Tampa Area: Special Needs Friendly Summer Camps & Programs

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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.

NOTE: Please do not copy this list and re-post onto another website. Please link back to our list for reference purposes. Thank You!

Please let these locations know that you found their information on FamilyFriendlyTampaBay.com.

 

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

 

Summer Camps

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    Animation Gets Real Summer Camp – Tampa

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    Special Needs Summer Camps 2020 Animation 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! University of South Florida College of Education, iTeach Lounge EDU 252 4202 E. Fowler Ave. Tampa, FL  33620 June 8-12, 2020: 9 am-4 pm Fee: Read more...
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    Dance 4 Donations Summer Camps

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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: June 15-16, 2020- Recital Camp – $30/2 Days recital only June 22-26th- Arts & Crafts camp July 6-19th- Dance Technique Read more...
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    Freedom Sailing Camp of Florida Inc Summer Camps

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    Special Needs Summer Camps We are a group of parents, Pinellas county teachers, and youth volunteers working to help youth on the autistic spectrum ages 8-18 learn how to sail independently or with assistance. We teach to provide youths and their family a supporting group ad place for our youth sailors to learn and practice their social skills in a safe Read more...
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    Hillsborough County Camp Sparks

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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 8 – August 7, 2020 1. All People’s Read more...
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    Inspire Studios Summer Camps

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    Performance, STEM & Music Summer Camps   Inspire Studios summer camps will provide your child with hands on experience and knowledge and memories to last a lifetime. Sibling and ​multi-week discounts are available. The preschool aged camp is for ages 2-6, and the other camps are for ages 7 and up. Please pack a lunch. Secure your child’s spot by visiting Inspire Read more...
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    Lighthouse Center for Creative Learning Summer Camps

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    Special Needs Friendly Summer Cognitive/Skills Camp 3 ways to boost your child’s brain power and have fun this summer Age: 5-14 year-olds. “The more you stay, the less you pay!” 1. Cognitive Camp / Fun & Educational (8-2:30) 2020 dates coming soon! ​ 2. Part-time FUN/Social Camp (2:30-5:00) ​ Smaller class sizes! Teaching Staff! Leveled Support! ​Summer Cognitive Camp / Summer Camp Read more...
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    New Leaps Academy Summer Camps

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    Price: $225
    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...
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    Saddle Up Riding Club Summer Camps

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    Price: $225
    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 $250 per week. ​Each camp includes: Working time – cleaning of stalls and grooming horses Read more...
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    Tampa Kids Therapy Summer Camps

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    Camp 2020 is HERE! Tampa Kids Therapy offers occupational therapy and behavioral services to foster development of skills through play.  They believe that interactive and sensory-rich learning is the most effective way to approach each child’s individual strengths and challenges.  Our unique services aim to encourage success with life skills including, school, play and social participation. Summer Camp Programs: PRE-K Read more...
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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.

 

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