Where can I find funding for my child’s summer camps and classes?

Regional Center is a popular route for funding camps, as well as potentially funding 1:1 aide support at camp. If you do receive social-recreational funding through Regional Center, the camp provider you choose will need to be vendored with Regional Center.

If your child is attending a therapeutic camp where a licensed OT, PT, or SLP is delivering direct services either one-to-one or in a small group, you can ask about the possibility of obtaining a superbill (with billing code and diagnosis) for time spent accessing those services. You could then submit that time as therapy to your health plan to process as a claim.

If your child does not qualify for Regional Center but you need help paying for a summer camp that will support their needs, know that many camps offer financial aid. Signing up for this financial aid usually means extra work and documentation, but it's worth looking into. When the Undivided Research Team publishes their annual lists of recommended camps and summer programs in California, they include notes about potential scholarships and financial aid, so you can tailor your search.

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