Summer Camps 2015

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YMCA

All Ages

YMCA has a variety for day and overnight summer camps providing mainstream activities and a multitude of camp options for every age and every ability. Most of the camps have an inclusion program for children with special needs

The YMCA WEBSITE has great information and resources on all their camps.

CITY OF SAN DIEGO PARKS &
REC THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES

Ages 3 - Adult

Specialty Day Camps and summer activities for individuals with special needs.

Registration begins Saturday, May 16 at 10am. Camper must have a current assessment completed prior to attending camp. Cost for TRS camps: $195.00 for City of San Diego Residents and $202.25 for non-residents

View the complete brochure HERE.

Camp at the Bay -Monday-Friday, July 6th-10th from 9:30am-3:00pm

Campers, age 10 to adult, with any disability will experience jet skiing, water skiing, tubing, sailing, kayaking, crafts and more. Siblings and friends are welcome to attend. Camp meets at North Crown Point Shores Park, Corner of Moorland Drive & Corona Oriente Road (92109)

Camp Wet and Wild -Monday-Friday, July 20th-24th from 10:00am-3:00pm

Campers, age 10 to adult, with any disability, siblings and friends will enjoy kayaking, surfing, games, crafts and special visitors. Camp meets at South Mission Beach jetty, N. Jetty Road. (92109)

Kidzone Summer Adventure Camp – Monday-Friday, August 24th -28th from 9:00am-3:00pm

Campers, ages 6 to 12, with any disability, siblings and friends, join the adventure this summer visiting fun spots around San Diego Cost includes t-shirt, daily field trips, admission, and transportation costs. Camp meets at Tierrasanta Recreation Center, 11220 Clairemont Mesa Blvd (92124)

Inclusion Support - Other day camp opportunities are available for children ages 3-12 at City of San Diego Park and Recreation centers. Go to www.sandiego.gov/park-and-recreation/centers for complete listing. Call (619) 236-7718 to request inclusion support, if needed. Requests are processed in the order received and according to staff availability. Minimum three week notice is needed.

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call 858-569-0056 • .

AQUA NUTS SWIMMING

All Ages

With over 10 years working with children with special needs, they have the patience and guidance that will make an aqua nut out of any swimmer!

For more information or to schedule a lesson today, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call Jenna at (619) 787-7047.

AUTISM DISCOVERY INSTITUTE

RADY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL

Kindergarten

Ages 5-12

Ages 13 - 17

Kinder Boot Camp – A kindergarten readiness group for children with autism (8 total sessions).

Hi Fives – A social skills group for children with ASD at or around 5 years of age. Goals include: reciprocity in social interactions, flexibility in play, negotiating, joint decision making and making new friends.

LINC’d (Listen, Interact, Negotiate, Cooperate) - A co-ed social skills group for children with autism  between 7-9 years of age. Objectives  include: learn about the components of friendship, learn to listen to, negotiate and cooperate with others, maintain reciprocal interactions, increase frustration tolerance and learn how to deal wtih teasing and bullying.

Girl Talk – a social skills group serving girls with autism spectrum disorders between 8-10 or 10-12 years of age.

Meet Up – a co-ed social skills group for children with autism spectrum disorders between 8-10 or 10-12 years of age. 

PEERS – a social skills group for teens with autism Spectrum Disorders. PEERS (Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relationship Skills) providing teems with the tools needed for building and maintaining positive friendships. PEERS also includes a parent group to equip families in assisting their teem with social relationship.

Please contact our AUTISM DISCOVERY INSTITUTE for more information, or Call 858-966-1700 • , ext. 6170

 AUTISMFITT CLUB

 All Ages

Addie’s AutismFITT Club has many summer programs that keep children engaged and excited for therapy!

OT Stand Up Paddle Boarding at the bayside of Pacific Beach, happens every Friday. Stand up paddle boarding is a great way to build core strength.

Aquatic Therapy at Addie’s AutismFITT Club Mission Valley location. Aquatic therapy is one of many strategies to more effectively work with children of varying diagnoses including autism.

Hip Hop Dance Therapy at Addie’s AutismFITT Club Mission Valley and Chula Vista location. Hip hop dance therapy provides rich sensory/motor experiences. Dance therapy’s calming and relaxing effects also help children with special needs to control and regulate their emotions while engaging in a typical, age-appropriate recreational activity with other children. 

Jazz Funk Dance classes for all children Monday-Saturday and Jazz Funk Dance Therapy class on Mondays at Addie’s AutismFITT’s Chula Vista location. Jazz funk is a fusion of hip-hop and jazz.

Feeding Groups are every Tuesday and Thursday at Mission Valley. .

For more information, call (619)578-2232 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 AUTISM SOCIETY OF AMERICA

Ages 6 - 17

Ages 5 - adult

Camp I Can­ -Camp I CAN (Camp Including Children with Autism Now) is designed and operated exclusively for kids and teens on the autism spectrum. Camp I CAN is held at two locations: Toby Wells YMCA (Kearny Mesa) and Ecke YMCA (Carlsbad) - NOW FULL. The staff to camper ratio is low to insure maximum safety and optimize participation.

Camp includes daily field trips to places such as Boomers, Knott’s Soak City, Legoland, Chuck E. Cheese, Belmont Park and more. There will be swimming at the YMCA pool throughout the week.

Camps are Monday through Friday from 9am-3pm. Camp cost is $225 per week for Autism Society San Diego members, $275 per week for non-members. Financial assistance is available for eligible members.

CLICK HERE for more information or call (858) 715-0678.

Surf Camp La Jolla Shores - open to San Diego County residents 5 years and older. Membership in the SDASA, and proof of diagnosis is required for enrollment. Camp begins July 6th for 7 consecutive weeks. Each camper is paired with a one-on-one aide who is experienced with persons with autism and surfing.

CLICK HERE for more information and dates.

ARC OF SAN DIEGO

All Ages

The Arc of San Diego's traditional resident summer camp for children, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities offers a relaxing week at a local residential camp. Days are filled with swimming, hiking, sports, field trips, sing-a-longs, talent shows, dances, arts & crafts, and carnivals. Staff to camper ratios are based on each individual's needs, but do not exceed a 1:5 ratio.

Registration starts beginning of May. For more information and to be included on their Camp Forms Mailing List, please call 619-685-1175 •  or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Camp-a-Little - Ages 5+ residential summer camp.     July 22-26 (Camp-A-Little is during Session 2)

Camp-a-Lot - Ages 18+ residential summer camp. Camp-A-Lot is accredited by the American Camp Association.

Session 1 is July 15-19

BANYAN TREE LEARNING CENTER

All Ages

Academic training can improve skills in as little as 5 - 8 weeks. Banyan Tree offers a variety of programs for improvement in areas of cognitive processing, attention, working memory, reading, language and more. Their Summer Programs are personally designed for each student. For best results, an intensive program is recommended, which is 1-3 hours per day for 4-8 weeks, depending on individual goals and needs.

For more information, visit their WEBSITE or call 858-578-6616 • .

BLUE ROSES GIRLS

Ages 8 - 18

Camp Dolls is 5 fun-filled days with good friends for girls, ages 8 - 18! The camp runs June 22-26 from 1:30-4:30pm. Activities include cooking, bowling, shopping and loads of fun!

Contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Jazel at (858) 442-5561.

CAMP IVEY

Ages 7 -22

Camp Ivey offers the chance to learn all about horses this summer. Learn safety, handling, grooming, tacking and riding. Camp includes additional instruction in ground-training, humane education with small animals and reptiles, as well as feeding, housing and daily care of horses.

Enrollment is limited to 21 children a week divided by age appropriate groups: 7-10, 11-13 and 14-17. The curriculum consists of a rotation through horseback riding, ground training and humane education.

For more information, visit WEBSITE or call 760- 722-4839 •

CAMP JAYCEE

Ages 4 - 16

The Youth Department at the JCC provides an exciting, enriching, and diverse array of activities that promote physical and emotional health, cultural enrichment, social adjustment, and development through group and individual experiences in a fun, safe atmosphere.

We offer a program to satisfy every interest for children in kindergarten through sixth grade, and serve all children, including children with special needs. To learn more, please visit website.

To learn more about inclusion, call 858-362-1123

CAMP ONWARD

Teens (ages 14 - 18)

with Asperger's Syndrome

Camp Onward is a fun social skills day program for teens with Asperger's Syndrome. We ride horses, build gardens, pour stepping stones, tie-dye, cook, and learn social skills just by hanging out.

Cost is $100 per meeting (four meetings in a session). Group package for 4 sessions is $360.

For more information, please visit our WEBSITE or call (619) 202-6029.

C.A.S.E.,  INC.

Ages 3 - 6

Teens, young adults

Friends Camp - July 8 - Aug 8, 2015. This program offers children on the Autism Spectrum the experience of a day camp that has been modified to their needs. It provides a socially structured environment designed to explore and develop various aspects of social success in a safe and enjoyable setting. They will participate in activities like day at the beach surfing, playing at the park, and various field trips in northern San Diego.

 Jr. Friends Club- This club is a social learning group and is for ages 3-6. It is designed to help your child develop social skills in a structured, safe and enjoyable environment with peers.  The group is one hour long and offered on Wednesday afternoons during the summer.

For more information, check out their WEBSITE or call 760-720-4964 •  for details.

CHRISTIAN YOUTH THEATER CAMP

Ages 5 -18

Day Camp: Monday – Friday ages (5-10) (9-13) (13-18)

CYT San Diego also offers an overnight camp for ages 13-18 years.

Christian Youth Theater (CYT) - CYT Musical Theater Summer Camp is one of the most affordable quality musical theatre camps in California. Campers are placed on a team (red, green, blue etc). In the morning, they rotate with their team to a variety of theater classes including dance, drama & voice taught by qualified instructors. After lunch, summer campers play exciting outdoor games before they come together with all the teams for showcase rehearsal. All campers perform in the musical theater showcase for family and friends at the end of the week, featuring a variety of songs, dances and drama.

CYT openly welcomes all children with special needs. Please let us know your child's needs by filling out a form and give us as much information as possible so that we can make your child's experience successful. Specific questions regarding assistance and accomodations can be directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information and descriptions, please visit their WEBSITE or call 619-588-0206 • 

CIRCLESTRETCH

All Ages

For more information on 2015 programs, please call 619-840-0015.

CRIMSON SPEECH & LANGUAGE CENTER

Ages 8+

iCan Bike, May 4-8th -  iCan Bike San Diego 2015 will be held at Alliant University’s SolCity Athletic Center. iCan Bike is completely filled with riders at this time but still needs volunteers. Come and visit anytime between 8am-4pm. For more INFORMATION.

DEL MAR SPORTS CAMP

Ages 8 - 18

These fun camps include surfing, beach volleyball, ocean kayaking, golf, tennis, indoor volleyball, and other summer sports. Ratios are as low as 1:3 for specific camps such as surfing.

For more details visit their WEBSITE or call 858-504-0808 • , This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

EASTER SEALS CAMP

Ages 5 - adult

Easter Seals Camp Oakes - a week-long residential camp serving children and adults with disabilities in the San Bernardino Mountains. It is held at Camp Oakes, an accredited American Camping Association site. -Sunday, August 2 through Saturday, August 8, 2015. -Camp elevation is 7,300 feet. -The fee is $750.

The camp is co-ed and campers must have some communication skills. -The counselor to camper ratio is approximately 1:2. -Campers stay in dormitories or 3-sided cabins. -Restrooms and showers are available. -A registered nurse is on 24-hour duty.

For more information call (in the evening) 951.264.4855 • .

Learn more ONLINE HERE.

GROW MY WAY

Ages 3-16

Grow My Way Autism Learning Center 2nd Annual Summer Camps!  Our goal is simple… We help discover a pathway that will allow every child with special needs to GROW, focusing on their strengths and paving a way to help our students be a successful learner”- Dr. S. Pakbaz, Founder

Camp #1 - Dates: June 29-July 3: Theme: “Shake, Shimmy, and Dance!” Performing Arts, Theater, and Music. Focusing on celebrating our country and the Fourth of July!

Camp #2 – Dates: July 13-17: Theme: “Let’s Get Handy!” Building and Construction, Partnering with Home Depot for hands on fun!

Camp #3 – Dates: July 27-31: Theme: “I’ve got an ION on you!” Building models of Natural Disasters and hands on Science experiments

Camp #4 – Dates: August 24-28: Theme: “Argh matey, let’s find some treasure!” Discovery and Nature: exploring the world around us using our five senses and photography skills.

Camp #5 – Dates: August 24-28: Theme: “Whale, whale, whale… what have we here?” Learning about Animals and Habits around the farm and how to handle/care for them

Full week of camp (Monday-Friday, 9am-2pm) is $350.00. Single day options are available for $75.00 per day.

For more information, call (858) 375-3037 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your child’s spot.

 HEARTS AND HOOVES THERAPY

 All Ages

Heart and Hooves Therapy is offering Pony Playtime sessions during the summer of 2015!

Animal therapy can strengthen human resilience through times of crisis, persistent adversity, and disruptive transitions, such as relocation, divorce, widowhood, and adoption. Animals can provide, especially in troubled times great comfort and joy. Studies have shown the value of the human-animal bond in child development, elderly care, mental illness, physical impairment, dementia, abuse and trauma recovery, and the rehabilitation of incarcerated youth and adults.

For more dates and times, please call Melissa at (619) 633-5105 or visit our WEBSITE

INCLUDE AUTISM

Ages 6+

Include Autism's Community Coaching (CC) Program provides after-school, school break, and Saturday community-based, social behavior development program for children and teens diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder. By providing structured collaborative community access with supported behavioral and social interactions, they provide opportunities for first-hand autism education and inclusion experiences to our greater San Diego community.

Call (858) 603-9835 •  or visit our WEBSITE.

INNERDANCER PERFORMING ARTS

CLICK HERE!

K.I D.S. THERAPY ASSOCIATES KIDS

Ages 5 - 12

Maranatha Christian School Sports Camp - Activities include: soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, karate, and cheer. Each child will receive an individualized plan, with modifications, supports and trained camp "Buddies" geared at making this experience fun and successful, regardless of disability severity.

For more information, please visit the WEBSITE or contact K.I.D.S.Therapy at  858-673-5437 • 

KROC CENTER - RAY & JOAN KROC COMMUNITY CENTER

All Ages

The Kroc Center offers a variety of after-school programs, day camps, ice skating, a full gym, fitness classes, swimming, and scholarships for membership.  Inclusion offered for children able to stay with a group, etc.

For more information, visit their WEBSITE or call 619-287-5762 • .

MILITARY RESOURCES

Ages 5- adult

MCCS Miramar Summer Program Information: The 2015 Summer Program is June 16th - September 4th, for elementary school (K- 6th) aged children. Call the Resource & Referral Office at [858]-577-6959 • or visit our website for more information for summer program information.

Youth Recreation Centers: These Centers offer a variety of activities and camps for children of all ages and abilities, (Admiral Hartman Recreation Center , Bayview Hills Community Center , Chesterton Community Center, Gateway Village Recreation Center , Murphy Canyon Kids Connection, Murphy Canyon Youth Center, Silver Strand Recreation Center, Village at Serra Mesa Recreation Center.) More more info. visit our WEBSITE.

MISSION BAY WATER SPORTS CAMP

Ages 6 -17

REGISTRATION FOR SUMMER 2015 CAMPS IS NOW OPEN!

Welcome to the Watersports Camp! We are a day-camp offering specialized camps in wakeboarding, surfing, sailing, kayaking, stand up paddling, windsurfing, intro to watersports, and marine science.

1:1 trained aides are available.

Learn more WEBSITE. or call 858-539-2003 • .

MOUNTAIN SHADOWS ACTIVE LEARNING CENTER (ALC)

Ages 6-10

ALC Day Camp - Through fun and highly interactive themed curriculum ALC Day Camp promotes friendship, respect, and acceptance while meeting the specific needs and targeting specific skills our students need.

Day Camp is offered during Winter, Spring, and Summer sessions and are available in two, three, or five day options. In addition to our Day Camp curriculum ALC is pleased to offer the following:

• Acting, • Arts and Crafts, • Animal Therapy, • Dance,      • Day Trips, • Music, • Sensory Exploration, • Spa Experience, • Yoga

ALC is located at 970 Los Vallecitos Blvd. Suite 130 San Marcos, CA 92069.

For more information and for pricing please contact Alisa Cordero at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 760-743-3714 Ext. 110.

MUSIC AND THE MIRROR BALLETCENTER WEST
Ages 3-10

Dance on the Spectrum (DOTS) improves gross motor skills. Enhances nonverbal expression. Uses teaching techniques learned through years of therapies and involvement with special education classes. Utilizes proactive and reactive strategies in behavior modification. Fun and exercise with music and movement.

For more information regarding 2015 summer classes, call 619-322-7328 • , email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or visit www.musicandthemirror.com.

NOVATA CARES

Ages 3 - adult

Notava CARES, formally known as CARES, offers programs for:

- Little Builders – Ages 3-7

- Social Skill Builders – Ages 7-17

- Children’s Friendship Training

 - Program for the Education and Enrichment of Relational Skills (PEERS)

For more information on summer programs, visit www.novatabh.com or call (858) 444-8823.

POSITIVE ACTION COMMUNITY THEATRE (PACT)

All Ages

2015 Summer Workshop Series ­-

Saturdays, from July 11 to August 29

- Teen/Adult Improvisation Theatre: 2:30pm-4pm, $175*.

- Teen/Adult Performing Arts: 4pm-5pm, $150*.

 *Scholarships are available.

For more information, visit WEBSITE, email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 760-815-8512 •  for details.

POVA THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER

PoVa is located on the pristine grounds of Creek Road Ranch, which is conveniently situated in a picturesque valley at the very south-west end of Poway. Working with some very special horses and a dedicated group of volunteers, we are able to offer private and semi-private lessons to children and adults with disabilities. Our lessons are taught both in the riding arena as well as along the trails that meander throughout the property. Our sensory trail combines the sights and sounds of nature with many exciting interactive activities for our students.
To see what therapeutic riding looks like, please watch our video. It highlights the joy and accomplishments of our students. http://povatrc.org/

Should you have any questions regarding the application process and/or our program, please contact Ingrid at (858) 231-7889 • . Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PRACTICAL KARATE

All Ages

Offers ongoing classes for kids. Adaptive karate classes are taught in an inclusive setting at the times and locations listed on the class schedule.

To check out our program  - or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Frank to learn more.

RE SPECTRUM COMMUNITY

Ages 4 - 10

Please contact ReSpectrum at 619-741-4466 •  or Kellsie Davis at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. For more information about our programs or visit our WEBSITE.

RIDE ABOVE DISABILITY THERAPEUTIC RIDING CENTER

All Ages

Therapeutic riding is used to achieve goals that enhance physical, emotional, social, cognitive, behavioral and educational skills for people with special needs.

As a Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) member, all of our lessons are conducted by experienced instructors who will build lessons based on the riders goals and individual needs.

We are located at Rolling Hills Boarding stable in Poway. For information on our summer camp programs, please visit our website http://www.radtrc.org/ or contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SAN DIEGO CENTER FOR CHILDREN

Ages 6-13

The San Diego Center for Children now offers an incredible summer camp experience for children, ages 6-13, needing extra support amidst a fun, social environment. This unique day camp includes expressive music, arts and crafts, sports and recreation, challenging ropes course, pool visits and other exciting field trips.

The camp day begins and ends on the Center's main campus in Kearny Mesa. Regardless of their abilities, campers can learn, engage and explore the many areas of life within a fun camp environment while being supported by experienced, trained, and knowledgeable staff.

(3) one-week camp sessions offered: August 3-7, August 10-14, August 17-21, 2015

For more information, please contact Beth Marion at (858) 569-2195 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit the WEBSITE.

SAN DIEGO HUMANE SOCIETY

Ages 5 - 13 (K - 8th grade)

Animal Adventure Camp - We have spring and summer week-long sessions as well as one and two-day camps throughout the school year that your child will love. For a list of upcoming summer camps, click HERE.

Sessions are 9am-3pm.

For more information about Animal Adventure Camp email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call .

Please note that families may need to provide an aide (at least 18 years of age) for children with autism. *Parents please include if child has autism on application to camp counselors.

SMALLTALK SPEECH THERAPY

Ages 5 - 10

For information about our services, visit our WEBSITE or call 619-647-6157 • .

SOCIAL COMMUNICATION SPECIALISTS SPEECH THERAPY CLINIC

Aspergers, high functioning autism

Kids - young adults

Our Summer Program begins June 23, 2015.  Enrollment Deadline is May 30th.

We will be offering the following groups:

Kinder Ready, ages 3 1/2 to 5 - This group focuses on developing the play and self-regulation skills needed in preschool and Kindergarten. Through stories, music and fun  activities kids will learn how to be part of the group and follow the group plan, share each others imagination (a "must do" to play with someone else) and figure out what others are thinking and feeling.

LEGO® Based Therapy, ages 6 to 17 - Lego Based Therapy is an innovative, research based, therapeutic social program using the LEGO® system. Participants will collaborate on building sets, freestyle projects and make short "LegoMation" stop action films.

Middle School Confidential, Grades 6 to 8 - Kids will learn the hidden rules for middle school, explore the Friendship PeerAMid, discuss how social expectations change with age, and learn and practice strategies for working successfully as part of a group.

Teens Program, Grades 9 - 12 - Teen groups will learn the dos and don'ts of social media, how to develop and maintain friendships and will improve their executive functioning skills by planning their own group outings (pre-approved by the therapist and parents of course).

Learn more WEBSITE or to schedule a consultation 858- 558-9552 •  or email Janet Dudley at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

SPORTS FOR EXCEPTIONAL ATHLETES

All Ages

S4EA offers camp programs and sports activities for children with developmental and physical disabilities. S4EA Summer Sports Season includes bocce, bowling, cycling, golf, soccer, softball, swimming and tennis.

For more information, visit Sports for Exceptional Athletes summer programs or call 858-565-7432 • .

SURFERS HEALING FOUNDATION

All Ages

Surf Camp for Individuals with Autism (These fill quickly!)

Surfer's Healing Camp in San Diego

             San Diego, CA (Pacific Beach)

             Wednesday, July 22nd 2015

             Registration Date TBA

To learn more about Surfer's Healing Foundation, their surf camps, to volunteer and more, please visit their WEBSITE.

TECH CAMP AT UCSD

Ages 6-18

Asperger's and high functioning autism

iDTech Summer Camps -programming, robotics, create video games, digital movies and music. Those with autism are welcome but family may need to provide a non-family member aide of at least 18 years of age.

For more information, please visit WEBSITE or call 888-709-8324 • .

THERAPEUTIC APPROACH TO GROWTH (TAG)

Preschool Program: M/W/F 9am-12pm. June 15th - July 31st

RDI based program focused on building competence and engaging in meaningful activities. Peer will be working and interacting in small groups to foster emotional connections and to create lasting memories.

RDI Summer Camp: Mon - Thu 9am-2pm. August 3rd - 6th

Participants will engage in hands-on projects, outdoor group games, collaborative experiences, and sensory motor challenges. Camp staff will guide the group through new experiences and build on competence.

RDI and OT Extender Programs (Available upon request)

Extender programs are designed to be a natural extension of the ongoing RDI and/or OT programs. The extenders are trained and supervised by the child's RD’ consultant and/or occupational therapist to address and expand their current goals.

For more information, go to the WEBSITE or call (858) 689-2027

THE MUSIC THERAPY CENTER OF CALIFORNIA

Ages 4 - 18

August Camp Jam - Camp Jam is a camp for youth with autism and provides social opportunities through fun and interactive music experiences.

Call 619-299-1411 •  for details on 2015 summer programs or visit their WEBSITE.

THE INSTITUTE FOR EFFECTIVE EDUCATION (TIEE)

TIEE's Mt. Helix Academy operates safe, inviting, and exciting camps for children as young as 4.5 years and our summer program and camps accommodate children up through 8th grade.

To find out more about our 2015 summer programs, visit our WEBSITE or call 619-243-1325 •  for details.

TOTAL EDUCATION SOLUTIONS

To learn more about 2015 summer programs, please call (619) 275-4525 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

For more information visit our WEBSITE

VISTA HILL/

STEIN EDUCATION CENTER

Vista Hill Special Care Services - We offer facility based summer day care and respite services to individuals with a wide range of abilities, between the ages of 5 - 25 years. We are a service that is largely funded through the San Diego Regional Center (SDRC), however, parents can choose to pay for services out of pocket as well, if they do not have SDRC services.

Our activities address social and interpersonal skill development (peer awareness, turn taking, sharing) and local community based instruction (street safety, etc.). Activities include table games (puzzles, board games, manipulatives, etc), cooking projects, music groups, arts and crafts, community walks and local outings. We provide a 1:3 staff to student ratio.

For more information contact Christine Skurnac at 619-281-5511, x221 or visit our website Stein Education Center

XCITESTEPS

Ages 3 - young adult

Offering programs and summer camps that cater to kids and teens with developmental or cognitive challenges such as Asperger's Syndrome, high functioning autism, and PDD-NOS, etc. Camps offer fun sports, recreational activities and exciting community outings to help inspire and develop friendships.

To learn more, visit our WEBSITE.