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Camps for Individuals with Disabilities

It’s that time of year! Registration for summer camps usually open January through March. Camp dates tend to fill up fast, so we offer a list of many camps across WA State that serve individuals with disabilities, from pre-K to adult.

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Free Camps Camp Agape Northwest in Gig Harbor – Overnight camp for kids with cancer and their families Camp Amanda in Walla Walla – Weekend camp for children aged 8-14 who’ve experienced a significant loss in their life Apex Summer Camps offered by the University of WA Autism Center. Children age 6-13, scholarships available. Camp Discovery in Stanwood – Overnight camp for children who suffer from epilepsy Camp Erin in Everett, Seattle, Tacoma, and Lewiston – Day and overnight camps for youth and families grieving the death of a significant person in their lives, run by eluna Camp Mariposa in Everett and Vancouver – Day and overnight camp for youth affected by the substance use of a family member, run by eluna Camp Prime Time near the White Pass Ski Area – Overnight camp for families with a serious/terminally ill or developmentally disabled child(ren) Camp Promise in Mt. Vernon – Overnight camp ages 6 years or older who have neuromuscular disorders Kiwanis Camp Casey in Blaine – Day and overnight camp for those aged 6-17 that are mildly to severely physically challenged Camps Partnered with Lifespan Respite Washington (a program of PAVE). You may be eligible for a voucher for the person you care for to attend any of these camps for free or a reduced cost. Learn more and apply on our website’s Voucher Program page. Black Diamond Camp* in Auburn – Summer day camps for children aged 5–12, overnight camp for middle and high school students Boys & Girls Clubs of Spokane County – Day camps for Club members at additional fee Camp Beausite Northwest near Port Townsend – Summer camps for individuals 7 and older who have IDD or physical disabilities Camp Dart-Lo in Spokane – Day camp for Pre-K through 8th grade, run by Camp Fire Inland Northwest Camp Dudley near the White Pass Ski Area – Overnight camp for children aged 7-15, run by the Yakima YMCA Camp Lutherhaven* at Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Overnight camp for grade school students Camp Sealth on Vashion Island – Overnight and Day camps for school-aged kids, run by Camp Fire Central Puget Sound Camp Stand By Me in Vaughn – Overnight camp for those with disabilities aged 7 and up, run by Easterseals of Washington Camp Sun Sparrow* in Greenwood – Day camp for individuals with IDD aged 15 and older, run by Warm Beach Camp Camp Sweyolakan on Lake Coeur d'Alene, Idaho – Overnight camp for grade school children and day camp for grades 1-6, run by Camp Fire Inland Northwest Champ Camp* at Lake Coeur d’Alene, Idaho – Overnight camp for people with special needs, 8 and older with a 1:1 staffing, or all ages if attending with caregiver, run by Lutherhaven Ministries Trace Behavior Support Camp (formerly Community Care) in Seattle – Therapeutic day camp for children over 5 that have behavioral health issues. Coyote Central in Seattle – Day camp/creative courses for 10–15-year-olds CSTOCK Community Theatre Camp in Silverdale – Day camp for ages 4-18 Empowering Strides in Snohomish – Equine therapy day camp for kids aged 5-12 who are neurodivergent or have behavioral health problems Evolutions Preschool Summer Camps -day camps for ages 3-6 years. Four Star Farm in Graham – Day camp with horse training and riding Funshine Day Camp in Spokane – Day camp for ages 6 and up for individuals with disabilities, run by the City of Spokane Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation Services Hopeful Hands in Lynwood- Day Camps for ages 13-19 youth with neurodivergency Metro Parks Tacoma – Day camps for ages 4 and up, including adaptive & sensory friendly camps My Gym, Happy Valley, Oregon (southwest of Portland, highway driving). Summer camps for children ages 3-10 years. This program is in the process of joining the Lifespan Respite WA voucher program. Lion’s Camp Horizon in Blaine, WA. Camps for individuals age 12 and over with disabilities (no particular type of disability mentioned). Ocean Park Camp* – Overnight camp for grade school children and families Premier Northwest Kids in Snohomish – Preschool classes and day camp for ages 4-10 Seattle Playgarden – Summer day camp for ages 3.5-21 years old with and without disabilities TROT in Kennewick – Adaptive riding day camp for 4 and older Vancouver Elite Gymnastics Academy – Gymnastic and dance day camp for children 3-16 Warm Beach Camp* in Greenwood – Runs horsemanship day camp and family overnight camp Camp Zanika at Lake Wenatchee – Overnight camp for children in grades 1-12, run by Camp Fire North Central Washington Camps for Individuals with Special Needs and Conditions (not affiliated with Lifespan Respite) Camp Killoqua in Stanwood – Day and Overnight camps for children grades 1-12, run by Camp Fire Snohomish County Camp Leo in Auburn – Overnight camp for grades 3-12 who have Type 1 Diabetes Camp Spark in Vancouver – Sports camp for aged 8-21 athletes who are blind or visually impaired Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp – Overnight camp for ages 12 and up that have developmental disabilities New Horizons Camp* on Vashon Island – Overnight camp for adults with disabilities, run

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