Address: The Arc of Washington State, 2638 State Avenue NE Olympia, WA 98506
Phone: (360) 357-5596 | Toll Free: (888) 754-8798 | Fax: (360) 357-3279 | Email: info@arcwa.org
Adaptive & Sensory Friendly Summer Camps
(Tacoma, WA)
Adaptive & Sensory Friendly Summer Camps –Adaptive camps are designed to empower individuals with mobility impairments to enjoy outdoor adventures and recreational activities, like biking or hiking, in an inclusive environment. Available for ages 6-17.
Sensory-friendly camps are designed to accommodate a wide range of sensory sensitivities and offer customized activities to ensure an enriching experience for campers of all backgrounds. All camps will take place at Mary Lyon Elementary School. For ages 6-11 and 12-17.
(Seattle, WA)
Experience Adventure Camp: social skills learning through science exploration. At Adventure Camp, we are strong believers in the ability of our youth to succeed by learning social skills through science exploration. Our programming and activities are designed to help our youth reach their goals and fulfill their highest potential. We started Adventure Camp to give kids with social needs the opportunity to expand their social experiences in a fun and interactive camp, while using their interests and incorporating science into summer learning.
Adventures Without Limits
Aquatic Adventure Camp
(Daily pick-up locations in Forest Grove & Hillsboro, OR)
Adventure Without Barriers: With adaptive sports equipment, extra staffing, training and specialized job placements, Adventures Without Limits is fulfilling our mission to serve all. At the heart of our program is the philosophy of inclusion, which brings together individuals of all backgrounds and abilities to share experiences and adventures together. Our collective commitments will ensure that we can all continue to empower people through the spirit of adventure.
Apex Summer Day Camp
(Seattle, WA)
Apex Summer Day Camp’s program focuses on building children’s social skills and self-esteem within the context of structured recreational and learning activities.
Arthritis Foundation’s CampJAM/Juvenile Arthritis Matters
(Canby, WA)
Arthritis Foundation’s Camp JAM is a weekend retreat for children and teens with rheumatic conditions and their families to learn about arthritis, network with other families who understand your concerns and build a support system to use throughout the year.
Arthritis Foundations Teen Retreat Camp
(Mt Vernon, WA)
Arthritis Foundation’s Teen Retreat (KAT-FISH Camp) is a weekend retreat for children and teens with rheumatic conditions and their families to learn about arthritis, network with other families who understand your concerns and build a support system to use throughout the year.
Aspiring Youth Summer Camps
(Seattle, Redmond and Bellevue)
Aspiring Youth Summer Camps are nationally accredited and maintain a 4:1 student to staff ratio. Our focus is on improving social, leadership skills in a team (and fun!) environment.
Bay Cliff Health Camp
Founded in 1933 and holding its first summer session in 1934, Bay Cliff Health Camp is a therapy and wellness center serving the needs of individuals living with disabilities. Bay Cliff provides multiple programs throughout the year and hosts several events for organizations aligned with our commitment to promoting health, happiness, and independence for people of all ages.
Brightmont Academy
(Redmond, Woodinville, Sammamish, Seattle, WA)
At Brightmont Academy, experienced teachers create positive experience to build self-confidence through one-to-one instruction. Customized academic programs to accommodate each student’s learning style and pace.
B’nai B’rith Camp aka BB Camp
(Lincoln City, OR)
B’nai B’rith Camp (aka BB Camp) is proud to be a boundless Kehila (community) of different ages, denominations, backgrounds, languages, and abilities. When you’re part of a community like this — one that accepts, and encourages everyone’s strengths — it’s life changing. Campers and staff learn about themselves, relating to others, form a family of friends they’ll have for life, and of course, have a lot of fun along the way.
Emerson Equestrian
We are a hunter/jumper training, boarding and riding school in Ridgefield, Washington. We have a variety of exceptional lesson horses and cater to all levels of riding experience! If you have never ridden, come see us! We would love to help you fall in love with the sport!
Camp Agape NW
(Gig Harbor, WA)
Camp Agape NW provides an all-expense-paid weeklong overnight camp for the whole family of a child with cancer and gives children with cancer a chance to feel normal, siblings a chance to feel special, and parents a time to be together.
Camp Amanda
(Walla Walla, WA)
Camp Amanda is a weekend camp for children, ages 7-14 years who have experienced the death of a significant person in their lives such as a parent, grandparent or sibling. Campers will learn about the stages of grief and coping skills for the process.
Camp Beats and Rhythms
(Ross Point in Post Falls, ID)
Beats and Rhythms was established in 2002. This was accomplished under the direction of Brenda Corsaro; the mother of a child with congenital heart disease. She began the organization with an emphasis on support and education for teens and their families.
In 2008, another mom of a child with CHD spearheaded the organization and implemented the first camp designed for children with CHD in the area. Special thanks to Michelle Jones for this “ground breaking” work. Now Beats and Rhythms Cardiac Camp is an annual event
In 2008, another mom of a child with CHD spearheaded the organization and implemented the first camp designed for children with CHD in the area. Special thanks to Michelle Jones for this “ground breaking” work. Now Beats and Rhythms Cardiac Camp is an annual event
Camp Beausite Northwest
(Chimacum, WA)
Camp Beausite Northwest provides educational, recreational, and therapeutic services to adults and children of all abilities. Our camp is a magical getaway nestled within 55 acres of forest and meadowland overlooking Beausite Lake.
Camp Blue Spruce
(Falls City, OR)
A worry-free camp for kids with food allergies. Camp Blue Spruce eliminates the foods that cause 90% of allergic reactions, including: dairy, eggs, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, shellfish, soy, all gluten, and sesame.
Camp Burton Special Needs Camp
(Vashon Island, WA)
Camp Burton Special Needs Camp’s, New Horizons’ Camp, provides a welcoming Christian camping environment to youth who are developmentally disabled and/or who are mildly, physically disabled.
Camp Chmepa
(Lake Coeur d’Alene, ID)
Camp Chmepa is grief camp for children 7-15 years who have experienced loss of someone close. There are traditional camp activities as well as small group activities designed to sensitively address issues of grief.
Camp Dart-Lo
(Spokane, WA)
At Camp Dart-Lo, we embrace the uniqueness of every individual and family every day. Our inclusive program focuses on building skills and gaining self-esteem as a part of the outdoor experience.
Camp Discovery
(Stanwood, Washington)
Camp Discovery is an annual summer camp where children experience archery, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, arts/crafts, campfire games and much more. Thanks to our sponsors and generous donors, Camp Discovery is free of charge to all campers living with epilepsy and one sibling. Additional siblings may attend for a minimal charge of $150 per sibling. Volunteer opportunities are also available
Camp Erin – King County
(Carnation, WA)
Camp Erin® is a weekend, overnight camp for children between the ages of 7 to 18 who are grieving the death of a loved one. The Moyer Family founded Camp Erin in honor of Erin Metcalf, who died at Providence Hospice in 2000.
Camp Erin –Pierce County
(Gig Harbor, WA)
Camp Erin – Pierce County is a 3-day overnight bereavement camp for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. Staffed by professional bereavement staff and trained volunteers as adult “Big Buddies.”
Camp Fire Day Camp
(North Seattle, Bothell, Issaquah, Woodinville, Kent, Port Orchard, and Vashon, WA)
Camp Fire Summer Day Camp serves children with and without disabilities in a mainstreamed setting. The program seeks to include children with mild to moderate disabilities.
Camp Friendship Teens Rock
(Kirkland, WA)
Our mission at Camp Friendship Teens Rock is to provide children with autism and other special needs the opportunity to gain the necessary basic social and life skills to build confidence and independence for his or her future.
Camp Goodtimes
(Vashon Island)
Camp Goodtimes affirms the joys of childhood often missed by those in cancer treatment and fosters friendships between children and families who share common experiences.
Camp I-Vy
(Gold Bar, WA)
Camp I-Vy provides an opportunity for kids with a bleeding disorder to discover who they are, to master caring for their bleeding disorder and to form friendships with others, who share their condition, that will last a lifetime.
Camp Journey at Ross Point
(PostFalls, ID)
Camp Journey NW is a camp providing a community of hope for children and their families touched by cancer. Dealing with childhood cancer can sometimes make “just being a kid” seem out of reach. At Camp Journey NW, our goal is to change that perception and reality. In this nurturing, medically supervised home-away-from-home, young cancer survivors can leave their worries behind for one magical week and immerse themselves in a fun-filled outdoor camp experience tailored expressly to their needs. Meanwhile, their families and caregivers can rest easy, knowing that trained oncology staff is on-site 24/7.
Camp Killoqua Summer Camps
(Stanwood, WA)
Throughout the week, Camp Killoqua campers bring items that they make or find to celebrate and honor their loved one. In the process of all these items coming together are conversations that allow campers to get to know and support each other.
Camp Korey
(Mt Vernon, WA)
Camp Korey’s mission is to honor the courage, strength and determination of children living with serious illness. With specialized medical support, we help kids re-imagine the future.
Camp Leo for Children with Diabetes
(Enumclaw, WA
Safe and secure place where children and teens can meet others with diabetes who can share their experiences and your child will learn new diabetes management skills and healthy habits. At Camp Leo, diabetes is the norm, not the exception!
Camp MeadoWood Springs
(Weston, OR)
Camp Meadowood Springs provides an environment that supports communication throughout the camp day, providing a safe place for campers to practice communication skills. Our campers have a variety of communication disorders, including articulation disorders, apraxia, receptive/expressive language disorders, auditory processing disorders, and stuttering. We also accept campers with other diagnosis that have communication needs that are secondary to another diagnosis, such as Autism or ADHD.
Camp More
(Rockaway Beach, OR)
Camp More is a camp and community for youth who stutter, ages 7-18, to come as they are and do more: Build more friendships and community, gain more self confidence and communication skills, and be more empowered-all while being in a safe, supportive, and fun environment with other kids and teens who stutter.
Camp No Limits
(Coeur d’Alene, ID)
Camp No Limits is part of the No Limits Foundation – which is an organization that provides camps for children with limb loss and their families with a focus on education, mentorship and peer support. Camp No Limits – Idaho takes place on Coeur d’Alene lake and is a gorgeous setting for our most rustic camp. The lake is the center of our adventure activities with time for swimming and kayaking. The Camp Cross staff helps to entertain us with activities such as live action Clue and canoe tug-o-war! Join in for sessions including energizers, OT/PT/Sibling Club life skills sessions, biking clinic, running clinic, peer support groups, dance, talent show, treasure hunt themed group activity, and more!
Camp Odakoda
(Falls City, OR)
Camp Odakoda offers a one week typical summer camp experience for 10-18 year old individuals with autism. We provide an opportunity to engage in activities that will help campers grow and expand their social experiences, foster independence, and support positive mental health. We provide opportunities for campers with autism to enjoy their uniqueness, take pride in their strengths, and just have fun!
Camp Phoenix
(Bellingham, WA)
Camp Phoenix provides an opportunity for children recovering from burn injuries to meet other children who share similar feelings and experiences. The weeklong camp gives these children temporary freedom from the everyday frustrations of being burned, a chance to share their stories and to bond with each other. It’s a week full of friendship, sharing, and activities that provide physical and emotional challenges to invoke a feeling of accomplishment no matter how small. Campers and adult burn survivors share their stories and emotions, especially shame and fear, about their recovery.
Camp Prime Time
(Clear Lake, WA)
Camp Prime Time is a volunteer supported recreational camping facility for families who have children suffering from serious illnesses or various disabilities. Activities at Camp Prime Time include boat rides, accessible tree house, fishing, hiking, swimming, s’mores and more!
Camp Promise – West
(Vaughn, WA)
The mission of Camp Promise is to provide a barrier-free, weeklong overnight camp for kids, teens, and adults with muscular dystrophy or select neuromuscular diseases — regardless of age, capability, or ability to pay
Camp Rivendale
(Beaverton, OR)Camp Rivendale is a summer day camp that provides recreational opportunities for children and young adults who have physical, emotional, and/or developmental disabilities. Camp Rivendale contributes to the physical, mental, and social growth of campers through the exploration of music, dance, drama, visual arts, sports, and aquatics. Our staff provide affection, support, and companionship to campers and work to promote the dignity, self-respect, and independence of individuals with disabilities.
Each summer, day-long camps are run at this serene outdoor campus. Campers cans sign up for as many or as few weeks as they want, but there is no guarantee that they will get in every week. Staff members supervise all activities daily from 9 am to 3 pm.
Camp Sealth
(Vashon Island, WA)
Camp Sealth helps kids build strong character, values and life skills. We’re a friendly, inclusive and diverse community of campers and staff who share a love of the outdoors. Camp Sealth is dedicated to making this a truly unique summer adventure!
Camp Spark
(Vancouver, WA)
Camp Spark is a comprehensive residential sports camp program for youth and young adults, ages 8 to 21, who are blind and visually impaired. Camp sessions last three or six days and generally take place at rented facilities at universities, or retreat centers. Through summer and winter sessions, campers learn how to swim for the first time, snowshoe through the mountains, develop friendships, and gain the skills and resources to help them achieve success in all areas of life.
Camp Sparkle
(Spokane, Bellevue, Woodinville, Seattle, and Tacoma)
The mission of Camp Sparkle is to improve the lives of families dealing with cancer. We accept children who have a cancer diagnosis themselves or have a loved one with cancer. Camp Sparkle hopes to improve the social and emotional well being of children effected by cancer.
Camp STIX Diabetes Summer Camp
(Spokane, Washington
Camp STIX is a one-week residential camp for youth ages 9-16 who have diabetes. They have an opportunity to come together and share an unforgettable summer camp experiences where learning and fun come together. Camp STIX is located at YMCA Camp Reed’s property on beautiful Fan Lake.
Camp Sweyolakan
(Lake Coeur d’Alene, ID
Camp Sweyolakan on Lake Coeur d’Alene helps kids build strong character, values and life skills. We’re a friendly, inclusive and diverse community of campers and staff who share a love of the outdoors.
Children’s Play Garden
The Seattle Children’s Play Garden is a 1-acre fully fenced garden in the heart of Seattle. Our mission is to provide children of all abilities a safe, accessible and adventurous place to play.
Friendship Builders Camp
This program is specially designed for neurodivergent learners, or any learner who could use a little extra support to engage socially with peers, problem-solve, or successfully manage their emotions. Friendship Builders Camp offers a safe and inclusive learning environment. We welcome neurodiverse children, with or without diagnoses, and their siblings.
Campers enjoy fun engaging activities that are carefully crafted to naturally facilitate communication and connection between peers. Activities include building projects, STEM-based adventures, artsy escapades, refreshing water play, legos, outdoor fun, and a whole lot more!
Designed using principles of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), campers learn essential skills for building healthy friendships. Small group learning will offer meaningful experiences, related to their personal interests.
You may notice significant improvements in your child’s friendship-making, problem-solving, and emotional regulation–skills that give them a leg up for the coming school year.
Healing Winds
Kids Club Fun and Fitness Day Camps (Vancouver, Washington)
When school’s out it is no time to be sitting around all day! Let’s have an adventure and get up and move!At our School’s Out Day Camps your child will join us for a themed day of fun games, crafts, and activities to keep your kiddos moving. During the
Summer, try to stop that summer slide by joining our Summer Camp! Each week is dedicated to a fun, kid friendly theme, where we play games, make crafts, and do activities to keep your child active, engaged, and on theme. During Summer Camp we split into two age groups, so that we can better cater the activities to your child’s developmental abilities. Camps are for school-aged kids (4-11 years old).
Kiwanis Camp Casey
Kiwanis Camp Casey is a week-long summer camp for children ages 6-17 who have physical disabilities. It is provided by the North Central of Seattle Kiwanis Club and all staffing, nurses, and counselors volunteer to help create “the best week of the year” for our campers. Camp is located next to Fort Casey State Park on Whidbey Island in the old WWII army barracks (now owned by SPU). Transportation to and from Camp is provided from the North Seattle area. For over 75 years the Seattle North Central Kiwanis Club has fully funded the camp, so it is free of charge! Click here to learn more about Camp Casey.
Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp
MHKC has partnered with the US Forest Service to help empower children and adults with disabilities through overnight, outdoor, recreational programming.
We offer eight week-long sessions of residential summer camp, two winter retreats and a family camp at our 22-acre site in the Mt. Hood National Forest.
Camp Parkview
(Vashon Island, Washington)
Situated on picturesque Vashon Island, our camp for adults aged 18+ with I/DDs invites you to a week of camaraderie and joy. From swimming at the pool and canoeing in Puget Sound to arts, crafts, and live performances, there’s something for everyone. Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with laughter, learning, and lifelong memories!
Seattle Children’s Stanley Stamm Summer Camp
Each August, Seattle Children’s Stanley Stamm Summer Camp gives nearly 100 children with chronic medical conditions the chance to go fishing, ride horses and take part in other typical summer camp activities at a week-long sleepover camp near Mt. Rainier.
Funshine Day Camp
(Spokane, Washington)
Funshine Day Camp is a fun-filled camp for those with developmental and/or physical disabilities. Each day, campers will have the opportunity to interact and socialize with their peers through crafts, music, science experiments, books, board games, swimming, group activities and so much more. Each Friday, Funshine experiences an exciting new field trip location. Check out this summer’s themes and join us at Funshine Day Camp! With so many smiles and so much excitement, our end of the summer Potluck BBQ & Carnival is the perfect place to share your experience.
Outdoors for All
(Seattle, Washington)
Outdoors for All provides a variety of recreation activities for individuals with disabilities. These activities are designed to accommodate a broad range of individual skill levels; from individuals who want to try something new to athletes who aspire to compete. Take a look at the different recreation programs we offer and learn more about how to participate.
Spirit Therapeutic Riding Center
(Ellensburg, Washington)
There are multiple themed camps open to school age children of all abilities. Each 3 day camp is filled with fun individual and group activities, horsemanship/riding, crafts, snacks, games and FUN! Click ‘Register Here’ for more information and to register.
Pierce County Camps/Clinics
Our camps are designed to give kids a break from school and help them try new experiences and grow mentally, physically, and socially. We offer camps to help your child refine a sports skill, explore the outdoors, and learn science and engineering, all while having fun and making new friends. Pierce County offers 6 different camps and clinics.
Our Summer 2024 Special Needs Camp Directory will include information on some of the Best Day and Overnight Special Needs Summer Camps in America
Washington Vocational Services Summer Camp
Looking for something to do this summer? Try WVS Summer Camps! This fully inclusive program in Skagit County is open to everyone ages 14 – 26. We have 6 exciting weeks of camp planned and every week has a different theme. Join us for some fun in the sun, while making new friends and enjoying the great outdoors! For more information, please contact Tessa Ross at tross@wvs.org.
