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.
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.
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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Address: Tampa
Tampa
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. Camps run Read more…
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Address: tampa
Tampa 33624
Special Needs Summer Camps For students age 13-22 on the autism spectrum. Returning to in-person classes this year at the University of South Florida’s College of Education, students will learn new skills in digital artmaking by professionals in the field. Students will explore the world of animation, filmmaking, and music technology. Must have an interest in art and technology, all Read more…
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Address: 7602 Henry Dr
Land O’ Lakes 34638
Verified
Special Needs Camps Camp Idlewild of Florida’s mission is to provide innovative camping programs adapted for children with special needs ages 6-17 that 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 Read more…
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Address: 1076 East Brandon Blvd
Tampa 33607
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, [email protected] Read more…
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Address: 16110 Dream Oaks Pl
Bradenton 34212
Experience Dream Oaks Camp – Special Needs Our 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 Read more…
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Address: 2525 Philippe Pkwy
Tampa 33607
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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Address: 6105 East Sligh Avenue
Hillsborough County 33617
Price: $40
Camp Sparks is designed for young people with disabilities (ages 5-22) who are seeking an opportunity to socialize with their peers in a recreation setting. Camps offer participants fun age/ability appropriate adapted recreational activities including crafts, games, field trips and skill development. Summer camp sessions are eight to 10 weeks. Fees After School Full Rate – $76 per two Read more…
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Address: tampa
Tampa 33624
Hillsborough County summer programs at various locations throughout the County. Looking for something for your kids and teens to do during the summer? We offer camps from traditional and teens to specialty camps, and we have a variety of locations that have our adaptive programs: Camp Sparks and Inclusion. Ages: Summer camp is for children that have completed Kindergarten Read more…
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Address: 21754 State Road 54
Tampa 33607
Verified
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 extracurricular 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. School Read more…
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Address: 3032 Collier Parkway
Land O’ Lakes 34639
Price: $45
Pasco County Parks & Rec Summer Day Camps Come sign up your children for seven weeks of summer fun with games, sports, arts and crafts, movies, guest speakers, field trips and much more! Camp Dates: June-July 2024 In addition to our traditional camp settings, we will be offering an inclusive camp option called EPIC, which stands for Exceptional Play in Camp. Epic Read more…
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Address: 1076 E Brandon Blvd #102
Brandon 33511
Thanksgiving Camp at We Rock the Spectrum Tampa! Snacks, open play and craft included! November 22, 23, 24 and 26, 2021! Space is limited! Call to reserve! (813) 571-1600 Winter Break Camp 9am to 1pm $39 per child/per day Ages 4 and Up Dates: December 20, 21, 22, 23 December 27, 28, 29, 30 January 3rd Space is Read more…
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Address: Tampa
TampaVarsity 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. Camps run Read more… -
Address: tampa
Tampa 33624Special Needs Summer Camps For students age 13-22 on the autism spectrum. Returning to in-person classes this year at the University of South Florida’s College of Education, students will learn new skills in digital artmaking by professionals in the field. Students will explore the world of animation, filmmaking, and music technology. Must have an interest in art and technology, all Read more… -
Address: 7602 Henry Dr
Land O’ Lakes 34638VerifiedSpecial Needs Camps Camp Idlewild of Florida’s mission is to provide innovative camping programs adapted for children with special needs ages 6-17 that 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 Read more… -
Address: 1076 East Brandon Blvd
Tampa 33607Special 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, [email protected] Read more… -
Address: 16110 Dream Oaks Pl
Bradenton 34212Experience Dream Oaks Camp – Special Needs Our 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 Read more… -
Address: 2525 Philippe Pkwy
Tampa 33607Special 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… -
Address: 6105 East Sligh Avenue
Hillsborough County 33617Price: $40Camp Sparks is designed for young people with disabilities (ages 5-22) who are seeking an opportunity to socialize with their peers in a recreation setting. Camps offer participants fun age/ability appropriate adapted recreational activities including crafts, games, field trips and skill development. Summer camp sessions are eight to 10 weeks. Fees After School Full Rate – $76 per two Read more… -
Address: tampa
Tampa 33624Hillsborough County summer programs at various locations throughout the County. Looking for something for your kids and teens to do during the summer? We offer camps from traditional and teens to specialty camps, and we have a variety of locations that have our adaptive programs: Camp Sparks and Inclusion. Ages: Summer camp is for children that have completed Kindergarten Read more… -
Address: 21754 State Road 54
Tampa 33607VerifiedNew 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 extracurricular 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. School Read more… -
Address: 3032 Collier Parkway
Land O’ Lakes 34639Price: $45Pasco County Parks & Rec Summer Day Camps Come sign up your children for seven weeks of summer fun with games, sports, arts and crafts, movies, guest speakers, field trips and much more! Camp Dates: June-July 2024 In addition to our traditional camp settings, we will be offering an inclusive camp option called EPIC, which stands for Exceptional Play in Camp. Epic Read more… -
Address: 1076 E Brandon Blvd #102
Brandon 33511Thanksgiving Camp at We Rock the Spectrum Tampa! Snacks, open play and craft included! November 22, 23, 24 and 26, 2021! Space is limited! Call to reserve! (813) 571-1600 Winter Break Camp 9am to 1pm $39 per child/per day Ages 4 and Up Dates: December 20, 21, 22, 23 December 27, 28, 29, 30 January 3rd Space is Read more…
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Resources
ANGELFISH SWIM SCHOOL
Special Needs Friendly
4123 Amber Rd, Valrico, FL 33594
Marcia Davis 813‐432‐4032 [email protected]
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 [email protected]
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. [email protected].
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