youth Camp: 4-17 years of age. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays; 9:00 AM- 12PM
Adult Camp: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursdays; 1PM-2:30PM
Our Adaptive Kids Summer Camp is a fun, inclusive, and engaging program designed for children of all abilities, including those with physical, developmental, and sensory challenges.

Special Camp
https://www.specialcamp.org/
31641 La Novia Ave., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
Ages: 6–21. Special Camp’s programs are focused on strengthening a camper’s learning abilities, communication skills, emotional well-being, and social development. Campers and counselors participate in a range of fun activities such as visiting the zoo, theme parks, beaches, and more. It has a 1:1 ratio of campers to counselors.

Stepping Forward Summer C.A.M.P.
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/66cf4087d1b1dc7db0cb9d36/t/66fdae80c22a046bf44f9a72/1727901315758/SFCC+Summer+C.A.M.P.+Brochure.pdf
15375 Barranca Parkway, Building D, Irvine, CA 92618
22343 La Palma Ave., Unit 116, Yorba Linda, CA 92887
Ages 4 and up. Campers participate in activities such as swimming, sports, and drama while building motor, cognitive, and emotional processing skills with trained professionals.

Studio D: Arts School for All Abilities
https://www.scfta.org/education-community-programs/camps-classes/studio-d-arts-school-for-all-abilities
Segerstrom Center for the Arts: 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Middle School Week (Ages 11-13): Monday, June 16th– Friday, June 20th, 2025 9:30 AM- 4:00 PM
High School Week (Ages 14-19): Monday, June 23th – Friday, June 27th, 2025 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Five Days of Broadway 2025 will be a full day camp taking place over five days. Campers will participate in a variety of classes throughout the day.

Surfers for Autism
Phone: (877) 966-SURF
www.surfershealing.org
Here at Surfers Healing, our mission is to enrich the lives of people living with autism by exposing them to the unique experience of surfing. Camp sites include Malibu and Dana Point. Registration must be completed online. First come, first serve.

Surfing Madonna Oceans Project Surf Camp
https://www.surfingmadonna.org/surf-camp
Multiple San Diego Beach Locations: June through August 2025
A Day surf camp for kids with special needs. Participants receive one-on-one surfing instruction at these camps.

The Adaptive Athlete
https://www.theadaptiveathlete.com/summer-camps
2028 W. 11th St. Upland, CA
June 16th – August 14^th 2025
Campers ages 5-12: M-T from 8:30 AM -1:00 PM.
Pre-K Camp: ages 3-5; 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Each week offers exciting, engaging activities aligned with unique camp themes, ensuring every camper has a blast. 2025

The Grove Community Church- VBS – Riverside
https://www.thegrove.cc/summersplash/
The Grove is an inclusive church and strives to always have a plan for our friends with special needs. A week of summer fun making new friends, playing some awesome games, rocking music, cool crafts and discover how to make waves and share God’s love with the people around you!

The Painted Turtle
www.thepaintedturtle.org
The Painted Turtle is to provide a year-round, life-changing environment and authentic camp experience for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses. The Painted Turtle supports children’s medical needs, inspires them to reach beyond their illnesses, and provides care, education, and respite for their families. All campers and families attend completely free of charge. Offers Spring and Fall Family Weekends for the entire family, one-day family events, week-long Summer Sessions, and hospital outreach programs.

United Cerebral Palsy Skills-Building Summer Programs
https://ucpie.org/after-school-programs/
Palm Desert, DHS, Palm Springs, Indio and surrounding areas
Ages: 7–22 years. The UCP Skills Building program offers year-round after-school and summer programs for youth with disabilities. Activities include fitness, arts and crafts, and community outings to promote socialization.

United States Adaptive Recreation Center
https://www.usarc.org/summer/
Big Bear Lake, CA
Various dates in July and August
Overnight camp: August 3-5 and August 6-8.
Ages: 5 years old to adult. A summer filled with exciting activities like water skiing, paddle sports, fishing, and more. We’re committed to making our summer program accessible to all, regardless of swimming ability or physical challenges.

U.S. Adaptive Recreation Center
www.usarc.org
Big Bear
(909) 584-0269
mail@usarc.org
Winter Sports:Adaptive Ski and Snowboard Program. Summer sports: water skiing, Paddle sports, fishing, accessible camping and Snow Summit Adventure. Reservations, by individuals and groups, are required for all USARC programs. In addition, they should be made well in advance, as availability is limited and demand is high. Offers a 2 day, 2 night water sport program. Vendorized through Inland Regional Center. See website for dates and further information.

VBS – Rainbow Express-Waitlist
https://fullertonfree.com/ministries/specialneeds/
Fullerton Free Church: 2801 Brea Boulevard, Fullerton, CA 9283
July 28^th – August 1^st 2025; Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Ages: 5 to 18. One-week inclusive summer day camp. Includes lots of fun centers like music, Bible, sensory, recreation, surprise and craft. Teens with special needs experience a similar camp feel with fun daily field trips included.

VBS – Summer Splash
https://www.thegrove.cc/summersplash/
The Grove Community Church: 19900 Grove Community Dr., Riverside, CA 92508
June 23^rd – June 27^th 2025
An inclusive church and a week of summer fun, making new friends, playing some awesome games, rocking music, and making cool crafts.

Whispering Winds Special Needs Family Camp
https://www.whisperingwinds.org/special-needs-family-camp/
17606 Harrison Park Rd, Julian, CA 92036
July 18th -20th, 2025: 0-17 years of age.
September 26th-28th, 2025: 18+ years of age.
Special Needs Family Camp brings families, which include a child with developmental disabilities, together for a retreat of respite, support, and fun.

Young Scholars Academy –Virtual Program
https://youngscholarsacademy.org/
June 2025 – August 2025
Ages: 8-12, 13-18. A virtual enrichment program (STEM and Humanities) designed to supplement and enhance neurodivergent students’ learning experiences through small-group online courses.

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