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Welcome to the 2004 Summer Camp Directory!
This directory is a product of the Central -Directory of Resources of the Family
Support Network of North Carolina. It is a listing of summer camps, both day
and residential, serving children who have special needs.
This directory is a resource for family members and service providers who are
looking for summer camp experiences for children. Family Support Network of
North Carolina does not endorse any camp programs, including those listed in
this directory. This is not a comprehensive listing, and there are undoubtedly
many fine camps that are not included. If you are aware of other camps that
should be included in next year’s directory, please give us a call at (800) 852-
0042 or send an e-mail to cdr@med.unc.edu.
In addition to the information provided in this camp directory, if you have child
with special needs and need help finding information, resources, and services,
you may call the toll free number listed above and talk to one of our resource
specialists or contact us by e-mail (cdr@med.unc.edu) or visit our website at
www.fsnnc.org.
Happy Camping this summer!
Selecting a Camp
What to Look for in a Camp Program
If you are considering sending your child to a camp program, you will need to make some decisions
concerning the type of camp experience that is most appropriate for your child. You can use this guide to
gather some basic information about camps in North Carolina. You may begin by considering whether a day
camp or a residential (overnight) camp would be most beneficial.
Day Camps
Day camps usually offer a variety of recreational activities designed to promote your child’s physical and
mental well-being. Programs may run full days or half-days, five days a week or several days a week, all
summer or only a few weeks. Advance registration and a physical exam with a complete medical history are
usually required. Day camp activities ordinarily include music, swimming, a variety of sports, arts and crafts,
hobby clubs, trips, etc. Camps usually accept children 5 years of age and older.
If a program is offered by your local community or municipal recreation department, a minimum fee is
often required. Most private agencies charge a higher fee, although they may offer scholarships or reduce
the fee based on financial need.
Residential Camps
Residential camps are those in which your child may spend two days, two weeks, or an entire summer
away from home. These programs provide a unique living experience for children. In addition to offering
some of the same activities available at day camps, “sleep away” camps enable children to live together in
cabins or tents under the supervision of qualified staff. A major emphasis of these programs is increasing
the independence and self-help skills of each child. Ages tend to range from 5 to 16; most camps do not
accept teenagers over 18.
Advance registration and a complete physical examination are usually required, and sometimes, a formal
interview may be required. Fees are generally charged; however, a scholarship program may be available.
There are day and residential camps specifically for children with disabilities and camps where children
with disabilities are included with children without disabilities. You can choose a camp that best suits your
child’s abilities and interests.
Religious Affiliation
Some camps have a religious affiliation. The emphasis on religious program content varies among
religiously affiliated camps. Many religious camps welcome campers of all faiths. Camp staff can provide
more information about camp philosophy.
Suggested Questions
Once you have decided on the type of camp program (day or residential), you may use the list of
questions below to help you decide which camp will best meet your child’s needs and interests.
♦ How do you apply?
♦ What is the deadline for submitting applications?
♦ What are the camp’s opening and closing dates?
♦ Are there clothing requirements and clothing checklists?
♦ Is transportation to and from the camp provided?
♦ Is the program designed for children with specific -disabilities?
♦ Is the program accessible for children with physical -disabilities?
♦ Does the American Camping Association accredit the camp?
♦ Does the camp meet state and local health standards and regulations for the operation of day and
residential camps?
General Information
Some general information can be obtained by sending for the camp brochure, by calling the camp
organization directly, or -visiting the camp facility to get more specific answers to your questions.
Staff
♦ What are the criteria for selecting a counselor (i.e., what education or experience does the camp
require)?
♦ What are the counselors’ duties?
♦ What is the ratio of counselors to children?
♦ Are counselors hired for short periods or for the entire summer?
♦ Does the staff include a nurse and a doctor?
♦ For residential camps: How many counselors live in each of the cabins or bunkhouses?
Facilities
Safety and sanitation are the primary concerns here.
♦ What types of facilities are available?
♦ What is the overall condition of the facilities?
♦ Are the toilet and shower facilities adequate and accessible?
♦ (For residential camps) How many children are housed in each camper’s quarters?
♦ Is there a well-equipped infirmary on the premises?
Health Emergencies
♦ Is the camp insured?
♦ How is your child covered under that policy?
♦ Is the doctor/nurse on duty 24 hours a day?
♦ Is there a hospital close by?
Activities
♦ What types of activities are offered?
♦ Are activities coordinated and designed according to the age or development of the child?
♦ Is the program flexible or is it highly structured and formal?
Note: Look for programs that offer a variety of activities. Determine if those activities are the ones your
child would most enjoy?
Fees
♦ Is there a fee?
♦ What is included with this fee? Does it cover transportation, meals, insurance, linens, laundry, special
trips, entrance fees, canteen, health services, and use of equipment? Ask the camp director to itemize
any services for which an additional fee is required.
♦ Is there a membership fee? (Must you join the sponsoring organization in order for your child to
participate?)
♦ Is there a weekly dues system?
♦ Are scholarships available?
Note: Day camps sponsored by municipal recreation agencies are available free of charge or at a very
low cost. Residential camps, however, usually charge a fee. Check with public agencies about special
scholarship or aid programs
for children, as well as civic organizations and religious groups in your community. Many offer full or
partial camp scholarships.
Transportation
♦ What kind of transportation is provided?
♦ Is it door-to-door or group pick-up?
♦ Is a counselor or chaperone on the bus to take care of your child?
♦ Do the vehicles meet state and local safety regulations for operation of vehicles that transport
children?
♦ How long does your child have to travel to and from camp?
♦ For long trips, is there a bathroom on the bus?
♦ Are vehicles owned, operated, and supervised by camp personnel or by an outside, privately-owned
company?
Note: Keep in mind the particular needs of your individual child when considering the length of the ride
to and from camp. Make sure the vehicles have been properly inspected to ensure safety.
Meals
♦ Are lunches provided by the day camp?
♦ Are the residential camp menus prepared by a dietitian?
♦ Can you obtain a sample menu in advance?
♦ Are snacks provided during the day? What kind?
♦ Are special meals available if needed?
Note: Remember to advise camp personnel of any food allergies that your child may have. Generally
speaking, if the menus are planned or prepared by a trained dietitian, they will meet standards of high
quality and nutritional value.
Final Note
Once you’ve decided on a camp program, get to know the staff. If at all possible, meet with your child’s
counselors and continue to communicate with them periodically to discuss your child’s progress.
More Things to Remember about Camps
♦ Camp is intended to be fun, so you can expect it to be a bit messy!
♦ Remember the setting and make sure your child is appropriately dressed. Good sneakers are a must!
♦ It is a good idea to label all clothing.
♦ It is a good idea to keep an extra set of clothes at day camp. Some have cubbies or lockers for this
purpose.
♦ Talk to your child’s counselor about your child’s likes and dislikes.
♦ Beware of overstuffing backpacks. They get heavy and can become a nuisance.
♦ Always use sunscreen!
♦ Take a look at the camp before it begins to see if the setting is appropriate. Parents can usually make
appointments with camp directors in the spring.
♦ HAVE FUN!
Questions to Ask about Integrated Camps that Accept Children with Special
Needs
♦ If a camp for children with special needs is affiliated with another camp, ask when the campers will be
together.
♦ Will you be kept informed about your child’s activities at camp?
♦ Is the setting going to meet your child’s needs?
♦ How will the camp meet your child’s special needs?
Don’t be afraid to ask questions. The more you and your child know, the better the camp experience will
be. Sometimes the best references for a camp are previous campers. Camps should be able to provide
references.
The preceding section on selecting a camp was adapted from materials prepared by the Department of
Recreation and Leisure Studies, Center for Recreation and Disability Studies at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Other Camping Resources
Here are some additional resources to help you find out about other camping opportunities in North
Carolina.
Local Organizations
The following agencies have offices in most counties in North Carolina, and they often sponsor camps or
have information about camps. You can call them to find out about other camps that may not be listed in this
directory.
♦ Family Support Network programs
♦ Arc chapters
♦ Churches, synagogues, other faith organizations
♦ Municipal and county parks and recreation departments
♦ Public and private schools’ summer programs
♦ United Way
♦ YMCA, YWCA, YMHA, YWHA
♦ 4-H Clubs
Additional Resources
American Camping Association
5000 State Road 67 North
Martinsville, IN 46151-7902
(765) 342-8456
(800) 428-2267
www.acacamps.org
The American Camping Association (ACA) is a community of camp professionals that for nearly 100
years have joined together to share knowledge and experience and to ensure the quality of camp
programs. The ACA accredits over 2,300 camps. ACA-accredited camps meet up to 300 standards for
health, safety, and program quality. The purpose of ACA is to serve as a knowledge center; to educate
camp owners and directors in the administration of camp operations, particularly program quality,
health, and safety; and to assist the public in selecting camps that meet industry-accepted and
government-recognized standards. The ACA has an interactive Camp Database on their Web site,
where you can search accredited camps by specialty, interest area, affiliation, etc.
Easter Seals North Carolina
Camp and Recreation Services
2315 Myron Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
(919) 783-8898
(800) 662-7119
www.nc.easter-seals.org
Easter Seals North Carolina offers quality programs to children and adults with disabilities and their
families. To support the inclusion of people with disabilities in camping, recreation, and community
activities, Easter Seals North Carolina:
♦ provides direct support to individuals with disabilities to facilitate their exploration and successful
participation in meaningful activities;
♦ offers training materials and consultation to camps, recreation, and community programs to support
their efforts to include participants of all abilities within their programs;
♦ provides resources to individuals and families to help them find recreational opportunities and
camping programs that match their interests and needs;
♦ offers leadership to individuals and families to help them advocate for inclusive recreation and
camping opportunities; and
♦ participates in coalitions with other advocacy agencies to influence communities across North
Carolina to support the participation of people of all abilities in the life of the community.
Web Resources
♦ American Camping Association www.acacamps.org
♦ Allen’s Guide www.allensguide.com
♦ CampDepot.com www.campdepot.com
♦ CampPage Summer Camp Directory www.camppage.com
♦ CampResource.com www.campresource.com
♦ CampSearch.com www.campsearch.com
♦ DayCamps.net www.daycamps.net
♦ Disability Resources, Inc.
www.disabilityresources.org/camps.html
♦ goCamps.com www.gocamps.com
♦ Kids’ Camps www.kidscamps.com
♦ National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
www.nichcy.org/pubs/genresc/camps.pdf
♦ Peterson’s Summer Opportunities
Petersons.com/summerop
♦ SummerCamps.com www.summercamps.com
♦ The Camp Channel www.campchannel.com
Camps Listed by Specialty/Condition
(See alphabetical listing of camps for contact information)
Please note: Some camps are listed in more than one category, and the headings reflect commonly used
terms rather than medical or educational terminology. You may like to scan the whole list to find camps in all
appropriate categories. Also note that there are several general categories at the end of the list. Day camp
locations are listed there, together with overnight camps.
AIDS/HIV
Camp Good Days and Special Times
Asthma
Camp Air Adventure
Camp Air Care Day Camp
Camp Carolina Hurricanes
Camp Challenge
Camp Holiday Trails
Camp Mountain Air
Camp Open Airways Day Camp
Camp Sea Breathe
Camp Summer Breeze
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Camp Ann Day Camp
Camp Ginger Cascades
Camp Pretty Pond
Camp Timberwolf
Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
Paladin Program
SOAR (Success Oriented Achievement Realized)
Summer Base Camp
TOBA (Talisman Open Boat Adventures)
Wilderness Trek
Autism
Camp Ann Day Camp
Mountain Adventure
Camp Friendly Day Camps
Camp Royall
Leisure Adventures Day Camp
Leisure Ventures Day Trips
Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
Sight
Burns
Camp Celebrate
Cheley/Children’s Hospital Burn Camp
Cancer
Camp C.A.R.E.
Camp Carefree
Camp Good Days and Special Times
Camp Holiday Trails
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake
Chronic Health Impairments
Camp Holiday Trails
Cleft Lip/Palate or Craniofacial Anomalies
Camp About Face
Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Camp Ann Day Camp
Camp Ginger Cascades
Camp Holiday Trails
Camp Pretty Pond
Camp Rivers Way
Camp Sertoma (Westfield)
Camp Tekoa
Cue Camp Cheerio
Easter Seals of Virginia
Delinquency/High Risk
Blue Ridge Adventure
Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
Developmental Disabilities/Delays
The Arc of Rowan Summer Day Camp
Camp Ann Day Camp
Camp Chestnut Ridge
Camp Explorer
Camp Friendly Day Camps
Camp Ginger Cascades
Camp Greenleaves Day Camp
Camp Joy
Camp Joy Day Camp
Camp Lots A Fun
Camp Many Stars
Camp Outdoor Adventures
Camp Pretty Pond
Camp Rivers Way
Camp Sertoma (Gaston County)
Camp Sky Ranch
Camp Sunshine
Camp Sunshine Day Camp (Greenville)
Camp Sunshine Day Camp (Wilson)
Camp Tekoa
Camp Virginia Jaycee
Easter Seals of Virginia
Happiness Retreats
Happy Day Camp
Kids Unlimited Camp
Leisure Adventures Day Camps
Leisure Ventures Day Trips
Lutheridge Conference Center and Camp
Mount Shepherd Retreat Center
Rainbow Camp
Summer Funshine Camp
Special Touch
Therapeutic Day Camp
Diabetes
Camp Carolina Trails
Camp Coqui
Camp Holiday Trails
Camp Needles in the Pines
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake
Emotional Difficulties/Behavioral Challenges
Camp Ann Day Camp
Camp Outdoor Adventures
Camp Rivers Way
Camp Timberwolf
Johnston YMCA Camp Rainbow
Summer Base Camp
TOBA (Talisman Open Boat Adventures)
Wilderness Trek
Epilepsy
Camp Carefree
Camp Holiday Trails
Gifted
Camp Broadstone
Camp Sertoma
Green River Preserve
Summer Base Camp
TOBA (Talisman Open Boat Adventures)
Wilderness Trek
Learning Disabilities
Camp Ann Day Camp
Camp Holiday Trails
Camp Timberwolf
Paladin Program
Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
SOAR (Success Oriented Achievement Realized)
Summer Base Camp
TOBA (Talisman Open Boat Adventures)
Wilderness Trek
Lupus
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake
Muscular Dystrophy/Other Muscular Disorders
Camp Carefree
MDA Summer Camp at Bethelwoods Camp and
Conference Center
MDA Summer Camp at Camp Carefree
Physical Disabilities
Act Amputee Children’s Summer Camp
Camp Ann Day Camp
Camp Explorer
Camp Friendly Day Camps
Camp Ginger Cascades
Camp Good Days and Special Times
Camp Greenleaves Day Camp
Camp Holiday Trails
Camp Joy Day Camp
Camp Outdoor Adventures
Camp Pretty Pond
Camp Rivers Way Camp
Camp Sertoma (Gaston County)
Camp Soar
Camp Sunshine Day Camp (Greenville)
Camp Sunshine Day Camp (Wilson)
Easter Seals of Virginia
Happy Day Camp
Kids Unlimited Camp
MDA Summer Camp at Bethelwoods Camp and
Conference Center
MDA Summer Camp at Camp Carefree
Special Touch
Summer Funshine Camp
Therapeutic Day Camp
Sensory Processing Disorder
Camp Jabiru
Sickle Cell Anemia
Camp Carefree
Camp Good Days and Special Times
Camp Holiday Trails
Summer Enrichment Camp
Traumatic Brain Injury
Camp TBI
Vision Impairments
Camp Ann Day Camp
Camp Dogwood
Camp Ginger Cascades
Camp Holiday Trails
Camp Pretty Pond
Kids Unlimited Camp
Camps That Serve a Variety of Special Needs (Unspecified) or Camps That Were Not
Categorized Above
The Arc of Rowan Summer Day Camp
Camp Ann Day Camp
Camp Free Spirit
Camp Friendship Connections
Camp Good Days and Special Times
Camp Hanes YMCA
Camp Holiday Trails
Camp R.E.C.
Camp Rivers Way
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake
Camp Sunshine Day Camp
Camp Timberwolf
Carrboro Parks and Recreation Enrichment Camps
Easter Seals of Virginia
Joni and Friends Ministries Family Retreat
Keyauwee Program Center TT GCS
Kids Unlimited Camp
Summer Adventure Day Camp
Summer Parks Day Camp
Victory Junction Gang
Wilderness Trek
Camps Specifically for, or Including, Adults (19 and over) with Special Needs
Camp Ann Day Camp
Camp Chestnut Ridge
Camp Dogwood
Camp Good Days and Special Times
Camp Joy
Camp Joy Day Camp
Camp Many Stars (Work and Play Camp)
Camp Royall
Camp Sertoma (Gaston County)
Camp Sky Ranch
Camp Sunshine
Camp Tekoa
Camp Virginia Jaycee
Easter Seals of Virginia
Happiness Retreats
Happy Day Camp
Joni and Friends Ministries Family Retreat
Leisure Adventures Day Camp
Leisure Ventures Day Trips
Lutheridge Conference Center and Camp
Mount Shepherd Retreat Center
Mountain Adventure
Rainbow Camp
Camps That Involve Siblings and/or Families
Camp Carefree
Camp Good Days and Special Times
Camp Many Stars
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake
Camp Tekoa
Cue Camp Cheerio
Happiness Retreats
Joni and Friends Ministries Family Retreat
Camps Listed in -Alphabetical Order
Act Amputee Children’s Summer Camp
Missy and Bob Burke
176 Saddleback Lane
Winchester, VA 22602
(540) 722-3245
(ask for information about Camp)
Location Nantahala Outdoor Center, Bryson City, NC
Camp Accepts Children ages 8 and older with acquired or congenital amputations; children ages 15-16 are given
“Junior Counselor” status
Camp Type Residential
Other July 8-11; 3 nights, 4 days; must have transportation to and from camp location; camp has a $25.00
registration fee to hold space; scholarships available
The Arc of Rowan Summer Day Camp
The Arc of Rowan County
1918 West Ennis Street
Salisbury, NC 28144
(704) 637-1521
arcrowan@cbi1.net
Location Salisbury, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 3-21 in Rowan County and Cabarrus County with developmental and related disabilities
Camp Type Day camp (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Other May have other disabilities; accessible; campers accepted on a first-come, first-served basis;
scholarships and sliding scale fees available
Blue Ridge Adventure
Ashe County 4-H
134 Government Circle
Jefferson, NC 28640
(336) 219-2650
Fax (336) 219-2682
Contac: George Santucci
george_santucci@ncsu.edu
www.ces.ncsu.edu/ashe
Location Ashe County, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 9-12 and 13-17 who are adjudicated or at-risk socially and/or emotionally challenged; usually
referred by school, local mental health program or court, or other agency serving children.
Camp Type Residential
Other 7- and 12-day sessions; therapeutic backpacking adventure camp; licensed social worker and
professional counselor on staff; separate weeks for males and females; no fee for residents of Ashe
County. Residents of other counties may attend and are charged a fee.
Camp About Face
Craniofacial Program
Riley Hospital #3538
702 Barnhill Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 274-2489
www.indiana.edu/~bradwood/program/camping/aboutcp.htm
Location Martinsville, Indiana
Camp Accepts Ages 8-18 with any craniofacial anomaly
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week session; accessible; scholarships available for members of the Foundation for Nager and
Miller Syndromes (FNMS)
Camp Air Adventure
Frye Regional Medical Center
420 N. Center St.
Hickory, NC 28601
(828) 315-4020
Contact: Amy Deal or Cherilee Burton
Location Hickory YMCA
Camp Accepts Ages 8-12 with asthma
Camp Type Day camp
Other June 7-11; scholarships available
Camp Air Care Day Camp
American Lung Association of NC
South Central Area Office
5315 Greenbrook Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205-6521
(704) 537-5776; (800) 892-5654
Contact: Wanda Dellinger
wdellinger@lungnc.org
www.lungnc.org
Location Camp Eagle Rock Day Camp, Matthews, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-12 with asthma
Camp Type Day camp
Other One-week session; medically trained personnel available throughout the camp; accessible; scholarships
available
Camp Ann Day Camp
High Point Parks and Recreation
221 Nathan Hunt Drive
High Point, NC 27260
(336) 883-3481
Brian.Coward@ci.high-point.nc.us
www.high-point.net/dept/pr
Location City Lake Park, Jamestown, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5 and older; with ADHD, autism, deaf or hard of hearing, vision impairments, mild to severe
developmental disabilities, mental illness, and behavioral/emotional, physical, or other disabilities
Camp Type Seven-week outdoor therapeutic day camp
Other Two two-week sessions and one three-week session; accessible; limited scholarships available; some
campers from outside High Point accepted; limited transportation provided for campers within High
Point
Camp Broadstone
Office of Conferences and Institutes
University Hall, Appalachian State University
Boone, NC 28608
(828) 963-4640
www.conferences-camps.appstate.edu/broadstone/
Location Valle Crucis, NC
Camp Accepts 4th to 9th graders who are academically gifted
Camp Type Residential
Other Two-week sessions
Camp C.A.R.E.
P.O. Box 35072
Charlotte, NC 28235
(704) 384-7568 (Leave message and staff will return your call)
Linda Jordan, Camp Director, lindablvd@hotmail.com
www.campcare.org
Location Lake Lure, NC
Camp Accepts Children ages 3-17 in the Charlotte/Metrolina area who have or have had cancer, and their families;
serves both Carolinas Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week session; no cost to camper; may bring one sibling who lives in same household and is at
least 8 years old
Camp Carefree
275 Carefree Lane
Stokesdale, NC 27357
(336) 427-0966
Contact: Anne Jones
www.campcarefree.org
Location Near Stokesdale, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-16 with hemophilia, Von Willebrand Disease, Turner’s Syndrome, cancer, sickle cell, muscular
dystrophy, juvenile rheumatoid -arthritis, epilepsy, spina bifida; children with a critically ill or disabled
sibling or parent
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week sessions; no charge to attend; -different weeks for different categories of -disability; medical
staff on site
Camp Carolina Hurricanes
State Office
P.O. Box 27985
Raleigh, NC 27611
(800) 586-4872
Contact: Sadie Daughety
sdaughety@lungnc.org
www.lungnc.org
Location Camp Kanata, Wake Forest, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-13 with asthma
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week session; medically trained -personnel available throughout the camp; accessible;
scholarships available
Camp Carolina Trails
American Diabetes Association Inc.
222 S. Church St.
Charlotte, NC 28202
(888) 342-2383 ext. 3220
jpainter@diabetes.org
Location Camp Hanes, King, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 9-16 with diabetes; must have -completed the 4th grade
Camp Type Residential
Other Scholarships available
Camp Celebrate
NC Jaycee Burn Center
UNC Hospitals
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
(919) 966-3693
Contact: Michelle Barr
mbarr@unch.unc.edu
Location Camp Kanata, Wake Forest, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5-16 with burns
Camp Type Residential
Other Weekend session; no fee
Camp Challenge
3824 Barrett Drive, Suite 107
Raleigh, NC 27609
(919) 782-2888
Contact: Kim Patterson
Kpatterson@campoakhill.org
www.campoakhill.org
Location Camp Oak Hill, Oxford, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 7-17 with asthma
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week session; fully staffed with medical personnel; scholarships available
Camp Chestnut Ridge
4300 Camp Chestnut Ridge Rd.
Efland, NC 27243
(919) 304-3900
(877) 568-6834 toll free
info@campchestnutridge.org
www.campchestnutridge.org
Location Efland, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 9-17 and 18 and older, with mild to moderate developmental disabilities
Camp Type Residential
Other One session: May 30-June 4; Campers must be ambulatory with self-care skills; campers with autism
or serious behavioral issues cannot be accommodated; sponsored by the NC United Methodist
Commission; scholarships available
Camp Coqui
Mission Childrens Hospital
509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(800) 377-9251
(828) 213-1763
Contact: Linda Poss
Linda.poss@msj.org
www.msj.org/camp_coqui.html
Location Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 7-16 with diabetes
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week session; Counselor-in-Training program for select 16- and 17-year old campers; full and
partial scholarships available (preference given to Western North Carolina residents)
Camp Dogwood
North Carolina Lions Foundation
P.O. Box 39
Sherrills Ford, NC 28673
Contact: Sandy Lazenby
(828) 478-2155 ext. 229
Sandy@nclf.org
www.nclf.org
Location Sherrills Ford, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-17 and adults of all ages with vision impairments
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week sessions; one session is for ages 8-17, the others are for ages 19 and older; recreational
camp; scholarships available
Camp Enscore for Young People with Diabetes
American Diabetes Association, Central NC
(888) DIABETES, (888) 342-2383 ext. 1633
Contact: Jennifer Painter
Location Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, NC
Camp Accepts Children with diabetes
Camp Type Day program
Other One four-day session; 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Thursday; includes family night
Camp Explorer
Durham Parks and Recreation
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
Contact: Jennifer Hanspal
(919) 560-4288 ext.223
janspal@ci.durham.nc.us
Location Durham, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 14-21 with developmental, physical or cognitive disabilities
Camp Type Day program
Other 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; scholarships available; early registration available on March 27th at Lyon Park
Community Center, 1313 Halley St., Durham NC, 27707
Camp Free Spirit
Kopper Top Life Learning Center
5853 Winfrey Cummings Road
Gibsonville, NC 27249
(336) 449-7865
Contact: Deborah Meridith
Deborah@koppertop.org
www.koppertop.org
Location Gibsonville, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5 and up with and without disabilities
Camp Type Half-day camp providing therapeutic horseback riding, horticultural therapy and fishing; -inclusive
Other One-half day, 5 days per week; one-on-one for children with disabilities if needed; counseling available
to all; scholarships available
Camp Friendly Day Camps
Raleigh Parks and Recreation
Specialized Recreation Services
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 831-6640, ext 6849
Contact: Nikki Speer
Kelly.speer@ci.raleigh.nc.us
www.raleigh-nc.org/parks&rec/programs.asp
Location Raleigh, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 4-5 for Little Tikes camp; for campers who have a developmental disability or autism
Ages 6-12 for Friendly Day Camp; for campers who have a developmental disability or autism and ages
6-16 for children with physical disabilities (1 staff / 1 camper)
Ages 13-16 for Friendly Teen Camp; for campers who have a developmental disability or autism (1
staff / 3 campers)
Ages 6-16 for Camp Friendly Mini Session; for campers who have a developmental disability or autism
(1 staff / 1 camper)
Transportation available for a fee of $20.00/week
Camp Type Day camps
Other Weekly sessions; accessible, limited scholarships available
Camp Friendship Connections
3-C Family Services
1903 North Harrison Avenue
Suite 101
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 677-0101
www.3CFS.com
Location Cary, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-15 with or without special needs
Camp Type Half-day camp
Other Four two-week sessions beginning July 7-July 30; tuition $450 before April 10, 2004 and $500 after
April 10, 2004
Camp Ginger Cascades
Catawba Valley Area Girl Scout Council
530 Fourth Street SW
Hickory, NC 28602
(828) 328-2444
(800) 328-8388
Contact: Deb Dowling
camp@cvgirlscouts.org
www.cvgirlscouts.org
Location Lenoir, NC
Camp Accepts Girls ages 6-17 with physical disabilities, mild to moderate developmental disabilities, deaf or hard of
hearing, vision impairments, or ADHD
Camp Type Residential
Other Three-day to six-day sessions; scholarships available; accessible; inclusive
Camp Good Days and Special Times, Inc.
1332 Pittsford-Mendon Road
Mendon, NY 14506-9732
(800) 785-2135
(585) 624-5799
Fax: (585) 624-5799
Contact: Shannon Grieve
info@campgooddays.org
www.campgooddays.org
Location Branchport, NY
Camp Accepts Ages 4-17 who are HIV+, have AIDS, sickle cell anemia, craniofacial anomalies, cancer; or whose parent
has been diagnosed with cancer or AIDS; or who has lost a parent or sibling to cancer; or lost an
immediate family member as a result of violence
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week sessions; also weekend retreats for men and women with cancer; accessible; scholarships
available
Camp Greenleaves Day Camp
Burlington Recreation and Parks Department
P.O. Box 1358
Burlington, NC 27216-1358
(336) 229-3148
Contact: Jimmy Combs
jcombs@ci.burlington.nc.us
Location Burlington, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-21 in Alamance County with physical disabilities, mild to moderate developmental disabilities,
multiple or other disabilities
Camp Type Day camp (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Other Five-week camp designed for participants with mild or moderate developmental disabilities, but will
attempt to adapt for most conditions; accessible; inclusive
Camp Hanes YMCA
Winston-Salem YMCA
1225 Camp Hanes Rd.
King, NC 27021
(336) 983-3131
fun@camphanes.org
www.camphanes.org
Location King, NC
Camp Accepts All children ages 6-16
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week sessions; mainstream inclusion
Camp Holiday Trails
P.O. Box 5806
Charlottesville, VA 22905
(434) 977-3781
cht@nexet.net
avenue.org/cht
Location Charlottesville, VA
Camp Accepts Ages 7-17 with any special health care needs including arthritis, asthma, autism, blood disorders,
cancer, cardiac problems, cerebral palsy, congenital anomalies, cystic fibrosis, deaf or hard of hearing,
diabetes, endocrine disorders, epilepsy, gastrointestinal problems, hemophilia, hypothyroidism,
immune deficiency diseases (including AIDS), kidney disease, limitation disorders, neuromuscular
impairments, obesity, orthopedic disorders, rickets, sickle cell anemia, transplant patients, and vision
impairments; senior camper leadership program for ages 15-17
Camp Type Residential; three 2-week sessions
Other accessible; full and partial scholarships available, sessions filled on a first-come, first-served basis
Camp Jabiru
Developmental Therapy Associates
3514 University Dr., Office 8
Durham, NC 27707
(919) 493-7002
info@developmentaltherapy.com
www.developmentaltherapy.com
Location Umstead Park, Camp Crabtree, Raleigh, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 4-6 and 7-10 with sensory processing difficulties
Camp Type Therapeutic day camp
Other One-week sessions for each age group; accessible; camp experiences are developed around the
principles of sensory integration
Camp Joy
Office of Covenant Discipleship
Bonclarken Office
P.O. Box 1205
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 696-2268
Contact: Ann Brice
Location Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 13 and older with developmental -disabilities
Camp Type Day and residential
Other Three 1-week sessions
Camp Joy Day Camp
P.O. Box 3136
Greensboro, NC 27402-3136
(336) 373-2735
Contact: Martha Cook
Martha.cook@greensboro-nc.gov
Location Greensboro, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5 and older in Guilford County with developmental disabilities or physical disabilities; must be
ambulatory
Camp Type Day camp (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Other Accessible; six week-long sessions for children with developmental disabilities and one week-long
session for children with physical disabilities; partial scholarships available; offer up to 10 slots for
children ages 5-12 without disabilities
Camp Lots A Fun
Arc of Stanly County
P.O. Box 2448
Albemarle, NC 28002
(704) 982-0515
Contact: Jeannette Wilhelm
archr@arcofstanlync.org
www.arcofstanly.org
Location Greenwood Center, Albemarle, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-14 with developmental disabilities
Camp Type Day
Other 13 weeks; camp hours from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with option of extended hours from
6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; scholarships may be available; accessible
Camp Many Stars
The Joy of Downs
335 S. Nebo Dr.
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
(801) 798-1319
info@thejoyofdowns.org
www.campmanystars.org
Location Star Valley, WY
Camp Accepts Families of children with Down syndrome, youth with Down syndrome 16 years and older
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week sessions; the camp is located 70 miles from Jackson Hole and 150 miles south of
Yellowstone National Park. Call about scholarship availability.
Camp Mountain Air
Mission Children’s Hospital
509 Biltmore Avenue
Asheville, NC 28801
(800) 377-9251
Contact: Linda Poss
Linda.Poss@msj.org
www.missionhospitals.org
Location Mission Children’s Hospital, Asheville, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 7-16 with asthma
Camp Type Residential
Other June 6-June 12; one-week session full and partial scholarships available (preference given to Western
North Carolina residents); counselor-in-training program for selected 16 and 17 year olds; co-
sponsored by American Lung Association of NC
Camp Needles in The Pines
ECU School of Medicine
Pediatrics Department
Greenville, NC 27858-4354
(252) 744-2516
Contact: Phyllis
www.ecu.edu/pediatrics/needles.htm
Location Camp Bonner, Blount’s Creek, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-14 with diabetes mellitus (insulin dependent)
Camp Type Residential; one-week session
Other Full and partial scholarships available
Camp Open Airways Day Camp
Northeast Medical Center
920 Church Street North
Concord, NC 28025
(704) 783-1181
Contact: Christie Icenhour
Location Kannapolis, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-12 with asthma
Camp Type Day camp
Other One-week sessions for boys and girls; transportation provided to the YMCA; medically trained
personnel available throughout the camp; campers may come from other counties if they have
transportation; scholarships available
Camp Outdoor Adventures
Onslow County Behavioral Health Care Services
300 Western Blvd.
Jacksonville, NC 28540
(910) 577-1892 or (910) 577-5023
Contact: Sylvia Horne
Location outsourced camps in the area
Camp Accepts Ages 6 and up with physical, behavioral/emotional or developmental disabilities
Camp Type Residential and day camp
Other Sliding scale fees; weekend residential program and travel camp programs throughout the year
Camp Pretty Pond
Girl Scout Council of Coastal Carolina
P.O. BOX 1735
Goldsboro, NC 27533
(919) 734-6231 (phone)
(919) 734-9038 (fax)
Contact: Edie Reed
ereed@gscoastalnc.org
www.gscoastalnc.org
Location Winnabow, NC
Camp Accepts Girls ages 5-18 with ADHD, deaf or hard of hearing, vision impairments, mild developmental disabilities
or physical disabilities
Camp Type Residential and day camps; one-week sessions
Other Scholarships available; accessible
Camp R.E.C.
Brunswick County Parks and Recreation Department
69 Stamp Act Drive
Bolivia, NC
Contact: Anita Dwyer
(910) 253-2670 or (800) 222-4790
Contact phone: (910) 253-2679
adwyer@brunsco.net
Location Bolivia, NC
Camp Accepts All students in an Exceptional Children class within the Brunswick County School System
Camp Type Day camp
Other Camp R.E.C. is a five-day enrichment camp for children with special needs. This program is offered to
all students in an Exceptional Children class within the Brunswick County School System. Activities
include swimming, travel/touring adventures, group games, arts and crafts, nature study, roller
skating, bowling, and more.
Camp Rivers Way
889 Stoney Hollow Rd.
Bluff City, TN 37618
(423) 538-0405
tom@riversway.org
www.riversway.org
Location Bluff City, TN
Camp Accepts Children aged 10-17 with a variety of physical, mental or emotional disabilities; unable to accept children
who are medically fragile
Camp Type Residential inclusive
Other 2-night, 3-day session or 4-night, 5-day session; limited financial assistance available
Camp Royall
Autism Society of North Carolina
250 Bill Ash Road
Moncure, NC 27559
(919) 542-1033
bcable@autismsociety-NC.org
www.autismsociety-NC.org/html/summer_camp.html
Location Moncure, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 4 and older with autism, including adults
Camp Type Residential
Other Accessible; sliding fee scale or scholarships available; participants selected by lottery
Camp Sea Breathe
American Lung Association of North Carolina
Eastern Area Office
P.O. Box 1407
Greenville, NC 27835-1407
(800) 586-4872
Contact: Sadie Daughety
awilliams@lungnc.org
www.lungnc.org
Location Camp Bonner, Blount’s Creek, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-13 with asthma
Camp Type Residential
Other Scholarships available
Camp Sertoma
1105 Camp Sertoma Drive
Westfield NC 27053
(336) 593-8057
Contact: Carolyn High
Carolyn_high@ncsu.edu or Sertoma@vnet.net
Location Sertoma 4-H Education Center, Westfield, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-13 for main camp program on-site,
and ages 14-16 for outdoor adventure tent-camping program who are deaf or hard of hearing, or have a
family member who is deaf or hard of hearing; scholarship camp for high-achieving children from low-
income families
Camp Type Residential
Other one-week session; sponsored by the Sertoma clubs of North Carolina, Virginia, Maryland, and
Washington, DC; $25 nonrefundable deposit; scholarships available
Camp Sertoma of Gaston County
The Arc of Gaston County
P.O. Box 343
Dallas-Cherryville Hwy
Dallas, NC 28034
(704) 861-1036
Contact: Beverly Thompson
arcgaston@cleanweb.net
Location Dallas, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-12, 12-22, and adults with developmental disabilities, physical disabilities, and/or other related
developmental disabilities; does not accept children who are medically fragile
Camp Type Residential or day camp
Other Sessions are one week long; one 2-week session for adults; limited space availability for those from
outside Gaston County
Camp Sky Ranch
634 Sky Ranch Road
Blowing Rock, NC 28605-9738
(828) 264-8600 or (336) 854-1141
Contact: Betty Sharp
jsharp1@triad.rr.com
www.campskyranch.com
Location Blowing Rock, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8 and older with mild to moderate developmental disabilities
Camp Type Residential
Other Three two-week sessions; limited scholarships available; campers must have self-help skills
Camp Soar
Office of Covenant Discipleship
Bonclarken Office
P.O. Box 1205
Flat Rock, NC 28731
(828) 696-2268
Contact: Ann Brice
Location Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC
Camp Accepts Middle and high school students with physical challenges
Camp Type Residential
Other Integrated into Quest and Horizon Youth -Conferences
Camp Summer Breeze
American Lung Association of NC
South Central Area Office
5315 Greenbrook Drive
Charlotte, NC 28205-6521
(800) 892-5654
(704) 537-5776
Contact: Wanda Dellinger
wdellinger@lungnc.org
www.lungnc.org
Location Camp Rotary in Gastonia, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-12 with asthma
Camp Type Day camp
Other One-week session; medically trained personnel available throughout the camp session; accessible;
scholarships available
Camp Sunshine
Christmount Christian Assembly
222 Fern Way
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8977
info@christmount.com
Contact: Jamie Brame
jamiebrame@yahoo.com
www.christmount.com
Location Black Mountain, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 18 and older with mild to moderate developmental disabilities; must be ambulatory and able to
care for personal needs
Camp Type Residential
Other One four-day camp; scholarships available
Camp Sunshine at Sebago Lake
35 Acadia Road
Casco, ME 04015
(207) 655-3800
info@campsunshine.org
www.campsunshine.org
Location Casco, Maine
Camp Accepts Ages 18 and under with cancer, brain tumors, kidney disease, diabetes, Faconi anemia, lupus,
transplant, and other life-threatening illnesses and their families; bereavement camps available to
families who have previously participated in Camp Sunshine programs and have experienced the death
of their child
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week camp; accessible; no fee; families must provide transportation
Camp Sunshine Day Camp (Greenville)
Greenville Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 7207
Greenville, NC 27835-7207
(252) 329-4541
Contact: Kelvin Yarrell
kyarrell@ci.greenville.nc.us
Location Greenville, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-21 with developmental or physical -disabilities; primarily from Pitt County
Camp Type Day camp
Other Two-week sessions; accessible; scholarships available
Camp Sunshine Day Camp (Wilson)
The Arc of Wilson County
P.O. Box 3943
Wilson, NC 27895-3943
(252) 237-8266
arcwilco@nc.rr.com
Location Wilson, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5-21 with any type of disability
Camp Type Day camp
Other Four-week session; camp cannot accommodate children who need one-on-one supervision unless they
come with a personal assistant; campers are accepted from outside the county, but no transportation is
provided; preschool for 4 yr. olds; mainstreamed
Camp TBI
Walton Rehabilitation Hospital
1355 Independence Drive
Augusta, GA 30901-1037
(706) 823-8691
www.wrh.org
Location Camp Twin Lakes, Rutledge, GA
Camp Accepts Children ages 8-18 with acquired brain injury, including traumatic brain injury, brain tumor, stroke and
seizures
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week session; no charge to campers
Camp Tekoa
P.O. Box 160
Hendersonville, NC 28793
(828) 692-6516
info@ camptekoa.org
www.camptekoa.org
Location Hendersonville, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-17 who are deaf or hard of hearing; ages 18 and older with mild to moderate developmental
disabilities; also offers weekend for families with children with developmental disabilities
Camp Type Residential; day camp for 1st to 6th graders
Other One-week sessions; scholarships available; campers with developmental disabilities are matched with a
one-on-one friend counselor; campers must have self-help skills to participate in one-week sessions;
interpreters -provided
Camp Timberwolf
P.O. Box 457
Hendersonville, NC
(828) 697-9379
info@camptimberwolf.com
www.camptimberwolf.com
Location Hendersonville, NC
Camp Accepts Boys and girls ages 6-12 with ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and
other similar challenges
Camp Type Residential
Other Two-week sessions, experiential outdoor tent camping program
Camp Virginia Jaycee
2494 Camp Jaycee Road
Blue Ridge, VA 24064
(540) 947-2972, (800) 865-0092
crinker@campvirginiajaycee.com
www.campvirginiajaycee.com
Location Blue Ridge, VA
Camp Accepts Ages 7-70 with developmental disabilities or multiple disabilities that include cognitive impairment
Camp Type Residential and day camp
Other One-week sessions; scholarships available; accessible
Carrboro Parks and Recreation Enrichment Camps
Carrboro Century Center
100 N. Greensboro St.
Carrboro, NC 27510
(919) 918-7364 or (919) 918-7372
Contact: Karen Berry
www.townofcarrboro.org/RP
Location Carrboro, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 3-18; with disabilities
Camp Type Day camp
Other Mainstreaming opportunity for children; an inclusion specialist can be assigned to children if needed
Kinderventures: five-week session for ages
3-5 and 4-5
Theme camps: one-week sessions for ages
6-14; scholarships available (call number above for information); accessible
Cheley/Children’s Hospital Burn Camp
Children’s Hospital Burn Center
1056 East 19th Avenue, B-467
Denver, CO 80218
(303) 764-8295
Contact: Marion Doctor, LCSW
noordinarycamps@aol.com
www.noordinarycamps.org
Location Estes Park, CO
Camp Accepts Young adults with burns and their families
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week sessions; accepts children from all over the country; recently burned children are also
accepted; staffed by professionals from the Burn Center; financial assistance is available; offers
Campers in Leadership Training (CILT) for older campers, a young adult retreat and a Family camp
Cue Camp Cheerio
9404 Greenfield Dr
Raleigh, NC 27615
Contact: Chris Barber
(919) 847-3924/csbarber@aol.com OR
Reid Lancaster
(919) 845-9332/mail4reid@aol.com
www.cuedspeech.org
Location Roaring Gap, NC
Camp Accepts All ages who are deaf or hard of hearing, their families, friends and professionals
Camp Type Residential family camp
Other Offers cued speech classes for children and adults, workshops, recreational activities and speakers;
camp is not just for people who cue; lodging available (call for pricing)
Easter Seals of Virginia
20500 Easter Seal Dr.
Milford, VA 22514
(540) 864-5750 (West camp)
(804) 633-9855 (East camp)
Contact: (West camp) Deborah Duerk
(East camp) Ask for Director
dduerk@va.easter-seals.org
www.va.easter-seals.org
Location West camp: Roanoke, VA
East camp: Richmond, VA
Camp Accepts West: ages 5 and older (including sessions for adults) with cognitive or physical disabilities; also offers
four specialty camps:
Speech/language camp for ages 5-18
Occupational therapy self-help skills camp for ages 8-14
Independent living skills for ages 14-20
Adventure camp for ages 14-23 and
24 and older
East: ages 5 and older including adults with cognitive or physical disabilities
Speech/language camp for ages 8-18
Occupational therapy self-help skills camp for ages 8-14
Camp Type Residential camp
Other Sessions are 6 to 12 days; accessible; scholarships are available on a limited basis, insurance may
cover additional fees for speech and occupational therapy at specialty camp; out-of-state campers
welcome
Green River Preserve
301 Green River Road
Cedar Mountain, NC 28718
(828) 698-8828
Fax: (828) 698-9201
grpreserve@citcom.net
www.greenriverpreserve.com
Location Near Brevard, NC
Camp Accepts Rising 4th through 9th graders; academically gifted and motivated learners
Camp Type Residential
Other Small co-ed non-profit program with an emphasis on exploration, observation skills, outdoor adventure,
and hands on learning. One-, two-, and three-week sessions available; 3-to-1 ratio; scholarships
available; over 3400 acres of private wildlife preserve
Happiness Retreats
Donnie Wiltshire
Baptist State Convention
P.O. Box 1107
Cary, NC 27512
(800) 395-5102, ext. 404
dwiltshire@bscnc.org
www.bscnc.org
Location Hayesville, NC and Asheboro, NC
Camp Accepts Children and adults of all ages with all kinds of developmental disabilities including multiple disabilities
Camp Type Residential, 2 nights, 3 days
Other An adult sponsor must accompany every 3 or fewer campers; special sessions for
parents/teachers/chaperones
Happy Day Camp
Lee County Parks and Recreation
225 South Steele Street
Sanford, NC 27330
(919) 775-2107 ext 207
Contact: April Buie
april.buie@leecountync.com
www.leecountync.com
Location San-Lee Recreational and Environmental Park, Sanford, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5 and older in Lee County with developmental or physical disabilities
Camp Type Day camp
Other No fee; accessible; transportation provided if necessary
Johnston YMCA Camp Rainbow
3025 N. Davidson St.
Charlotte, NC 28205
(704) 716-6332
www.ymcacharlotte.org
Location Charlotte, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5-12, including children with behavioral problems, youth at risk
Camp Type Day camp
Other Hours 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Joni and Friends Ministries Family Retreat
2101 Carmel Road
Charlotte, NC 28226
(704) 366-5900
hhautau@joniandfriends.org
www.joniandfriends.org
Location Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC
Camp Accepts Families that include a person with a disability; all ages
Camp Type Residential
Other One week sessions; most activities are wheelchair accessible; volunteers provide respite and other help
as needed.
Keyauwee Program Center TT GSC
2574 Sweet Briar Road
Sophia, NC 27350
(336) 861-1198
Contact: Carrie Myers
keyauwee@aol.com
www.tarheeltriad.org
Location Sophia, NC
Camp Accepts Girls ages 7-17
Camp Type Residential
Other Mainstream inclusion, four-, seven-, and ten-day sessions
Kidney Kamp
National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina
5950 Fairview, Suite 550
Charlotte, NC 28281
(800) 356-5362
(704) 552-1351
Contact: Maureen Barrett, mbarrett@nkfnc.org
Location Bonclarken Conference Center, Flat Rock, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-17 with kidney disease, on dialysis, who have had a transplant, or who have lupus
Camp Type Residential
Other June 13-June 19; free for North Carolina -residents with physician referral
Kids Unlimited Camp
Winston-Salem YWCA
1201 Glade Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
(336) 722-5138 ext. 335
Contact: Courtney Saunders, csywca@aol.com
www.yw-cares.org
Location Winston-Salem, NC
Camp Accepts Elementary school children with physical disabilities, mild to moderate developmental disabilities, vision
impairments, deaf or hard of hearing, and other mild disabilities
Camp Type Day camp (7 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Other Scholarships available
Leisure Adventures Day Camp
Raleigh Parks and Recreation
Specialized Recreation Services
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 831-6835
Contact: Jenny Thompson, jenny.thompson@ci.raleigh.nc.us
www.raleigh-nc.org/parks&rec/programs.asp
Location Varying sites in Raleigh, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 17 and older with developmental -disabilities or autism
Camp Type Day camps (8 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Other One-week sessions; camp goal is to encourage participants to discover their recreational interests so
they can further pursue them in their leisure time; program staff will supervise all bus stops used by
camp participants; limited scholarships available
Leisure Ventures Day Trips
Raleigh Parks and Recreation
Specialized Recreation Services
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602
(919) 831-6835
Contact: Jenny Thompson
jenny.thompson@ci.raleigh.nc.us
www.raleigh-nc.org/parks&rec/programs.asp
Location Varying sites in Raleigh, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 17 and older with developmental -disabilities or autism
Camp Type Day camps
Other Monday through Thursday sessions with extended-day option; provides leisure recreation and
opportunities to participate by offering day trips to nearby areas of leisure and recreational interest
Lutheridge Conference Center and Camp
2049 Upper Laurel Dr.
Arden, NC 28704
(828) 684-2361
Contact: Jewel Smith
jsmith@lutheridge.com
www.lutheridge.com
Location Arden, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 10 and older with developmental -disabilities
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week sessions; scholarships available; inclusive
Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation
Division of Therapeutic Recreation
Contact: Carla Gray or Carrie Good
goodke@co.mecklenburg.nc.us
Location Greater Mecklenburg area
Camp Accepts Ages 6-21
Camp Type Day camps
Other Various camps offered:
Youth (ages 6-12)
Youth Outdoor Adventures: A six-week summer camp experience for youth with ADHD/BED/LD. This
camp will focus on self-esteem and team building through group initiative games, challenge courses
and many other outdoor adventure -activities.
Fee: $100.00 per week
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: DeMarcus Steele
(704) 568-4044
Summer Experience for Youth with Autism: A six-week summer camp for youth who have autism.
This specialized camp will focus on socialization skills, community inclusion and activities of daily
living.
Fee: $85.00 per week
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Jon Bobbitt
(704) 336-8868
Teens (ages 13-21)
Lights, Camera, Action: An inclusive program designed to introduce the performing arts to youth and
teens with disabilities or who are at risk. A variety of performing arts including acting, dancing,
clowning and story telling will make up this six-week program.
Fee: $100.00 per week
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Aimee Pere
(704) 353-1240
Teen Experience (North): Designed for teenagers with developmental disabilities this camp offers a
variety of opportunities such as health & fitness, sports activities, computer skills training and more.
These programs will teach and improve community and social skills.
Fee: $85.00 per week
Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Contact: Johnny Moore
(704) 336-7639
MDA Summer Camp at Bethelwoods Camp and Conference Center
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Southern Piedmont District
5701 Executive Center Drive, Suite 103
Charlotte, NC 28212
(704) 567-2912
www.mdausa.org
Location Bethelwoods Camp and Conference Center, York, SC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-21 with muscular dystrophy; must be diagnosed and registered with the Muscular Dystrophy
Association to attend
Camp Type Residential
Other July 31-August 7; one-week session; no fee
MDA Summer Camp at Camp Carefree
Muscular Dystrophy Association of Greensboro
2306 West Meadowview Road, Suite 125
Greensboro, NC 27407
(336) 856-1591 Greensboro Office
(919) 783-0222 Raleigh Office
(910) 791-8585 Wilmington Office (local Health Care Coordinator can assist with camp information)
Location Camp Carefree near Stokesdale, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-21 with muscular dystrophy; must be diagnosed and registered with the Muscular Dystrophy
Association to attend
Camp Type Residential
Other One-week session; no fees; accessible
Mount Shepherd Retreat Center
1045 Mount Shepherd Road Extension
Asheboro, NC 27203
(336) 629-4085 (phone)
(336) 629-4880 (fax)
mtsheph@asheboro.com
www.asheboro.com/mtshepherd
Location Asheboro, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 16 and older with developmental disabilities and minimal self-care skills
Camp Type Residential
Other 3-day, 2-night camp; 1-on-1 ratio; scholarships available for United Methodist Church members; all
faiths may attend
Mountain Adventure
239 S. French Broad St.
Asheville, NC 28801
(828) 236-1547
Contact: Elsa
eberndt@autismsociety-NC.org
www.autismsociety-NC.org
Location Christmount Christian Assembly,
Black Mountain, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 4 and older, including adults with autism
Camp Type Residential
Other Accessible; sliding fee scale or scholarships available; participants selected by lottery
Paladin Program
Chesterbrook Academy
130 Towne Village Dr.
Cary, NC 27513
(919) 319-9622
Contact: Elaine Mclean
Tina.ring@nlcinc.com
Location Cary, NC
Camp Accepts Rising 1st through 6th graders with learning disabilities, ADD, or simply in need of an academic “boost”
Camp Type Day camp (9 a.m. to 12 p.m. or can be all day)
Other Six-week academic program focusing on reading, writing and math; scholarships are not available
Rainbow Camp
Christian Church in North Carolina
P.O. Box 1568
Wilson, NC 27894
(252) 291-4047 (information)
(252) 249-0848 (facility)
Contact: Lisa Tedder
lisa@ncdisciples.org
Location Camp Caroline, Arapahoe, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 22-60 with developmental disabilities
Camp Type Residential
Other June 28-July 2; one-week sessions; scholarships may be available
Sight
Talisman Summer Camp
601 Camp Elliot Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8639
summer@stonemountainschool.org
www.stonemountainschool.org
Location Black Mountain, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 9-15 who have high functioning autism or Asperger’s Syndrome
Camp Type Residential
Other Two-week session; activities are designed to promote social skills, independent living skills, and
communication
SOAR Inc. (Success Oriented Achievement -Realized)
P.O. Box 388
Balsam, NC 28707-0388
(828) 456-3435
Contact: John Wilson
bigjohn@soarnc.org
www.soarnc.org
Location Summer expeditions in North Carolina, Florida, Colorado, Wyoming, Belize, Canadian Rockies, and Big
Sur, California
Camp Accepts Ages 8-18 with learning disabilities or ADHD
Camp Type Residential
Other Two-, three- and four-week sessions offered; scholarships available
Special Touch
The Arc of Highpoint
153 E. Bellevue Dr.
High Point NC 27265
(336) 883-0650
Contact: Beth Harris
bharris@arc-of-hp.com
Location High Point, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 3-21 with developmental disabilities and physical disabilities from the Triad area
Camp Type Day camp
Other Full-time all-summer program or drop-in services available; $75.00 per week full-time; accepts DSS
subsidy and CAP funding
Summer Adventure Day Camp
231 Complex Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-9512
Contact: Karen Poteat
karen.poteat@ncmail.net
Location Boone, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-12 (rising 1st graders through rising 6th graders) in Watauga County, including typically
developing children as well as children with special needs with reasonable accommodations
Camp Type Day camp (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Other Inclusive; people who live outside Watauga County may sign up after April 1, 2004
Summer Base Camp
601 Camp Elliott Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8639
summer@stonemountainschool.com
www.stonemountainschool.com
Location Black Mountain, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 9-13 who are academically gifted, have ADD or ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral/emotional
problems, or self-esteem or motivational difficulties
Camp Type Residential
Other Inclusive; three-week and six-week sessions
Summer Enrichment Camp
Sickle Cell Disease Association of the Piedmont
P.O. Box 20964
Greensboro, NC 27420
(336) 274-1507
Contact: Monica Summers
Location Camp Carefree near Stokesdale, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 6-16 with sickle cell disease
Camp Type Residential, week long
Other One-week session; designed to promote independence by allowing child participation in diverse
recreational activities and social interaction with other diagnosed children
Summer Funshine Camp
Friends across North Carolina Foundation
264 Log Cabin Lane
Burnsville, NC 28714
(828) 675-4479 or (828) 682-0694
Contact: Lucy Wilson
lwilson@wnclink.com
Location Burnsville, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5-18 with cognitive or physical disabilities who are residents of Buncombe, Yancey, Madison,
McDowell, and Mitchell counties
Camp Type Day camp
Other Some adults with disabilities volunteer as camp staff; free of charge to campers
Summer Parks Day Camp
231 Complex Drive
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 264-9512
Contact: Holly Goodwin
holly.goodwin@ncmail.net
www.wataugacounty.org
Location Boone, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5-12 (must be at least a rising 1st grader) in Watauga County, including typically developing children
as well as children with special needs with reasonable accommodations
Camp Type Day camp (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Other 6 one-week sessions; inclusive; accessible;
1-to-10 ratio; people who live outside Watauga County may sign up after April 1, 2004
Talisman Programs
126 Camp Elliot Rd.
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8639
Fax: (828) 669-2521
www.talismansummercamp.com
summer@stonemountainschool.com
Location near Hendersonville, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 8-17 with Asperger’s Syndrome, ADD/ADHD, learning disability, high functioning autism
Camp Type residential
Other Various 2 and 3 week sessions between
June 13-August 4; fee charged depending on program and length of stay
Therapeutic Day Camp
Durham Parks and Recreation
101 City Hall Plaza
Durham, NC 27701
Contact: Jennifer Hanspal
(919) 560-4288 ext. 223
janspal@ci.Durham.nc.us
Location Durham, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 5-13 with developmental, physical or cognitive disabilities
Camp Type Day camp
Other June 7-July 30; 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; scholarships available
TOBA (Talisman Open Boat Adventures)
Talisman Summer Camp
601 Camp Elliott Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8639
summer@stonemountainschool.com
www.stonemountainschool.com
Location Black Mountain, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 15-17 who are academically gifted, have ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral/emotional
problems, or have self-esteem or motivational difficulties
Camp Type Residential
Other Open-water tandem canoeing; focus on community, cooperation and leadership skills
Victory Junction Gang Camp
311 Branson Mill Road
Randleman, NC 27317
(336) 498-9055
Fax: (336) 676-7025
Contact: Chris St.Clair
www.victoryjunction.org
Location Randleman, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 7-15 with life-threatening diseases including: asthma, cardiovascular disease (including heart
transplant, pacemakers, artificial valves, hypoplastic left heart, aortic stenosis, etc.), cancer, sickle cell
disease, kidney disease (including renal transplant, nephritis, hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis),
hemophilia and other bleed disorders,
HIV/AIDS/Immunodeficiency, Juvenile -Rheumatoid Arthritis/Systemic Lupus Erythematosus and other
rheumatic illnesses, genetic disorders (limited to those unable to attend other camps because of
medical needs), diabetes, spina bifida (family -weekend)
Camp Type Year Round Programming
Other Limited number of spaces available; free of charge to campers and family
Wilderness Trek
601 Camp Elliott Road
Black Mountain, NC 28711
(828) 669-8639
info@stonemountainschool.org
www.stonemountainschool.org
Location Black Mountain, NC
Camp Accepts Ages 14-17 who are academically gifted, have ADHD, learning disabilities, behavioral/emotional
problems, or have self-esteem or motivational difficulties
Camp Type Residential
Other 15-day backpacking trip in the Blue Ridge Mountains; also provides Counselor-in--Training and Junior
Counselor training -opportunities
This 2004 Summer Camp Directory was developed by the
Central Directory of Resources
Family Support Network of North Carolina
School of Medicine
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Family Support Network of North Carolina
operates with support from
North Carolina General Assembly
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Division of Public Health
Early Intervention Branch
Division of Social Services
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Exceptional Children Section
Friends of Family Support Network of North Carolina
For further information please call the
Central Directory of Resources
(800) 852-0042 (TDD/Voice)
Or visit our website to view the camp directory on line www.fsnnc.org
Family Support Network of North Carolina
CB# 7340, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7340
