Summer Camps 2010

This is a partial listing of summer camps in OK and surrounding states who provide summer camp opportunities for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. 

Oklahoma

Tulsa
Autism Center of Tulsa Pilot Program
Camp Loughridge
4900 W. 71st St.
Tulsa, OK 74131
918.446-4194 phone
www.camploughridge.org
Day Camp

The Autism Center of Tulsa and Camp Loughridge have partnered to provide a pilot program to include children ages 6-13 with autism spectrum disorders in Christian summer day camp sessions. Activities include archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, challenge and ropes events and more. 

The pilot program will include 3 campers per week with a one-on-one aide. There is no additional fee for the aide. Limited partial scholarships are available. For a partial scholarship form, click here.  For a pilot program questionnaire/application packet, click here. You must complete the Camp Loughridge form included in the packet, but it should be returned with other forms to the Autism Center of Tulsa, NOT directly to Camp Loughridge. Applications must be received by May 27, 2010. 

For more information about Camp Loughridge, including session dates and times, click here.

DDA Camp
The Bridges Foundation
1345 N. Lewis
Tulsa, OK 74110
918.592.3333 phone
www.thebridgesfound.org
Day Camp

A day camp experience for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, ages 6-21. Registration and more information available soon. Registration begins May 10, 2010.

Tulsa
Summer Camp at the Coop De Ville
Able Kids Therapy
5970 E. 31st St., Suite F
Tulsa, OK 74135
918.622.6599 phone
www.ablekidstherapy.com
Residential camp
June 7-11

An overnight camp at Coop de Ville, a farm in Carthage, MO. Multiple outdoor activities fishing, horseback riding and farm activities. 

Superhero Day Camp
Able Kids Therapy
5970 E. 31st St., Suite F
Tulsa, OK 74135
918.622.6599 phone
www.ablekidstherapy.com
Day Camp
June 28-July 2
1:00-4:00 p.m.

Day camp focusing on superhero play.

Artsy Fartsy Day Camp
Able Kids Therapy
5970 E. 31st St., Suite F
Tulsa, OK 74135
918.622.6599 phone
www.ablekidstherapy.com
Day Camp
July 12-16
1:00-4:00 p.m.

An art day camp with theme TBA.

Guthrie
Make Promises Happen
Central Christian Camp and Conference Center
One Twin Cedar Lane
Guthrie, OK 73044
Phone: 405.282.2811
www.centralchristiancamp.org
Day Camp
Provides outdoor recreational opportunities to individuals ages 6 and older with special needs. Each camper is paired with a volunteer counselor. Campers enjoy fishing, boating, arts & crafts, swimming, archery, dances, talent shows and more at MPH events. For an information flyer on MPH on site programs in 2010, click here.

McAlester
Camp Perfect Wings
Cross Timbers
Baptist General Convention of OK
3800 N. May Ave.
OKC, OK 73112
http://www.bgco.org/5319?sct=campperfectwings
Residential Camp
July 6-9, 2010
Created specifically for special needs campers ages 8 and up to attend with a "buddy". Includes archery, bb guns, crafts, music, climbing wall, zip line and more. For a registration form, click here.

Gore/Tahlequah
Camp Grey Squirrel
United Methodist Boys Ranch
United Methodist Children's Home
P.O. Box 75
Cookson, OK 74427
918.457.6150 phone
www.campgreysquirrel.org
Residential and Day Camps
Created for children with ASD. Schedule combines sessions in Gore and Tahlequah locations.

Missouri
Purdy
Camp Barnabas
901 Private Road 2060
Purdy, MO 65734
417.476.2565 phone
www.campbarnabas.org
Residential Camps
Provides camps for individuals with special needs in a Christian camp setting. Activities include swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, zip lines and more. For the 2010 camp schedule, click here.

Arkansas
Little Rock
Camp Aldersgate
2000 Aldersgate Rd.
Little Rock, AR 72205
501.225.1444 phone
www.campaldersgate.net
Residential Camps
Provides camps for individuals with special needs. Activities include ziplines, archery, boating and swimming. For the 2010 camp schedule, click here.

Colorado
Aspen
Extreme Sports Camp
P.O. Box 10729
Aspen, CO 81612
970.927.3143 phone
Day and Overnight Camps
Provides camps for children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders. Activities include boating, waterskiing, kayaking and rock climbing. For the 2010 camp schedule, click here.

Winter Park
National Sports Center for the Disabled
P.O. Box 1290
Winter Park, CO 80482
303.316.1544 phone
www.nscd.org
Residential and Day Camps
Provides camps and day adventures for individuals with special needs and their families. Activities include rafting, therapeutic horseback riding, mountain biking, sailing and more. For the 2010 brochure, click here.

Crested Butte
Adaptive Sports Center
P.O. Box 1639
Crested Butte, CO 81224
866.349.2296 phone
www.adaptivesports.org
Day Camps and Adventures
Provides day camps and adventures for individuals with special needs. Activities include horseback riding, hiking and swimming. For the 2010 program listing, click here.

Texas
Sunset
Charis Hills Camp
498 Faulkner Rd.
Sunset, TX 76270
888.681.2173 phone
www.charishills.org
Residential and Family Camps
Provides residential camps for children and teenagers with autism spectrum disorders. Activities include fishing, boating, archery, arts and crafts, horseback riding and more. For a 2010 schedule, click here.

Dallas
Camp Summit
17210 Campbell Rd.
Dallas, TX 75252
972.484.8900 phone
www.campsummittx.org
Residential Camps
Provides a residential camp in Argyle, TX for children and adults with developmental disabilities. For a camp calendar, click here.

Magnolia
Camp Blessing (formerly Camp Barnabas Texas)
26922 Holly Lord
Magnolia, TX 77355
281.259.5789 phone
www.campbarnabastexas.org
Residential Camps
Provides residential camps for children with developmental disabilities. For a camp schedule, click here.

Elgin
Down Home Ranch Camp
20250 FM619
Elgin, TX 78621
888.926.2253 phone
www.downhomeranch.org
Residential Camps
Provides residential camps for children and teens with developmental disabilities on a ranch near Austin, TX. For the 2010 ranch camp schedule, click here.