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What are camps legally required to provide to kids with disabilities?

What are camps legally required to provide to kids with disabilities?


Published: Apr. 5, 2022Updated: Apr. 8, 2022

The American Camp Association explains under Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), camps operating on public grounds have to “provide your child with reasonable access to the program, and cannot discriminate based on any physical or intellectual disability that inhibits or affects a major life activity.” Unfortunately, this also means that privately run camps operating on private grounds are not required to comply with the ADA at all.

It’s important to understand that reasonable accommodation is determined on a case-by-case basis according to the specific abilities of a child and what a camp provides.

For more information on finding the right camp for your child, check out this article.

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