Camp Jump Start Autism Adventure
Living Well Village
Camp Jump Start® Autism Adventure is a summer day camp designed for children ages 4-11 with an Autism diagnosis and their legal guardians. providing a wonderful opportunity to connect with other families in the community. Meet other families who share similar experiences, engage in fun activities within a safe and supportive environment, and build a network of support and understanding. Our beautiful campground known as the Living Well Village just south of St. Louis and only 5 miles from highways 141 and 21 (Tesson Ferry Road). Camp cost is donation-based: Families pay what they can, so no family is deterred by cost.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Day Camps
Ages Served:
Pre-School, Youth
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
HiNRG Gymnastix
Adapted Gymnastics
HiNrg TAG (Teach Adapted Gymnastics) is proud to offer adaptive gymnastics for all skill levels in the special needs community. This class for children preschool age and older offers music and movement activities as well as hands-on support from our Coaches and Staff as the children explore various gymnastics equipment. As we get to know each child, we tailor activities to their individual developmental and physical needs.
Service Area:
St. Charles County
Program Type:
Martial Arts, Gymnastics
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Camp Ondessank
Traditional Youth and Teen Overnight Camp
Camp Ondessonk provides youth ages 10-16 the opportunity to experience firsthand the beauty of God’s creation. Located in the Shawnee National Forest of Southern Illinois, Ondessonk’s summer camp programs include traditional camp, mini-camp, adventure camp, and equestrian camp. All of Camp’s programs focus on providing a fun and enriching experience for participants by encouraging them to participate in a wide variety of new and exciting activities.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
Camp Ausome
Freddie Ford Foundation
Camp Ausome is a summer day camp for children with autism ages 6-11. The Freddie Ford Foundation sponsors this week designed specifically to meet individual needs of the campers with staff who understand autism. We can providing care on a 1:1 basis as needed. Camp includes sports, activities, games and crafts for children of all abilities. 2024 Camp Information
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Day Camps
Ages Served:
Youth
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Stride Pediatric Therapy
Therapeutic Summer Day Camp
We welcome children with and without therapy needs to our half-day summer camp. With a focus on maintaining and advancing crucial developmental skills, Stride Therapy’s camp offers a nurturing environment to prevent regression and promote growth. A unique blend of play and learning to make this a NO REGRESSION summer.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Day Camps
Ages Served:
Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Craftability
Specialized Craft Classes
Craftibility Foundation’s mission is to teach children of all abilities to learn to be comfortable & show empathy towards adults with special needs and the elderly population through arts & crafts projects. To do this, a Craftibility instructor conducts arts and craft projects for youth of all abilities and students interact with adults with special needs during each class. Our virtual inclusion club is for neurotypical middle school and high school students who teach an arts and crafts project with an assigned Craftibility lesson plan to adults with special needs.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Arts
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Kemp Lake
Fishing and Hunting Programs for People with Disabilities
Kemp Lake Game Preserve is a unique environment that has been thoughtfully planned and built to allow disabled and handicapped individuals a complete outdoor experience. We host events for individuals, groups, and non-profits. Our events can include:
- Guided fishing (bass, bluegill & crappie)
- Guided hunting (deer, turkey, quail & pheasant)
- Guided bird-watching excursions
- Guided exploration in electric vehicles
Annually in July, Kemp Lake does a one day fishing event called Cast for Kids for youth with disabilities. Guided hunts can be arranged, or plan a relaxing picnic by the lake or a stroll down a trail. Contact Kemp Lake to make arrangements for your visit.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Recreation, Travel & Outdoor Adventures
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Not Applicable
New Directions Travel
Adult Travel Adventures
New Directions for people with disabilities, inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization providing high- quality local, national, and international travel vacations and holiday programs for people with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Based in Santa Barbara California, our profoundly enriching travel programs expand the self-esteem of every traveler. Whole new worlds of understanding open for both participants and the general population. Through these unique programs, people with disabilities are increasingly understood, appreciated and accepted as important and contributing members of our world.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Travel & Outdoor Adventures
Ages Served:
Adults
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
KidStrong
Milestone Accelerator and Summer Camp
KidStrong is a milestone accelerator for kids through 11 years old. We help build future-ready kids who are confident making friends, run the playground, and raise their hand high in the classroom. We do this by giving parents the tools to build stronger kids through building strong bodies, strong character, and strong minds. Our year-round programs happen at the gym in Creve Coeur as does our summer camp.
Service Area:
St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Day Camps, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
MO-FEAT
Missouri Families for Effective Autism Treatment
MO-FEAT empowers individuals and their families to achieve their full potential through navigating systems, services and supports and making informed choices. Every individual with Autism Spectrum Disorder shall receive access to the supports and services they need to become valued and welcome participants in home, work, school, play, and health.
Request a hard copy of the Autism directory at [email protected] or 636-527-3328.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
