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A Camping We Will Go!

Summer Camp for Children with Special Abilities

By Judith Lavin

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All in all, camping can be a wonderful experience for children with special needs. "I love camp because of the friendships the kids make," says Judy*, from Deerfield, Ill., whose 8-year-old son is autistic and has attended Apachi Day Camp in Northbrook, Ill., for the past three years. "The best thing is when you walk into camp and the counselor says 'hello' to your child. That relationship happened on its own it's great."

* Last namewithheld to protect privacy.

Tips for Finding the Right Camp for Your Child
  • Contact your local park districts, which are legally required to accept children with special needs.
  • Contact the March of Dimes for camps and camp referrals.
  • The American Camping Association's Web site allows people to plug in special needs to get a list as well as availability of different private camps across the country that cater to special needs.
  • Contact the organization that supports your child's issue for camp referrals.
  • Check with your school district for camp availability in your area.

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