Adam's Camp
Adam's Adventure Camp in Colorado
Adam’s Adventure Camp is a 5-night sleep-away camp experience (Sunday through Friday) at the YMCA of the Rockies’ Snow Mountain Ranch in Granby, Colorado. Campers with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities enjoy activities that expand their horizons and develop the courage to try new things. This co-ed camp welcomes participants ages 9 and older with no upper age limit. Here’s some of the activities we offer:
- Archery
- Tubing Hill
- Arts and Crafts
- Swimming
- Zip Line
- Talent Show
- Hiking
- Canoeing
- Rafting
- Shopping
- Dances
Service Area:
Outside Missouri
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
Adults, Youth
Season:
Summer
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
Harbor Unlimited
Family Support and Recreation
HARBOR Unlimited is a nonprofit organization that works closely with families who have a disabled person in their lives. We work with all age groups and encourage full families to participate in our events, education, camps, and other meet-ups. Our FREE monthly events are designed to be low stress, relaxing environments where families can meet other families and engage in activities and have included adapted snow and water skiing, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts, games, and more. In the summer, we hold a weeklong overnight family retreat at a local camp provider in the area.
Service Area:
St. Charles County, St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Overnight Camps, Recreation, Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Summer, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
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 & Equine Assisted Services, 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
OIPE Succeed Enrichment Camp at UMSL
Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE)
The Office of Inclusive Postsecondary Education (OIPE) believes that higher education should be accessible to all who choose it as a pathway towards thriving independence and competitive employment. Our education program includes:
- Succeed – non-degree seekers with intellectual disability who will be working towards an UMSL Chancellor’s Certificate upon completion of two years in the program
- Plus – graduates of the Succeed Program or students from other inclusive postsecondary programs
- Link (Degree or Certificate) – undergraduates with intellectual and developmental disabilities who may benefit from OIPE student support while pursing an UMSL degree or certificate
- Bridge: one year preparatory program to equip students with college-ready capabilities for a smoother transition from high school to higher education.
The SUCCEED Summer Enrichment Camp provides students ages 17 and older the SUCCEED college experience. Students choose to commute daily or stay overnight in a residence hall, utilize a meal plan on campus, take various academic workshops, complete vocational training, and engage in recreational and traditional camp activities on campus. Enrichment camp is offered once in June and once in July each summer.
Service Area:
St. Louis County
Program Type:
Education, Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
Adults, Teens
Season:
Summer, Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Special Education Foundation
Special Education Foundation Camp Funding
The mission of the Special Education Foundation is to assist children with disabilities served by Special School District in St. Louis County achieve success in areas not supported by tax dollars or United Way. The “Kid-to-Camp” program is one of the Foundation’s most successful programs. Through this program, the Foundation provides financial assistance to parents so their child can attend summer camp.
Service Area:
St. Louis County
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Overnight Camps, Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Youth Overnight Camp, Specialized Adult Week
Camp Mo-Val, United Church of Christ
Camp MoVal is located on 280 acres that includes beautiful forest, native prairie, streams and a lake. Facilities include a dining and meeting hall, four lakeside cabins, two retreat lodges, two rustic camping villages, high and low ropes courses, a boat and fishing dock, game and archery fields, hiking trails, and more. We offer inclusive youth summer camp, adult special needs camp, and family retreats.
Adventures in Community is a specialized camp week designed for adults ages 18+ with special needs, who are active and can independently care for their needs. Campers participate in most traditional camp activities including swimming, canoeing, crafts, fishing, games, karaoke, and more, as well as exploring our faith. Camp starts at 4pm on Sunday and ends Friday at 9am.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
Adults, Teens, Youth
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Joni & Friends
Family Retreat and Support Services
Retreat is a safe and accepting Christ-centered camp environment where individuals and families living with disability are cared for, encouraged, and rejuvenated. A loving and trained volunteer attends activities with our campers with special needs while parents, siblings and caregivers attend programming worry free. We also offer year-round support services including family fun nights, marriage enrichment, and parent support groups.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Heartland Camp
Overnight Summer Camp for Adults with Disabilities
God can use camp as a life changing experience for everyone which is why we developed this program for adults with developmental disabilities that are high functioning. during this 4-day overnight experience, campers participate in Christian-focused activities including Bible study, worship, swimming, crafts, games, carnival, dance party and a final talent show to end the week. Campers stay in our air-conditioned buildings and be with our trained staff at all times. Vehicles are available for those who are not able to walk our hills.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
Adults
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Family Partnership Parent and Caregiver Retreat
MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services
Annual Family Partnership Parent and Caregiver Retreat is usually held in the fall and is designed to educate and support the needs of families with special needs. Registration is on a first-come, first-serve basis so register early. Click on “Calendar of Events” for conference information
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
