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Welcome to the Massachusetts Special Needs Camps 2010 page 
Eastern/Central Mass 
AccessSportAmerica Adaptive Water Sports Program. In Boston, Canton and Duxbury. Offered to children on the Autism Spectrum by the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation. Activities include windsurfing, canoeing, surfing, water-skiing and more. For more information call 508-270-8855 or email  cchirco@flutiefoundation.org .
Boy Scouts of America,
Milton, MA, 617-615-0004. Offers inclusive recreational activities.
www.bsaboston.org
Camp Arrowhead,
Natick, MA. Social and physical recreation for disabled and non-disabled. www.camparrowhead.us, 508-647-6530.

Breezy Hill Farms,  Holliston, MA 508-429-6233. www.bhfhorses.com/therapeutic.htm  Offers those with physical, developmental and social delays horseback riding and therapeutic intervention.
Camp Confidence, Needham, MA. An ABA summer camp for the developmental, social, and behavioral needs of children with PDD-NOS/Autism, speech and language delays, ADHD, cognitive delays and related challenges. Includes academics, social, music, speech, and group skills.  Contact info@ConfidenceConnection.org 
781-433-9890 or visit their website.    
Camp Echo Bridge, Auburndale, MA. For ages 5-21, day and overnight camps for children with MR. 617-796-1527, mkelley@newtonma.gov

Camp Fire USA Eastern Massachusetts Council Inc.,
Boston, MA. Provides all-inclusive, coeducational programs. 617-591-0300.
www.campfireusa-emass.org.
Chit-Chat Summer Camp, Franciscan Hospital, Boston. Helps children who use augmentative-alternative communication (AAC) devices with communicative competence through intensive group services while participating in favorite camp activities. Visit their webpage or the Clinic Coordinator 617-245-3800 ext. 5643 RTherriault@fhfc.org
Camp Goodtime in Stoneham, MA. www.stopthatbehavior.com or call 781-895-3200, ext 24. For children 3-22 with Asperger's, PDD, Anxiety Disorders, and Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities. Focus is on language and social skills through structured fun activities.
Camp Grossman JCC, Newton, MA. Inclusive program offers campers with mild to moderate disabilities a regular camp program.
www.jccgb.org/camps-and-summer/grossman/specialprograms.php or (617) 244-5124 dsaltzberg@jccgb.org.
Camp Joy, Boston, MA.  BCYF offers Camp Joy for Boston residents ages 3 to 22 with disabilities. The camp provides structured, daily opportunities for participants to make new friends, have fun, learn and grow during the summer months.  617-635-3469 or www.cityofboston.gov/bcyf
Camp New Connections, Belmont, MA. For children ages 7 - 17 with Aspergers Syndrome and related disorders,
and offers structure, small groups, individual attention, traditional camp activities, and direct instruction on social skills, body language and non-verbal communication, conversation, problem solving and emotional awareness of self and others.
617.855.2858
www.mclean.harvard.edu/patient/child/cnc.php.
Camp Triumph, Danvers and North Reading, MA. For children with ADHD, Executive Functioning Disorder, Aspergers, Non-Verbal Learning Disability, Pragmatic Language Deficit, and Anxiety Disorder. 978-232-0192
www.academynorth.com/summer_camp.cfm
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Camp Shriver, Boston.  An inclusive, sports-oriented day camp for children with and without intellectual disabilities, ages 8-12, from Boston, Brockton and Quincy. Application deadline is April 15th. Contact Karen Friedman at 617-287-7276 or Karen.friedman@umb.edu or visit www.csde.umb.edu
Camp Sunrise/Boston ABA, Belmont, MA.  www.bostonaba.com/campsunrise.html 617.990.4356
social skills and fun for children with autism and their typically developing peers.
Camp Steppingstone, Boxford, MA. Provides a six-week educational day program to students, ages 3 to 22 that have moderate to intensive/severe developmental delays or multiple disabilities. www.glec.org
 or 978 685-3000 ext 122.
Camp Woodhaven, West Boyston, MA.  Traditional day camp that welcomes special needs children. For ages 5 - 15.  508-835-9883 www.campwoodhaven.com.
Cardinal Cushing Centers' ACHIEVE Program, Hanover, MA. Transition program serves 17 -23 years old with mild to moderate intellectual or developmental disabilities, autism or Down syndrome.  Focus includes vocational opportunities, budgeting and banking, time management, the use of public transportation/community resources, independence and self-advocacy.  Visit www.coletta.org, or call 781-829-1205.
Daybreak Day Camp, Cambridge and Somerville. Providing supportive, therapeutic summer program for children, ages 5 through 11, with emotional and behavioral special needs who live in Cambridge and Somerville. www.cambridgecamping.org or 617-864-0960.
Dearborn Academy Summer Program, Arlington, Massachusetts. A six-week, day program for children with emotional, behavioral and learning challenges that provides summer experiences while teaching appropriate behaviors and skills.
www.dearbornacademy.org) (781) 641-5992.
Drama Play Connections, Waltham, MA- www.dramaplayconnection.org
Pragmatic Drama workshop for children and young adolescents struggle with social skills and peer relationships.781.899.1160.
Dream Day Family Camp, at Nickerson State Park, in Cape Cod, MA.  Free. For families who have children with life-threatening or serious illnesses and conditions. Each summer they can host up to 48 families (over 6 weeks). Contact 774-994-7346 or kgiorgio@verizon.net.

Duxbury Bay Maritime School - ACCESSail, Duxbury, MA-
www.duxbayms.com-781.934.7555.
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n outreach program that offers sailing programs for adult and youth students with cognitive and/or physical challenges.
End of Summer ABA Camp,  Watertown, MA.  Weeks of August 16, 23, and 30th.  Children ages 3 – 5 participate with indoors group activities and social and language interaction and instruction. Contact Katie Carey, Advances Learning Center, 617-923-7575 x 30.
Framingham Parks and Recreation Department. 
www.framinghamma.gov/parks/ Framingham MA. 508-532-5960.
Handi Kids/Camp Connect, is now called THE BRIDGE CENTER, in
Bridgewater, MA www.TheBridgeCtr.org -508.697.7557 or info@thebridgectr.org  For children and young adults with physical and cognitive disabilities.   
Landmark School Summer Program, Prides Crossing, MA.  For emotionally-healthy students, age 7-20 in grades 1-12, with diagnosed language-based learning disabilities and dyslexia.  www.landmarkschool.org/summer-programs, 978-236-3000.
Let’s Motor! Norwood, MA . Offers summer programs and half-day camps for socialization and to improve cognitive, gross and fine motor skills.  781-255-5501, www.letsmotorskills.com.
MGH Youth Care,
Charlestown/Westwood, MA.617-726-0060 www.massgeneral.org/youthcare
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herapeutic interventions such as supporting  development social communication skills, group skills, and executive function skills.
New England Sports Academy Westwood, has a variety of camps and programs that serve some neurological disabilities. 781- 493- 6345 or info@nesacademy.com  www.nesacademy.com.
Piers Park Sailing Center's Adaptive Sailing Program, Boston. This sailing program is run by the disablily community for the disabilty community who live and teach sailing. 617-561-6677  info@piersparksailing.org
Summer Achieve
at Cardinal Cushing Centers, Hanover. A residential summer program for individuals with mild-moderate intellectual disabilities or Autism, between the ages of 17-22.  781-829-1205
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www.coletta.org, or mmarkowitz@coletta.org
Sunshine Programs,
Framingham, MA.
www.reedacademy.net
508.479.9981. Therapeutic summer day program for boys with a spectrum of mild emotional difficulties.
The Bridge Center (Formerly Handikids). In Bridgewater, MA www.TheBridgeCtr.org -508.697.7557 or info@thebridgectr.org  For children and young adults with physical and cognitive disabilities.  
The Greater Beverly YMCA Adaptive programs are designed to give children and adults with disabilities opportunities to participate in a variety of recreational and therapeutic activities. Contact 978-927-6855 x 1229 or visit www.northshoreymca.org.
The Home for Little Wanderers has camps in Walpole, Plymouth and Jamaica Plain for boys and girls age 10-18 and 5 – 13 with emotional, behavioral, educational, and psychiatric issues.  Camps offer academics, recreation & fitness, an agriculture program, field trips and career development.  Walpole:  508-668-7703 x-130 or ejanas@thehome.org.  Plymouth: 508-209-6430 or mmcgettigan@thehome.org. Jamaica Plain 617-264-5372 x2372 or smustafa@thehome.org. or visit  www.thehome.org/sped.
The Paul Center Extended Year Summer Program,  Chelmsford, MA.  For students ages 4-21 with moderate to severe range of disabilities.  www.thepaulcenter.org, 978-256-4396.
The Summer Treatment Program at Judge Baker Children's Center, Boston, MA.  Therapeutic summer day camp setting and treatment program is for children ages 6-12 with behavioral, emotional and learning problems. (617) 278-4261 or visit www.jbcc.harvard.edu/STP/stp.html.
West Meadow Woods, Rutland, MA. For boys and girls ages 6 to 17 who are diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder and who would benefit from social skills training, small groups, structure, and building friendships with a group of peers. 508-886-4746, x. 322 or 330 or visit www.DevereuxMA.org
Windrush Farm, Boxford and North Andover, MA.  Working horse farm with weekly summer clinics such as Recreational Day, non-riding Horsemanship and Youth-At-Risk, for children and adults with physical, emotional, and learning disabilities. www.windrushfarm.org, 978-682-7855.

Young Athlete Recreation Program, Cardinal Cushing Centers, Hanover. Offers children with developmental disabilities, ages 8 and younger, beginner sport and swimming skills.  TMcElman@coletta.org, www.coletta.org or 781-829-1295

Central/West Mass 

"End Of Summer" Camps, Springfield, MA. Springfield Jewish Community Center in Springfield has End of Summer Camps with Inclusion models and a Special Needs Camp. For more information, contact Linda 413-739-4715, ext. 315 or llapointe@springfieldjcc.org with any questions. Partial scholarships available.  
YMCA Camp Harrington, Worcester, MA.
www.ymcach.org 508-869-0586. Inclusive program for children with moderate special needs.
Berkshire Hills Music Academy Summer Program, South Hadley, MA.
www.berkshirehills.org. 413-540-9720. For young adults with cognitive disabilites.
Camp Star, Springfield, MA.
www.springfieldcityhall.com/park. 413-787-7779. For children with and without disabilities.
Clarke Summer Adventure, Northhampton, MA. Two-week program for children, 9-13, who are deaf or hard of hearing, offers recreation, arts and crafts, hiking, swimming and more.
www.clarkeschool.org or 413-584-3450.
Dare to Dream Educational Farm Programs
, Orange, MA, www.crimsonacres.org/dream.  978-575-0341. Children and adults of all abilities.

Eagle Hill Summer Program,
Hardwick, MA.  For students ages 10-18 who have been diagnosed with specific learning disabilities and/or Attention Deficit Disorder.
www.ehs1.org/summer
_session/summer

413-477-6000

Kamp For Kids, Westfield, MA. Serving communities throughout Western Massachusetts, offers children and young adults ages 3-22, with and without disabilities, inclusion and fun in a summer camp setting. 413- 562-5678, www.carsoncenter.org/programs
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New England 

Easter Seals, Maine. Massachusetts Office number 617-226-2635.  Offers an overnight camp program in Maine for kids with all types of disabilities, ages 8-17, and Explorers Camp for youth with autism spectrum disorders and other social challenges.
Camp Allen,
Bedford, NH. For physical and/or developmental disabilities. 603-622-8471. www.campallennh.org.
Camp Akeela,
Strafford, VT. Helps campers improve social skills, and includes campers with Aspergers and non-verbal learning disabilities.  
www.campakeela.com, 866-680-4744
Camp Calumet, West Ossippee, NH, 603-539-4773.
www.calumet.org. For both adults and children with developmental disabilities.
Camp CaPella, Holden, ME. All campers, ages five to adult, regardless of ability, partake in adaptive learning, fitness, socialization, and educational, peer and independent lifestyles goals making. (207) 843-5104, dana@campcapella.org or www.campcapella.org.
Camp Fatima,
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH. Special Needs weeks for children with mild to moderate mental disabilities. 603-364-5851. 
www.diocamps.org.
Camp Kaleidescope, Starksboro, VT.
www.cgcvt.org. 1-800-430-2667. For autistic children and their families.
Camp Kodiak, Ontario, Canada. For children and teens ages 6-18  with and without learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder & Aspergers Syndrome. 905-569-7595 dave@campkodiak.com
or www.campkodiak.com
Camp Maple Leaf,
Wallingford, VT. For ages 8-17. Camp activities focus on social and leisure/relaxation skills, for children and adolescents with Nonverbal Learning Disabilities, Aspergers Syndrome, High Functioning Autism and PDD-NOS. (802) 446-3577,  mapleleaf@vermontel.net,  www.mapleleafclinic.com.
Camp Starfish, Rindge, NH www.campstarfish.org   781-890-7827. For children with emotional, learning and behavioral problems.
Camp Wediko, Southern New Hampshire.
www.wediko.org. 617-292-9200. Social, emotional and psychological therapeutic program.
Northeast Rehabilitation Health Network. Salem, NH. 603-893-2900 ext.766.  www.northeastrehab.com
. Six-week education and therapy based program for ages 3 -16 includes therapeutic pool, ADL sessions, social skills classes and more.
Shake-A-Leg, Newport, Rhode Island. 401-849-8898 or sarahk@shakealeg.org  Shake-A-Leg offers adolescents and adults with spinal cord injury or other related neurological disorders the Confidence Is Cool day camps for kids and teens, Adaptive Sailing and The Easterner Program for people with disabilities and to children with cancer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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