Great Camps for Children with Special Needs
- Easterseals Florida Camps: Easterseals offers various camps for children and adults with disabilities, including developmental, physical, and intellectual disabilities. They have multiple locations across Florida, and each camp is tailored to meet the needs of the specific participants.
- Florida Elks Youth Camp: This camp caters to children with special needs, providing opportunities for fun, socialization, and outdoor activities. It is located in Umatilla, Florida.
- UCP of Central Florida Camps: United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Central Florida organizes various camps for children with cerebral palsy and other developmental disabilities. The camps aim to promote inclusion and create memorable experiences.
- Camp Boggy Creek: Founded by actor Paul Newman and General H. Norman Schwarzkopf, this camp is designed for children with serious illnesses and disabilities. It provides a safe and fun environment for kids to enjoy various activities.
- Florida Diabetes Camp: For children with diabetes, this camp offers medical support and guidance along with traditional camp activities.
- Ascendigo Florida Adventure Camp: While primarily based in Colorado, Ascendigo offers a Florida adventure camp for individuals with autism and other cognitive or developmental disabilities.
7. NeedyMeds: Retreats, recreational programs, and camps catering to children with Autism.
Special Needs Agencies and Organizations You Should Know
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS)
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Special Olympics
American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD)