We’ve gone though our MEGA summer camps list and compiled a list specifically geared towards children with special needs. Many of these camps have a 1:1 ratio or very low teacher/student ratios making them perfectly suited for kids needing assistance.
Asperger’s Syndrome: Charter House Summer Camp for Teens with Asperger’s Syndrome. Summer is a great time for teenagers to learn new skills and make new friends. For teens with Asperger’s Syndrome or high-functioning autism, it can be a challenge to find a summer camp that fits their needs. Charterhouse School has a summer camp designed just for these students!
Special Needs Camp at the JCC
For children ages 5-18
Location: Richmond
Voices Together is a structured, integrated recreational camp experience for children with autism. Campers will participate in a variety of summer recreational activities, including music, swimming in a state-of-the-art indoor pool, various hands-on art activities, a sampling of non-competitive individual and team sports, and an occasional field trip. Our campers are supervised by trained teachers, with one-to-one adult aides (on an as needed basis). Perhaps one of the finest aspect of the camp is the participation of plenty of same-age peers to round out the camp population.
Camp Free2BMe
Kids ages 8 to 18
Location: Richmond
Camp Free2BMe is designed specifically for children ages 8 to 18, who have a primary diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome, Autism or Developmental Delay. Applications may be requested through our site or downloaded under Camp Application.Camp will run from June 16th through August 29th.
Camp Holiday Trails
Children ages:5-12, 7-17, 0-99
Location: Charlottesville
Families of and children with special medical needs and chronic illnesses can enjoy 2-week residential summer camp sessions, family weekends for parents and caregivers, sibling camps including the monthly SHINE sibling support program, plus respite and networking opportunities for families and caregivers. 400 Holiday Trails Lane, Charlottesville, VA 22905.
Faison School Summer Program
All Ages
Richmond
The Faison School offers a summer program to students who are enrolled elsewhere during the typical September to June school year. This program usually lasts for six weeks from early July until mid-August and provides educational services in the form of applied behavior analysis (ABA) to students of all ages. The program provides intensive 1:1 instruction in one of the Faison day programs, depending on the needs and age of the student.
Jumpstart Handwriting Program
Manuscript: Rising 1st and 2nd graders
Cursive: Rising 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders
Richmond
Some children have not learned how to write; others have difficulty with spacing, letter formation, pencil grip, visual motor problems or even fatigue due to weak trunk and hand muscles. Our specialists identify the problem and either remediate the underlying difficulties or help with compensatory strategies. The Jumpstart Handwriting program is offered through groups at various times during the school year and through a summer camp before school starts in the fall.
Kids In Motion
Ages 6-8
Richmond
A therapeutic, self-esteem building camp designed to develop motor skills, self awareness, self-regulation, social skills, and confidence in children ages 6-10. KIM incorporates sensory integration strategies, relaxation techniques, social skills training and, self-regulation strategies and perceptual motor skill challenges in a peer group environment. KIM is offered for two weeks, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. daily.
Northstar’s Summer Program
School aged
Richmond
Gives students the opportunity to reinforce and retain their academic skills in our relaxed, yet structured, atmosphere. For four weeks in the summer, students can receive instruction in language arts, math, handwriting/written expression and social skills. Many students are able to participate through Extended School Year (ESY) services provided by their local school system. Northstar also provides 1:1 instruction in the Lindamood Bell Learning Process courses; Visualizing and Verbalizing, Seeing Stars and On Cloud Nine math. In addition to our academic programs, students in grades nine through twelve can enroll in employment/vocational skills courses while rising juniors and seniors can enroll in work-site experience course offerings.
