Website
1 Minaret Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0791
info@disabledsportseasternsierra.org
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra is a nonprofit “providing adaptive sports and therapeutic outdoor recreation for people with disabilities.” Throughout the year, they offer seasonal programs, daily lessons, military sports, group and family programs, and camps during winter and summer. Their Adaptive Mountain Bike Camp will take riders along Mammoth Mountain trails over the course of two days. Passes, equipment, and lunch are provided. The summer programming dates are dependent on weather. If it is a heavy snow year, they start programs later in the year.
Format: In-person, full-day
Dates and times: Check back for 2025’s dates in April/May 2025. You can register online to be notified via email.
Location: Mammoth Mountain Bike Park & Trails
Register: Complete the registration forms online, then call to confirm the camp. Individuals must have experience with off-road cycling to participate or complete a lesson prior to camp. By filling out an online form you will receive an email notification when summer programming is available.
Cost: $250 for the camper and $50 for a support rider (if needed). Scholarships are available.
Age range: All ages
Disabilities served: Physical or intellectual disabilities
1:1 aide: Support riders are provided if needed. Campers are also welcome to bring their own support rider.
Website
1 Minaret Rd.
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546
(760) 934-0791
info@disabledsportseasternsierra.org
During the summer, DSES’s professional staff and volunteers teach adaptive paddle boarding, kayaking, mountain biking, and road cycling. They specialize in working with students of all ages and abilities using advanced adaptive techniques and equipment to help athletes achieve their goals. They have a fleet of adaptive equipment. They teach techniques that are tailored to the abilities and goals of each student emphasizing safety and fun. Passes, equipment, and lunch are provided.
Format: In-person day programs
Dates and times: 1:1 lessons are scheduled individually by families. The duration of the lesson is 2.5 hours.
Location: Mammoth Mountain
Register: Registration for summer activities will be available starting June 1, 2025. To register, complete the forms online.
Cost: $165, which includes lessons and any equipment needed. Families often use SDP and Regional Center funds to pay for lessons.
Age range: All ages
Disabilities served: Physical or intellectual disabilities
1:1 aide: They will provide the amount of support needed for the individual. Sometimes it is one instructor, and sometimes it will be several depending on the overall need.
Website
783 San Andreas Road
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)761-1142
anne@gombhtc.org
The Monterey Bay Hosemanship and Therapeutic Center is a non-profit therapeutic riding center that offers equine-assisted behavioral modification for all levels of physical and emotional needs. They have been open for over 27 years and currently have a 30-stall barn. They promote and cultivate community participation in all aspects of their working horse ranch, the barn, and its extended life skills programs. They teach skills that transition to work and independence through both mounted and unmounted equine activities. Their programs include the Respite Program, Saturday Club Program, Young Adult Program, Community Integration, and Work Program. They also have a United States Pony Club and lesson program.
Format: In-person
Dates and times: Year-round programming
Location: Monterey Bay Hosemanship and Therapeutic Center
Register: Call them directly to get signed up.
Cost: Varies depending on program
Age range: 2–70 years old
Disabilities served: All levels of physical and emotional needs. Some disabilities they work with include autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, MS, and physical disabilities.
1:1 aide: Call for details.
Website
1383 Bolton Dr.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 235-1157
info@projectsurfcamp.com
Project Surf Camp aims to foster the “self-confidence, self-esteem, and self-efficacy” of individuals with disabilities through surf, paddle boarding, and other aquatic activities. Each camp is overseen by professionals with master’s degrees in special education and recreation, helping participants ”build social skills, improve physical fitness, develop healthy stress-reduction outlets, and foster independence.”
Format: In-person, half-day
Dates and times: June 11-July 12, 2025. Stand-up paddle board and surf camps run 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. or 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Location: Morro Rock Beach
Register: Register online here.
Cost: $75
Age range: All ages
Disabilities served: Physical or intellectual disabilities
1:1 aide: Due to the nature of this camp and the individualized attention of the instructors, typically there is not a need for 1:1 aides.
Website
Region office:
4531 Market Street #F
Ventura, CA 93003
(805) 662-2336
Contact: Morgan Santiesteban, Director of Programs, Region 1
Contact: Reese Swanson, Manager of Programs, Santa Barbara & Ventura counties
Special Olympics Central California “transforms lives through the joy of sport, every day, everywhere.” It is “the world's largest sports organization for people with intellectual disabilities, with 4.4 million athletes in 170 countries and millions more volunteers and supporters.” They believe that through participation in sports, individuals with intellectual disabilities have an opportunity to find new strengths, abilities, and skills. In a typical year, the organization offers 12 sports, both individual and team sports, including athletics (track and field), basketball, bocce, bowling, flag football, floor hockey, golf, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. Cheerleading will be coming soon. In the summer 2025, they will offer bowling, which includes individual with ramp and single bowling as well as teams of four.
Dates and times:
Location: Bowling is offered in Santa Barbara County and Ventura County. Other sports for Region 1 are offered in San Luis Obispo county as well. Check the locations tab when looking at a specific sport. The weekly workouts are offered virtually to all athletes throughout the Region 1 area.
Register: Register online to be an athlete, and then register for available sports. Registration is open May 1-May 31, 2025.
Cost: Free
Age range: 8 years old and up
Disabilities served: Intellectual disabilities
1:1 aide: Please email to discuss your child’s unique level of support needs to see if this program would be a good fit.
Website
Contact: Rob Dwyer, Owner
Swim for All Santa Ynez Valley is an adaptive swim program created by Rob Dwyer, with the mission to enable and empower all abilities in the water. Private and semi-private lessons are available, during which participants “play their way to the fundamental building blocks of all swimming strokes and refine the skills toward making the client a beautiful swimmer.” Other services offered include Concierge Aquatics where clients receive instruction at their own pool or one of Swim For All’s pools. Swim services for this may include personal training and aquatic rehabilitation, swim lessons, water polo and swim team skill building, private classes, endurance training, and stroke refinement. They also offer a water aerobic class designed for individuals who experience arthritis and fibromyalgia. Participants can take advantage of the weightless environment that the pool offers and minimize harsh impacts that can aggravate joints. Each exercise in this class can be performed at varying levels of intensity, so participants of all abilities can work out at a pace that challenges them without overdoing it. The 60-minute exercise classes have a maximum of 20 students per class. Classes must be booked in advance.
Format: In-person, half-day
Dates and times: Varies depending on instructor’s availability.
Location: The Dunn School Pool in Los Olivos or at private location
Register: Please email Rob Dwyer regarding private or semi-private lessons.
Cost:
Age range: All ages
Disabilities served: Physical and intellectual disabilities
1:1 aide: Not needed in private or semi-private lessons; contact Rob Dwyer to discuss details.
Website
9300 Valley Children's Place
Madera, CA 93636
(559) 353-6659
adaptivesports@valleychildrens.org
Contact: Laura Osejo, Adaptive Sports Coordinator
The Adaptive Sports Program at Valley Children’s Healthcare provides “free recreational and athletic experiences for those with physical disabilities or mobility impairments.” Every month, the program offers a variety of clinics for participants to enjoy, such as tennis, track and field, basketball, soccer, and more. Each event runs for two hours, and the location varies depending on the activity. Families and siblings are welcome to participate in the clinic and can even volunteer if they’d like. This year, they have plans for rock climbing and water sports such as kayaking, canoeing, and water skiing. The adaptive tennis, adaptive biking, and adaptive track and field events may be scheduled for spring depending on weather and availability of staff and location.
Format: In-person, half-day
Dates and times: Adaptive Sports Rock Climbing is on July 13, August 10, September 14, and October 12, 2025, 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Location: Varies depending on the clinic. The Adaptive Sports Rock Climbing will be held at Metal Mark Climbing Gym in Fresno. On the upcoming events page, navigate to the desired event and click on the “View Details” button to see the location of that event. The water sports are at a private lake in Sanger and another closer to the Madera/Fresno area.
Register: Call or email to register.
Cost: Free
Age range: Ages 2-21
Disabilities served: Physical disabilities or mobility impairments such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries, or amputations
1:1 aide: Aides are accepted on a case-by-case basis. They prefer family members. A waiver for all aides will be required. Contact Adaptive Sports Coordinator Laura Osejo by phone to discuss specific supports needed for your child.
Website
Mariposa Elementary School
5044 Jones Street
Mariposa, CA 95338
(209) 966–3155
Contact: Ava Burns, Coordinator
Led by naturalists, scientists, indigenous culture keepers, and teaching artists, this program is designed to allow students to safely explore and celebrate preserved natural landscapes near to where they live. Activities include building a model of Mariposa watersheds, harvesting and making indigenous foods and medicines, learning stories, legends, and local histories, weaving baskets with willow stems, measuring ecosystem health with scientific tests, making music with nature, creating pottery with local clay, painting with natural dyes.
Format: In-person
Dates and times: June 9, 2025-July 18, 2025 (no camp June 19 and July 3–4). Camp hours are 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Location: Mariposa Elementary School with instruction along the Mariposa Creek Parkway
Registration: The registration window is March 10, 2025-March 24, 2025. A registration online orientation will be available mid-February. Check back on their website for online orientation date/time details. Schools will also notify parents when registration is open, and announcements can be found on the Arts Council’s website and social media in spring.
Cost: Free to enrolled Mariposa County Unified School District and Sierra Foothill Charter School students.
Age range: Students entering TK to 6th grade in fall 2025.
Disabilities served: While this is not a camp specifically designed for children with disabilities, they have had children with low support needs attend successfully.
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides are welcome to attend. Please contact them directly to let them know your camper will have an aide attending with them. They do have a behaviorist on staff to manage social-emotional issues that may arise during camp for all campers.
Website
Studio/Ranchette near Enochs High School
Modesto, CA
(209) 324-0361
Families can group together and form their own summer day camp. Five total campers are allowed for this option to share the cost and enjoy an individualized camp day. Families will choose their favorite activities and schedule their own day, Saturdays included. Day camp includes crafts, horse rides, foosball, air hockey, and other games.
Type of camp: In-person day camp
Dates and times: 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. (plus 50 minutes parent/child pool time)
Location: Studio/ranchette near Enochs High in Modesto, California
Registration: March 2025. Please send an email to Art4u.chb@gmail.com to be put on the list to receive information.
Cost: Cost would be around $240 for a 4.5-hour camp day depending on the activities requested. All art supplies are provided. Campers bring their own snacks, drinks, and lunch.
Age range: 7 years and older
Disabilities served: Autism, ADHD
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides are welcome.
Website
3009 W. Bullard Avenue
Fresno, CA 93711
(559) 420-1334
info@gooddirtpotterystudio.com
Contact: Christy Manning, Owner
Good Dirt Pottery Studio offers inclusive instruction courses for individuals with learning and physical disabilities. Current courses include wheel throwing, pottery painting, and watercolor. They are vendored with the local Regional Center and also accept Self-Determination funding for class payment. Participants can be creative at their own pace while building self esteem, communication, and social skills in a fun environment. Right now, they offer their Limitless class multiple days a week, which is geared toward the disability community. This will continue during the summer months in addition to summer camps. The summer camps are designed for campers with fewer support needs. Those with greater needs are encouraged to look into the Limitless program.
Format: In-person
Dates and times: Classes are ongoing. 2025 summer camp dates will be announced soon.
Location: Fresno
Registration: Email info@gooddirtpotterystudio.com to sign up for a class.
Cost: Cost varies depending on classes chosen. They are vendored with the Central Valley Regional Center and accept Self-Determination funding.
Age and disabilities served: All ages. The Limitless program is specifically for those who have learning and physical disabilities.
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides are welcome to attend. Contact them directly to make arrangements for accommodation needs.
Website
1700 McHenry Ave. Suite 50A
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 529-2264
admin@julineschoolofdance.com
The Juline School of Dance offers exciting summer programs that include activities beyond dancing such as painting, drawing, acting, and singing. They end their camps with an in-house performance on the final day of camp for friends and family. Throughout the year, they offer a class on Monday nights taught by a teacher trained in special education. They also allow children with disabilities in their main programming if the families feel it is a good fit.
Format: In-person
Dates and times: June 16-21, 2025. The morning session is 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m., and the afternoon session is 12:30 p.m. -3:00 p.m.
Location: Modesto
Registration: Email to get started. Because this is such a popular program, full tuition is due upon registration to secure.
Cost: Varies
Age range: 4–10 years old
Disabilities served: Call to discuss if a program is a good fit.
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides are welcome. Please notify them if you plan to send an aide with your camper.
Website
E.L. Jack and Monica Armstrong Youth Center
801 Niles Street
Bakersfield, CA 93305
(661) 325-3730
Contact: Seth Williams, Enable Coordinator, extension 253
Contact: Ryan Padilla, Club House Coordinator, extension 259
Lamont Club
8301 Segrue Rd.
Lamont, CA 93241
(661) 845-4253
Stockdale Club
5207 Young St. Suite 200
Bakersfield, CA 93311
(661) 663-8733
The Boys and Girls Club of Kern County (BGCKC) offers summer day camps throughout the months of June to August. Two of the three locations have the Enable Program, which is a program designed to help those with disabilities successfully participate in activities at the BGCKC. They work directly with the Kern Regional Center to provide additional support at the BGCKC programs. To enroll in the Enable Program, families must reach out to their Regional Center coordinator directly to apply. The Regional Center coordinator will reach out to the Enable Programs Coordinator to make sure that the BGCKC can accommodate the child within programs being offered. The process takes about two to three weeks in total to be completed. For more information on this or if you have specific questions, please email Seth Williams. BGCKC offers a variety of programming options year-round for youth in addition to the summer day camps. Contact Ryan Padilla, Club House Coordinator at extension 259 for specific questions about year-round programs at the three Club Houses locations.
Format: In-person day camps
Dates and times: Summer camps will run June to August 2025 from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Campers can come and stay for the duration of the day that best fits their needs. Please check back during spring 2025 for specific dates.
Location: Two of the three locations currently offer the Enable Program: the Stockdale Club and E.L. Jack and Monica Armstrong Youth Center. Both are located in Bakersfield.
Register: 2025 summer day camp registration dates will be posted online in spring 2025.
Cost: Please check back during spring 2025.
Age range: 5 -17 years. All participants must be toilet trained.
Disabilities served: The Enable Program is able to accommodate those with physical disabilities and developmental delays. The camp facilities have ramps and other things in place to assist those with physical disabilities.
1:1 aide: If the child is a part of the Enable Program, a 1:1 aide is not usually needed due to the individualized attention given with a small child-to-adult ratio (typically 3:1). 1:1 aides are approved on a case-by-case basis by the Club House Coordinator.
Website
Torres St & 4th Ave.
Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923
(831) 624-3285
Contact: Ivonne Patnaude, Programs Director
Format: In-person
Carmel Youth Center will offer seven weeks of full-day summer camps this year. Their camps include outdoor and indoor activities such as music, games that promote leadership skills, arts and crafts, sports, and nearby field trips. They do what they can to minimize screen time at the camp.
Dates and times: June 9-August 1, 2025. Camps will be seven weeks long and run 8:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. daily. Participants can leave early if needed. Week-long camps or daily camps can be booked.
Location: Carmel
Register: Registration links will be posted soon on their website.
Cost: $290 per week or $59 per drop-in day.
Age range: 5–14 years old
Disabilities served: This camp is not designed specifically for children with disabilities, but children with disabilities such as autism, dyslexia, or ADHD have had success at their camps in the past. The staff is willing to accommodate as best as they can; however, they did disclose that the facility has stairs that could be an issue for those with physical disabilities.
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides are welcome.
Website
Mary Ella Brown Ctr.
1350 E. Annadale
Fresno, CA 93706
(559) 488-1502
Fresno Parks and Recreation summer camps offer youth team-building games, crafts, and cool science experiments.
Type of camp: In-person half-day camp
Dates and times: Camps for June 16-June 27, 2025 are listed online. Continue to check back here frequently as they add the July and August 2025 options.
Location: Fresno County
Registration: Registration can be done over the phone. Camp options can be found here, or call (559) 621-7529 to discuss other camp options.
Cost: FREE
Age range: 7–14 years
Disabilities served: This is not a camp specifically for campers with disabilities, but they are willing to work together with families to have support in place for a successful camp experience.
1:1 aide: Contact them directly to make arrangements for accommodation needs.
Website
2309 Tulare Street
Fresno, CA 93721
(559) 457-3000
Fresno Unified School District offers a wide variety of camps including adventure, creative arts, career discovery, sports and fitness, and STEM. The camps are located throughout Fresno County.
Type of camp: In-person day camp
Dates and times: Three sessions are being offered for summer 2025:
Location: Fresno County
Registration: Registration can be done over the phone.
Cost: Free for Fresno Unified students
Age range: Children and teens entering TK through 12th grade in the 2025 school year
Disabilities served: The camps are not specifically designed for students with disabilities.
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides can be present for camps, but the camp organizers do not provide an aide. The families work with the school district directly regarding aide support. The school district will determine on a case-by-case basis if a student is eligible for support services during camp.
Website
John Muir Hall, West Campus
2201 Blue Gum Avenue
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 575-6043
Contact: Suad Alsamiri, Programs Director, (209) 575-6063, ext. 6
Modesto Junior College offers 13 weeks of summer programming with classes such as robotics, art, STEM, archery, cooking, musical theater, and much more. This year, they will offer more cooking classes as that was very popular last year. The camp offers a “lunch bunch” group for an additional fee for campers who book both a morning and afternoon camp during the same week. Campers participating in this group will need to bring their own lunch.
Format: In-person day camps; half-day camps
Dates and times: June 2, 2025 -August 1, 2025. Morning camp hours are 9:00 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and afternoon camp hours are 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily. There is a lunch break from 11:45 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Before and aftercare is not available. Location: Modesto Junior College
Register: To sign up, set up an online registration profile. Email Suad Alsamiri directly to get on a summer interest list. She will reach out to you by phone and email once the camp program details are online. She expects they will be listed no later than April 2025.
Cost: $199 per week for half-day camp. $25 for “lunch bunch” for those who book a morning and afternoon camp during the same week. This fee will cover lunch supervision. Families who sign up for two consecutive weeks of full-day camp will have their lunch bunch fee of $25 waived.
Age range: 5 years-17 years; archery is 16-17 years old ONLY; cooking classes are 9-15 years old ONLY.
Disabilities served: They do not provide adaptive programming but offer an inclusive and supportive environment. Any family needing additional support for their camper should contact Suad Alsamiri, Programs Director directly to discuss the specific needs of the camper.
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides are welcome but must be provided by the family.
Website
11605 Old Friant Road
Fresno, CA 93730
(559) 248-8480 ext. 157
Contact: Katie Kincaid, Programs Director
For over 20 years, the River Parkway Trust has been offering exciting, fun, and safe day camp experiences for children at River Camp. The camp has an experienced staff of counselors, mentors, and directors who engage children in activities that enhance their understanding of, and connection to, the San Joaquin River. Campers will enjoy exploring wildlife habitats, playing games, creating arts and crafts, and building new friendships during their summer camp experience. These are offered through Fresno, Madera, and Central Unified School Districts plus Firebaugh. Groups of typically 12-14 campers of similar age are led by a counselor and 1-2 Junior Leaders. The River Camp Inclusion Program (RCIP) offers beneficial support for a child's camp experience, whether it be 1:1 support or simply additional accommodations. The intake process includes an interview with the Trust’s Inclusion Coordinator to determine the level of support needed and if the camp is a good fit for the child. Parents can participate in the camp if they desire. Each RCIP participant will be assigned an Inclusion Specialist who will act like a counselor but be able to give 1:1 support as needed. Inclusion Specialists can assist with toileting but cannot administer medication.
Type of camp: In-person day camp
Dates and times: Weekly camps June 23–August 8, 2025.
Location:
Cost: Those accepted into the RCIP program will receive a full scholarship. For others, discounts are offered for River Park Trust members. Pricing has not been released at this time.
Register:
Age range: 3.5 years old up to entering 8th grade in fall 2025.
Disabilities served: The RCIP seeks to provide an inclusive camp experience.
1:1 aide: Contact Katie Kincaid at (559) 248-8480 ext. 157 or by email with questions about bringing support or applying for the RCIP program.
Website
Summer 2025 location:
Garfield Elementary in Clovis Unified
1315 N. Peach Ave.
Clovis, CA 93619
(559) 285-1725
Contact: Judy Bower, co-owner
Guided by experienced staff, campers will complete Lego builds around exciting themes such as engineering, architecture, animated movie making, super heroes, Minecraft, amusement parks, space adventures and robotics, and more. Their camper-to-staff ratio does not exceed 10:1.
Type of camp: In-person , half-day
Dates and times:
Location: Clovis
Register: Register online starting the end of January.
Cost: Between $120 and $240 depending on the camp.
Age range: 4-14 years old. Specific age requirements depend on the camp.
Disabilities served: This is not a camp specifically for campers with disabilities, but they are willing to work together with families to have support in place for a successful camp experience.
1:1 aide: Contact them directly to discuss support needs. Families will need to provide 1:1 aides.
Website
PO Box 2517
Aptos, CA 95001
Camp Sea Lab programs are full of aquatic activities and marine science. Stewards of the Sea will include activities such as snorkeling, surfing, sand crab study, plankton exploration, visit to Monterey Bay Aquarium, dissection, conservation activities, scientific illustration, and beach play. Beach Biology and Breakers activities include surfing basics, whale watching, kayaking, boogie boarding, marine mammal artifacts, sand crab studies, shorebird observations, and marine conservation activities. Ocean Forest Odyssey activities include snorkeling, kayaking, algae pressing, gyotaku, tidepooling, plankton studies, fish dissection, and beach play. All camps will learn about marine ecology, ocean conservation, and different marine habitats.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times:
Location: Camp is held at varying beaches in Monterey.
Registration: Register online.
Cost: Camps are $595 for the week. A 25% deposit is required at registration time, and final payment is due two weeks prior to the start of the session. A $50 discount will be applied when you have two or more campers registered. For scholarship information, email campsealab@wolfschool.org
Age range: 8–15 years old
Disabilities served: Their program is not structured to give individualized attention, but they do keep the ratio of instructor-to-camper low (1:8), and they have an administrator who floats between the groups to assist as needed. They have had children with disabilities attend successfully in the past.
1:1 aide: This camp does not allow 1:1 aides. They require participants to be able to independently access the programs offered.
Website
Multiple locations throughout California
(855) 446-4652
Code Ninjas Tracy location
1841 W. 11th Street
Tracy, CA 95377
(209) 319-0600
tracyca@codeninjas.com
Code Ninjas Bakersfield location
9902 Brimhall Road, Suite 300
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661) 573-9955
codeninjascv@gmail.com
Code Ninjas is a nationwide franchise dedicated to providing fun and educational STEAM and tech classes for kids with hands-on science and social skills curriculum. The Tracy location includes themed summer camps such as Jr. Inventors, YouTube Stars, Minecraft, Roblox, 3D Creator, Coding, Lego and more. Check back soon for the themes and camp dates offered over the summer at the Bakersfield location.
Format: In-person
Dates and times: Dates and times vary based on class and location.
Location: Central California locations include Bakersfield and Tracy.
Register: Register online for the Code Ninjas facility in Tracy. Check back frequently for Bakersfield summer camp 2025 registration.
Cost: Varies depending on camp location.
Age range: 5–14 years old
Disabilities served:
1:1 aide:
Website
894 West Belmont Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728
(559) 498-5910
Learn all about how animal behavior, diet, and appearance change as the seasons do during camp. Campers will enjoy daily zoo tours, animal visits, crafts, and games. This summer, there are three main camp theme weeks. During Golden Gate Greats week, campers will learn about the diverse animals native to California. Herp, Herp, Hooray is a week-long camp designed to teach campers about lizards, snakes, and frogs (all herptiles) and the essential role they play in our ecosystems. During Zooviver week, campers learn how animals outwit, outplay, and outlast others to survive in their habitats of the ocean, rainforest, and desert. All campers for the Zooviver camp must be 12 before the first day of camp, no exceptions. The zoo will also offer a week-long Zoo Art Academy where campers explore various art mediums, including drawing in pencil and ink, oil pastels, and watercolor. The zoo also hosts Science Saturday events; Camo Critters on August 23, 2025 includes a presentation by an animal ambassador, a take-home craft, a snack, and admission to the zoo.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times: Camps run throughout the summer. Visit the links below to select your preferred dates and theme.
Location: Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Register: Register by choosing your camp above.
Cost: 2025 summer camp fees range $180–$315 depending on the camp you choose. Zoo members receive a discount. Science Saturday costs $35 ($40 for non-members) for one child accompanied by an adult. There is a $2.50 convenience fee to register for all programs.
Age range: 3–17 years depending on the program.
Disabilities served: Fresno Chaffee Zoo is an inclusive program.
1:1 aide: 1:1 support is welcome. The camp does not provide an aide but allows outside agencies to join with campers as needed. Inquire with them directly for more information.
Website
275 N. Minnewawa
Clovis, CA 93612
(559) 472-3941
High Performance Academy’s goal is to provide a valuable and enjoyable experience for children while remaining accessible and affordable for parents. Campers will get to explore the Wild Water Adventures park with its rides and pools to keep cool as well as other water activities such as slip and slides, water balloon launcher, water balloon toss, super soakers, human car wash, and sponge tag. They will also have arts and crafts focused on weekly themes. Camp sports tournaments include flag football, soccer, volleyball, ultimate frisbee, handball, and dodge ball. Other activities such as team-building games, skits, songs, lip syncs, relay races, minute-to-win-it contests, talent shows, highlight ceremonies, and dance parties will fill up the camp day.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times: 2025 summer camp dates have not been announced. Join the priority wait list to be contacted once programming dates have been released.
Location: Fresno State University, Reverent School of Movement, and multiple elementary schools in Fresno Unified and Madera Unified.
Cost: Check back for pricing. They will work with Central Valley Regional Center.
Register: Join the priority wait list.
Age range: 7–14 years old
Disabilities served: Contact for details.
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides are welcome to attend with participants. Contact the camp ahead of time to let them know of the arrangement.
Website
350 W Yosemite Ave.
Merced, CA 95348
(209) 580-4070
Contact: Celine Vajdak, Operations Manager
Kids Discovery Station offers a weekly camp full of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. They have a Family Access and Inclusion Program that allows families with children who have disabilities a free annual membership to the Kids Discovery Station and a discounted rate for summer camps. It is open for all disabilities. To apply, families must go in person to the Kids Discovery Station and fill out the form. For additional information on the program, families can contact Celine Vajdak, Operations Manager. Check back year-round for other adaptive programs, such as sensory nights on Mondays for individuals with autism.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times: June 9, 2025 to August 8, 2025, 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Location: Kids Discovery Station in Merced
Cost: $150 per week for non-members, $135 per week for members. $30 per week for participants in the Family Access and Inclusion Program.
Register: Registration will begin late February/early March 2025.
Age range: 6–10 years old
Disabilities served: This camp is not specifically designed for children with disabilities, but all are welcome to attend.
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides are welcome. Please contact Kids Discovery Station prior to camp dates to complete any paperwork needed.
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