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
Living Well Village
3602 Lions Den Road, Imperial MO 63052
636-674-5014

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

P.O. Box 12454, St. Louis, MO  63132

[email protected]

314-282-5003

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

3720 Hampton Ave Suite 102
St. Louis, MO 63109

Email Us:  [email protected]
Call Us: 
(314) 833-8848

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

10429 Olive Blvd. Creve Coeur, MO 63141
(314) 582-1867

Owner: Maulik Patel

www.kidstrong.com

Dream Big Teen Career Camp

Starkloff Institute

At the Starkloff Disability Institute, we help adults and youth with disabilities prepare for the next step in their professional life. Adults entering or already in the workforce have opportunities to build professional skills, network with business leaders, and find a job in their desired field. Youth can join programs and events that expose them to numerous career fields and help them build professional skills for the future. In the summer, we offer the DREAM BIG camp for teens to explore career options.

Service Area: St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type: Agencies/Organizations, Day Camps
Ages Served: Adults, Teens
Season: Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both: Not Applicable

(314) 588-7090

133 S. 11th Street, Suite 500
Saint Louis, MO 63102

 

Tips to Find a Camp or Program

Use these handy guides to help you in the search for a program that best meets your needs:
Recreation Council’s Summer Camp and Program Tips
National Center on Physical Activity and Disability Camp Guide

Call the Recreation Council to talk to your Area Coordinator

Service Area: Missouri-Wide, St. Charles County, St. Louis City, St. Louis County
Program Type: Agencies/Organizations, Arts, Day Camps, Horseback Riding, Martial Arts, Gymnastics, Music, Overnight Camps, Performing Arts, Recreation, Social Groups & Family Support, Sports & Fitness, Technology, Travel & Outdoor Adventures
Ages Served: Adults, All Ages, Pre-School, Teens, Youth
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both: Not Applicable

Peggy Welker – St. Louis County – 314-726-6044 ext: 103
Carol Callahan – St. Charles County – 314-726-6044 ext: 104
Mindy Davis – St. Louis City – 314-726-6044 ext: 105

St. Charles County Parks and Recreation

Inclusion Coordinator

A Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation assists parks and recreation departments in St. Charles County by including people with disabilities into existing programs . The Coordinator’s role is to work with the participant, family members, teachers and the recreation program staff to ensure appropriate and individualized accommodations are provided. Challenges to inclusion do exist, but through open communication and the willingness to work cooperatively, successful inclusion can happen. Serving the St. Charles Cities of St. Charles, O’Fallon & St. Peters.

Service Area: St. Charles County
Program Type: Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served: All Ages
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both: Inclusive

(314) 359-9970

Inclusion Coordinator, Brita Weight

Southwest St. Louis County Parks and Recreation

Inclusion Coordinator

A Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation assists parks and recreation departments by including people with disabilities into existing programs. The Coordinator’s role is to work with the participant, family members, teachers and the recreation program staff to ensure appropriate and individualized accommodations are provided. Serving South & West Counties:  Cities of Ballwin, Brentwood, Crestwood, Des Peres, Ellisville, Kirkwood, Manchester & Sunset Hills.

Service Area: St. Louis County
Program Type: Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served: All Ages
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both: Inclusive

(314) 835-6157

1050 Des Peres Rd.
Des Peres, MO 63131

North St. Louis County Parks and Recreation

Inclusion Coordinator

A Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation assists parks and recreation departments by including people with disabilities into existing programs. The Coordinator’s role is to work with the participant, family members, teachers and the recreation program staff to ensure appropriate and individualized accommodations are provided. Serving North County:  Cities of Bellefontaine Neighbors, Bridgeton, Ferguson, Florissant, Hazelwood & St. Ann.

Service Area: St. Louis County
Program Type: Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served: All Ages
Season: Fall, Spring, Summer, Winter, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both: Inclusive

(314) 839-5575

8969 Dunn Rd
Hazelwood, MO 63042

Mid St. Louis County Parks and Recreation

Inclusion Coordinator

A Coordinator of Inclusive Recreation assists parks and recreation departments by including people with disabilities into existing programs. The Coordinator’s role is to work with the participant, family members, teachers and the recreation program staff to ensure appropriate and individualized accommodations are provided. Serving Mid-County:  Cities of Clayton, Maryland Heights, University City & Webster Groves.  Inclusion Coordinator at 314-290-8507

Service Area: St. Louis County
Program Type: Day Camps, Recreation, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served: All Ages
Season: Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both: Inclusive

(314) 290-8507

50 Gay Avenue
Clayton, MO 63105