Summer Camps for Children with Spina Bifida

It's summer, and for many children, teens, and young adults, that means it's time for camp! If you're a parent or caregiver of a child with spina bifida, a spinal cord injury, special needs, or any other challenges, you want them to have opportunities for fun activities.

Reviewed August 2026

Summer Camps for Kids with Spina Bifida and Other Special Needs

Take a look at our compiled list of various camps and programs across the United States. Some are even available year-round!

Alabama

Camp ASCCA (Alabama's Special Camp for Children and Adults) ASCCA is a nationally recognized leader in therapeutic recreation for children and adults with both physical and intellectual disabilities. Providing weekend and week-long sessions, Camp ASCCA is open year-round.

Camp SMILE Camp SMILE offers recreational opportunities for campers with disabilities in age ranges from 5 to 50 years old. A unique aspect of this Mobile-based camp sponsored by United Cerebral Palsy is its one-to-one camper-to-counselor ratio, which helps campers adjust and fosters genuine relationships. Activities include swimming, boating, arts & crafts, horseback riding, zip-lines, and more.

Arizona

Camp Patrick Camp Patrick was created to offer kids with spina bifida a week of fun with a dedicated and friendly staff. Includes wheelchair-accessible cabins, great food, and lots of fun, like horseback riding.

Arkansas

Camp Aldersgate This nonprofit camp serves kids with special needs like spinal cord injuries and spina bifida. It offers week-long and weekend camping opportunities that help campers grow and cultivate new friendships in the community.

California

AbilityFirst’s Camp Paivika This camp has helped thousands of children and adults with disabilities make friends, try new things, and become more confident and independent.

Camp Ronald McDonald at Eagle Lake Dedicated to supporting children with disabilities and disadvantages and their families. Includes arts and crafts, water sports, group activities, and more.

Seals Central California – Camp Harmon Residential camp program for children and adults with disabilities at Boulder Creek.

Painted Turtle Camp It offers various camp options for children with chronic and life-threatening illnesses including those with spina bifida and paraplegia, Crohn’s and colitis, and more.

Colorado

CFCE Summer Camp This four-week camp runs Monday through Friday for children with motor disabilities.

Camp Roundup River Ranch This is a medically supported camp for kids with chronic and life-threatening illnesses.

INSPIRE Adventure Camp INSPIRE Adventure Camp is a month-long summer camp session for kids over the age of 5. This camp offers numerous activities and special classes that enhance the campers' quality of life through healthy choices and recreation.

Connecticut

The Hole in the Wall Gang Camp Dedicated to providing a different kind of healing to seriously ill children and their families throughout the Northeast, free of charge.

Hospital for Special Care Ivan Lendl Adaptive Sports Camp Week-long day wheelchair sports camp for children ages 7-18 living with physical disabilities.

Delaware

Children’s Beach House, Inc. Camp programs on the Delaware Bay provide a unique experience for children with special needs to explore and learn from our natural environment. Activities include swimming, boating, drama, arts, cooking, and horseback riding.

Florida

Camp Boggy Creek For ages 7-16 who have been diagnosed with a chronic or life-threatening condition.

CECO (Conductive Education Center of Orlando) Summer Camp This fun and educational summer camp offers a physical, social-emotional, and cognitive program for kids with motor disabilities, such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and other conditions.

Georgia

Camp Krazy Legs Overnight summer camp for children and teens with spina bifida who meet eligibility criteria.

Lindsey’s Place Camp A year-round recreation program for ages 7-30, providing activities for those with special needs.

BlazeSports Georgia Blaze Camps  Several locations, ages 8-19. Two-day and one-week sessions sports summer camps for youth with physical disabilities.

Camp Sparrowood Ages 8+, one-week sessions for high-functioning, special needs individuals. Includes nature activities, crafts, games, and swimming.

Camp Twin Lakes Ages 7+, traditional camp with swimming, sports, nature activities, canoeing, and archery for campers with a variety of medical disabilities.

Camp Independence An overnight camp run by the YMCA of Metro Chicago and the Illinois Spina Bifida Association designed especially for people with spina bifida. Designed to learn self-care, develop new friendships, and try new adaptive sports.

Indiana

Camp Millhouse Surrounded by 45 acres of woods, a residential camp for differently-abled people of all ages.

Camp Riley Held at Indiana University's Bradford Woods, this camp is open to kids from ages 8 - 18 who live with disabilities.

Iowa

Camp Courageous Camp Courageous offers year-round recreational opportunities for kids with special needs, including a specialized week for individuals with physical disabilities, including spinal cord injuries and spina bifida. Activities work to empower campers with courage and explore their capabilities.

Camp Sunnyside For children and adults with and without disabilities ages five and older, features an accessible indoor pool and the Meredith Tree House.

Camp High Hopes Designed to offer a fun, safe, and adaptive recreational environment for people with disabilities, their friends, and families.

Kentucky

Center for Courageous Kids Camp for children living with life-threatening illnesses to have fun and forget about their everyday struggles.

Maine

Camp CaPella Providing camp programs for children and adults with disabilities, and their families.

Pine Tree Society Camp It offers seven six-day overnight sessions geared toward various ages and disabilities.

Maryland

Camp Greentop Year-round camping & therapeutic recreation program provides life-changing experiences in a safe environment for youth and adults with disabilities.

Easter Seals Camp Fairlee Accessible camping opportunity located near Chestertown, Maryland. Residential/recreational camp for ages 6 and up.

Massachusetts

Camp Howe Provides day, overnight, and weekly camping programs for persons of all ages with a primary focus on creating a community in which everyone is included and has a sense of belonging.

Michigan

Camp Grace Bentley Hosts campers with a range of physical and mental challenges ages 7-16.

Minnesota

Camp Friendship, Camp Courage, Camp Courage North, Camp Eden Wood, Camp New Hope Providing life-changing experiences that enhance independence and self-esteem for children and adults with disabilities. Follow the link for more information and the schedule.

Camp Fish Tales Wheelchair-accessible camp on 67 acres devoted to providing a unique camping atmosphere for those with special challenges.

Mississippi

Camp Dream Street 5-day camping program for children with physical disabilities.

Missouri

Camp MITIOG A week-long summer camp in Excelsior Springs, MO devoted to children living with spina bifida.

Wonderland Camp Wonderland Camp provides a safe, fun, and educational experience for campers who have disabilities. This camp works to provide and nurture personal development for each counselor and camper.

New Hampshire

Camp Allen A private nonprofit residential summer camp for individuals with physical and/or developmental disabilities. Located in Bedford, New Hampshire.

New Jersey

Camp Chatterbox Therapy camp for non-speaking or severely speech-impaired children, ages 5 - 16, who functionally use synthesized augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) devices.

New York

Camp Paquatuck Camp for children and young adults, ages 6-21, with physical and developmental disabilities.

Camp Anne A fun-filled, safe environment for children and adults who require various levels of support, and who may also have physical and/or medical needs.

Southampton Fresh Air Home Serving physically-challenged children ages 8 to 18.

Double H Ranch Summer Camp Camp for ages 6-16 dealing with critical or life-threatening illnesses, giving them a chance to experience the magic of the Adirondacks.

Camp Oakhurst Camp options for adults and children, available for those with physical or developmental disabilities to enjoy a memorable summer experience.

North Carolina

Camp Victory Junction Victory Junction offers nine weeks of summer camp and is open to children with special needs, ages 6 to 16. Each week serves children with different needs and medical conditions, including one week just for kids with spina bifida. Victory Junction serves up to 128 kids at a time and works to enrich the lives of children with illnesses and special needs by providing fun and empowering camp experiences at no cost to children or their families.

Camp Carefree Free one-week camping experience for kids with chronic illnesses including spina bifida and spinal cord injuries.

All Abilities Camp Ages 5 to 16, open to children with and without disabilities. Campers participate in a variety of activities, including horseback riding, arts and crafts, and more.

Ohio

Camp Cheerful Camp for children with disabilities and autism. Therapeutic horsemanship sessions are also offered year-round.

Oklahoma

Kamp Wildfire Five-day retreat for children with spina bifida. Also open to children with Cerebral Palsy. Located in Pryor, OK.

Camp ClapHans Residential summer camp for children with disabilities for ages 8-20.

Oregon

Camp Attitude Christian camp with a safe and inclusive environment for kids with special needs.

Camp Yakety Yak A two-week, therapeutic day camp that helps children with special needs grow socially and emotionally by improving their communication skills.

Pennsylvania

FireFly Camps & Retreats Provides year-round opportunities for personal development and skill-building for individuals with spina bifida and related disabilities.

Club LilyCamp For adults 19 and up with any disability.

York County Day Camp A six-week York County day camp, specifically designed for those with disabilities ages 5-21.

Cumberland County Day Camp A three-week Cumberland County day camp for those with disabilities, ages 5-21.

Camp Woodlands Camps available for children and adults with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Camp Spifida A camp for children with spina bifida ages 6-18. A week full of fun activities like arts and crafts, fishing, swimming, paddle boats, hayrides, rope courses, climbing walls, and more.

South Dakota

Spirit Camp Spirit Camp offers experiences for kids with disabilities to enhance self-confidence and improve independence.

Tennessee

Camp Discovery Camp Discovery is built to create long-lasting positive memories for campers with physical and mental disabilities that may not otherwise have access to the traditional summer camp experiences. This is a week-long camp that builds relationships and independence through daily activities.

Texas

Camp TLC Camp TLC is a week-long summer camp for kids with spina bifida, ages 8-16. It is hosted by the Spina Bifida Association of North Texas and held at Camp John Marc. The camp is fully accessible and offers a range of activities, including horseback riding, rock climbing, zip lining, fishing, archery, arts & crafts, swimming, and more.

Camp For All – Camp LIFE Created to promote an inclusive environment for all kids, accepting children with a variety of special needs, including autism, cerebral palsy, spina bifida, and more.

Camp Summit This camp, based out of Paradise, TX, welcomes all campers, regardless of their disabilities. It provides a fun environment where your child can reach new potential through recreational, social, and therapeutic activities.

Camp That Love Built This completely adaptive summer camp gives those with spina bifida opportunities for independence and fun!

Texas Lions Camp Texas Lions Camp offers a safe environment for children (ages 7-16) with physical disabilities. This week-long camp experience encourages campers to explore, exercise, and find new interests and abilities through daily activities.

Utah

Camp Kostopulos Dedicated to improving the lives of people with disabilities through the medium of recreation and leisure education. It offers fishing, horse riding, swimming, campouts, arts and crafts, and more.

Virginia

Camp Easter Seals UCP A camp designed to offer children and adults with disabilities opportunities for sing-a-longs and talent shows, canoeing, nature walks, swimming, and arts and crafts.

Washington

Easter Seals Camp - Stand By Me Fully accessible recreational camp for children and adults with any disability.

Camp Holiday Trails A camp for children with special health needs.

Outdoors for All Summer Day Camps It provides an active camp environment for children with and without disabilities, ages 5-21.

Camp Prime Time A camp for terminally ill and disabled children and their families.

Camp Korey A place where kids with life-altering medical conditions can just be kids, entirely free of charge. 

Wisconsin

Badger Camp It provides a positive natural environment where individuals with developmental challenges can learn about their surroundings and realize their full potential.

 

Although the contents of this list are believed to be reliable when posted, 180 Medical cannot guarantee this information to be current, accurate, or complete. Please contact the organization holding the camp for additional details regarding the events.

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