SUMMER CAMPS
and Programs for Children with Special Needs
Camps hosted by local therapy (Speech, OT, PT) clinics:
EJ Wooster Summer Camps 2024.pdf3 Camp Options: Social Skills (2 age groups), Fine Motor (OT), Bike Riding
Once a week
Age range: 3-12 years old
Healthpoint Peds 2024 Summer Program.pdfTEAM Camp includes 3 therapies- OT, PT, and Speech (2 age groups)
New PT camps and food camp
Once or twice a week
Age Range: 3-12+ years old
Summer Program 24.docx*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 3rd – July 3rd Mon.–Thurs., 8:15am–1pm, Lunch provided
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."
Camp Nuhop brochure.pdfSummer Sports for Athletes with Disabilities:
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)
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!
July 12-14, Youth with Disabilities, aged 7-18.
Located at Recreation Unlimited camp in Ashley, Ohio
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
June – July 2024 (Specific dates TBD), Mon-Weds. mornings
Located at Gault Rec Center in Wooster
Early Childhood Play Groups (Drop-in, no weekly/monthly commitment)
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