Every year, the Undivided Research Team compiles a list of accessible camps across California! These 2026 day camps in the Los Angeles area feature recreational camp activities and adaptive sports, so your child can build teamwork and social skills while getting in movement and having fun. 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!
We are continuing to add to this list as more camps are announced and open for registration, so check back throughout spring!
2028 W. 11 St.
Upland, CA 91786
(909) 931-2764
hello@theadaptiveathlete.com
Founded in 2020, The Adaptive Athlete provides specialized programs for all abilities to help improve each person’s quality of life and break down “physical, mental, and emotional” barriers.” They offer gymnastics, fitness classes, independent living classes, clinics, special events, kids classes, and year-round camps. During the summer, campers participate in physical activities, games, arts and crafts, creative activities, STEM activities, and hands-on learning. Each week has its own theme and is filled with opportunities for teamwork, making new friends, and developing social skills. The Adaptive Athlete hopes that through these experiences, campers are encouraged to “try new things, build confidence, and develop new skills.”
255 East Bonita Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 596-7733
care@casacolina.org
Every year, Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare hosts their Beat the Heat program, a sports camp designed for a wide range of abilities. This camp is part of their Outdoor Adventures and Wheelchair Sports program and serves as a “gateway” to join their year-round program. This year, there will be three days of fun across three locations, each its own sport as the activity for the day. The last day features adaptive and wheelchair sports like basketball, rugby, hockey, and more. Trained staff and volunteers help facilitate all activities and operate equipment. With staff keeping “high levels of safety and engagement,” participants can focus on seizing opportunities for “inclusive group interaction.”
1600 Forbes Way, Suite 200
Long Beach, CA 90810
(562) 502-1100
info@sosc.org
The Special Olympics Southern California (SOSC) promotes “acceptance, inclusion, and well‐being” for individuals with intellectual disabilities through sports. They provide year-round sports and competitions, though what is offered changes with each season. Bowling is the official summer sport, running from June to August. Regardless of the program, the Special Olympics hopes to help athletes with disabilities “discover new strengths and abilities, skills, and success.”
P.O. Box 45770
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 272-1992
contact@liferollson.org
Life Rolls On was founded in 2002 by Jesse, a world champion quadriplegic surfer, who was motivated to do what he could to create a world “full of hope and possibilities for all.” Each year, the clinic hosts several events across the country, each falling under one of their three programs: They Will Surf Again, They Will Skate Again, and They Will Fish Again. They Will Skate Again takes place at a skatepark and offers an “empowering, high-energy day” with helmets, kneepads, lunch, and water provided. Participants will need to bring their own skateboard but will have staff support and encouragement the entire time. Staff are trained to help push, spot, encourage, and celebrate each skater. If you want a peek into this event, check out their videos.
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
contact@bridges.edu
Bridges Academy is designed specifically for 2E students, providing them with a range of services such as after-school enrichment and summer programs. Summer camps taught by Bridges's teachers cover a variety of interests, including nature, science, coding, the arts, gaming, and more. This year, there are two D&D camps being offered, one with Shawn and the other with Scott. Shawn’s camp features a Lord of the Rings-like setting, making it perfect for lovers of fantasy and strategy. Scott’s camp is a typical game of D&D with more focus on skill building. While each camp has its own goals and activities, both focus on building collaboration, strategy, teamwork, creative problem-solving, and other skills.
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
contact@bridges.edu
Bridges Academy is a specialty school serving 2E students with academic, after-school enrichment, and summer programs. Their summer camps taught by Bridges teachers cover a variety of topics, including history, science, music, gaming, animals, nature, and more. The catalog changes with each summer. Their Board Game & Brainstorm camp is all about creating your own board or deck game. During camp, kids will learn about other board games as well as board game mechanics. Perfect for campers who’d love a creative project.
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
contact@bridges.edu
Bridges Academy was created specifically for 2E students, offering academic, after-school enrichment, and summer programs that cater to their interests and development. Every year, their teachers lead a variety of camps covering topics like science, music, gaming, coding, nature, the arts, and more. This year’s catalog includes a chess camp designed for beginner to intermediate players. It teaches campers opening principles, tactical patterns, and basic endgame ideas. Everyone will practice playing over the board, competing and training on Chess.com, and engaging with “high-quality instructional content.” By the end of the camp, students should have built up their confidence and have a “strong foundation in the game.”
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
contact@bridges.edu
Bridges Academy is a 2E specialty school providing academic, after-school enrichment, and summer programs. Their summer camps are offered annually and led by Bridges teachers. Camps cover educational and recreational topics like animals, gaming, coding, nature, the arts, science, music, and more! Their Minecraft Camp combines learning and fun, teaching game design and exploring minecraft. Campers will learn how to design an arcade-style video game using Scratch, Hopscotch, code.org, and other programs. They’ll also build personal skills like strategy, team-building, and cooperation.
221 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-4000
youthcamps@recreation.ucla.edu
UCLA Recreation offers programs for the university’s community as well as the wider community. One of these is their summer camps, which are a part of their youth programs. While they are not designed specifically for disabilities like some other UCLA programs and services are, their inclusion policy promotes “social inclusion through shared experiences.” This all abilities camp spans multiple disciplines, including arts and crafts, science-based activities, basic writing skills, outdoor games, daily read-aloud stories, and more.
221 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-4000
youthcamps@recreation.ucla.edu
UCLA Recreation has a variety of programs for both the university and wider community, like their youth programs and summer camps. While neither are designed specifically for kids with disabilities, their inclusion policy centers “social inclusion through shared experiences” and works with families to make that happen. Discover Camp is one of their more general summer programs, featuring classic activities like swimming, challenge courses, field games, rock wall climbing, arts and crafts, and weekly field trips. This camp is perfect for kids wanting “a chance to be active in a variety of areas.”
9854 National Blvd. box 287
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 779-1952
marc@iverbe.com
At Iverbe, kids get a place where they can “be themselves, have fun, and build relationships.” They offer after-school programs, enrichment classes, events, and camps. Their sports camps are offered at four different locations in the Los Angeles Area, each with their own unique programming and activities. This includes sports, games, arts and crafts, water days, tournament days, soccer, and more! Regardless of the program, campers will have a “safe, supportive environment in which to explore their capabilities and focus on having fun.”
1024 Hanley Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90049
(310) 472-7474
At Tumbleweed Day Camp, they believe joy, growth, and connection are achieved through exploration, play, and unplugging from technology. They offer two summer camp programs every year, featuring themed weeks and child-centered activities that help campers “learn new skills and build social competencies.” The two camps are designed to complement each other, starting young campers in Tumbleweed South and moving them up to Tumbleweed North once they reach the right age. South’s program fosters growth and development, while North builds on this foundation by helping campers make friends, develop independence, and learn how to “share the responsibilities of working as a team.” The rotating daily activities include archery, creative arts, climbing, field games, ga-ga games, game room, inflatables, Legos, nature walks, hiking, ponies, high ropes, rock wall, jungle gym, swimming, and more.
1717 Old Topanga Canyon Road
Topanga, CA 90290
(310) 455-0404
Cali Camp provides chances for campers and staff to laugh, grow, and embark on adventures together in a natural setting. This “engaging and connective experience” is both inclusive and community focused, with staff displaying their pronouns, welcoming disabilities, celebrating gender diversity, and more. Campers can choose from three different options: Classic Camp, Wrangler Camp, and Junior Leaders. During Classic Camp, kids get the traditional camp experience with activities like ropes climbing, horseback riding, martial arts, arts and crafts, backyard games, sports, dance, ga-ga games, go karts, gymnastics, and more.
Larchmont Charter School
1265 N. Fairfax Ave.
West Hollywood, CA 90046
hello@campwildfolk.com
Wildfolk is an “old school day camp” with programs that “guide and uplift” young leaders. Wildfolk Classic, Wildfolk Free-Range, Cozy Camp-in, Young Folks, the Robots Hybrid, Makers Camps, Adventure Camp, and the Guides-in-Training program are all designed to foster each camper’s “imagination, resilience, growth mindset, and nurturing their wild spirit and hearts.” Each camp is child-centered, growth-focused, and project-based with new activities every day. During the Wildfolk Classic camp, kids enjoy a balanced schedule of indoor and outdoor time, structure, and choice. When working on projects, campers take the lead brainstorming, choosing roles, problem solving, designing, and more. At each of Wildfolk’s camps, staff hopes campers will feel they can explore, develop friendships, take healthy risks, develop autonomy, and be authentic.
5741 Buckingham Parkway Suite E
Culver City, CA 90230
(310) 993-6802
info@ecfkids.com
Ninja with EC Kids was founded to help teach kids fitness and nutrition habits using a safety-first approach. Since then, they’ve built a menu of services that includes classes, parties, special events, and camps. Their annual summer camp combines Ninja Warrior and art with activities like arts and crafts, obstacle courses, sewing, painting, clay crafting, perler bead designs, snack time, and more.
221 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-4000
youthcamps@recreation.ucla.edu
UCLA Recreation has a variety of programs available to the university and wider community, such as their youth programs and summer camps. While their programs are not specifically designed for individuals with disabilities, their inclusion policy centers “social inclusion through shared experiences” and works with families to make that happen. Their botanical garden hosts three different camp options that take place over three weeks, all about exploring nature and its creatures. Nature Day Camp focuses on growing camper confidence and connection to nature, Wildlife Detectives teaches kids about animals, and Jr. Entomologists explores bugs. Activities include guided activities, exploration, skill building, and more.
P.O. Box 45770
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 272-1992
contact@liferollson.org
Life Rolls On was founded in 2002 by Jesse, a world champion quadriplegic surfer, who was motivated to do what he could to create a world “full of hope and possibilities for all.” Each year, the clinic hosts several events across the country, each falling under one of their three programs: They Will Surf Again, They Will Skate Again, and They Will Fish Again. They Will Fish Again takes the fun out on the water where "meaningful connections” are formed while everyone shares the “joy of fishing together.” There will be adaptive reels available for use and hands-on support from staff throughout. If you want a peek into this event, check out their videos.
255 East Bonita Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 596-7733
Every year, Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare hosts their Beat the Heat program, a sports camp designed for a wide range of abilities. This camp is part of their Outdoor Adventures and Wheelchair Sports program and serves as a “gateway” to join their year-round program. This year, there will be three days of fun across three locations, each with its own sport as the activity for the day. On the second day, Beat the Heat invites everyone to join in on deep sea fishing. Campers enjoy group bonding and engagement in an inclusive, safe environment.
301 North Baldwin Avenue
Arcadia, CA, 91007
(626) 821-5897
brooke.applegate@arboretum.org
The Arboretum aims to “cultivate our natural, horticultural and historic resources for learning, enjoyment and inspiration” through events and kids, family, adult, and school programs. Their camps provide “hands-on experiences" with different nature-based themes every week. Campers move through materials at their own pace as they learn about different cultures, create edible art, and learn about the relationship between music and fashion and the insect world. Activities are a combination of playful exploration, art, science, and cooking. At the end of the program, the Arboretum hopes that campers are inspired to connect with nature.
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
contact@bridges.edu
Bridges Academy is a specialty school for twice-exceptional (2E) students, offering after-school enrichment and summer programs. Summer is filled with camps taught by the school’s teachers, and the catalog changes every year. Some camp themes include nature, science, history, coding, gaming, board games, arts and crafts, and more. This year, Bridges is hosting a creative animal-themed therian camp where campers spend the day at the park and “create unforgettable memories with like-minded friends.” They’ll also participate in activities like mask making, hands-on crafts, airbrushing, quadrobics, and pizza parties.
3921 Laurel Canyon Blvd.
Studio City, CA 91604
(818) 506-1091
contact@bridges.edu
Bridges Academy was founded for 2E students, helping them explore their interests and develop their skills through after-school activities, enrichment, and summer programs. Summertime boasts a large catalog of camps, all catering to different interests and educational topics like history, writing, games, video games, science, nature, animals, and more. This year, they bring campers to the great outdoors with their Outdoor Adventures camp for “good, clean, safe fun.” Campers will “learn through nature” as they hike, go on beach trips, climb, and have fun on rope courses.
221 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-4000
youthcamps@recreation.ucla.edu
UCLA Recreation has a variety of programs available to the university and wider community, such as their youth programs and summer camps. While this camp is not specifically designed for individuals with disabilities, their inclusion policy centers “social inclusion through shared experiences” and works with families to make that happen. This camp is “where science meets the sea,” featuring water activities and land-based instruction. It introduces campers to the wonders of the Pacific Ocean through interactive science experiences, on-water activities, sailing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, games, and challenges.
221 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-4000
youthcamps@recreation.ucla.edu
UCLA Recreation has a variety of programs for both the university and wider community, like their youth programs and summer camps. While neither are designed specifically for kids with disabilities, their inclusion policy centers “social inclusion through shared experiences” and collaborates with families before camp begins to make that happen. One of the camps this year is a rowing camp, where teens are introduced to “competitive, Olympic-style rowing.” Campers will have fun rowing and learning about boating terminology, safety, and more.
221 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-4000
youthcamps@recreation.ucla.edu
UCLA Recreation has a variety of programs available to staff and students as well as the public. Both their youth programs and summer camps are open to the public, with their summer camps providing a variety of recreational and educational camps each year. While their summer camps are not specifically designed for campers with disabilities, their inclusion policy centers “social inclusion through shared experiences” and works with families to make that happen. Families will meet with staff prior to registration to make sure the program is a good fit and to make arrangements for accommodations. During this sampler camp, kids learn the fundamentals of watersports like kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, and sailing. Campers then practice their new skills through water activities, land-based learning, team-building challenges, games, and more.
221 Westwood Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90095
(310) 206-4000
youthcamps@recreation.ucla.edu
UCLA’s recreation department offers several programs that are open to the public. This includes their summer camps, which are a part of their youth programs. While they are not designed specifically for disabilities like some other UCLA programs and services are, their inclusion policy promotes “social inclusion through shared experiences.” If a prospective camper has a disability or need, camp staff will meet with the family to make sure it’s a good fit and that the proper accommodations are set up. Their sailing camp teaches pre-teens and teens “hands-on skills in seamanship, teamwork, and sportsmanship” through a combination of land and water exercises. They do not require campers to have previous sailing experience to participate and will help beginners “advance to intermediate and more technical lessons.”
255 East Bonita Avenue
Pomona, CA 91767
(909) 596-7733
Casa Colina Hospital and Centers for Healthcare’s annual adaptive sports camp, Beat the Heat, is back this year with three days of land and watersports. As a part of their Outdoor Adventures and Wheelchair Sports program, the camp serves as both an introduction to adaptive sports and a gateway to their year-round program. Each day camp is hosted at a different location with a different sport, beginning with sailing, dongola, and outrigger canoe camp. Trained staff will be present to keep “high levels of safety and engagement” as well as facilitate activities and operate adaptive equipment. Within this supportive and safe environment, campers can focus on fun and interacting with their peers.
P.O. Box 45770
Los Angeles, CA 90045
(424) 272-1992
contact@liferollson.org
Life Rolls On was founded in 2002 by Jesse, a world champion quadriplegic surfer, who was motivated to do what he could to create a world “full of hope and possibilities for all.” Each year, the clinic hosts several events across the country, each falling under one of their three programs: They Will Surf Again, They Will Skate Again, and They Will Fish Again. They Will Surf Again features “big smiles, ocean energy, and unforgettable moments” as campers experience the joy of surfing in a supportive, safe environment. Each participant is paired with a trained volunteer, who will assist with in-water activities, beach access, and transfers.
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