Finding the right summer camp for a child with special needs can feel overwhelming, but there are many incredible programs across Ontario that provide safe, inclusive, and supportive experiences.
Whether your child has autism, ADHD, a physical disability, developmental delays, or other unique needs, the right camp can help them build confidence, make new friends, develop independence, and create lasting memories.
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Summer Camps For Kids With Special Needs
NowWhat Supports is a creative family clinic in downtown Ancaster championing folks with Minds of All Kinds. Alongside adult psychotherapy and coaching, we offer high-quality therapeutic summer camps and teen programs designed to build social, emotional, executive function, and self-regul […]
Ages
3+
Through guided play, co-regulation, and skill-building activities led by child and family therapists, Acorn Adventures is a half-day therapeutic summer camp designed to help children strengthen emotional regulation, build confidence, and develop positive peer relationships, all while having fun.
Beechwood Brainery is open for 8 weeks (July & August) each summer. During this break from academic programs, we develop a variety of interest based themes. We welcome interesting guest speakers, unique service providers, and create an environment of positive socializing. Our sp […]
Join our half-day Speech-Language Therapy Camp on the farm, where children develop functional communication through play and nature exploration. With a high staff-to-child ratio, small groups (max 10) ensure personalized support while fostering connection, curiosity, and environmental engagement.
For campers aged 4-13 . Campers are placed into age-based groups that they will rotate with to activities during the week. We specifically design all group activity rotations to be age-appropriate for the various sections with 9 different program areas that campers will get to experience. […]
Creative Barracks is an art studio and party service provider that brings the fun to you! Whether you want an in-home art party to paint/sculpt, face painting or balloons!
Ages 6-16
We assess and treat a wide range of disorders and differences of speech, language, literacy from babies to teens.
Literacy coaching and ADHD/Executive Functioning Skills coaching services are offered privately throughout the year (1-to-1) and as camps during March Break and the summer.
New Leaf Literacy and ADHD Coaching Centre offers year-round literacy and executive functioning skills coaching / tutoring, as well as March break and summer literacy camps.
Our ABA March Break Camp offers a fun and structured environment where children build communication, social, and daily living skills through play-based activities. Led by trained ABA professionals, the camp provides individualized support in small groups to help children learn, grow, and […]
Playful Strides Therapy is a specialized clinic that provides innovative Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy services to children and their families.
The Central Ontario Developmental Riding Program (CODRP)/Pride Stables offers therapeutic horseback riding to people with disabilities. Classes are held during the fall, winter, spring and summer. Over 340 riders from Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and surrounding areas, use the facility […]
Sunshine, Learning, Achievement, and More (S.L.A.M.) is a full-day summer learning camp for children ages 6-11 who are performing a minimum of one year behind in the area of literacy due to a diagnosed, identified, or suspected reading disability (dyslexia). At S.L.A.M. summer camp, […]
The Saltfleet Stoney Creek Soccer Club (SSC) is a not-for-profit organization that provides recreational, competitive and training soccer programs to the community.
At TEAD we offer therapeutic programming for individuals with (dis)abilities and or diagnoses, including riding lessons, Wellness Programs, and Summer Camp.
As the only kids' gym that offers an inclusive philosophy, we have found all children can benefit from our uniquely designed sensory equipment that is specifically designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders. However, in our experience, all children are able to benefit grea […]
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