Can you recommend summer camps especially for kids with special needs?

As a non-profit organization, we can not recommend specific camps. We can, however, provide you with articles that will give you the information you need. It is important to be a careful consumer when looking for a program for a child with special needs. Check out each camp carefully. Visit the site and talk with previous clients if possible.

Here are some articles you may be interested in:

• Helping You Choose a Summer Camp for Your LD Child
• Make the Right Choice
• Selecting a Summer Camp for a Child with Learning or Attention Problems

Additional resources found on LD OnLine include the following:

• DO-IT Summer Camps
• Kids’ Camps is a comprehensive directory of camps and summer experiences on the Internet.
• National Camp Association offers a wealth of tips, answers, and hints for parents and children.
• Learning Camp
• Camp Nuhop is a summer camp for children with learning disabilities, behavioral disorders, and attention deficit disorders. (Ohio & Colorado)
• The Directory of Summer Camps for Children with Learning Disabilities is available from the Learning Disabilities Association, 4156 Library Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15234. (412) 341-1515

Here are a few other resources:

• Camps and Summer Programs for Kids with Special Needs
• Summer Camps for Children and Teens with Behavioral Problems, ADHD, Learning Disabilities, Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
• State by state listing of programs & camps