2021 Tampa Area: Special Needs Friendly Summer Camps & Programs

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2021 Special Needs Summer Camps

Summer is a great time for children of all abilities to explore new and exciting adventures. Parents with children with special needs are looking for day, week and resident camps. We have compiled a great list of Summer Camps that offers accommodations for children on the Autism spectrum, ADHD, downs syndrome, handicap, cerebral palsy and more.

***This is NOT an all inclusive list. ***

Many Tampa Bay area Summer camps can make accommodations for children with different abilities if they know ahead of time. Please do not hesitate to call any camp to inquire more details. Some camps are unable to make accommodations due to space, staffing or training. If we find more camps, we will add them to our website.

What is Special Needs Friendly? Special needs include individuals with learning, emotional, behavioral, or physical disabilities.The locations listed below have made accommodations in the past or are willing to make accommodations. However, they may not be able to make accommodations for every child due to space, staffing or training.
Camps listed in this guide does NOT imply endorsement of any program, product or services. This guide is provided for reference purposes only. Parents should research any summer program or activity they are considering for their child before making an informed decision. Please CALL for the most updated information.

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Camp Idlewild of Florida

Type of Camp: Special Needs, Outdoor, Adventure
Ages: 6-17 years old
Location: Land O’ Lakes, FL

Innovative camping programs adapted for children with special needs which promote personal growth, challenge their abilities and help campers develop new skills in a fun and energizing environment.

New L.E.A.P.S. Academy

Type of Camp: Academic, Special Needs
Ages: School Age
Location: Serving Pasco & Hillsborough County

New L.E.A.P.S. Academy was opened in 2013 to serve the needs of our under-served special needs community. The school has grown quickly. They offer academic camps, therapy services and more.

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2021 Camp Idlewild of Florida, Inc. Summer Camps

Address: 7602 Henry Dr
Land O’ Lakes 34638
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Camp Idlewild of Florida’s mission is to provide innovative camping programs adapted for children with special needs ages 6-17 which promote personal growth, challenge their abilities and help campers develop new skills in a fun and energizing environment. Our goal is to nurture a community that encourages campers to reach their full potential, while exploring the outdoors, meeting new friends, Read more…

2021 Varsity Tutors Free Virtual Summer Camps

Address: Tampa
Tampa

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Varsity Tutors offers free Virtual Summer Camp for kids ages 5 to 18. Each half-day camp will be a week long with live videos, interactive enrichment-based classes, including themes like “Make Your Own LEGO Movie,” “Detective: Crack the Case,” “Is it Ready Yet? Cooking 101,” “Travel the World with Google Earth” and so many more camps from the comfort of your home. Grade Levels Read more…

Animation Gets Real Summer Camp – Tampa

Address: tampa
Tampa 33624
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Special Needs Summer Camps 2021Animation Gets Real Summer Camp – Tampa for Students age 13-22 with Autism and Related Disabilities Explore the exciting world of animation and filmmaking as you learn real life skills! Register for Summer Camps Here. 2021 Arts4All Florida Virtual Summer Camp Animation Gets Real Learn new skills using Zoom in a virtual classroom as you Read more…

Dance 4 Donations Summer Camps

Address: 1076 East Brandon Blvd
Tampa 33607
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Special Needs Friendly Dancing 4 Donations is a a 501c3 nonprofit dance studio, their mission is to make dance more available to all ages and abilities in the Tampa Bay Area area & give back to the community. Summer Camps: Now accepting registrations, visit www.dancing4donations.org Location: 1076 E Brandon Blvd #101, Brandon, FL Contact: (813) 601-3009, dance4donations@gmail.com Read more…

Dream Oaks Camp (Special Needs Friendly)

Address: 16110 Dream Oaks Pl
Bradenton 34212
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Dream Oaks Camps offers unique programs focus on each child’s abilities and are specifically designed to strengthen their social skills, behavioral skills, and comprehensive, profound skill set in a safe, barrier-free environment. Our staff are dedicated to planning and modifying strategies for each session to include the participation of all, regardless of physical, medical, or emotional challenges. As a child Read more…

Hillsborough County Camp Sparks (Special Needs Camps)

Address: 6105 East Sligh Avenue
Hillsborough County 33617
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Price: $40
CAMP SPARKS Special Needs Friendly Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation Department Camp Sparks: Designed for children with disabilities, such as autism, cerebral palsy, spinal cord injuries and/or learning disabilities, and the locations are staffed with a 1-to-6 staff-to-student ratio. The following Camp SPARKS locations serve 5 to 22 year olds: Dates: June 7 – August 31, 2021 1. All People’s Read more…

Hillsborough County Florida Summer Camps

Address: tampa
Tampa 33624
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Hillsborough County summer programs at various locations throughout the County. You can register your child for the traditional summer camp or the adaptive recreation program for kids with special needs. Ages: Summer camp is for children that have completed Kindergarten ages 6 -12. Teen camps are offered for children 12 – 15 years old. Fees $342 for entire summer $270 Read more…

New Leaps Academy Summer Camps (2021)

Address: 21754 State Road 54
Tampa 33607
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New L.E.A.P.S. Academy was opened in 2013 to serve the needs of our under-served special needs community. The school has grown quickly and earned praise for its continuous improvement and extra curricular activities. We offer therapy services in collaboration with the county depending on your child’s Individualize Education Plan (I.E.P.) as well as private PT, OT, Speech and ABA services. Read more…

Saddle Up Riding Club Summer Camps

Address: 9301 62nd St N
Pinellas Park 33782
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Price: $300
Special Needs Friendly Saddle Up Riding Club has offered horse camps for the past 16 years. Camps are offered for 5 separate weeks during the summer, usually every other week. Camps are held daily from 9 to 4pm and purchased weekly. Cost of camp is $300 per week. Ages: 8-17 years old Camp Dates: Jun 14- July Read more…

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Resources

ANGELFISH SWIM SCHOOL
Special Needs Friendly
4123 Amber Rd, Valrico, FL 33594
Marcia Davis 813‐432‐4032 Info@angelfishswimschool.com
Type of Class: Swim instruction for children of all ages and abilities. Valrico, Brandon, Plant City and surrounding areas Registration online at www.angelfishswimschool.com
Price: Private swim classes $32, Semi-Private $16 per class* Price is subject to change. Please contact for the most updated pricing.

BAKAS EQUESTRIAN CENTER
Special Needs Friendly
11510 Whisper Lake Trail,Tampa, 33626
Horse riding & Care Camps: Spots are LIMITED
Call Jen: (813) 264-3890

BAYHOPE CHURCH
Special Needs Friendly
17030 Lakeshore Rd, Lutz, 33558
(813) 968‐3983 x130
Type of Camp: Special Needs. At Camp Fun, campers will go on field trips, work on social skills, fine motor skills, and gross motor skills. If there are skills your child needs to focus on we try to provide the practice needed
Dates: Coming soon!

DGA Tampa
Special Needs Class
23633 venezia drive, land o lakes fl 34639
(813) 949-7875
Type of Class: Artistic Gymnastics. Tumbling & Trampoline

DREAM OAKS CAMP
Special Needs Friendly
16110 Dream Oaks Place
Bradenton, FL 34212
(941) 746-5659
Type of Camp: Provides camping experience for children with special needs and chronic illnesses ages 7-17 with a 3:1 ratio

KIDDY UP RANCH
Special Needs Friendly
10740 Brian Lane
New Port Richey, FL 34654
(727) 203-6595
Specializing in equine therapy for children with special needs. Email info@kiddyupranch.org

Know of any more Summer Camps or Programs that make accommodations for children with special needs? Send us an email with all the info and we will get it added. hello@familyfriendlytampabay.com.