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    Camps & Summer Programs

    • Annual Boy Scouts Special Needs Camporee

      Each year, the Chester County Council plays host to Special Needs Troops, and Community Organizations from South-Eastern Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland.

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    • Camp Akeela

      A 3.5-week sleep-away camp in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont.

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    • Camp Lee Mar

      Camp Lee Mar is a private residential special needs camp for children and teenagers with mild to moderate learning and developmental challenges. 

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    • Camp Pegasus

      Camp Pegasus at Rosemont College is a co-ed day camp run by Mike Fogel who brought you the award-winning Art of Friendship Social Skills Program.

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    • Center On Central

      Camp 24 utilizes creative arts therapies in a group setting to learn and practice social skills.

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    • Centreville Layton School

      The Summer Program at Centreville Layton School combines academic skills improvement with recreational activities.

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    • Dragonfly Forest

      Dragonfly Forest is dedicated to providing a safe, accessible and FUN camp experience for all children. Dragonfly Forest offers an overnight program where children and young adults with autism can have a traditional camp experience.

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    • ESY at The Vanguard School

      The Vanguard School’s Extended School Year Programs focus on the development of each individual student’s academic, social, communication and daily living skills needs.

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    • Fick Educational Services

      At Fick Educational Services, we offer educational advocacy, tutoring, social skills courses, executive function / study skills courses, and home-school evaluations. In addition, we offer a variety of themed summer camps for children ages 3-13 of all learning abilities.

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    • Hill Top Summer Adventures

      Hill Top Summer Adventures offers various social skills programs for students in grades 2-12 that may have one or more of the following diagnoses: ADD/ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, or social skills needs.

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    • Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy

      Hope Springs Equestrian Therapy camp is centered around the horse, riding, the daily care and how the horse has benefitted us through history.

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    • iCan Shine Bike Camp

      iCan Shine provides quality learning opportunities in recreational activities for individuals with disabilities.

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    • Lavner Camps

      Lavner Camps, accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), offers 30+ cutting-edge summer camps, ranging from sports, technology, the arts, and academics throughout the East Coast and Midwest.

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    • The Pathway School

      The Pathway School offers a 6-week summer program focused on academics, social and life skills as well as recreation development.

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    • Pennsylvania Lions Beacon Lodge Camp

      We serve children on any level of disability with trained counselors and fun activities!

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    • Philadelphia Rock Gyms

      Indoor & outdoor camps. Beginner friendly & for ages 4-15. Full & half-day options available.

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    • Schmata Productions Community Youth Theater

      Summer Experience now offers three great weeks of programming at its beautiful space in Malvern.

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    • Social Enrichment Center

      At the SEC we understand the importance of consistent and structured summer programming. We offer a variety of therapeutic services and programs to ensure your child’s summer is engaging and FUN!

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    • Camp @ VFES (Formerly Summer L.I.F.E.)

      Camp @ VFES (Formerly Summer L.I.F.E.) offers children and young adults with special needs traditional camp activities such as canoeing, zip-lining and more during week-long sessions on a 200+ acre wooded camp property in Schwenksville, PA. Programs are designed to help campers foster independence and friendships.

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    • Summit Camp & Travel

      Summit Camp is an ACA accredited program that provides support for kids aged 8–19 years old struggling with attentiveness, social connection, impulsivity, and related challenges.

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    • Theatre Horizon Autism Drama Program

      Using a variety of dramatic techniques, Theatre Horizon’s Autism Drama Program inspires imagination, communication, and interest in personal relationships for individuals on the autism spectrum.

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    • Vocational Immersion Program

      Designed for young adults with special needs, the Vocational Immersion Program (VIP) is a four-week intensive, pre-employment program with a strong focus on work readiness, career exploration and community-based vocational experiences.

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