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P.O. Box 3149
Livermore, CA 94551
Voicemail or fax: (925) 215-2281
At Camp Arroyo, Exceptional Needs Network offers a wide variety of activities allowing kids with support needs to just be kids. Camp Arroyo was built specifically to give them the opportunity to have a blast in a fun, untroubled, safe environment where they feel comfortable, happy, and secure. Campers are exposed to new activities, games, and experiences, and they usually end up amazing themselves by doing things they had no idea they could do.
Format: In-person, overnight
Dates and times:
Location: Livermore, California
Register: 2025’s registration will open in February. Check back for updates.
Cost: Per The Taylor Family Foundation’s mission, there is no charge for camp. They do ask, however, that you work with your Regional Center case manager (if you are a client) and submit a Purchase of Service using out-of-home respite hours. The funding received from Regional Centers helps with staffing costs. There is a non-refundable $95 registration fee if your child gets accepted into camp.
Ages and disabilities served: Children ages 6-22 with life-threatening and chronic illnesses and developmental disabilities.
1:1 aide: Yes, a 1:1 aide is provided.
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P.O. Box 210521
San Francisco, CA 94121
ibdsummercamp@gmail.com
CAMP GO BeYOND was created in 2001 by Dr. Mel Heyman, Chief of Pediatric Gastroenterology at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital in San Francisco. Their mission is to provide a free camp experience where children ages 7-17 diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Crohn's disease, and ulcerative colitis can have fun in a safe, supportive, and nurturing environment.
Format: In-person, overnight
Dates and times: July 2–8, 2025
Location: 2025’s location has yet to be posted. Check back for updates.
Register: 2025’s registration information is yet to be posted. Check back for updates.
Cost: Free
Ages and disabilities served: Children ages 7-17 diagnosed with IBD, Crohn’s disease, or ulcerative colitis.
1:1 aide: Contact for details.
Website
(415) 688-4572
info@ramahnorcal.org
Contact: Mollie Flink
Campers in Camp Ramah’s specialty track will experience unique activities and challenges as well as Jewish learning, service, and skill-development. On an average day at camp, campers will participate in the core specialty areas in the morning and then electives and bunk activities, such as swimming, arts and crafts, and other sport activities, in the afternoon. On special days, campers will have the opportunity to participate in all-camp activities such as Yom Sport or Yom Yisrael in addition to the special field trips and transformative overnight trips for each specialty track.
Format: In-person, overnight
Dates and times: June 17-30, 2025.
Location: 2025’s location information is yet to be posted. Check back for updates.
Register: On their Summer 2025 Dates and Rates page, scroll down on the page and click on “Register now.”
Cost: The camp session cost is $4,075.
Ages and disabilities served: The program primarily serves campers with mild to moderate support needs for intellectual and developmental disabilities. Most campers are roughly in grades 4-12, but the organizers say, “The most important factor is fit, not grade level.”
1:1 aide: Contact for details.
Website
953 North Elm Street
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 255-7855
info@destinationscience.org
Destination Science is a nationwide franchise dedicated to providing fun and educational STEAM-themed camps for kids with hands-on science and social skills curriculum. 2025’s camp themes are Coaster and Carnival Mystery, Galactic Space Academy, and Wild Robot Science Quest.
Format: In-person
Dates and times: Camps are offered between June 9 and August 8, 2025. Dates and classes vary per location. Camp is offered in three weekly sessions that meet Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Multiple locations throughout California. See the full list of locations online here. Camps within the Sacramento area are located at Sacramento State University.
Register: Registration is available at this link.
Cost: Costs vary depending on the camp you choose.
Age range and disabilities served: 5–11 years old, disabilities not specified. If you’re unsure whether the camp is the best fit for your child’s specific needs, contact them directly to discuss.
1:1 aide: Destination Science allows campers to attend with a 1:1 aide. Please read their Policy and Procedure Form for Aides for additional information.
Website
1740 Old Rancheria Road
Nicasio, CA 94946
(415) 662-2488
Contact: Brenda Falco, Program Director
Halleck Creek Ranch provides therapeutic horseback riding programs for people with disabilities, including Vocational and Life Skills Programs (VALS), therapeutic riding, Groundwork: Benefits of Equine-Assisted Learning, and a summer camp. Their Summer Horsemanship Camp welcomes new and experienced riders to learn about grooming, tracking and leading, arena and trail riding, vaulting, horse care, and stable management. In addition to these topics and general horsemanship skills, campers participate in daily equine-related projects, activities, or games such as arts and crafts. A total of eight camper slots are available for each week, allowing for small group engagement. If your camper would like time to focus on horse care instead of riding, then be sure to check out the Ranch Camp option.
Format: In-person, half-day
Dates and times for 2025:
Location: Old Rancheria Road
Register: To register, please complete an application and email it to the program director.
Cost: $400 per week. Scholarships are available upon request.
Ages and disabilities served: Children and young adults, ages 5 and up, with developmental disabilities, sensory processing differences, and physical disabilities.
1:1 aide: There are two instructors for eight total campers, plus one trained summer intern per camper. You may bring your own personal aide.
Website
(800) 572-1717
camp@mdausa.org
Each year, the Muscular Dystrophy Association provides an in-person and virtual camp for people with ALS, muscular dystrophy, and related neuromuscular diseases. Their virtual camp provides an excellent opportunity for campers who prefer an online experience while also engaging in classic camp activities. Campers are provided with a Microsoft Teams account and are sent a Supply Kit that contains all instructions, gear, and supplies needed to participate in activities. Each day is assigned a theme and activities that relate to that theme. These daily activities and projects are posted on the message board by camp directors, which is also where campers can post photos of themselves completing and enjoying their activities. “Cabin chat” video calls, chatting via the message boards, and sharing photos are all opportunities for campers to socialize and come together virtually as a community. If technology is a barrier for you and your camper, please reach out to camp@mdausa.org.
Format: Virtual, full-day
Dates and times: July 7-July 10, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–3:00p.m.
Location: Online
Register: 2025’s registration information is yet to be posted. Check back for updates.
Cost: Free
Ages and disabilities served: Children ages 8-17 with neuromuscular diseases.
1:1 aide: Contact for details.
Website
405 Vernon St. #100
Roseville, CA 95678
(916) 783-4117
info@bluelinearts.org
Blue Line Arts is a community-oriented space and cultural hub for emerging artists that offers services, camps, and education for children and adults. Each year, the studio offers morning and afternoon summer camp options for children and teens, featuring a variety of themes. This year, themes include painting, mixed media art journaling with textured collage, drawing, collage, anime character design, art studio, papier-mache, street art, clay, street art + mural art, color theory and acrylic, and dimensional drawing. Some of these camps, such as Anime + Digital Design, support the artist’s professional development by helping them build a professional portfolio during the program. Because participants can combine morning and afternoon sessions or only register for one, Blue Line Studio’s camps are ideal for creating a schedule that works for your camper and customizing the experience.
Format: In-person, half-day
Dates and times: Camps run June 9–June 30, 2025, Monday to Friday. Each camp features a specific skill or medium and is divided into AM sessions (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.) and PM sessions (1:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.).
Ages and disabilities served: 5–18 years old, all disabilities welcome.
Cost: $180 for members, $245 for non-members. Scholarships are available for up to 100% of camp tuition.
Registration: On their events page, select the sessions you’d like to participate in and click on “Register now.”
1:1 aides: Blue Line Arts will allow 1:1 aides. They suggest that you put any accommodations needed for the child on your registration form so that the staff can be better prepared.
Website
953 North Elm Street
Orange, CA 92867
(657) 255-7855
info@destinationscience.org
Destination Science is a nationwide franchise dedicated to providing fun and educational STEAM-themed camps for kids with hands-on science and social skills curriculum. 2025’s camp themes are Coaster and Carnival Mystery, Galactic Space Academy, and Wild Robot Science Quest.
Format: In-person
Dates and times: Camps are offered between June 9 and August 8, 2025. Dates and classes vary per location. Camp is offered in three weekly sessions that meet Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Multiple locations throughout California. See the full list of locations online here. Camps within the Northern California area are located in Alameda County, San Mateo County, and Santa Clara County.
Register: Registration is available at this link.
Cost: Costs vary depending on the camp you choose.
Age range and disabilities served: 5–11 years old, disabilities not specified. If you’re unsure whether the camp is the best fit for your child’s specific needs, contact them directly to discuss.
1:1 aide: Destination Science allows campers to attend with a 1:1 aide. Please read their Policy and Procedure Form for Aides for additional information.
Website
2 Marina Blvd.
Fort Mason Center C385
San Francisco, CA 94123
(415) 474-7662
info@etctrips.org
Environmental Traveling Companions (ETC) provides adaptive sports and programs to people with disabilities, such as white water rafting, sea kayaking, cross-country skiing, and youth leadership development. During the summer, ETC plans a variety of water sport day and overnight adventures throughout California: whitewater rafting, bioluminescence paddles, local sea kayaking, and “far flung” sea kayaking. Their American River Whitewater Weekends are the perfect opportunity for campers desiring a local experience. Participants can choose to either participate only for the day or to stay overnight for a sleepaway experience. The journey begins at River Camp in Lotus, CA, and ends 12 miles in on the Lower Gorge Section of the river’s South Fork. All gear is provided by ETC, but food must be brought by participants according to the river trip packet.
Format: In-person, full-day
Dates and times:
Location: American River, South Fork
Register: Email the River Program Manager at riverprogram@etctrips.org or call (415) 474-7662 ext. 15 to reserve your spot. See the river trip packet for a list of forms to complete and send.
Cost: $120 for one day or $250 for two days. Scholarships are available; see the “Scholarships” section under “Trip Details.”
Ages and disabilities served: Individuals with physical and cognitive disabilities, ages 10 and up.
1:1 aide: ETC encourages you to bring a personal care attendant with the camper should they need the support. Special pricing and scholarships are available for attendants. See page 5 of the river trip packet for more details.
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