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
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
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
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 autismfamsup@gmail.com or 636-527-3328.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Autism Speaks
Serving all communities in St. Louis, St. Charles, Iowa and Kansas City, Autism Speaks is dedicated to promoting solutions, across the spectrum and throughout the life span, for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. We do this through advocacy and support, increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism, and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Butterfly Dreams
State Pageant
Butterfly Dreams is a nonprofit organization which provides an opportunity for girls, women, boys and men with significant intellectual disabilities/developmental delays to participate in both an annual pageant and numerous yearly activities promoting the event. Our goal is to give every participant their moment to stand in the spotlight, showcase their abilities and not be defined by their disabilities. Our Mission: To provide opportunities for individuals with significant intellectual and/or developmental disabilities to learn life skills and build pride in a nurturing environment.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Performing Arts, Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
All Ages
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Tim Tebow Foundation
Night To Shine
The Tim Tebow Foundation exists to bring Faith, Hope and Love to those needing a brighter day in their darkest hour of need. Our largest event is Night To Shine Formal Dance for individuals with disabilities. The dance happens worldwide in February and is sponsored by local churches and faith-based organizations.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Social Groups & Family Support
Ages Served:
Adults, Teens
Season:
Winter
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 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
Special Journeys Travel
Special Journeys Travel Program for People with Disabilities
Special Journeys provides chaperoned tours for adults who need assistance traveling. Our goal is to provide fun, well-planned and reasonably priced vacations that are staffed with experienced volunteers and tour leaders. We are a local company exclusively serving those states in the Midwest where we can physically pickup and drop-off our travelers in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Travel & Outdoor Adventures
Ages Served:
Adults
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
