Summer camps are fun and exciting for all children, but for kids who have special needs, camp can be stressful and challenging due to their particular difficulties socializing or participating in active events. There are summer camps that are exclusive to special needs children, and can allow them to have fun without becoming overwhelmed. There are a wide variety of summer camps for special needs children in the Aurora, Colorado, area.
The Learning Camp is a summer camp that offers programs for children with learning disabilities, like ADHD and dyslexia. At The Learning Camp, children will have fun hiking, doing arts and crafts, swimming, and singing songs, and will take part in individualized sessions that focus on teaching learning fundamentals, such as reading, mathematics and social skills. The Learning Camp also offers sports camps to help children with learning disabilities take part in group sports, like soccer, baseball and football. The Learning Camp is available for children ages 7 through 14, and costs between $1,500 for a four-day session, and $5,700 for a three-week session.
The Learning Camp
P.O. Box 1146
Vail, CO 81658
970-524-2706
learningcamp.com
Adam's Camp is a summer camp that specializes in helping children with more severe disabilities, such as Down syndrome and cerebral palsy. At Adam's Camp, children with severe disabilities can take part in activities that they would normally not be able to, like climbing, canoeing, swimming, hiking and even river rafting. Adam's Camp is available to children ages 1 through 25, and costs between $700 and $1,200 for a one-week session.
Adam's Camp
6767 S. Spruce St.
Centennial, CO 80112-1284
303-563-8290
adamscamp.org
Camp Le'ale'a is a summer camp that specializes in tending to the needs of children diagnosed with an autistic spectrum disorder. These children can range from having severe non-communicative autism to having mild Asperger's disorder. At Camp Le'ale'a, autistic children will be able to go swimming, visit the local zoos and aquariums, and make crafts, while learning valuable social skills that will help them better understand the world. Camp Le'ale'a is available to children ages 6 through 21, and costs range between $17 and $45 per hour for a three-day camp.
Camp Le'ale'a
901 Englewood Parkway, Suite 118
Englewood, CO 80110
303-935-5200
creativeperspectives.org
