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
Lydia Cox Foundation Bike Riding Camp
iCan Bike / iCan Shine
iCan Shine Camps in MO: iCan Shine is an international charitable nonprofit organization. We collaborate with local organizations and individuals, our program ‘hosts’, to conduct approximately 100 five-day ‘iCan’ programs in 35 States and Canada serving nearly 3,000 people with disabilities each year.
iCanBike week-long summer program is for children ages 8 and older who want to learn to ride a 2-wheel bike. Our 75 minute lesson uses a graduated method with 80% of our camp participants riding a typical two-wheel bike independently by the end of our 5-day program. We also welcome volunteer spotters who can run beside the riders as they learn.
Lydia Cox Foundation in St. Louis has sponsored the iCanBike camp in past years. The Lydia Faith Cox Family Foundation was established in 2009 in memory of Lydia who filled us with joy for 3 beautiful years. We are currently searching for a St. Louis metro area host location to hold the camp.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Day Camps, Sports & Fitness
Ages Served:
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
Camp Encourage
Specialized Youth Overnight Camp
Camp Encourage provides youth ages 8-18 who have autism with meaningful overnight camp experience in which they build the knowledge, courage, and skills to be empowered participants in the community. Our camp takes place at Tall Oaks Conference Center in Linwood, KS, about one hour west of Kansas City, MO. Each camp session includes both traditional camp activities and activities tailored around the individual campers’ interests. Check our our camp page to see more details.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Inclusive Outdoor Classes and Programs
MO Department of Conservation
The MDC manages state outdoor recreation areas and offers free educational programs for all age groups on topics like fishing, wildlife, plants, hunting, birds, conservation and more. We operate a number of our conservation and education centers in the metro St. Louis and St. Charles, MO area to share our love of nature and the great outdoors.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Recreation, Travel & Outdoor Adventures
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Year Round
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Inclusive
American Camp Association
Camp Advisor and Resource Directory
ACA offers expert advice from camp professionals on camp selection, readiness, child and youth development, and issues of importance to families. ACA helps you find the right camp for every child.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Agencies/Organizations, Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
All Ages
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Both
Meramec Adventure Ranch
Overnight Camp for Youth with Autism
KVC Missouri’s Meramec Adventure Ranch is located just 90 miles from St. Louis and offers ropes courses, aquatic adventures, camping, climbing, kayaking, biking, team challenges, and more. Our summer camp challenges youth ages 7-18 with mental health challenges and autism to explore the outdoors in an exciting, supportive and safe environment. We also serve wounded veterans and their families, as well as groups looking for challenges, growth, and healing. Expert staff and programming helps participants connect to nature and other people, and experience deep personal healing and transformation. Operated by KVC Health (formerly Great Circle).
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Specialized Overnight Camp
MDA Summer Camp is a magical place where anything is possible — from swimming, to zip-lining and horseback riding to dancing under a disco ball and gaining valuable life skills. Each summer, thousands of kids attend life-changing, overnight camps around the U.S. — at no cost to their families, thanks to our generous supporters.
Service Area:
Missouri-Wide
Program Type:
Overnight Camps
Ages Served:
Teens, Youth
Season:
Summer
Inclusive Specialized or Both:
Specialized
