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Detroit Area Summer Camps for Kids with Special Needs
These Detroit area camps cater to kids with special needs – from those with autism and ADHD to Down syndrome, learning and cognitive challenges and more
Kids with special needs deserve a camp experience, too. And these Detroit-area camps specialize in giving kids with special needs the ultimate summer fun experience. Don’t forget, though, many camps that cater to all kids can accommodate children with some special needs. Get tips for choosing a camp for your special needs child before you begin your search.
Eagle Village Adventure Learning Center
Special Needs: Abandoned, abused and at-risk children and teens
Hersey
231-832-2234
Camp Catch-A-Rainbow
Special Needs: Cancer survivors
YMCA Storer Camps
Jackson, Mich.
517-787-0382
Camp Discovery
Special Needs: Epilepsy
Sherman Lake YMCA Outdoor Center
Augusta, Mich.
248-351-7979, option 1, ext. 232
Camp FAR OUT
Performing Arts Camp
Special Needs: Physical, emotional and cognitive challenges
Birmingham, Mich.
248-646-3347
Camp Grace Bentley
Special Needs: Cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, autism, spina bifida and others
Burtchville, Mich.
313-962-8242
Camp Kidwell
Special Need: Grief/bereavement
Bloomingdale, Mich.
269-521-3623
Camp Kodiak
Special Needs: ADHD, learning disabilities, Asperger Syndrome
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
877-569-7595
Camp Tall Turf
Special Needs: ADD, asthma and respiratory ailments
Walkerville, Mich.
616-459-7206
Camp Tuhsmeheta
Special Needs: Blind or visually impaired
Greenville, Mich.
517-487-3923
Great Lakes Burn Camp
Special Needs: Burn survivors
Jackson, Mich.
800-989-2571
Indian Trails Camp
Special needs: Autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, epilepsy, limited mobility, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, speech/communication impairment, spina bifida
Grand Rapids, Mich.
616-677-5251
Jewish Community Center of Metropolitan Detroit
Special needs: ADD, Autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, mental retardation
West Bloomfield, Mich.
248-432-5578
Kids In Motion Day Camp
Special Needs: Cognitive and physical
Saddle Brook Farms
Highland, Mich.
248-684-9610
Lions Bear Lake Camp
Special Needs: Visually and hearing impaired
Lapeer, Mich.
810-245-0726
Skyline Camp and Conference Center
Special Needs: ADD, autism, Down syndrome, mental retardation
Almont, Mich.
248-644-2043
SpringHill Camp
Special Needs: ADD, asthma and respiratory ailments, autism, cancer, cerebral palsy, diabetes, Down syndrome, epilepsy, hearing impairment, heart defects, HIV/AIDS, mental retardation, limited mobility, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, speech/communication impairment, spina bifida, visual impairment/blind, emotional problems
Evart, Mich.
231-734-2616
St. Francis Camp on the Lake
Special needs: Mixed camp for cognitively impaired children and adults
Jerome, Mich.
517-688-9212
Trail's Edge Camp
Special Needs: Kids with tracheostomies or who need ventilator assistance
Camp Fowler
Mayville, Mich.
517-673-3666
YMCA Camp Copneconic
Special Needs: Asthma and respiratory ailments, diabetes
Fenton, Mich.
810-629-9622
YMCA Camp Manitou Lin
Special Needs: Burn survivors
Middleville, Mich.
269-795-9163 or 888-909-2267
YMCA Hayo-Went-Ha Camps
Special Needs: Autism
Central Lake, Mich.
231-544-5915 or 877-547-5915
I have a son with autism and am interested in finding ways to expand my childs way to interact socially.
The Judson Center provides more than 400,000 personalized support systems right here in southeast Michigan. Check out their website for more details: http://www.judsoncenter.org/
Also, Metro Parent is hosting its 5th annual Living with Autism Workshop on April 25th at the Marriott Hotel in Troy. This gives you a chance to make connections with professional services, other parents and more.