Organization/ Contact Location Day/Overnight Duration/Dates Age Target population Activities/Theme Cost Ratio of counselors to children Summer only or year round? Abilities United http://www.abilit iesunited.org/su mmer-camps Summer's Excellent Adventures Palo Alto Creative Discoveries Palo Alto Day Day June 13 - July 8 July 11 - August 19 9:30am-2pm Ages: 5-18 Ages 5-22 For higher functioning children; must be potty trained Developmental disabilities Field trips, arts & crafts, cooperative/non competitive games, building social skills $430+ $360 2:15 1:5 Summer only (Abilities United has year-round educational and therapy resources) ALLS, Inc. (Associated Learning & Language Specialists, Inc.) 1060 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 100 Redwood City, CA 94065 650-631-9999 [email protected]http://allsinc.com / Redwood City, CA Day 5-week Summer Program, June 27-July 29, 9am- 1.30pm. Social Motor Group (2 weeks programs- two hours session) July 19th to 29th; Feeding Group: 6, 60- minute sessions and Home Program Included. Exact dates to be determined. Handwriting Group: 8, 75- minute sessions over 2 weeks, July 11 th to July 21 st. Monday -Thursdays 2-3:15 pm 5-week Summer Program: ages 3- 5; Social Motor Group: 5-7 years old; Feeding Group: Ages 2-3 and 4-6; Handwriting Group: Kindergarten and 1st grade. Older groups available All children are welcome. They specialize in working with children that have learning differences such as communication challenges, developmental delays, ASD, Down Syndrome, ADHD Many themes from travelling around the world to food exploration. Speech & Language Development; Fine/Gross Motor Skills; Concept of Self; Sensory Exploration; Independence; Social Skills; Sharing/Requesti ng; Reading, Writing, Math, Art, Active Listening, Following Directions. 5-week Summer Program: $5000; Social Motor Group:$1888; Feeding Group: $118 per session; Handwriting Group: $1000 Ranges from 1:1- 4:1, depending on the needs of each child ALLS provides year-round educational and therapeutic services Amplify Life: Camp Lotsafun Varies Overnight camp in Susanville CA Overnight and day Varies Ages 7-70+ Children, teens, and adults with disabilities Week of traditional camp activities that Varies 1:4 Summer Camp. Other programs
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Organization/ Contact
Location Day/Overnight Duration/Dates Age Target population Activities/Theme Cost Ratio of counselors to
children
Summer only or year round?
Abilities United http://www.abilitiesunited.org/summer-camps
For higher functioning children; must be potty trained Developmental disabilities
Field trips, arts & crafts, cooperative/non competitive games, building social skills
$430+ $360
2:15 1:5
Summer only (Abilities United has year-round educational and therapy resources)
ALLS, Inc. (Associated Learning & Language Specialists, Inc.) 1060 Twin Dolphin Drive, Suite 100 Redwood City, CA 94065 650-631-9999 [email protected] http://allsinc.com/
Redwood City, CA Day 5-week Summer Program, June 27-July 29, 9am-1.30pm. Social Motor Group (2 weeks programs-two hours session) July 19th to 29th; Feeding Group: 6, 60-minute sessions and Home Program Included. Exact dates to be determined. Handwriting Group: 8, 75-minute sessions over 2 weeks, July 11th to July 21st. Monday -Thursdays 2-3:15 pm
5-week Summer Program: ages 3-5; Social Motor Group: 5-7 years old; Feeding Group: Ages 2-3 and 4-6; Handwriting Group: Kindergarten and 1st grade. Older groups available
All children are welcome. They specialize in working with children that have learning differences such as communication challenges, developmental delays, ASD, Down Syndrome, ADHD
Many themes from travelling around the world to food exploration. Speech & Language Development; Fine/Gross Motor Skills; Concept of Self; Sensory Exploration; Independence; Social Skills; Sharing/Requesting; Reading, Writing, Math, Art, Active Listening, Following Directions.
5-week Summer Program: $5000; Social Motor Group:$1888; Feeding Group: $118 per session; Handwriting Group: $1000
Ranges from 1:1-4:1, depending on the needs of each child
ALLS provides year-round educational and therapeutic services
Amplify Life: Camp Lotsafun
Varies Overnight camp in Susanville CA
Overnight and day
Varies
Ages 7-70+ Children, teens, and adults with disabilities
includes arts & crafts, hiking, fishing, canoeing, sports, swimming, talent shows and campfires. Movie and dinner nights, carnival night, etc.
Scholarships are available to families who qualify
available year round
Arbor Bay School Summer Program Contact: Susan Rose Phone: (650)631-9999, ext. 160 Address: 1017 Cedar Street, San Carlos, CA 94070 Email: [email protected] Website: http://arborbayschool.org
San Carlos Day
Summer School: Monday - Friday June 20 – July 15, 9:00am – 1:00pm Summer Camps: Monday - Friday July 18 – July 29, 9:00am – 1:00pm (Therapeutic Afterschool Program available until 5:00pm daily for an additional fee).
K-8th grade Children with learning differences
Includes academics, specialized curriculum, and technology learning programs. “Backyard Fun” “Community & Living Skills Boot Camp”
individualized instruction in a small classroom with credentialed Special Education staff
Year round school
Aspen Team Camp Phone: 925.262.3135 Email: [email protected] Website: https://aspennetwork.net/team-camp/
Sierra Nevada Mountains near Lake Tahoe
Overnight 7/5-7/19 Ages 13 to late 20's
Individuals on the spectrum, diagnosed with Asperger's syndrome or nonverbal learning disorder
• Improving social skills at camp • Participating in physical activity • Encouraging self-determination • Taking on leadership roles • Developing friendships and bonding
San Rafael, CA Day M-F 10am-3pm July 5 – 8: Cooking; July 11 – July 15: Bay Area Explorer, July 18- July 22: Maker Madness Enrollment for one week – or more, in any combination.
Ages 13+ Students with social and communication challenges
Plan a meal together and make it over the course of four days; field trips throughout the Bay Area, guest appearances by local artists.
$460-675 per week
Year round services available
AXIS Dance Company Address: 1428 Alice Street Suite 200 Oakland, CA 94612 Phone: (510) 625-0110 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.axisdance.org/
Oakland Day August 1-10; 10 am-5 pm with evening events TBD
Youth-adult They specialize in working with people with and without physical disabilities and this is the make-up of our performance company. Serve those with other disabilities through our performances and education/outreach work such as classes, workshops and presentations.
inclusive dance Varies Summer Intensive Program and other programs year round
Bay Area Association of Disabled Sailors Address: Pier 40, The Embarcadero
San Francisco Day Weekends All ages from 7 yo (children with adult supervision)
people with mental, physical, and developmental disabilities
weekly sailing programs, regattas and informal races both locally and internationally.
annual membership is only $40 for individuals and $80 for families.
San Francisco, CA 94107 Phone: (415) 281-0212 Website: www.baads.org
Bay Area Outreach & Recreation Program (BORP) Phone: (510) 849-4663 Website: www.borp.org
Bay Area Day Varies 5yo-adults People with physical disabilities
Sports, fitness and recreation programs, including bike riding, adaptive bikes, wheelchair basketball goalball, power soccer, fitness.
Varies Year round
Bay Area Pathways Academy https://smccd.edu/bapa/
San Mateo Day Full Day: 8:15-5:10 Half day: 8:15-12:15/ 1:10 - 5:10; Extended Care available: 5:10–6:00 PM for $60/two-week session per family. Three 2-weeks sessions between: June 13th to July 22nd
Students entering grades 6 to 9 in fall 2016
Children of all abilities are welcome, including children with disabilities. However, depending on the needs of a particular child, they may or may not be able to accommodate them within the structure of the program. Each situation is evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Francisco. Camp Mendocino Phone : 415-445-5477 380 Fulton Street San Francisco, CA 94102 FAX : 415-445-5473 [email protected] More info at: www.campmendocino.org
Jackson State Forest Fort Bragg, CA
Overnight 10 days long; June-August
ages 8-14 typically developing children but they have some capacity to accommodate the needs of some children with special needs.
wide range of activities for youth including outdoor education, swimming, archery, and many more. Evening activities include camper talent shows, overnight camping, community service projects, and camp fires.
$750 for a session. Scholarships available
10:1 Summer
Building Bridges Camp and Training Institute Phone: 650.696.7295 Email: [email protected]
Bridge school campus in Hillsborough
Day June 20-24 9:30am-12:30pm
Ages 5 to 17 For people with complex communication needs and physical impairments, and their siblings
Overnight Monday, July 25 – Saturday, July 30, 2016
Ages 6-14 Children and/or Families Inclusion camp welcoming children who have autism if they are high functioning; children with ADD and ADHD
Fishing, hiking, canoeing, waterfalls, lava tubes, fumaroles, springs, wildlife, stargazing in a family based, low intensity kind of style Theme: Exploring Shasta Wilderness
Varies 5-17 All girl scouts; do not have to be a girl scout to participate
Swimming, rock climbing, trapeze arts, horseback riding, etc.
Varies 1:6 for campers under 8 and 1:8 for all others
Summer camp; girl scout activities available year round
Camp Ronald McDonald Website: http://www.campronald.org
Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake
Overnight Various sessions June 12 - August 17
Ages 7-99 Children who are ‘at-risk’ with a variety of special medical needs, economic hardship and/or emotional, developmental or physical disabilities
Crafts, activities, and sports
Summer programs
Camping Unlimited: Camp Krem Phone: 510.222.6662
Multiple locations such as Tahoe, Big Sur, Yosemite, etc.
Overnight Multiple sessions from 6/6 to 8/26
Ages 5+ Special needs such as: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Down Syndrome,
Outdoor adventures: hiking, swimming, rafting, equine therapy, rock climbing, fishing, music, dancing, acting, etc. Focus on group recreation, life skills, communication, safety
$800-1250 per week
Some programs may have 1:1 buddy options
Summer and winter camps
Champion Summer Camp: Inspiring Champions Contact: Tony Basso Phone: 415.602.0722 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.championsummercamp.com/inspiringchampions.html
Crocker Middle School in Hillsborough, CA
Day camp Multiple sessions from 6/13-8/12; Includes extended care 8am-5:30pm
Ages 5 to 12 All kids are welcome; non-typically developing children are fully mainstreamed through "Inspiring Champions"
Sports, games, field trips, arts & crafts, theme days, special camp contests and more
$83-95/day plus additional fees for extended care and field trips
1:6.5 Summer
Charles Armstrong
Belmont Day 7/5-7/29 Grades 1-7 Students who possess average
to above average intelligence, a history of healthy emotional development, and diagnosed with a language based learning difference
Afternoon: $1,600
City of San Jose: Therapeutic Recreation Services Website: https://apm.activecommunities.com/sanjoseparksandrec/Home
San Jose Day Varies Varies People with developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities
Classes, Daycare and Summer Camps. Aquatics, Arts & Crafts, Camps, Conference/Training, Dance, Drop-In Programs, Education & Enrichment, etc.
Varies; scholarships may be available
Summer and year round programs
Creative Learning Center Phone: 650.964.4330 Address: 2100 Woods Lane, Los Altos, CA 94024 Website: http://www.clcsped.com/Default.aspx
Los Altos, CA Day camp M-F 9am-12:30pm -weeklong camps throughout the summer
Preschool - 10 years
ASD and other related disorders
Developed to promote social skills, peer play, language development, appropriately expressive feelings, learning friendship skills, and encourage fun, fun, fun!
$550 per week 1:2 to 3 Therapy and educational services throughout the year
Dance Attack Phone: (408) 356-6456 Location: Los Gatos Website: www.danceattackstudios.com
DESTINATION SCIENCE 53 North Elm Street Orange, CA 92867 [email protected] Phone: 888-909-2822 Fax : 888-909-7577 Website: http://destinationscience.org/
Alameda County Contra Costa County San Francisco County San Mateo County Santa Clara County
Day Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm., beginning in early June and run through August. morning Extended Care and after-camp Extended Care available
ages 5 to 11 Include many campers with mild special needs
Science day camp Different Programs: Super Hero Physics Science Camp, Space Quest Science Camp, Roller Coaster Science Camp, Robot Challenge Science Camp
e-sports Location: SF Bay Area Website: http://e-sports.org/
San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Fairfield, Hayward, Modesto, Pleasanton, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, BerkeleySan Jose, Redwood City, Riverbank
Day Ages 3+ Typical and special needs children
Soccer, Karate, Basketball
Ongoing, seasonal sports
Ed Support Services Breaking Barriers Summer Camps St. Stephens Church 66 St. Stephens Dr. Orinda CA 94563 Telephone: 510-693-4418 Website: http://edsupports.com/services/summer-camp/
Orinda Day Monday- Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. July 25-August 26
5 - 13 years old kids with special needs
Structured and utilize best practices in the field of education and ABA implemented by behaviorally trained camp counselors. Improving social understanding within the context of games, craft, fitness and social activities.
$500 per week 4:1; additional support may be available if needed
deaf-blind, seniors, as well as families of the blind.
ambulatory and not in need of one-to-one supervision
in the woods or creating a skit as a team to perform in front of an audience, camp provides a wealth of structured and unrestricted moments that contribute to childhood socialization, growth and development.
3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto, CA 94303-4605 Website: http://www.bayareafc.org/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/725091/jewish/WinterSummer-Camp.htm
-Miracle League baseball -iCan bike riding -Day camp -Teen camp -Overnight camps Sports, music and movement, swimming entertainment, and exciting trips around the Bay Area. Also provide a quiet sensory room and alternative activities.
throughout the year
i2 Camp 2255 Broadway, Suite 314 New York, NY 10024 646-650-2900 [email protected] http://i2camp.org/
Palo Alto and San Jose in CA and more locations in other states
Day full-day, week-long intensive programs; Jul 5 - Jul 29
middle school children
typically developing children, but they have had campers at i2 Camp with autism. Contact them to speak if you feel that your child might be interested in one of their programs to determine if it could be a good fit. These conversations vary from person to person, and they ultimately leave it up to the parent to decide.
fields of scienc, technology, engineering and math (STEM)Hands-on, project based courses. Topics and activities vary significantly from course to course (Kinetic Sculpture, Engineering Ice Cream, Building an Interactive, Friendly Monster, 3D Printing…).
$850 per week . For two or more weeks, the cost is $750 per week
7:1; Courses are capped at 20 campers.
Summer
Jewish Learning Works Special
Camp Newman in Santa Rosa
Overnight May 6-8 Families of children ages 3 to 21
Children with special needs and their siblings,
Outdoor games, a 30-foot climbing tower, arts and
$300 per adult, $200 per child;
1:1 attention Spring; other special needs programs may be
Outdoor activities, swimming, and soaking in the hot spring pools under the stars, kayaking, horseback riding, barbecue, etc.
Varies Spring, Summer, and Fall
John F. Kennedy University Expressive Arts Camp http://www.jfku.edu/Alumni-Community/Community/ExpressiveArtsCamp.html
Sunnyvale, CA Day June 20 – 24
Ages 6–12 Includes individuals with high functioning autism
This camp offers an opportunity to experiment with a wide range of artistic media. The visual arts, poetry, movement and drama, as well as music come together to support the unfolding of each child's creative process.
$245 per child Led by graduate students of counseling psychology
Summer
Kahlon Family Services: Greenhouse Camps Address: San Francisco- 2266 California St, Ca 94118
San Francisco Day 9.00am-3.00 pm(extended care available until 6pm)
Kids of all ages Kids with learning differences
Camp and summer school: cooking, crafts, grocery shopping, hiking, animal care and imaginative play, etc.
Day Varies between June 6 to August 15; Onw-week and two-weeks programs M-F 9am-3pm (with after-care offered from 3pm to 5pm)
One-week camps for grades K-3 and for grades 3-6: 2-week camps for grades 3-6 only
For children who love LEGOs and are looking for new opportunities to collaborate with peers in a fun and interactive social learning environment
The Kidizens Summer program includes intensive action and excitement-packed sessions, where children create their own small civilization built with LEGOs and serve as Co-Mayors for a week. This summer it will be incorporated many science and engineering concepts as well as Robotic elements to build the “Cities of Future.”
1-Week Camp: $475 ; Summer 2-Week Camp: $820
Year round camps
Kids With Dreams Email: [email protected] Website: http://web.stanford.edu/group/kwd/
Stanford and nearby locations
Day Varies For children with physical or cognitive challenges
SNAP swim program, Stanford student buddy program, drama, skating, baseball, special dance, music, sibling programs etc.
Varies; some aspects are free
Some 1:1 options Year round activities (activities vary based on season)
The Laurel School Phone: (415) 752-8567 Address:
San Francisco Day June 27, 2016 - July 22, 2016, Monday - Friday
1st through 5th grade
specifically designed to meet the needs of students with
Academic
Mornings , Afternoon Activities
$675/Weekly or $2500 for all four weeks ($200 saving);Aftercare
350 Ninth Avenue San Francisco, CA 94118 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.thelaurelschool.com/index.cfm?pID=15462
8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m
learning and attention differences
and a Social Skills Group. Each week culminates in a Friday afternoon presentation featuring student projects and performances (theatre skits, songs, or gallery walks to display art and science projects).
- $11 per hour everyday until 6:00 p.m.
The Lazy "H" Ranch Website: http://www.thelazyhranch.com/
Almaden Valley in San Jose, CA
Day Year Round Children Typical developing, special needs and partially disabled children
Rehabilitation and riding horses/ponies
Year round
Lighthouse Project Phone: 408.445.2118 Fax: 408.445.2151 Address: 3315 Almaden Express Way #35, San Jose, CA 95118 Website: http://www.thelighthouseproject.com/summer_camps/
San Jose, CA Day camp Varies between 6/20-8/4; most sessions are M-Th 9am-3pm
PreK-9th grade For children with unique learning needs
Themes: Po’s Panda Warriors Training, Camp Minecraft, Lighthouse’s Force Awakens, Angry Birds Frustration Camp, Finding Dory Listening Program, Superheroes In The Making, Handwriting and Keyboarding Without Tears Goals: : Socializing, good sportsmanship, flexible thinking, self-regulation,
sensory tools, maintaining friendships, accepting other’s ideas, standing up for yourself, improving frustration, etc.
Mack E. Mickelson Arthritis & Rehabilitation Center: Mills Peninsula Phone: 650.696.4319 Address: 100 S. San Mateo Drive, San Mateo, CA 94401 Website: http://www.mills-peninsula.org/aquatics/
San Mateo Day Year Round Children and adults
People who would benefit from therapeutic aquatics, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
Therapeutic aquatics
Year round
Menlo Park Gymnastics . Phone:(650) 330-2224 Website: http://www.menlopark.org/237/Gymnastics-Classes
Menlo Park Day Varies All ages children with special needs
Gymnastics. Parent participation class .
Varies Year round
Monterey Bay Horsemanship and Therapeutic Center (831) 761-1142 [email protected]
Santa Cruz County
Overnight and day
Varies between June 25-August 5
10 to 17 (younger and older campers are also welcome)
Kids and teens that are within the autism spectrum
Daily Arena Lesson, trail rides, vaulting, theory lessons, barn management and horse care; games on
Redeemer Lutheran School 468 Grand Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
Day June 20-July 21 K-6th grades (including those who have just completed 6th grade)
Learning Differences, ADHD, children who have experienced academic difficulty in their regular class
1. Maintain academic skills over the summer
2. Foster self-esteem and academic confidence
3. Teach alternative strategies for reading, writing, math, and organization/executive function.
$2,600 Students are grouped by age and instructional needs in small classes of 8 to 12 students
Summer; year round services available
Mt. Cross Ministries: Special Friends Camp Website: http://www.mtcross.org/#!duplicate-2015-programs/cb5k
Ben Lamond, CA Overnight July 31 -August 5 Ages 18+ Adults with developmental disabilities
All our camp activities are adjusted to meet the special needs of these adult campers and include favorites such as archery, swimming, arts and crafts, BINGO, a tea party, theme dinners, dance and much more!
$600 Summer
National Center for Equine Assisted Therapy: Happy Trails Camp
Woodside Day August 1-5 9:30am-1:30pm
Ages 6+ Children who could benefit from social learning, including high
Sensory play, art projects, and animal interactions
*Check website for updates in cost
Led by an occupational therapist; family can provide 1:1 support
ages 3-6, 7-12 typically developing children but they are open to accepting children with Autism and other special needs. Children can have their own one-on-one aide.
Child-paced nature walks, explorations and adventures throughout the Presidio of San Francisco
$330 March 2-June 12, 2016 $350 June 13-Aug 19
3:1 Summer CAMP and school-year
Open Mind School Summer Day Programs http://openmindschool.org/programs/seasonal-day-camps/
Redwood City Day All weeks from 9:30am to 2.30pm from June to August
Pre-K to 12th grade
Inclusive program with a therapeutic component
Day camps incorporate therapeutic goals and academics with hands on activities in a thriving social environment. The schedule is filled with meaningful project based learning and tutoring, music and art enrichment services, yoga movement, hiking trail etc. Siblings join free!
$750 per week. Scholarships available
full time 1:1 aide Summer; year round school program
PACE Connections: Sunny Days Preschool Phone: 408.551.0312 Fax: 408.716.2192 Email: [email protected] Address: 897 Broadleaf Lane, San Jose, CA 95128 Website: http://sunnydayspreschool.com/
San Jose, CA Day 9am-12pm, Monday to Thursday, Friday option for older children
Ages 3-6 Open to all children, including those on the autism spectrum and those needing a little extra support
Inclusive preschool program with a developmentally appropriate approach to child growth and learning. Communication, sensory integration, social relatedness, gross and fine motor development, play and self-help skills.
4 days/week, M T W Th = $1,000/month 3 days/week, M T W Th = $750/month 2 days/week, M T W Th = $525/month. Additional Services: Speech/Language Therapy = $151/hour; Occupational Therapy = $140/hour; 1:1 Instructional Aide = $20/hour; Behavior Services = $60/hour
4:1, and 1:1 if needed
Year round
Pomeroy Recreation and Rehabilitation Center Location: San Francisco Phone: (415) 665-4100 Website: www.prrcsf.org
San Francisco Day. For children and teens there are After-School programs, Saturdays and Day Camp programs (when school is closed:12:00 PM - 6:00 PM)
Year round Children, teens, adults, seniors
Individuals with disabilities
Recreational activities for children and teens with disabilities such as drama & dance, arts & crafts, indoor & outdoor games, swimming, computer lab, field trips, and cooking classes.The Center also provides employment training and job placement for individuals with
Peninsula Gymnastic Camp. Circus on Stage San Mateo Phone: 650 571 7555 Fax: 650 571 1014 Address: 1740 Leslie St. San Mateo, Ca 94402 e-Mail: [email protected] San Carlos Phone: 650 294 4650 Fax: 650 294 4652 Address: 1171 Laurel St. San Carlos, Ca 94070 http://www.peninsulagym.com/camp
San Mateo, San Carlos
Day San Mateo: Full Day: 8:00am-4:00pm Half Day: 8:00am-1:00pm Extended Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm, San Carlos: 8:00am – 1:00pm Extended Hours 8:00am - 2:00pm June 6 - August 26,
3,5 and up typically developing children but in the past they have children with autism attend their camp. These children were accompanied by a aide provided by the family.
gymnastics, acrobatics, tumbling, circus acts and choreography.
San Mateo: , $200.00 week Full Day: $55.00 day Half Day: $45.00 day Extended Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm, $220.00 week 8:00am - 6:00pm, $240.00 week San Carlos: 8:00am – 1:00pm, $185.00 week. Extended Hours 8:00am - 2:00pm, $205.00 per week
Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring Gymnastics Camp
Peninsula Family YMCA . Address: 1877 South Grant Street, San Mateo, CA 94402 P Phoen: 650 286 9622 Fax: 650 286 0128
Peninsula Day Varies Children and teens
Camps for typically developing and special needs children and teens
Summer camp, school year camp and day camps. Sports, arts, specialty camps, etc.
Overnight June 19-24 Ages 17-22 Youth with developmental disability or autism spectrum disorder
Opportunity to experience college. Living on an actual college campus, dining in the cafeteria, connecting with new friends, and joining in on campus activities are cornerstones of the week.
$800 Summer program
Principal Creative & Performing Arts [email protected] 1528 South El Camino Real, San Mateo, CA 94402, United States http://www.principalarts.com/summer-dance-camps/
San Mateo Day M-F: 9:00 am - 3:00pm July 11-15: Musical Theatre – Alice In Wonderland,: July 18-22: Musical Theatre – The Lion King, 5-8 years July 25-29: Music Video Camp – “Sorry” by Justin Bieber, 6-10 years August 1-5: Musical Theatre – Peter Pan, 5-8 years
ages 5-10 do not have a separate class for kids with special needs, but welcome them into any of their dance classes, or camps. Experience with students that do have autism of special needs
Dance classes $300 per week Summer CAMP and school-year
QuantumCamp Science Camps and Courses 2176 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, California, United States, 94704 Website: http://www.quantumcamp.com Tel: 510-725-4230
Oakland, Foster City, Livermore, Mountain View
Day 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. After care is available from 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. For grades 1–6 each camp session is one week long. For grades 7–8, each camp session is two weeks long Week 1: July 27-June 1; Week 2: July 5-8; Week 3: July 11-15; Week 4: July 18-22; Week 5: July 25-29
Grades 1-8
typically developing children but they can accommodate children with Asperger's Syndrome and students with a very wide span of learning styles and challenges
Math, Science 1st & 2nd graders ($399 per week); 3rd & 4th graders ($499 per week); 5th & 6th graders ($499 per week); 7th & 8th graders ($1098 per 2 week session)
Ages 5 to 19 Campers experience mild to moderate difficulties behaviorally, emotionally or socially
Through the day camp activities, children learn to have more fun while counselors assist them to solve problems and increase confidence. Daily sports, games, arts & crafts, hikes, nature activities, music, and singing. Quest campers improve athletic skills as well as psychological and social ones.
$750 per week 1:4 to 1:9 Year round camps and afterschool programs
Rainbow Music Therapy
Redwood City and Los Altos, CA
Day Year round Children, teens, and young adults
Special needs Music therapy One-on-one and group services.
Oakland, CA Day June 20-July 8 July 11-July 29 M-F 9am-3pm
Ages 6-14 Students and adults with learning differences
Individual educational therapy, small group instruction, multi-sensory teaching, and project-based learning. Activities include swimming, art, music, keyboarding and leadership/team building games. Speech and Language Therapy or Occupational Therapy is offered as a supplement to the regular program, for an additional fee.
Redwood City Parks & Recreation Special Needs Program (SNAP) Contact: Anna Carlos Phone: (650) 780-7343. Website: http://www.redwoodcity.org/departments/parks-recreation-and-community-services/activities-programs/accessible-recreation
Redwood City, Red Morton Park
Day Afternoon program Monday-Friday 2:00-6:00pm; Chef's Club: Thursdays 5:30-8:30pm, Evening Fitness Tuesdays 7:00-8:00pm
Afternoon program 8 and up; Chef's Club: teens and adults ages 14+.
Individuals with differing abilities
Afternoon programs, chef Club and Adaptive fitness .
Afternoon program $130 Per Month; Chef Club: $69 Per Month, Evening Fitness $5 per Class.
Palo Alto Day Three week-sessions: July 25-12. Morning Sessions (9:00 AM to 12:00 PM); Afternoon Sessions (1:00 PM to 4:00 PM); All Day Sessions (9:00 AM to 4:00 PM):
8 to 14 years old Anyone interested in learning and working together in teams doing LEGO Robotics projects
Programming with Scratch and Python, design, build and program robots using a Hummingbird Duo robot kit or using LEGO and VEX IQ robotics kits.
$190 for half day sessions and $390 for all day sessions
Year round classes
The Roleplay Workshop at Abantey Phone: 510.654.3582
Oakland, CA Overnight group travels to Marin County
Day and overnight
Mid June to end of August; 8am-6pm or 9am-5pm for day camp
Ages 12 to 18 Accepts some students with learning or social skill challenges
San Francisco Bay Area Boy Scouts: Camp Royaneh and Wente Scout Reservation Website: http://www.sfbac.org./camping/resident
Cazadero, CA Willits, CA
Overnight Week sessions that vary between June 19-August 13
All Boy Scouts Activities include outdoor challenges, swimming, archery, rifle, shotgun, camp fires, boating, fishing, etc.
$375-$405 per week per scout
Activities available year round
San Francisco Recreation and Parks: Inclusion Services Phone: 415-206-1546 Email: [email protected] Website: http://sfrecpark.org/recreation-community-services/find-a-class/ For Children with Special Needs: Inclusion Services Program/Adaptive Recreation Program https://sfreconline.org/Activities/A
San Francisco Day Varies Preschool to teens
People of all abilities
Adaptive Recreation and inclusion support for all programs. After School Programs, Alternative Recreation, Aquatics, Aquatics ,Waterfront Activities, Arts & Crafts, Camps - Summer, Dance & Theater, Digital & Visual Arts,Early Childhood, Recreation, Exercise & Fitness, Food & Nutrition, Music & Creative
Varies Varies Year Round programs and summer camps.
Day Varies between June 6 and August 12; 9am-12pm or 9am-2pm
Age 4-18 Children with special needs
Warm up, followed by small group rotations which may include outside ball sports and gymnastics. We have a snack followed by outside water play/sports, free play, and lunch (for full day kids)
$350-$475 per week long camp
from 1:3 to 1:5; child may bring their own 1:1 aide
Summer; year round programs available
Skylar Hadden School Phone: 408.559.7500 Address: 2720 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA Website: http://www.skylarhadden.org/ Summer
camp: http://www.skylarhadden.org/summer-camp/
Skylar Hadden campus at 2720 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA
Day camp Multiple sessions from June 27 - July 29 9:30am-2:30pm
Age 5-15 Children with special needs
Our camps utilize role play and cooperative problem-solving to support academic, social and emotional progress. Camp themes are initially set by camp counselors and are refined by the campers into truly unique, child-directed experiences that enhance each child’s unique learning goals. And, of
$500 per week "low student:teacher ratio"
Summer camp; Regular school program during academic year
Travel through California coast, Yosemite, Tahoe, etc. Surfing, kayaking, learning organization skills, swimming, snorkeling, exploring, fishing, etc.
$3300-3900 Year round programs available
Social Skills Group Work Phone: 415.379.9361 Website: http://www.socialskillgroupwork.com/
San Francisco Day June 13-17 June 20-24 June 27-July 1
K-5th grade The purpose of this experience is to give all the students the opportunity to participate in the games that occur at recess in a positive manner while teaching them how manage the range of emotions that inevitably occur when playing sports with peers.
1:3
Social Superheroes Summer Camp 3150 18th St, suite #255, mailbox #207, San Francisco, CA 94110 Karen@SFBayPla
San Francisco Day Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00am-1:00pm July 25 - Aug 12-San Francisco
Age 6-10 range from high-functioning children who struggle with social thinking, to children with learning or sensory differences and to children who
Self-regulation Dealing with emotions Conflict-resolution Confidence Taking others' perspectives Cooperative play. Superflex c
San Francisco Session $2050 (27 hours of intense therapeutic social skills immersion, 1 Individual session with child, 1 individual session with
6 children maximum per session. 2:1 adult: child ratio
need guidance to support confidence and emotional regulation with peers. A careful screening process ensures the group is a good fit for each child.
urriculum. Optional 6-week Parenting Group in conjunction with the Camp!
parents,1 generalization session with child or parents/teachers )
Social Thinking Phone: 408.244.2005 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.socialthinking.com/Clinics/San%20Jose/Summer%20Program.aspx
San Jose Day June 10-July 8 July 11-August 4 Once per week; group and individual programs available
Ages 4 to adult Individuals with social challenges
Students learn about identifying what is expected/unexpected, how to think with our eyes, whole body listening, flexible thinking, problem solving and emotional regulation, social communication, etc.
Varies Some 1:1 options Year round social groups and therapy
South Bay Wheelchair Athletic Program Address: 5730 Chambertin Dr. San Jose, Ca 95118-3302 Phone: (408) 267-0200 Website: http://www.nchpad.org/Directories/Programs/7943/South~Bay~Wheelchair~Athletic~Program
San Jose Day Monday through Saturday
All ages persons with physical disabilities
Offers Wheels on Fire, Junior Wheelchair Sports Team, San Jose Steam Rollers, Water Wheels, Swim Team, Wheelchair Basketball and more.
Special Olympics Northern California Website: http://www.sonc.org/participate/become-athlete
Various counties throughout Northern California
Day June-September Children and adults
Intellectual disabilities
A sports season typically consists of 6-8 trainings (practices) that usually take place one to two times per week in the evening or on the weekend, which culminates with a competition opportunity. Summer sports: golf and softball
No cost to the athlete
Year-round program; available sports differ by season
Special Skaters: Nazareth Ice Oasis Skating School Contact: Susan Blaisdell Phone: 650.364.8090 ext. 116 Email: [email protected] Address: 3140 Bay Road, Redwood City, CA 94063 Website: http://www.iceoasis.com/skating-school/special-skaters.html
Redwood City From 1:30 to 2:00 on Saturdays
Any developmentally challenged child with the interest and motivation to learn to ice skate, as well as to have a good time in a pressure-free social environment.
A 30-minute ice skating class, meeting once a week. In this class your child will receive one-on-one instruction from volunteers trained to meet your child's needs. There will be supervised practice time following the class.
$8.00 per class or $75.00 for 10
1:1 Ongoing program
Spectrum Surf Camps Contact: Natalie Pepper
Bolinas, CA Day 3 sessions from July 18- August 5
Ages 5 to 17 Children with special needs including, but not limited to, autism spectrum
Surf camp
Full day session $225/day, $150 for 2 or more days, $650/week
Phone: 415.868.9632 or 415.302.7712 Email: [email protected] Website: http://www.spectrumsurfcamps.org/Home_Page.html
disorder, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and emotional disturbances.
Half day session $140/day, $120 for 2 or more days, $450/week
Square Peg Foundation Address: 12150 San Mateo Road (Highway 92) Half Moon Bay, CA 94019 Phone: (650) 440-5064 Email: [email protected] Website: www.squarepegfoundation.org
Half Moon Bay Day Children of all backgrounds
Therapeutic Horse Riding
One student at a time
Year round
TechnowHow Technology, Computer and LEGO® Summer Day Camps 553 Pilgrim Drive, Suite D Foster City, CA 94404 P: 650.638.0500 F: 650.292.2256 [email protected]
San Francisco, Peninsula, East Bay and South Bay
Day M-F: Half day (9am-12pm or 12:30-3:30pm) Full day (9am-3:30pm) Extended hours are available in most locations at an additional cost. Morning: 8:30-9am Afternoon: 3:30-5pm
ages 5-15 typically developing children, but they have had many students over the years participate with special needs, more specifically both Autism and Asperger’s. Their curriculum is definitely something they
Camps include building projects with LEGO® gears and motors, Robotics with MINDSTORMS® EV3® and LEGO® WeDo®, Computer Game Design, Coding and Programming Camps, iPad® Movie Making,
Half-day* (9am-12pm or 12:30-3:30pm): $225/wk. Full day (9am-3:30pm): $399/wk. Full day Python® & Java® Coding Camps (9am-3:30pm): $450/wk.
Classes for students ages 5-7 have a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. The student-teacher ratio for camps for older students is 10:1.
June-August are able to participate in, and they are able to make some special accommodations when necessary.
and a Tech Camp for Girls.
Technology Summer Camps The Miller Institute for Learning with Technology Tel: 650-598-0105, Fax: 866-801-8667, San Carlos, CA 94070 Website: http://learningtech.org/
San Carlos, Piedmont
Day Three Week-long Day Camps from July 5 through July 22!. Junior Camp (ages 6-8) runs from 9:00 AM - Noon daily. Main Camp (ages 8-15) runs from 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM daily. Math Explorations run from 3:30 - 4:30 daily (additional cost option). Extended Care is available from 7:30 AM - 6:00 PM daily (additional cost options)
6-15 Typical developing children although some students presenting toward the high end of the Autism spectrum or with Tourette’s have been able to attend, enjoy and succeed in our programs. What is best for the student has to be decided on a case-by-case basis.
High Tech Camps. Coding, Robotics, Techs Arts.
Half Day programs (ages 6-8): $295 / week ($238 for short week of July 5) Full Day programs (ages 8-15): $595 ($476 for short week of July 5) Math Explorations (ages 8-14): $99 ($79 for short week of July 5) Extended Care is available from 7:30 AM until 6:00 PM at additional cost
Summer and afterschool programs year round
TALK – Teaching and Assessing Language for Kids Phone: (650) 344-9961 Fax: (650) 344-9837 Address: 1209 Howard Avenue, Suite 203, Burlingame, CA 94010
Burlingame Day Session 1: June 21st - July 15th Session 2: July 26th - August 19th
Ages 3-13 Children who can benefit from learning social skills; language skills; literacy and reading; problem eaters
variety of speech and language summer camps, intended to enhance and enrich speech, language, and social communication skills through fun and engaging activities.
The Talking Playhouse Phone: (650) 678-9769 Address: 155 Birch St., Redwood City 94062 Website: www.talkingplayhouse.com
Redwood City Day Varies Ages 4 to adult For individuals that can benefit from Social Learning, Executive Function/Organizational Skills & Pragmatic Language training
Trails to Success Phone: 925.256.4400 Email: [email protected] Address: 95 Hampton Road, Martinez, Ca 94553 Website: http://trailstosuccess.com/summer-camp.html
Martinez, CA Day July 20-July 1 and July 11-July 22
Ages 6-22 Some children have formal diagnoses such as ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Asperger's Syndrome, Nonverbal Learning Disability, Depression, and Anxiety but many do not.
Games, Animals, Cooking, Art, Nature, Explorations & Much More
$2,900-$3,300 3:8 Summer and year round programs available
Via West Summer Programs Ashley Eddy Phone: 408.243.7861 ext 214 Website: http://www.viaservices.org/service
Throughout Bay Area
Overnight (Camp Altitude) and day camps
Multiple sessions June-August
Ages 5-22; adult leadership program for 18+
Special needs Via West Campus provides residential respite care with weekend and week-long programs throughout the year, amid 13 wooded acres in the Cupertino
Foothills. Activities include: Creative and performing arts, Gardening, Aquatics, Outdoor living skills, Hiking, etc. Day Camp Themes: Arabian Nights, Once Upon a Time, Jungle Book, swimming, etc.
Walnut Creek Specialized Recreation Summer Camp Website: http://www.walnut-creek.org/department-services/arts-recreation-and-community-services/recreation/specialized-recreation
Walnut Creek and other locations (field trips)
Day Varies between June 27 and August 11
Children, teens, and young adults
Designed specifically for children, teens, and young adults who have special needs
Independent living skills, shopping, cooking, social skills, environmental education, field trips, crafts, games, music, sports, drama, swimming, etc.
$177 to 260 per week; some single day options available
1:1 is not available
Year round programs available
Zoo Camp. The San Francisco Zoological Society Education Department 1 Zoo Road San Francisco, CA 94132-1027 http://www.sfzoo.org/pdf/educati
San Francisco Day 9am-4pm (or 12pm-4 for PreK/ Kindergarden group). Early drop-off and Late pick-up available at additional cost.
Ages 4 years old through grade 7; 12-15yo; 14-17yo
Zoo Camp is inclusive; our lessons and activities are age-appropriate and designed for multiple learning styles. While we encourage campers to participate in all
Surrounded by more than 250 species of animals, Zoo Campers learn about the wild world of animals and gain an appreciation of our natural world through fun and
Grades Pre-K/K: Members $205; Non-members $245; Grades 1-5:Members $285; Non-members $330; Grades 6-7 (two-week program): Members $565;
There are approximately 20 children in each camp, with one instructor, one intern and one to two high school volunteers. The maximum enrollment for
activities as designed, we are able to provide modified activities and some accommodations for campers with special needs. The Zoo is wheelchair accessible and a limited number of wheelchairs are available for Zoo Camp’s use. If your child has a one-to-one aide in school, you will be required to provide one pre-approved, certified aide for Zoo Camp
interactive activities.
Non-members $665
the Pre-K / K class is 16 children.
OTHER SummerAde http://summerade.org/ Pairs high school volunteers with children with special needs to aid them during their week at a summer day camp. More Camp Lists https://www.activityhero.com http://www.smcfrc.org/San-Mateo-County-Family-Resource-Center http://www.veryspecialcamps.com/ http://www.choicecamps.com/recommended/aspergers-syndrome-summer-camps/
