SUMMER CAMPS
and Programs for Children with Special Needs
Summer 2025, Summer Camps for 2026 will be posted as soon as they are availble
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Camps hosted by local therapy (Speech, OT, PT) clinics:
EJ Summer Camps 2025.pdf4 Social Skills Camp Options:
Pre-K thru Kindergarten
Elementary
Teen
AAC Device (all ages)
See flyer for dates and costs
04476 Pediatric Summer Programs Flyer 25.pdfTEAM Camp includes 3 therapies- OT, PT, and Speech in rotations
Once or twice a week
Age Range: 3-11 years old (preschool-5th grade), split into 2 age groups
Summer Program 25.pdf*FREE* program offered to all Wayne County Students involved in special education, ages 14 to 21.
Focuses on vocational training, on-site job exploration, self-advocacy, and socialization.
Open ALL levels of students on IEPs (not just those who are served by the Board of DD).
June 9th -- July 10th Mon.–Thurs., 8:15am–1pm
*Lunch provided
*Transportation provided if needed
All overnight camps (no day camp options)
Located in Perrysville, Ashland County
Ages 6-8: Nuhop Jr. Camp (half week)
Ages 8-18: Traditional Camp (full week)
-Also a half-week "mini camp" option for ages 9-12
Hiking, camping, swimming, canoeing, ropes course, crafts, and activities
"Serving children with neurodiversities, including learning disabilities, attention deficit disorders, autism spectrum disorders as well as their “typical” peers."
Summer Sports for Athletes with Disabilities:
Special Olympics
Special Olympics
Special Olympics athletes must be at least 8 years old and have a developmental disability.
Ashland County- Bowling (now thru June) and Softball (July)
Click the link above or call JoAnne Weber at 419-565-3550 or Margaret Halter at 419-289-0470
Email: special.olympics@daleroy.org
Wayne County- Golf (May thru June)
Call: Erin Rammel at 330-466-0529
Adaptive Sports Ohio (ASO)
Adaptive Sports Ohio (ASO)
Dream Camp- a weekend of adaptive sports and recreation! During this overnight camp, participate in Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Softball, Kayaking, Swimming, Track, High Ropes, Games, Campfire, and more!
Date: July 25th-27th. 2025
Where: Recreation Unlimited, 7700 Piper Rd, Ashley, OH 43003
Who: Youth with physical disabilities, aged 7-18. Students enrolled in high school that are 18 or older are also eligible to participate.
Cost: $200.00 (includes lodging and food); Limited number of camperships are available - please email director@adaptivesportsohio.org to be considered.
Registration: https://adaptivesportsohio.leagueapps.com/camps/4389061-dream-camp-2025
All applications must be submitted by June 27, 2025 and include full payment. When completing registration, be prepared to enter medical information (medications, prior injuries, tetanus booster date, etc.)
Everyone Plays Camp- A *FREE* five week summer adaptive sports camp featuring lots of sports, games and fun!
Youth (6-12 years old) with a physical disability
Dates TBD
Located at Gault Rec Center in Wooster
Early Childhood Play Groups (Drop-in, no weekly/monthly commitment)
Wayne/Ashland County Board of DD Early Intervention Playgroups: Monthly playgroups held at Ida Sue School (Wayne County Board of DD) 10-11:30am. Dates and information are shared on their Ashland/Wayne Early Intervention Facebook page.
Holmes County Board of DD Play Groups: The Holmes County Early Intervention and Learning Bridge programs are pleased to offer monthly playgroups at the Holmes County Board of DD. These playgroups are open to the public, and all children 16 months to 5 years of age are encouraged to attend.
Call 330-674-8045 for more information.
EJ Therapy Play Groups (Wooster and Canal Fulton) EJ’s gym will be open for play! Each session will include a short, structured acctivity followed by child-led free play. Play sessions will be supervised by a skilled therapist who will be available to guide children in play. Parents are encouraged to stay in the gym and play! Open to all children aged preschool-6 years old. Offered weekly, every Friday 10-11am, $12 per week. Click the link above or call 330-262-44449.
Equine Therapy / Therapeutic Horseback Riding
One Heart Stables (Encompass Counseling) in Wooster
Majestic Equine Connections (adaptive horseback riding) in Seville
JAFs Therapy in Motion (programs for physical and mental health needs) in Medina
Medina Creative Therapy Ranch (geared towards children with disabilities) in Medina
Specialized Summer Camps/Programs Outside of the Tri-County Area (But may be worth traveling for!)
The Lawrence School-- Summer reading programs for students with Dyslexia and learning disabilities
Located in Broadview Heights, Ohio
Programs for ages 4-5, and grades 1-6
Focus on Orton-Gillingham multi-sensory reading instruction
Camp Cheerful-- Summer day camps for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities
Located in Strongsville, Ohio
Ages 5 through high school graduation
Full-day camp (8:30-4:00), can sign up for individual weeks
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