Every year, the Undivided Research Team compiles a list of accessible camps across California! These day camps in the Los Angeles area feature fun activities like arts and crafts, sports, performing arts, music, and much more to help kids build social skills, independence, team skills, and motor skills while school is out for summer break, so browse the list to find a program that sounds like a good fit for your child. This article has plenty of tips on questions to ask to help you find the right summer camp.
Be sure to check out our article How to Get the Most Out of Regional Center This Summer for information about getting support from Regional Center to fund a camp and/or aide for your child!
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1651 Westwood Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
(310) 650-0919
admissions@asteme.com
ASTEME is a non-profit program designed to enrich students’ understanding and enjoyment of math through real-world applications. Their goal is to help campers develop a life-long love of math and science. Offering full- and part-time curriculum throughout the year, ASTEME also offers nine weeks of summer programming. Each week focuses on a different theme and integrates math and science lessons into that theme. The students will be separated into different groups based on grade levels. Each group will have an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. Friend request groupings can be made one week prior to camp if the students are within one grade of each other.
Format: In-person programs
Dates: June 9–July 18, 2025. Each session runs Monday to Friday. Hours are 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.; extended care 8:00 a.m-9:00 a.m and 3:00 p.m - 5:30 p.m.
Summer Math Intensive ASTEME Math Guild: 2nd grade–8th grade offered weekly June 9–August 22, 2025. No camps offered the week of July 4.
Robotics and Coding: 2nd grade–9th grade, offered June 9–July 25, 2025. Themed weeks include Coding Python Introduction, Robotics, Lego Robotics, and Coding Python Intermediate. No camps offered the week of July 4.
Asteme Summer STEM Camp: TK-8th grade, offered June 9-August 15, 2025. Themed weeks for 2025 include Architecture and Engineering, Science of DreamWorks, Science of Wilderness Survival, All Girls: Science and Music Part 1, Science and Technology Camp, Drama Camp, All Girls: Science and Music Part 2, Science of Superheroes, Media Arts: Digital Adventures, Science of Pokemon, Science of Harry Potter, Lego Engineering, Space Camp: Interstellar Exploration, Filmmaking and Film Makers, Disney+STEM with Disneyland, and Engineering 101.
Age range: Kindergarten to eighth grade
Cost: $500 for the July 1–3 short week, $695 for regular weeks, and $825 for the Disneyland week. Extended care is $20 per hour with a minimum of three days.
Registration: The registration process begins here by creating an account. Early registration is encouraged as the program fills up quickly.
1:1 aide: 1:1 aides can be accommodated, but ASTEME will need to approve them on a case-by-case basis.
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13110 Bluff Creek Dr.
Los Angeles, CA 90094
Contact: Carolyn Everhart, Manager of Environmental Education
(310) 306-5994
Ballona Discovery Nature Camp is an outdoor science day camp based out of the Ballona Wetlands Ecological Reserve. During camp, children learn about the natural world while exploring Ballona, identifying plants and animals, and talking about environmental responsibility. Each week-long camp focuses on a different subject.
Format: In-person program
Dates: June 16-July 18, 2025; no camp the week of July 4. Hours: 9:00 a.m.—3:00 p.m.
Age range: 8–11 years old (entering 3rd to 6th grades)
Cost: $350 per session. Scholarships are available upon request. Use discount code “MULTI” for a 5% discount if you sign up for multiple weeks, or multiple campers for the same week.
Registration: Registration for individual weekly sessions can be found here.
1:1 aide: As much as possible, Ballona will work with a family to make sure a camper can participate in their summer camp, including allowing the presence of a 1:1 aide. Notifying Ballona of your camper’s needs prior to enrollment will ensure that the camp is capable of accommodating them.
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Locations throughout California
(408)459-0657
support@integem.com
Camp Integem offers programs in augmented reality (AR), artificial intelligence (AI), robotics, coding, drones, art, animation, 3D design, game design, space tech, and more. This is a “hands-on adventure in innovation and creativity. No prior knowledge is needed. Students will learn at their own pace and use their imagination to step into a world of endless possibilities at Camp Integem!” For more information, read through the FAQ for their camps.
Format: In-person
Dates and times: Camps run weekly, June 23–August 1, 2025, depending on location chosen.
Age range: 5.5–18 years old
Disabilities served: Children with autism and intellectual disabilities have had successful experiences at these camps.
Register: Registration links for each location: Los Angeles/Santa Monica, San Marino/Pasadena and Torrance/Manhattan Beach/Redondo Beach.
Cost: Class fees vary depending on age and class selected.
1:1 aide: Aides are welcome but must be at least 18 years old, be a licensed healthcare professional or caregiver in California, a non-family member of the student, pass a California DOJ Criminal Background Check via California LiveScan, and provide valid professional credentials. Families are responsible for all costs associated with the aide.
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Locations throughout California
(855) 446-4652
Code Ninjas is a nationwide franchise dedicated to providing fun and educational computer programming and tech classes for kids. Summer curriculum has included week-long classes such as 3D Design and Print, Jr. Adventures in Game Design, Stop Motion Animation, Become a YouTuber, Intro to Roblox Development, Jr. STEM Discoveries, Robotics with Lego, Modding With Minecraft, and more. Class availability varies by location.
Format: In-person programs
Location: Multiple locations throughout California. Find a camp near you and check out class schedules with their location finder.
Dates and times: Dates and times vary based on class and location.
Ages: 5–15 years old
Cost: Camps range in price based on location. The cost can possibly be covered under social-recreation funding through Regional Center.
Registration: Registration begins by selecting your preferred Code Ninjas facility and class through their website.
1:1 aides: Contact your selected Code Ninjas center to discuss the needs of your child and the possibility of accommodating aides in the classroom.
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Multiple locations
(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 Wild Robot Science Quest Camp, Coaster and Carnival Mystery Camp, and Galactic Space Academy Camp. If you’re unsure whether the camp is the best fit for your child’s specific needs, contact them directly to discuss accommodations.
Format: In-person day camp
Location: Multiple locations throughout the greater Los Angeles area. See the full list of locations online here.
Dates and times: 2025 dates vary by location. Camp is offered in three weekly sessions that meet Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Ages: 5–11 years old
Cost: Costs vary depending on the camp you choose.
Registration: Select your location and camp for the registration link.
1:1 aides: Destination Science allows campers to attend with an aide. Read their Policy and Procedure Form for Aides for more information.
West Los Angeles:
1640 S. Sepulveda Blvd. Ste. 100
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 445-2516
Los Angeles Miracle Mile:
5757 Wilshire Blvd. Promenade One
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323) 692-0603
Fusion Academy offers in-person summer courses at two different campuses in Los Angeles. Kids can also participate in virtual themed summer camps featuring hands-on group assignments and creative projects. Campers can choose from themes like Game Design, Digital Media Arts, Social Entrepreneurship, and College Prep.
Format: For-credit summer courses are offered in-person; themed camps are offered virtually.
Disabilities Served: The staff works with kids who have ADHD, dyslexia, anxiety, and autism with minimal support needs. The Director of Outreach emphasizes that Fusion Academy is not specifically a special education school. However, if a student has some “slight learning challenges,” the school can accommodate them with a special education lead.
Dates: Vary by location and area of interest. Summer courses are either two hours in the morning or two hours in the afternoon.
Age range: 6th–12th grades
Cost: 2025 summer rates are $4,536 per class per term for middle school and $3,780 per class per term for high school.
Registration: To learn more about online camps, complete the inquiry form and select your location.
1:1 aide: Yes, 1:1 aides can be accommodated. Classes have 1:1 instruction. Online camps include small groups of three to six students with a 1:3 teacher-to-student ratio.
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Headquarters:
1021 3rd St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(800) 854-3684
Galileo encourages children to think like innovators by creating new crafts, building, or inventing something every week, sparking their curiosity and imagination. This summer, Galileo offers theme weeks like team color day, crazy hat day, and Jalloween (Halloween in July!). The curriculum of each camp is adjusted based on the age range of the campers.
Format: In-person programs
Location: There are Galileo Camps locations throughout California. Southern California locations include Brentwood/Santa Monica, Burbank, Carlsbad, Claremont, Culver City, Encino/Sherman Oaks, and Los Feliz.
Dates and times: Weekly sessions are Monday through Friday. Dates in 2025 vary by location. Camps run 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. with extended care 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. for an additional fee. Southern California dates:
Ages: Pre-K to tenth grade
Cost:
Registration: Registration for summer 2025 camps begins here.
1:1 aides: Aides are generally accepted, subject to approval by Galileo Camps. Camps have a 12:1 camper-to-staff ratio.
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P.O. Box 111720
Campbell, CA 95011
(888) 709-8324
hello@iDTech.com
iDTech offers an immersive environment on college campuses for kids seeking to learn computer programming languages and game design. Classes include week-long studies of computing topics such as Roblox, Minecraft, game design, Java, Lua Coding, modding, BattleBots, Python, Unity, and AI. For kids who are interested in learning about transitioning to life on a college campus, there is the option for sleeping in the dorms. For students who prefer to access their camp online, there are two-week virtual summer camps.
Format: In-person, online, and sleepaway
Disabilities served: Testimonials from families of twice-exceptional students with interest in STEM have found this summer program to be a good fit and a scaffolded introduction to college life.
Dates and times: June 23-August 15, 2025. Camps run Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., but be sure to review the times for your selected course. The weeks offered will vary depending on location.
Location: Locations are nationwide. The following locations are available in the Los Angeles area: California Institute of Technology and the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA).
Register: Registration links for the Southern California area: California Institute of Technology and University of California Los Angeles. Once you have selected your preferred location, navigate down to the “Courses available” section. From the table of available courses and spots, click on the week your camper would like to attend. This will expand a registration form and more details about the camp. Fill out the basic information under “Let’s get started!” and follow the on-screen prompts to complete.
Cost: Cost depends on the camp selected, starting at $1,099. Payment plans are available. Need-based scholarships are available via an online application.
Age range: Ages depend on the course, ranging 7–17 years old.
1:1 aide: Please call to discuss your child’s unique level of support needs to see if this camp would be a good fit.
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Torrance, CA
Contact: Renee Zoota-Lucero, Owner/Head Game Master
Lazaryth Adventures is a unique gaming experience tailored to specific needs and interests of the players. The environment is free from judgement and anxiety. The owner is on the autism spectrum herself so understands that navigating social situations can sometimes be challenging. Through Dungeons and Dragons (D&D), participants will enjoy storytelling, teamwork, and imagination while developing their social skills and confidence.
Format: In-person programs
Dates and times: Ongoing year-round
Age range: Ages 9+
Cost: For ages 11–21, weekly sessions of 2–3 hours are $75 per session, and all non-weekly sessions are $30 per hour.
Registration: Email the owner directly to find out information on a specific class, or fill out the online inquiry form.
1:1 aide: Please let the owner know the support needs of your child.
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Multiple locations
info@planetbravo.com
Planet Bravo is considered LA’s leader in K–8 technology education and offers an award-winning summer computer camp for kids. Camps offer opportunities for learning to code, making movies, modding Minecraft, or building robots. Each day, campers can participate in fun group activities, indoor learning, and games outdoors. They are introducing a handful of new courses this summer including Stem Launchpad, Tech Launchpad, Toy Lab, and Animal Adventures. The project-based curriculum is designed to be engaging for all students. Check out the Camp Courses to see all of the offerings by grade level. Frequently asked questions about what can be expected when attending their camps can be found here.
Location: Multiple locations in Southern California including Beverly Hills, Burbank, Encino, Eagle Rock, Irvine, Manhattan Beach, Mar Vista, Pasadena, Santa Monica, Westchester, and Westwood.
Dates and times: Week-long sessions between June 23 and August 1, 2025. Each day runs 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Ages: Kindergarten to ninth grade
Cost: $360-$549 per week. Rates vary by registration dates.
Registration: You can browse by location to register for your desired camp.
1:1 aides: Yes, 1:1 aides can be accommodated. Camps have an 8:1 student-to-staff ratio.
Website
Pico Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 399-1139
info@realmlearning.com
REALM welcomes all kids and has a creative environment where kids can explore what they are passionate about and thrive. Throughout the year, they have over 150 classes available and different clubs such as their youth hiking club. REALM seasonal camps include a range of activities such as science lab, art studio, and maker’s space where campers can work on LEGO stop motion, sushi making, or coding their own video game. Other experiences include off-campus beach days, swimming, rock climbing, and museum visits. The teacher-to-camper ratio is 1:8. Four-week summer classes are also an option for summer programming. Please check their website for class options and schedules.
Format: In-person
Location: Santa Monica
Dates and times: June 16–August 15, 2025. Half-day options are 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. or 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m., or families can book the entire day for their camper. Children ages 4-6 are limited to half-day morning camps called Roots and Branches.
Ages: 4 years and up
Cost: The daily fee for a full day at summer camp will be $120 per day. Other pricing options are available for families that choose half days or weekly or monthly enrollment. Please check here for individual class prices.
Registration: Register online. All registration links will be live by February 7, 2025.
1:1 aides: 1:1 aides are welcome to attend.
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Three locations in Los Angeles County:
North LA/Pasadena
301 East Colorado Blvd. Suite 100
Pasadena, CA 91101
(424) 445-6689
South Bay/Palos Verdes
704 Bart Earle Way, Suite 201
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274
(424) 206-9466
West Los Angeles
Rolling Robots West LA
2951 S Sepulveda Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90274
(424) 677-5151
A group of aerospace engineers who love robots started Rolling Robots to give all kids the chance to discover their inner scientists. They have multiple locations and offer classes from beginner to advanced in robot-making, Roblox, Minecraft, coding, and 3D printing. No prior experience is necessary. Rolling Robots teaches children of all learning backgrounds the core concepts of STEM, robotics, and coding. Each camp lasts one week, and campers will have different themes to choose from, including Game Design, Python Coding, 3D Design, LEGO Robot Build and Code, Artificial Intelligence, Minecraft Mods, and more.
Format: In-person day programs
Dates: Week-long camp sessions from June 9 to August 15, 2025.
Age range: 5–15 years old. Classes are broken into appropriate age groups.
Hours: Morning sessions run 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Afternoon sessions run 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Cost: Weekly camps range $299-$449 for half-day sessions.
Registration: Select the location you wish to attend in order to review camp course offerings and registration: West Los Angeles, South bay/Palos Verdes, and North LA/Pasadena.
1:1 aide: Yes, 1:1 aides can be accommodated. They aim for six to eight students per instructor.
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6043 Tampa Ave.
Tarzana CA 91356
(818) 345-3002
Contact: Mike Stilson, Executive Director
Valley Trails Tarzana STEAM camp provides a maker space where campers will learn to use hand tools, electronics, robotics, 3D printers, computer modeling & design software, computer game development software, virtual reality, and new media to design and build just about anything. Staff members work to inspire and guide campers to be tinkerers, inventors, entrepreneurs, and problem solvers. Details on the camp themes can be found here. These camps are not specifically for children with disabilities, but they do welcome all campers and will work with families to see if their camp is a good fit for them.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates:
Location: Tarzana
Register: Enrollment link
Cost:
Ages: 1st–6th grade depending on camp chosen.
1:1 aides: Contact Executive Director Mike Stilson directly to discuss the specific needs of your child. The camp cannot provide 1:1 aides directly but will work with the family to see if the camp program is a good fit for their child and will allow 1:1 aides to attend. They do request that the family sends the same aide throughout the entire week.
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Santa Monica, CA
(424) 835-5324
sam@youngscholarsacademy.org
Young Scholars Academy is a virtual enrichment program designed to supplement and enhance neurodivergent students’ learning experience through small-group online courses. Last summer, Young Scholars Academy hosted eight weeks of summer classes like D&D, Improv, Cryptology, and Digital Art. Students can enroll in a single summer class or, for a discount, enroll in an entire week of classes. There are STEM and Humanities tracks of classes that group together course types to make sure each student can enroll in classes that speak to their unique interests. The staff members at Young Scholars Academy have experience serving 2E children with autism, ADHD, or learning disabilities.
Format: Online programs
Dates and times: Summer camp consists of daily sessions Monday through Friday from June to August. Hours vary depending on the camp and location you sign up for. Bridges summer camp dates are June 2–June 27, 2025. Check out summer camp details here.
Ages: Three age groups: 5-7, 8-12, and 13-18
Cost: 2025 camp fees range $117-$135 for online courses and $131–$153 for in-person programs. Young Scholars Academy aims to create whole-week experiences where families can bundle classes for a more engaging experience.
Registration: You can see a full list of camp themes and register on their website. Bridges summer camp registration can be found here.
1:1 aides: Aides and parents are welcome to be present during camp sessions. The average teacher-to-student ratio is 1:6.
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2512 Foothill Blvd.
La Crescenta, CA 91214
(818) 583-7134
Contact: Dr. Katie Enney, Clinical Director
Blast Camp is a safe learning space where children can develop coping skills for stressful environments such as school. During Blast Camp, therapy takes place during social play. Campers will participate in developmentally appropriate activities and practice verbalizing their feelings, dealing with frustration, following instructions, and building impulse control.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times: June 9–August 8, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. There are half-day and full-day options available. There’s also extended care available 8:00 a.m.–9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.
Ages: 5–14 years old
Registration: To sign up, email Clinical Director Dr. Katie Enney.
Cost: $150 for full days and $75 for half-days. Blast is vendored through Lanterman Regional Center and San Gabriel/Pomona Regional Center, and they accept Self-Determination Program funding.
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6001 Chesebro Rd.
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(805) 551–8680
dr.lesli.scheduling@gmail.com
Buddy Building Camp is an educational camp for 2E children and highly gifted kids with learning and behavioral challenges. It is structured as a “four-week day program where campers learn social skills such as self-awareness, team-building, sportsmanship, conflict resolution, self-reflection, and cooperative play through sports, art and nature activities. Campers spend as much time as possible outdoors exploring nature and working with the animals on Dr. Lesli’s ranch. In addition, community skills are practiced with visits to local museums, scavenger hunts, and other community-based field trips. The camp works on a reward based system wherein the campers earn Buddy Bucks that can then be redeemed for prizes.”
Format: In-person
Dates and times: June 16–July 11, 2025; 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; no camp July 4.
Ages: 8–13 years
Registration: All campers must go through a consultation with Dr. Preuss to confirm that this is the right program for them. Contact Margo Moses, Office Manager, at (805) 551-8680 to set up the consultation.
Cost: $4,400 for the entire four weeks. Individual weeks are $1,100. They ask that you sign up for a minimum of two weeks. They accept Self-Determination funds.
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Brighton Hall
755 Whitnall Hwy.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 253-9082
newgrowthincla@gmail.com
Camp Kelly’s mission is to create a space where children thrive and can be themselves. Campers can develop lasting friendships while participating in activities such as music, cooking, sensory time, arts and crafts, science, dance, and water play. Camp Kelly encourages you to bring your child's support person. If your child has behavioral concerns, they are required to have an outside 1:1 aide accompany them to camp. They accept ABA providers, respite workers, 1:1s from the camper's school, nannies, and other individuals who might work with your child throughout the year. Campers do not need to be toilet trained.
Format: In-person
Ages: 5–18 years
Dates: July 7–August 1, 2025, Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.
Registration: Fill out the online registration form.
Cost:
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10323 Santa Monica Blvd.
Suites 102, 103, & 106
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(424) 421-CARE
info@care-la.com
CARE-LA offers in-person weekly social skills classes featuring play-based activities led by Dr. Erin Cantwell. These groups are small in size and peer-matched for similar skill levels and goals. The groups are also individualized to address each group member's specific needs. Participants will practice taking turns and sharing, listening to one another, recognizing social cues, and focusing on mindfulness.
Format: In-person therapeutic classes
Ages: 4–12 years old
Dates: Sessions are 60–75 minutes weekly depending on the age of participants.
Registration: Email info@care-la.com for more information and to register.
Cost: Inquire for rates and availability. They will provide a superbill.
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Summer camp 2025 location:
Rancho Cucamonga Sports Center
8303 Rochester Avenue
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730
(877) 774-7978
ekaamp@chasing7dreams.org
Chasing 7 Dreams is a nonprofit organization focused on building support and advocacy for those with developmental disabilities. Throughout the year, they host E-KAAMP Social Recreation Programs for youth where they teach social skills such as coping skills, communication, and relationship building. They have a section on their intake form where families can disclose what supports will be needed for their child.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times: July 7-18, 2025, 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ages: 9–17 years
Registration: The registration links for their summer camp will go online in April 2025.
Cost: The 2025 summer camp fees have not been determined yet. They accept Self-Determination funds as payment and work with Inland Regional Center.
1:1 aides: 1:1 aides are welcome to attend camps.
Website
2023 S. Westgate Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 899-9597
officemanager@childsuccescenter.com
The Child Success Center offers a variety of programs throughout the year to promote social skills, self-regulation, and gross and fine motor skills, including through individual therapies and group therapies such as the handwriting club and the friendship club. The Child Success Center offers a Kindergarten Enrichment Camp for three weeks over the summer that includes activities that develop crucial skills for kindergarten success. These include early reading and writing, adapting to new routines, building social-emotional skills, and making new friends. They transition the center's gymnasium into an adventure space with swings, a trampoline, and a climbing wall.
Format: In-person half-day camp
Dates and times: July 21-25, July 28-August 1, and August 4–8, 2025. Camp runs 8:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Ages: Children transitioning into kindergarten
Registration: Call (310) 899-9597 or email officemanager@childsuccesscenter.com for intake information. It is recommended that children sign up for two weeks of camp.
Cost: $825 per week. They work with the local Regional Center and accept Self-Determination funding.
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Compass Clinic
11000 National Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Friendship Island is an opportunity for kids who have trouble making and keeping friends to build social skills in a fun environment. Counselors will help campers approach others, read social cues, regulate their emotions, and negotiate conflicts during daily activities and role-plays. Children will be grouped by age at a 3:1 camper-to-counselor ratio. Counselors are experienced therapists who have received advanced training and supervision with licensed psychologist Dr. Erika Rich, who offers summer social skills programs for kids. Contact her at (310) 749-6427 or fill out their online inquiry form.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times: June 16–20, June 23–27, July 7–11, and August 4–8, 2025. Camp hours are 8:45 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
Ages: 5 years old through the end of middle school
Registration: For more information and a link to register, visit this webpage.
Cost:
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The Help Group Autism Center
13164 Burbank Blvd.
Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
(818) 781-0360
Contact: Sue Anne Kaples, Programs Coordinator
The Help Group offers in-person summer enrichment camps for kids with social challenges. The camps provide a fun, safe, and stimulating environment specially designed to promote social skills development and stress reduction. Campers can make new friends as well. The camps are staffed with experienced counselors who incorporate evidence-based practices into the daily schedule. Camp activities include social skills, fun and fitness, engaging games, science experiments, arts and crafts, and field trips. Siblings are welcome.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times: Week-long camps held June 9-July 3, 2025 and August 4-8, 2025. All camps run Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m., at the Autism Center.
Cost: 2025 fees have not been announced. Village Glen Camp and Camp Sunshine are vendored with several Regional Centers and accepts Self Determination funds.
Registration: Create an account and apply online. After you apply, a staff member will be in touch to set up an interview with you.
Disabilities served: Camps are designed for those 6–17 years old who have autism or similar support needs.
Website
5870 W Olympic Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(213) 793-5495
admin@themiracleproject.org
info@themiracleproject.org
The Miracle Project offers inclusive programming in theater, film, music, movement, and other expressive arts for both speaking and non-speaking people with autism and other disabilities. Their goal is to foster community and help participants develop social skills and build self-esteem. In addition to their improvisation-based social skills groups, the Miracle Project has classes focused on acting and musical theater. Families may reach out to the Miracle Project staff to get more information about different classes.
Format: In-person and online programs
Ages: 5 years old and up depending on the class you choose
Dates: The Social Skills classes, called "Improv for Interaction," operate on a rolling basis; they will continue throughout the summer and can be joined at any time. Their classes are grouped into the following ages:
Location: Beverly Hills and online
Registration: For social skills groups, choose one from the list and fill out the accompanying form. After that, the Program Director and Clinical Supervisor will reach out to you to schedule a trial class, so you can get a feel for the group and proceed with enrollment. They will match the child with the class that best suits your child’s needs. If you’re interested in signing up for Expressive Arts classes, check back on the website in the spring for summer options or contact them directly.
Cost: Social skills classes are $71.39 per class and are covered for Regional Center clients. Self-Determination funding can be used for both. Partial scholarships are available.
Website
2716 Ocean Park Blvd. Suite 1065
Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310) 869-4025
suzanne@socialfoundationsla.com
Social Foundations provides meaningful, practical, and in-depth social development for kids as well as substantive education for parents. It’s a supportive social learning community that helps students develop the skills they need to build and keep healthy connections. Social Foundations’ summer camp in Culver City provides a positive experience for kids and teens who need some support with social learning. Campers will practice social skills such as flexible thinking, social problem-solving, managing feelings and reactions, and responding to social cues in a fun, activity-filled environment. In addition to summer camp, Social Foundations offers ongoing weekly Social Skills Groups for kids ages 5–14. Those groups are split based on age and gender.
Format: In-person programs
Dates and times: Summer camp runs June 16-July 18, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Age range: 5–15 years old
Cost: $120 per day or $600 per week. You can sign up by the day or for the whole week.
1:1 aides: 1:1 aides are allowed.
Website
11460 W Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90066
(310) 337-7115
therapywest@therapywest.org
Contact: Sarah Wagner, OT and Kids Scouts Program Coordinator
Therapy West Kid Scouts is a social skills program designed to provide strategies that help children and their families gain improved independence and active participation with others in their community. Kid Scouts is for children who desire to gain friendship skills and can be safe in community outings with a 4:1 child-to-staff ratio. Groups are broken down according to chronological and developmental ages. Each group is composed of about eight children, one occupational therapist, one teacher, and parents.
Format: In-person programs
Dates and times: Kid Scouts is ongoing through the summer, including weekly meetups with one community outing per month. They also have one meetup in the clinical setting where parents are provided feedback and given tools to practice what is being taught in the program at home with their child. Times and dates vary depending on group placement.
Age range: 5–18 years old
Registration: To get started, please email Sarah Wagner to let her know you are interested in learning more about the program.
Cost: $600 for 10 weeks
1:1 aides: Not provided; contact for details if you want to bring your own.
Website
760 Westwood Plaza, Room 27-384
Los Angeles, CA 90095
socialskills@mednet.ucla.edu
(310) 825-0142
Contact: Shriya Nayyar, Clinic Coordinator
The UCLA Children’s Friendship Program assists elementary school children who have difficulty making or keeping friends through skill-building group sessions led by licensed psychologists. The program will be offered virtually in summer and run for 12 weeks. During that time, kids meet once a week on Wednesday evenings, and parents meet on Tuesday evenings.
Format: Virtual programs
Ages: Second to fifth grade. 7-year-old first graders can be accepted into the program starting April of their first grade year.
Dates and times: 2025 session times are as follows:
Registration: Download and complete the Children’s Friendship Application and submit via email or mail to the address above.
Cost:
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760 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 267-3377
peersclinic@ucla.edu
UCLA offers a social skills training program known as the Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS). The PEERS program is “world-renowned for providing evidence-based social skills treatment to preschoolers, adolescents, and young adults with autism, ADHD, anxiety, depression, and other socio-emotional problems.” UCLA offers a wide range of PEERS programs for all ages. In addition to the year-round social skills sessions, UCLA also offers boot camps held on weekends for such topics as conversations, dating, friendship, and handling bullying, all hosted at the UCLA campus. They also offer an online PEERS Virtual Boot Camp, open to all ages, which include 35 pre-recorded episodes covering all PEERS skills. Parent participation is a key component to the success of the PEERS programs.
Format: There are both in-person and Zoom options for 16-week programs as well as boot camps.
Ages:
Dates and times: Vary based on the program.
Registration: To find more information about registering for a PEERS program, contact their office at (310) 267-3377 or email peersclinic@ucla.edu. Parents must complete a 15-minute phone screening with a member of their staff before receiving an enrollment packet. After submitting your enrollment packet, you’ll also have a 1.5-hour intake appointment with a PEERS clinician.
Cost: Contact PEERS directly for accurate information about 2025 costs.
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42-600 Cook Street, Suite 201
Palm Desert, California 92211
(760) 321-8184, extension 9
info@ucpie.org
The UCP Skills Building program offers year-round after-school and summer programs for youth with disabilities. Activities include fitness, arts and crafts, and community outings to promote socialization. They have three locations where programs meet weekly, so contact them directly to get more information on joining their current program. Participants are required to be able to participate in a small group independently without a 1:1 aide.
Format: In-person
Dates and times: Varies based on the program and location chosen.
Ages: 7–22 years
Registration: To register, please fill out the online inquiry form.
Cost: FREE
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500 Walnut Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 951-1889
Contact: Erica Hogle, Short-Term Programs Coordinator
California School for the Blind’s Summer Academy program provides students with opportunities to explore new skills and technology through their weekly academies. Each week, there are multiple academies for the student to choose from, featuring a unique variety of themes like Dungeons and Dragons, podcasting, food travel, science, coding STEM, sports, guide dogs, 3-D printing, and more! Students can attend one academy per week.
Format: In-person or online
Location: Fremont or online
Register: To express interest in a course, fill out this CSB Summer Academy Interest Form.
Cost: Free
Ages and disabilities served: Each week is designed for a specific age range, with the youngest age being 9 years old. Students attending CSB courses have varying types and degrees of visual impairments; they do not need to be legally blind to participate.
1:1 aide: The program does not provide a 1:1 aide. Contact if you wish to discuss providing your own aide.
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Brighton Hall
755 N Whitnall Hwy.
Burbank, CA 91505
(818) 253-9082
newgrowthincla@gmail.com
Camp Kelly began in 2022 in Burbank and is run by New Growth, Inc. under Nicole Webb, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). As an adjunct professor at CSUN in the Child and Adolescent Development department, Nicole has worked with children and teens with autism, behavioral challenges, trauma, and other various disabilities or mental health conditions. Camp is staffed with trained behavioral professionals. There will be a 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio, and 1:1 support aides are permitted. Activities include theme-based weeks, talent show day, music and camp songs, local field trips, arts and crafts, swimming and water play, cooking, sports (with a concentration on team and relationship-building skills), science experiments, social skills training, and sensory breaks and activities.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times: Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Ages and disabilities served: Camp Kelly is open to kids of all abilities from the ages of 5 to 18. Some common diagnoses they work with include autism, ADHD, emotional or behavioral challenges, Down syndrome, and other genetic disorders.
Registration: 2025’s registration is now open. Email for a coupon code before you fill out their form if one of the following applies:
1:1 aides: If your child requires 1:1 support, please contact the organization before you fill out the camp registration form to discuss options. If your child has behavioral concerns, they are required to have an outside agency 1:1 accompany them to camp. The organization accepts any ABA providers, respite workers, 1:1s from the camper’s school, nannies, or other individuals who might work with your child throughout the year.
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2023 S. Westgate Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310) 899-9597
The Child Success Center’s creative and highly qualified team of educational therapists has created programs that support students with dysgraphia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, ADHD, visual and auditory processing disorders, and difficulties with executive functioning. CSC offers Kindergarten Enrichment Camp in their sensory gym, where campers are encouraged to build social skills in a movement-based learning environment.
Format: In-person programs
Dates and times: Week-long sessions from July 21 to August 8, 2025. Campers are encouraged to register for at least two weeks. Kindergarten Enrichment Camp runs five days a week, 8:45 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Age range: Pre-K students only
Cost: Camp costs $825 per week with a minimum two-week enrollment encouraged.
Registration: For registration, email officemanager@childsuccesscenter.com or call (310) 899-9597.
1:1 aide: Yes, 1:1 aides can be accommodated.
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4650 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 361-2118
HandyHeroes@chla.usc.edu
Handy Heroes Therapy Camp is the only camp of its kind within the greater Los Angeles area. Created and led by Occupational Therapists at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, Handy Heroes Therapy Camp uses research-proven and innovative approaches of combining constraint-induced movement therapy (preventing the use of the strong arm/hand in a splint) and bi-manual therapy (guided and intensive use of both hands). Each day of the camp has a fun and exciting theme, for example: Star Wars Day, Batman Day, and Rock Star Day. Child-friendly activities that include obstacle courses, games, arts and crafts, music therapy and pet therapy are designed to enhance the function of the child’s weaker hand – the “Handy Hero Hand” – to be the best helping hand it can be. Handy Heroes Therapy Camp provides psychological and social benefits in addition to physical benefits, creating a sense of acceptance, unity, and empowerment for the campers and their families.
Format: In-person day camp
Dates and times: June 16–June 27, 2025, 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
Location: Children’s Hospital Los Angeles
Register: Download the application here.
Cost: $1,050. Financial assistance is available for eligible campers.
Ages and disabilities served: Children ages 6-12 years old with hemiparesis, a condition which often limits a child’s ability to use one side of the body due to lack of strength, coordination, and motor skills.
1:1 aide: Groups typically have a 3:1 camper-to-staff ratio. Contact to discuss additional support needs.
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