Summer CAMPS With A Mental Health Focus
Camp Stepping Stones (www.hns.org)
978-774-7566
E-Mail: info@hns.orgDescription of Services: Weekend day camp for children of all ages and families who have experience the death of someone close to them. Glen Urquhart School, Beverly Farms, MA.
Camp New Connections (www.mclean.harvard.edu/patient/child/cnc.php)
McLean Hospital, Belmont MA
617-855-2858
E-Mail: campnewconnections@gmail.comDescription of Services: Day camp for children 7-17 with Asperger's Syndrome, autism spectrum disorders, pervasive developmental disorders and non-verbal learning disabilities .
Boston Nature Center Day Camp (www.massaudubon.org/Nature_Connection/Sanctuaries/Boston/camp.php)
617-983-8500
Contact: Erin Kelly
E-Mail: bnc@massaudobon.orgDescription of Services: All inclusive camp for children ages 6-13. Specializes in working with children with Attention Deficit Disorder, Asthma and Respiratory Ailments, Autism. Mass Audubon, Boston Nature Center, Mattapan.
YouthCare Camp (www.massgeneral.org/youthcare)
Massachusetts General Hospital Youth Care Program
617-726-0060
E-mail: mghyouthcare@partners.org.Description of Services: Camp for children ages 6-16 with Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, PDD-NOS, and other Non-Verbal Learning. Charlestown and Westwood.
Transitions (www.massgeneral.org/youthcare/teen.html)
Massachusetts General Hospital Youth Care Program
617-726-0060
E-mail: mghyouthcare@partners.org.Description of Services: Program for ages 15-18 to learn about career development, for teens with Asperger’s Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, or Nonverbal Learning Disorder. Wellesley.
Handi Kids Summer Camp (www.handikids.org/camp_summer_program.shtml)
508-697-7557
E-Mail: info@handikids.orgDescription of Services: Therapeutic recreational program for children ages 4 to young adult with physical, cognitive and/or developmental disabilities. Bridgewater.
Camp Connect
508-697-7557
E-mail: info@handikids.orgDescription of Services: Day camp for children ages 4 to young adult with whose diagnoses may include Asperger's Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, or related challenges. Bridgewater.
Summer Treatment Program, Judge Baker Children’s Center (www.jbcc.harvard.edu)
617-278-4261
info@jbcc.harvard.eduDescription of Services: Day camp for children ages 6-12 with ADHD and Disruptive Behavioral Problems. Boston.
Good Times Group (www.stopthatbehavior.com/s_summer_camp.html)
Milestones, Educational Consultants of New England
781-895-3200
E-mail: info@stopthatbehavior.comDescription of Services: Day camp for children entering grades 2nd – 8th who have difficulty with social skills (such as with Asperger's, PDD, Anxiety Disorders, and Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities).
Camp Starfish (www.campstarfish.org)
(781)890-7827
E-Mail: campers@campstarfish.orgDescription of Services: Overnight camp in Rindge, NH, for children ages 7-14 with ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar, or other clinical diagnoses.
Camp Joy (www.cityofboston.gov/BCYF)
617-635-4920
E-Mail: patricia.st.andre@gmail.comDescription of Services: Recreational and therapeutic summer camp for Boston residents ages 3 to 22 with disabilities and their families Focus on making new friends, fun, learning and growing during the summer months.
Outward Bound - Heroic Journey (www.outwardboundwilderness.org/judishouse.html)
866-467-7651Description of Services: Wilderness program for grieving teens ages 14-18. Colorado. Outward bound also customizes groups around violence, GLBT and other issues.
Outward Bound - Intercept (www.outwardboundwilderness.org/type/intercept.html)
866-467-7651Description of Services: Special Program for troubled teens ages 14-20 beginning to demonstrate destructive behavior. Multiple sites throughout the United States. Intercept is not for hard-core juveniles. Outward bound also customizes groups around violence, GLBT and other issues.
Additional Resources:
Federation for Children with Special Needs
617-236-7210
E-Mail:
www.fcsn.orgAmerican Camping Association of New England
781-541-6080
www.acane-camps.org/camp/findcamp.phpEaster Seals of Massachusetts
800-922-08290
E-mail:
www.eastersealsma.org
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