Tampa Bay: Special Needs and Inclusive Summer Camps
Special needs include individuals who may exhibit learning, social, emotional or physical challenges. Individuals may be on the Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Hyperactive Disorder or similar challenges. The organizations listed below have made accommodations in the past or are willing to make accommodation for families with special needs. Please call to inquire about their ability to create an inclusive summer camp experience for your child with special needs.
1. Bay Hope Church
(813) 968- 3983 x 130
Dates: July 2019
Types: Day Camps
Ages: Ages 5 – 17 years old
Register for Camp: Bayhope.church/connect/special-needs
2. Inspire Studios
1918 Oak Grove Blvd., Lutz, FL 33559
(352) 410 – 3332
Join Inspire Studios this summer for our summer Musical Theater Camp, Rock Band Camp, and Preschool Music and Arts Camp! Our summer camps will provide your child with hands-on experience and knowledge and memories to last a lifetime. Each camp ends with a live performance on Friday at 1:00 for friends and family. Sibling and multi-week discounts are available. Inspire Studios programs are for all ages and abilities.
Dates: June 2019
Types: Day Camps
Ages: Ages 2 and Up
Register for Camp: inspirestudiosfl.com
3. Camp Sparks
3713 W. Dale Ave. Tampa, FL 33609
(813) 545-4282
Camp Sparks is designed for children from age 5 to 22, who have 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 by our Adaptive Recreation Team.
Dates: May – August 2019
Types: Day Camps
Ages: Ages 5 – 22 years old
Register for Camp: Camp Sparks
4. Camp Idlewild
7602 Henry Drive, Land O’ Lakes, FL 34638
(813) 996 -1226
Camp Idlewild is a nonprofit organization 501(c) (3) serving youth and families with special needs. We offer specialty and family camps, group rentals/retreats and other camper activities throughout the year. At Camp Idlewild kids with Autism Spectrum Disorders can be themselves and engage in recreational activities in a natural, supportive environment.
Dates: June – July 2019
Types: Day Camps
Age Range: 6 – 17 years old
Register for Camp: campidlewildofflorida.com
5. New Leaps Academy
(813) 973-7938
The summer camp weeks are theme based and we also provide intensives in Reading, Math, and Science.
Dates: June – August 2019
Types: Day Camps
Age: 5 – 15 years old
Register for Camp: newleaps.org
6. New Leaps Academy
(813) 973-7938
The summer camp weeks are theme based and we also provide intensives in Reading, Math, and Science.
Dates: June – August 2019
Types: Day Camps
Age: 5 – 15 years old
Register for Camp: newleaps.org
5. New Leaps Academy
(813) 973-7938
The summer camp weeks are theme based and we also provide intensives in Reading, Math, and Science.
Dates: June – August 2019
Types: Day Camps
Age: 5 – 15 years old
Register for Camp: newleaps.org
5. New Leaps Academy
(813) 973-7938
The summer camp weeks are theme based and we also provide intensives in Reading, Math, and Science.
Dates: June – August 2019
Types: Day Camps
Age: 5 – 15 years old
Register for Camp: newleaps.org
5. New Leaps Academy
(813) 973-7938
The summer camp weeks are theme based and we also provide intensives in Reading, Math, and Science.
Dates: June – August 2019
Types: Day Camps
Age: 5 – 15 years old
Register for Camp: newleaps.org