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Summer 2025 Camp GuideThis list is intended to be a general guide to camps appropriate for children on the autism spectrum, based on the recommendations of our xMinds community. This is not an endorsement by xMinds. Parents/guardians and students are expected to review organization(s) and opportunities with due care, to determine if they are appropriate and safe for their children. We encourage xMinds members to provide their feedback about their experiences with these camps on our Google Group. The information below is subject to change. Please verify session dates, requirements and costs with the individual camps. And check back because we will update the information as camps firm up their plans for summer 2025. Updated February 4, 2025 CAMP TYPE: Day Camps | Overnight Camps Day CampsAlliance PediatricsClub Alliance Summer Program Location: Gaithersburg, MD Contact: Elizabeth; Club@alliancepediatrics.com; 240-252-4105; Interest form: https://forms.gle/iMYBkLBBL2EdyHnC8 Website: https://alliancepediatrics.com/summer-program/ Ages: 8–14Dates: June 23–July 18, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (aftercare available); 3-week sessions available and 1-week session. Empowering children and teens to manage emotions and become social rock stars! This is a summer program that helps children accept difficult emotions while learning ways to feel calm and become socially confident. The curriculum encompasses emotional lessons that includes regulation strategies, identifying and handling unhelpful thoughts and more. Our social component includes conversation skills, dealing with teasing, social problem solving and more. Supplemental lessons teach participants about the different factors that impact our social emotional health, like nutrition, sleep, and daily gratitude. Our #1 goal is for children to enjoy themselves (while learning life skills). Children learn best when they are engaged! ArtStreamLocation: 15800 Crabbs Branch Way, Suite 300, Rockville, MD 20855 Contact: 301-565-4567, info@art-stream.org Website: https://www.art-stream.org/ Ages: 18 and up Dates: Summer programming has not been finalized. ArtStream classes are geared toward individuals, ages 18 and up, with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, and are designed to fuel each student’s imagination, creativity, and focus. Classes are accessible, empowering, and engaging. Students improve communication and social skills and develop friendships. You do not need acting experience to participate in ArtStream. The Auburn School
Location: 9115 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Contact: Amanda Sickel, 301-588-8048; amanda.sickel@theauburnschool.org Website: https://www.theauburnschool.org/summer-programs/camp-aristotle-silver-spring-campus/ Ages: Kindergarten–9th Grade Dates: Four one-week sessions: July 7-11; July 14-18; July 21-25; July 28 - August 1 Camp Aristotle at the Silver Spring Campus offers both half-day and full-day options. Our summer program is designed with engaging and exciting activities, projects, and visitors relating to our 2025 camp theme. Our model integrates social thinking and learning support throughout the day so campers can build friendships, explore, and most importantly, have fun! Basic ConceptsBasic Concepts Therapeutic Camp Location: St. Elizabeth's School; 917 Montrose Road Rockville, MD 20852 Contact: Katy Whidden, M.A. CCC- SLP, 240-447-8013, katywhidden@gmail.com Website: https://basicconcepts.org/classes Ages: Preschool (age 3)–Grade 5 Dates: Session 1: June 23–July 3; Session 2: July 7–July 25 Basic Concepts offers a variety of classes for children, preschool through middle school. We utilize numerous therapeutic interventions (sensory, play, music, social, and behavioral) throughout all of our daily activities for maximum achievement. Our summer programs are intended for children who have mild to moderate deficits in speech, language, play, sensory, and socialization. Children participate in both small and whole group activities to ensure that their individual goals are met. Speech-language pathologists and special educators provide services in all our classrooms. All college counselors are intensively trained and have extensive background in working with children with special needs. Bender JCC of Greater WashingtonLessans Camp JCC Location: 6125 Montrose Road, Rockville, MD 20852 Contact: campjcc@benderjccgw.org, 301-348-3883 Website: https://www.benderjccgw.org/camp-jcc/ Ages: 4–21 Dates: June 23 – August 8 We open our doors to everyone, including people of all backgrounds, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. Inclusion is belonging. Built on ruach (spirit) and kehilla (community), Camp JCC builds strong Jewish identities, fosters lasting friendships, and creates memories that last a lifetime! Youth and teens with special needs are embraced in a warm, caring, and supportive environment at the Bender JCC through inclusive, innovative programming that enlightens, educates, and boosts self-esteem. Note: The Inclusion Program for campers who need extra support is full for 2025. For future summers, please note that enrollment starts in November for returning campers and in December for new campers. Brendan Sailing Summer Sailing Programs Location: Annapolis, MD, and St. Mary's City, MD Contact: (443) 995-6375; info@brendansailing.org Website: https://www.brendansailing.org/ Ages: 11–18 Dates: Annapolis Day Camp: Session A: June 16 - June 20; Session B: June 23 – June 27; Session C: June 30 – July 3; Session D: July 7 - July 11; St. Mary’s College of Maryland, MD: July 21 - July 25 Since 2005, Brendan Sailing has been helping children with learning differences to realize success. Our programs are led by U.S. Sailing certified instructors who work with individual students to discover their individual learning styles. The Brendan Sailing Curriculum covers an introduction to the sport of sailing including the parts of the boat, maneuvers, navigation, and the Rules of the Road that follows the National On-Water Standards. Our instructors use a hands-on approach to teach sailing and seamanship, with emphasis on building self-confidence and social skills, while developing basic sailing skills. Overnight session campers will have the opportunity to stay on-site in St. Mary's College student housing, eat meals in the dining hall, and build confidence through the independence they experience while staying on campus. No sailing or boating experience is necessary for either the day or overnight sessions. Scholarships available. BSC Buddy Camp Free Soccer Camp for Children with Physical and Developmental Disabilities Location: Walter Johnson High School, 6400 Rock Spring Dr, Bethesda, MD 20814 Contact: Hale Lieberman; halelieberman@gmail.com Website: BSCBuddyCamp.org Ages: 8–18 Dates: June 23–27, 9 a.m.–11 a.m. At BSC Buddy Camp, children of all skill levels take advantage of expert coaching and guidance to advance their soccer abilities. With travel soccer players from Bethesda Soccer Club as their "buddies," our campers navigate drills and games designed to provide exposure to the sport of soccer while simultaneously encouraging teamwork and social connection. Our stress-free environment emphasizes a strong 1:1 staff-to-camper ratio and permits us to accommodate children of all ability levels. BSC Buddy Camp is run by volunteers and is free to those attending! Campers must have a parent present for the entire session. This is not a drop-off/pick-up program. CREATE Arts CenterCAMP CREATE! Location: 914 Silver Spring Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20910 Contact: Lisa Pascal, (301) 588-2787; lisa@createartscenter.org Website: https://createartscenter.org/art-camps/camp-create/ Ages: 8–14 Dates: Session 1 (ages 8 –11): July 7–18; Session 2 (ages 11–14): July 21–August 1; 2025 Camp Hours: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. CAMP CREATE! is a therapeutic summer camp designed for youth with minor to moderate behavioral, emotional and functioning differences who will benefit from extra attention and support. Campers who have anxiety, learning delays, minor behavioral concerns, or social and emotional difficulties are welcome. Session 1 is a two-week camp for children ages 8–10 (rising third, fourth, and fifth graders). Session 2 is a one-week camp for youth ages 11–14 (rising sixth, seventh, and eighth graders). CAMP CREATE! is designed to teach campers everyday life skills, such as mindfulness techniques, flexible thinking habits, healthy expression of emotions, improved social interactions, and positive self-image through artistic expression. We strive to create a camp environment where your child is understood and properly supported by our art therapists and teaching artists. We want your child to be happy at pick-up time, telling you, “I had a great day today!” Diener SchoolDiener Summer Camp: Camp Lift Off Location: St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 6030 Grosvenor Ln., Bethesda, MD 20814 Contact: camp@thedienerschool.org; (301) 299-4602 Website: https://thedienerschool.org/summer-camp/ Dates: 6 weeks: Session 1: Stem June 23-July 3; Session 2 Sports & Movement July 7-July 18; Session 3 History & Culture July 21-August 1; M–Th 9 a.m.–3 p.m., F 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Both elementary and middle school age groups have thematic weeks with multisensory activities and field trips. Speech therapy and occupational therapy are integrated into both programs, along with academic skills review. Fitness for HealthZoning In Summer Camp Fitness for Health is offering a summer therapeutic program for students with ADHD, Social Communication Disorder, and Autism Spectrum Disorder. The Zoning In Summer Program integrates concepts of the zones of regulation and social thinking with motor activities, encouraging campers to explore and improve their social skills and motor development. The heart of our camp is centered around the Zones of Regulation program, a framework that empowers children to understand and manage their emotions and sensory needs effectively. Under the guidance of our skilled occupational therapists, campers will engage in interactive sessions aimed at developing their self-regulation skills, providing them with valuable tools for navigating the world around them. With a low Student to Professional Staff (an occupational therapist and integrated movement specialists) ratio, our Zoning In program is especially beneficial for students with social challenges. Our specially trained staff lead dynamic group activities that not only enhance physical coordination, balance, and strength but also encourage teamwork, communication, and social interaction. Great and SmallKids Inclusive Camp (Therapeutic Riding) Contact: ehanna@greatandsmallride.org; (301) 349-0075 Website: https://www.greatandsmallride.org/programs Ages: 6-12 Dates: June 23-27; 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Kids Inclusive Camp offers a safe environment for participants to learn how to ride and care for their equine partners. Participants will spend their mornings in daily riding lessons with our therapeutic riding instructors and in daily unmounted equine learning lessons where they may learn how to groom their horses, care for them, and much more! Afternoons will be spent on the ground with arts and crafts time, social skills activities, and games. This inclusive camp is designed for participants of all abilities. Friends and siblings are welcome. iCan Shine (hosted by Howard County Department of Recreation and Camps)iCan Bike Camp Locations: Gary J. Arthur Community Center, 2400 Route 97, Cooksville MD 21723 Contact: Registration: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/activity/search? ; Questions: Nick Owens at nowens@howardcountymd.gov Website: https://icanshine.org/ Ages: 8+ Children, adolescents, and young adults with disabilities learn how to ride a bike without training wheels, building their self-confidence and providing exercise. A parent must attend an informational meeting on Sunday, July 13, at 3:00 PM, and be onsite for the camp. Participants must attend all five days of the camp. Schedule dates and time subject to change per contractor availability. Participant must have a documented disability and be at least 8 years old and may not weigh more than 220 pounds. iCan Swim Camp Location: Cedar Lane School 11630 Scaggsville Rd, Fulton MD 20759 Contact: cscafide@howardcountymd.gov Registration: https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/howardcounty/activity/search? Dates: April 14-18; June 23-27; July 7-11 iCan Swim is designed to teach children with disabilities to swim independently and achieve their aquatic goals as well as learn valuable water safety skills during the week-long program. iCan Swim is a program coordinated and managed by the Therapeutic Recreation Office in partnership with iCan Shine, Inc. Imagination StageLocations: Bethesda, Rockville and Northwest DC Contact: registration@imaginationstage.org; 301-961-6060 Website: https://imaginationstage.org/camps/ Ages: 4–18 Imagination Stage camps provide fun, accessible, and immersive summer experiences in acting, musical theatre, dance, and filmmaking for young artists ages 4 through 18. Camps range from full scale productions and the making of short films, to classroom settings that explore specialty themes. Younger campers can pick from titles such as Treasure Trunk Theatre or Musical Theatre Magic. Older campers can explore theatrical subjects like Stand-Up Comedy, Playwriting, Improvisation, and Dance. Older campers can be part of our Intensives at American University. This year’s production titles for campers spanning grades 2-9 include Annie KIDS, 101 Dalmatians, Once Upon a Mattress, and Footloose. We’ve even got some Taylor Swift themes this summer! Spend a week with us, or your whole summer – each week brings something new to add to your theatrical toolkit. Imagination Stage provides equitable access to all summer programming with financial aid options as well as added inclusion supports in order to provide the most successful experience for each camper. When registering, please share with us how we can make your child’s experience as accessible as possible. We want your child’s summer with Imagination Stage to be a great one! Learning EssentialsBrain Camp Location: Online Contact: Info@LearningEssentialsEDU.com; 240-249-8492 Website: https://learningessentialsedu.com/brain-camp/ Ages: 7th–12th grade Is your child ready to level up with study skills? This innovative, experiential program is proven to help students achieve their full learning potential through a series of 10 one-hour appointments. Brain Camp is offered online only. By the end of Brain Camp your student will gain: an easy-to-implement system for studying, a step-by-step approach to better academic achievement, proven strategies to organize time and assignments, the know-how to study and prepare for tests and other assignments, and newfound confidence! Everyone on the team at Learning Essentials holds either a master's or doctorate in special education and is state-certified as a special educator; some additionally have certification as reading specialists and one as an educational therapist. Montgomery College Summer Youth Programs: Workforce Development and Continuing Education Location: Montgomery College locations in Rockville, Germantown, and Takoma Park/Silver Spring Website: http://www.montgomerycollege.edu/youth Ages: Grades K–12 Montgomery College Youth Programs offers a wide variety of programs in everything from art to technology to writing. Some offerings are approved for Student Service Learning (SSL) hours. Montgomery College Youth Programs is committed to providing accessible education and a supportive learning environment for all students. The college offers support through the Disability Support Services Office. Contact the office at least two weeks before the start of a program to arrange for reasonable accommodations. See the Summer 2025 guide for a full listing of offerings. Montgomery Parks Program Access Ages: 7-9 Dates: August 4-8 Program Access, also referred to as “Inclusion,” is the means by which individuals with disabilities are welcome to participate in Montgomery Parks’ recreational programs and activities of their choice. Reasonable modifications are provided, as needed. We will work with parents and caregivers to determine how to meet the needs of campers. Some minimum eligibility requirements (age, level of participation) must be met in order to participate. You can request support (support staff, social stories, sensory tools, and more) while registering your child for each program. Montgomery Parks offers a variety of summer camps, which are listed in its 2025 Summer Camp Guide. These include Adaptive Camp: Naturally Me (formally known as SENSE-sational Summers) is a half-day camp designed for neurodivergent campers or those with sensory and processing needs. During the week campers will go on hikes, learn about ecosystems and habitats while using their senses, say “hello” to the nature center animals, make a splash in Rock Creek, and create sensory crafts. This camp offers a 1:2 ratio, one teacher to every two campers. Montgomery County Department of Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Camps and General Recreation Camps Partners for Community Engagement DMV Day Trippers Location: Varies, dropoff in Rockville Contact: info@pcengage.com Website: https://www.pcengage.com/daytrippers Ages: transition-aged youth and young adults Dates: June 16-July 11, four one-week sessions, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Back by popular demand! Join us for an unforgettable summer as we explore the DC, Maryland and Virginia region. The 2025 Day Trippers summer program for transition-aged youth and young adults offers four week-long opportunities for participants to experience the rich historical, cultural, artistic and natural heritage of our region. Embark on day trips to iconic destinations like Harpers Ferry, Gettysburg and Baltimore. Spend a day at the zoo. Visit the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History. See the beauty of the Kenilworth Gardens. Walk the grounds of George Washington’s estate at Mt. Vernon and more! Every day participants get to experience a new destination in and around the DMV. Click here for a detailed itinerary.Play on Words Therapeutic Summer Program Locations: Calvary Lutheran Church, 9545 Georgia Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20910, and Chelsea School Annex, 2970 Belcrest Center Drive #105, Hyattsville, MD 20782 Contact: (240) 283-7752; christina@playonwordstherapyllc.com Website: https://www.playonwordstherapyllc.com/pow-summer Ages: 3-7 Dates: July 7 - August 8; 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (half-day 9:30-12:30 or 12:30-3:30) The POW Therapeutic Summer Program consists of language groups led by a certified speech-language pathologist and assistants (college and graduate students studying speech therapy). Groups consist of communication development, language-based activities, play therapy, and brief individual or dyad (2-person) sessions. Groups will be limited to 10 participants per session to focus on individual skills and therapeutic support. Toilet training not required for attendance. Reach Every VoiceREV Summer Institute Location: 800 S. Frederick Ave., Suite 210, Gaithersburg, MD 20877 REV Summer Little Learners Designed specifically for our youngest students, Reach Every Voice Little Learners is for those ages 5-10 years. For 75 minutes each day, we'll practice communication skills, build friendships, and have some fun! Some experience with letterboards/stencils required. REV Summer Co-Op Rockville Recreation and ParksCity of Rockville CampsLocation: Various locations Contact: (240) 314-8620; camps@rockvillemd.gov Website: https://www.rockvillemd.gov/359/Summer-Camps Ages: Various ages, 5–16, depending on the camp The City of Rockville encourages individuals with disabilities to register and participate in Rockville Recreation and Parks programs. To request a reasonable modification/accommodation, please call 240-314-8611, three weeks in advance of your program. More than 60 camps are listed in the 2025 guide, including single-week and multi-week camps. Favorites with xMinds families include Croydon Creek Nature Center Camps. Registration opens on Wed, February 12. Social Grace LLCGet Out of the House Summer Group Location: 3100 Clarendon Blvd., Arlington, VA 22201 Contact: (703) 829-6394; Schedule a phone consultation by clicking here. Website: https://socialgrace.com/get-out-of-the-house-groups Ages: Ages 11–18 Dates: Week 1: July 7–11; Week 2: July 14–18; Week 3: July 21–25; Week 4: July 28–August 1; Week 5: August 4–8; Week 6: August 11–15; 10 a.m.–3 p.m., Monday–Friday Our summer group is designed to be a fun adventure each day while exploring the DMV area! While enjoying great food and making friends, participants learn essential social competencies and real-life skills. We focus on building confidence, self-esteem, communication, compromise, flexibility, perspective-taking, self-advocacy, teamwork, and embracing new experiences—all in a supportive and exciting environment.
Surfers HealingSurfing Camp Location: Ocean City, MD; Virginia Beach, VA (planned) Contact: (877) 966-SURF Website: surfershealing.org Dates: Ocean City, MD: August 13; Virginia Beach, VA: August 15 and 16 This one-day free camp offers kids with autism an opportunity to go surfing. The program is offered in various cities, and will be in Ocean City, MD, on August 13 and in Virginia Beach, VA, on August 15 and 16. The volunteer-staffed camps give over 4,500 children with autism a chance to ride the waves, to challenge themselves, and to try something new. Ocean City registration is open April 14-18. Virginia Beach registration is open April 21-25. The Treatment and Learning CentersLittle Friends Camp The focus of Little Friends is on building communication, reciprocity, and engagement skills as well as addressing areas of sensory processing and motor planning through interactive summer themes, active play, and use of three sensory gyms. Groups are led each day by both a speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist. Friends Together CampLocation: The Treatment and Learning Centers, 1390 Piccard Drive, Suite 210 Rockville MD 20850 Contact: 301-424-5202; SummerPrograms@TTLC.org Website: https://ttlc.org/services/summer-programs/ Ages: 5–7 Dates: June 23–August 8, Monday to Friday. Offers a morning session (9 a.m.–noon), afternoon session (12:30–3:30 p.m.), and full-day programming (9 a.m.–3:30 p.m.) Friends Together focuses on building communication, reciprocity, and engagement skills as well as addressing areas of sensory processing and motor planning through interactive summer themes, active play, and use of three sensory gyms. Groups are led each day by both a speech-language pathologist and an occupational therapist. Overnight CampsBrendan Sailing Summer Sailing Programs Location: St. Mary's City, MD Contact: (443) 995-6375; info@brendansailing.org Website: https://www.brendansailing.org/ Ages: 14–18 Dates: July 13–19 Since 2005, Brendan Sailing has been helping children with learning differences to realize success. Our programs are led by U.S. Sailing certified instructors who work with individual students to discover their individual learning styles. The Brendan Sailing Curriculum covers an introduction to the sport of sailing including the parts of the boat, maneuvers, navigation, and the Rules of the Road that follows the National On-Water Standards. Our instructors use a hands-on approach to teach sailing and seamanship, with emphasis on building self-confidence and social skills, while developing basic sailing skills. Overnight session campers will have the opportunity to stay on-site in St. Mary's College student housing, eat meals in the dining hall, and build confidence through the independence they experience while staying on campus. No sailing or boating experience is necessary for either the day or overnight sessions. Scholarships available. Camp Kodiak Location: 2.5 hours from Toronto (Canada) Contact: (905) 569 7595; info@campkodiak.com Website: https://www.campkodiak.com Ages: 6-18 Dates: June 29-August 17; 2-, 3-, 4- and 7-week sessions available Camp Kodiak is Canada's premier overnight summer camp for children and teens (aged 6 to 18) with and without learning disabilities, ADHD, and ASD Level 1. Some of the elements that set us apart include:
Approximately 30 - 35% of our campers come to us from across the USA. Campers deserve a summer of fun, friends, and success! Camp on Tour Contact: 912-423-9196; theam@campontour.com Website: https://www.campontour.com/summer-25 Ages: 14+ Dates: European Cities, June 30-July 13; California and Hawaii, July 17-30; Southern cities, August 4-17; Eastern Caribbean Cruise, August 22-30 Have you heard about our Neurodivergent travel tours for young adults ages 14+ !? Camp On Tour is committed to helping young adults with ADD/ADHD, HFA, social, emotional, learning, and cognitive differences have their summer of a lifetime! Our program takes groups of travelers around the world to experience new cultures and have fun while practicing social, emotional, independence, and executive functioning skills. Camp Ramah in the PoconosThe Tikvah Program Camp Ramah in the Poconos offers children and young adults with special needs and their families a continuum of experiences and opportunities for growth in the areas of Jewish identity, socialization, independence, and much more. The Tikvah Program at Camp Ramah in the Poconos is an integral part of our camp and enhances the entire community. Currently serving campers with a wide range of needs, including developmental and intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, ADHD, learning differences, and neurological impairments, we are continuously innovating to develop new opportunities and experiences for our campers and their families. Camp RamapoLocation: 107 Camp Ramapo Rd, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 Ramapo serves young people who are affected by social, emotional, or learning challenges, including those on the autism spectrum. Rampao serves a wide range of campers—from nonverbal elementary-age children to teens needing help building essential conflict resolution skills. The camp’s one-to-one staff-to-camper ratio is designed to provide a safe, predictable, and highly structured setting that fosters the development of positive social and learning skills. A typical day at Camp Ramapo might include a morning challenge on the high ropes, a swim in the lake or pool after lunch, an afternoon learning about nature, and an evening campfire. Campers live in rustic bunks with an average of six peers and every camper is encouraged to participate in all educational and recreational activities. Camp SequoiaLocation: 200 Seminary St., Pennsburg, PA Contact: 610-771-0111; info@camp-sequoia.com Website: https://www.camp-sequoia.com/ Ages: Boys 7–17, Girls 9–16Dates: Boys: Full Season, June 29–August 9; First Session, June 29–July 19; Second Session, July 20–August 9; Girls: July 20–August 9 Camp Sequoia is an overnight summer camp for neurodivergent children and teens to experience social skills success in a dynamic and nurturing environment. The mission of Sequoia is to help campers have a great time while developing their social cognition (how to think in a social context and apply socially related skills). Camp Sequoia is designed for individuals with ADHD and similar diagnoses who do not need the level of support offered at special needs overnight camps, yet need a different experience than a traditional overnight camp can offer. Our 2:5 staffing ratio allows our campers to have fun and grow in a safe and supportive camp experience. Capital Camps and Retreat CenterAtzmai'im Inclusion Program Capital Camps is committed to the concept of "camp for all." We welcome campers of all backgrounds, denominational affiliations, gender, race, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status, including those with a range of intellectual, emotional, and physical abilities. We offer an array of supports. A central part of our staff training and mentoring relates to creation of safe spaces for all campers. To accomplish this, we have a Camper Care Coordinator and a team of Yoetzot (licensed social workers, therapists, clinical psychologists, school guidance counselors, and seasoned educators), who oversee the mental, social, emotional, and spiritual health needs of our campers and staff. We also recognize that some campers may need additional support. Our Atzma’im (independence) program provides an increased level of support for campers with additional support needs. We partner with parents and caregivers to determine if we can meet an individual camper’s needs. Easterseals Camp FairleeLocation: 22242 Bay Shore Rd, Chestertown, MD 21620 Contact: (410) 778-0566 ; fairlee@esdel.org Website: https://www.campfairlee.com/ Ages: Two age groups: 6-21; 21 and overDates: June 22–27; June 29–July 10; July 13-18; July 20-31; August 3-8; August 10-15; August 17-22; August 24-31 Camp Fairlee provides a traditional camp experience for campers of all abilities. Daily schedules include activities such as arts & crafts, music, sports, games, swimming, hiking, canoeing, hayrides, campfires, and more. Camp Fairlee takes pride in being able to accommodate a wide variety of disabilities even for activities like navigating the zip-line and horseback riding. Session themes include "The Great Outdoors," "Mission Impossible" and "Around the World." Camp Fairlee offers the option of a 3:1 camper-to-counselor ratio or a 1:1 ratio. Starting in Summer of 2025, Camp Fairlee offers a 2:1 ratio option for campers. The Maryland Autism Waiver can be used as a funding source, if certain criteria are met. Maryland Youth Leadership ForumLocation: Towson University, Towson, MD Contact: Danielle Bustos, dbustos@innow.org, 240-898-2189Website: https://www.innow.org/mdylf/ Ages: 15–21, rising juniors or seniors in high school. Must be a Maryland resident and have a disability Dates: June 26–June 28 The Maryland Youth Leadership Forum (MD-YLF) is a summer program for rising juniors and seniors with ANY disability or those graduating from a high school program in 2025 (ages 15-21). MD-YLF invites approximately 30 students from across the state to stay for 3 days in the Towson University dorms. While on campus, students learn about self-advocacy, communication skills, the history of the disability/civil rights movement, and how to create meaningful social interaction with their peers. The students also meet their legislative representatives and learn how to present legislative testimony. Ultimately, the MD-YLF experiences will help guide students to advocate for themselves, learn to live independently, and grow as individuals.Application due March 1, 2025. Melwood and Children's National HospitalCamp Accomplish Contact: 301-870-3226; RecreationCenter@melwood.org Website: https://campaccomplish.org/ Dates: Inclusive Day Camp: June 16-20; Camp Imagine 1 (Inclusive I/DD Camp): June 22-27; Camp Imagine 2 (Inclusive I/DD Camp): June 29-July 3; Camp Connect (Autism/TS): July 13-18; Camp Next Horizon (Young Adults 18-35): August 10-15 A collaboration between Melwood and Children's National Hospital, Camp Accomplish serves campers with and without disabilities and chronic health conditions, while promoting fun, safety, challenge, and friendship for everyone. From climbing walls to nature trails to therapeutic riding activities, every child is welcome to explore, learn, and grow. Other activities include swimming, creative and performing arts, sports, kayaking, culinary arts, and STEM. Options include Camp Connect ASD for children and teens with autism; Camp Next Horizon for youth transitioning into adulthood; and a general Inclusive Day Camp. Campers share comfortable, air-conditioned cabins. Summit CampLocation: 168 Duck Harbor Rd., Honesdale, PA Contact: 570-253-4381; info@summitcamp.comWebsite: https://summitcamp.com/camp/ Ages: Ages 8–21 Dates: First Session: June 29–July 26; Second Session: July 27–August 23; Full Season: June 29–August 23; Mini Camp: August 23–31 Summit Camp is a therapeutically designed sleepaway summer camp program organized to meet the needs of campers who have social and emotional learning challenges and who have difficulty sustaining friendships. The camp serves children of average to above average intelligence who have a variety of social, emotional, and learning issues. Campers have diagnoses that often include ASD, ADHD, learning differences, Tourette's, and mood disorders. Summit's mission is to provide children with a safe, happy, and enriching experience while offering their families a secure respite. If you have a question or suggestion about this guide, please email info@xminds.org. |