Please note that this directory has been compiled and posted as a service to the community. The Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA) does not endorse any particular activity or organization on this list. Camps listed specifically serve persons with disabilities and/or include this population in their program. Some solely serve children and/or adults on the autism spectrum. Parents are advised to investigate the opportunities presented below to determine the appropriateness of each activity for their family member.

More and more families are checking their local YMCA, Parks and Recreation department, and even private gyms, recreational facilities and local Girl Scout councils and finding that programs have been, or are being, developed for children and/or adults with disabilities. For example, there are martial arts programs available in some communities for individuals with special needs, and there are martial arts programs that include people on the autism spectrum.

Some programs have an “inclusion coordinator” or other staff designated to support children and/or adults with disabilities. Within this listing, you will notice a few programs offered by these types of organizations around Indiana. You are encouraged to check with various organizations in your community to inquire about their specialized programs and/or supports within existing programs to accommodate children and adults with disabilities, including individuals on the autism spectrum.

Additionally, Special Olympics Indiana might be an option for your family members who have an interest in playing a variety of sports. Special Olympics Indiana provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in over twenty Olympic-type sports for children and adults with disabilities in communities across Indiana. To find out more about Special Olympics Indiana programs, and/or opportunities to get involved in your area, check out their website at https://soindiana.org/ or call 800-742-0612.

Another avenue for locating and pursuing summer camps and programs might be found at your local college or children's museum. Though not designed specifically for children or teens with ASD, some may offer programs which focus on a special interest and/or special talent that matches well with your family member.

Additionally, while all attempts were made to make this list as comprehensive as possible, there may be other programs and/or camps in your area. In the event you know of an opportunity not appearing on this list, please send the details to IRCA via Dr. Cathy Pratt at  prattc@indiana.edu or at 812-855-6508 and we will be happy to add it.

CAMPS

Albany (Delaware County)

TerraTime Nature Play & Learning
10910 E. State Road 28-67, Albany, IN 47320
Location: TerraTime, Albany, IN
Dates: June 20-24; June 27 - July 1; July 11-15; July 18-22, 2022
Cost: $250/week (after May 1); early bird discount available on website
Contact: 765-212-8521 or terratimeoffice@gmail.com
Website: https://www.terratime.org/
TerraTime’s mission is to get children playing, moving, exploring, discovering, and experiencing the wonder of nature play.
Our outdoor enrichment programs are STEM inspired and designed by a pediatric occupational therapist. We provide time and space for children to explore, create, build, design, problem solve, take risks, and use their imagination.
Children, ages 4-11, will have a variety of opportunities to experience learning according to their skill level and personal interests. This inclusive environment encourages skill building and learning that is embedded in child-directed play and exploration opportunities.

Avon (Hendricks County)

Embracing Abilities
West Side Location: 6734 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123
North Side Location: 7101 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46256
South Side Location: 2234 Sheek Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143
Dates: May 31 - July 22, 2022
Cost: Medicaid Waiver and private pay options see https://www.embracingabilities.com/summer-camp/
Contact: 317-825-TEAM (8326) or info@embracingabilities.com
Website: https://www.embracingabilities.com/
Embracing Abilities' hosts a yearly summer camp that services individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. EA's Summer Camp will consist of fun daily field trips in and around our communities for exploration, vocational skills, physical activities, life skills, creative experiences and more. Summer Camp will run Monday-Friday throughout the months of June and July. Our staff is excited to welcome your loved one for a summer of fun. Our caregiver ratio is 1:1, 1:3 and 1:4 due to the nature of our around town field trips. If campers are successful in small group settings, our 1:3 or 1:4 ratio may be a great option for them as well. We want to ensure safety and excellent care for your loved one. We currently host 3 camp locations throughout the Indy. We have a Westside Location (Avon, Indiana), Northside Location (Castleton, Indiana), and a Southside Location (Greenwood, Indiana) *assessments are completed on each camper for safety and success prior to enrollment.

Bloomington (Monroe County)

Camp Yes And
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Center on Education and Lifelong Learning and Indiana Resource Center for Autism
2810 East Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN 47408
Location: Bloomington High School South, 1965 S Walnut St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Dates: Information coming soon. Check website https://yesand.indiana.edu/news-events/next-camp.html.
Cost: Free for teens
Contact: Use contact form on website
Website: https://yesand.indiana.edu/
At Camp Yes And, teens and teachers learn Improv as a way to develop social communication skills and transform teaching and learning. The camp is designed to support verbal teens (ages 13-18) on the autism spectrum, or those with a similar diagnosis, who would benefit from support around building social communication skills. Camp also is a free professional learning opportunity for educators, including general and special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, social workers, arts educators, and others. In the words of one camper: “This camp’s just opened me up like an eggshell – just cracking open my true self.”

Kid City
Bloomington Parks and Recreation Department
401 N Morton Street, Suite 250, Bloomington, IN 47404
Location: Allison-Jukebox Community Center, 351 S Washington, Bloomington, IN
Dates: May 31 - July 29, 2022, M-F: Holiday week: May 31 - June 3, July 5-8
Cost: Grades K-7 $180 (out of city $185) $40 non-refundable administration fee. Holiday weeks are pro-rated
Contact: Amy Shrake at 812-349-3731 or shrakea@bloomington.in.gov
Website: https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/camps/kid-city-summer
Theme-based inclusive camp divided into two age groups (grades K-4 and 5-7) with weekly sessions. Many field trips included in the camp experience. In order for individuals with disabilities to participate as fully as possible, reasonable accommodations are provided. Reasonable accommodations are individualized techniques and resources used to enhance program participation without fundamentally altering a program. See Inclusion Questionnaire on website.

Luddy Pre-College Summer Program
Location: Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering IU Bloomington
700 N. Woodlawn Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408
Dates: June 19-25, 2022
Cost: $750 includes on-campus lodging, meals, campus activities, and some IU Luddy swag. The $750 fee must be paid in full to reserve space in the program.
Contact: Debbie Terrill at 812-855-9516 or terrilld@indiana.edu
Website: https://luddy.indiana.edu/student-life/summer-camp.html
The 2022 Luddy Pre-College Summer Program is a residential program, scheduled to take place in person on the beautiful IU campus, where high school students will explore how the Luddy community uses and designs computational tools to solve problems in engineering, science, and society. Participants will learn to use the python programming language to control a multiplicity of systems, interact with experts across our school, and gain a broad vision for computing in the 21st century.

Summer @ CIP
CIP Bloomington Center
204 N Morton Street, Bloomington, IN 47404
Location: Held at Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Dates: July 24 - August 4, 2022
Cost: $5,100 covers activities, room, and board (3 meals a day), 24/7 staffing support
Contact: 877-566-9247 or admissions@cipworldwide.org
Website: https://cipworldwide.org/summer/dates-locations/
Summer @ CIP on the IU Bloomington campus offers teens and young adults with High Functioning Autism, ADHD, and other Learning Differences a chance to experience a taste of independence while residing on campus in a college dormitory. Participants are introduced to the skills necessary for success at college, including social, academic, and independent living skills. Accepts participants entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grades in the fall, as well as recent high school graduates.

Bristol (Elkhart County)

Camp Wy.Not
ADEC, Inc.
19670 SR 120, Bristol, IN 46507
Location: ADEC, Bristol, IN
Dates: June 6 - August 5, 2022; 9 am - 3 pm
Cost: accepts Medicaid waiver, self-pay $80/week
Contact: 574-596-3452 or info@adecinc.com
Website: https://adecinc.com/services/family-services/summer-camp/
ADEC strives to provide families vital support through meaningful activities for their school aged children with developmental disabilities. Staffed by direct support professionals; provides early intervention and therapeutic services to young children and their families while giving kids trips to the pool, bowling alley and zoo during their stay. All campers are expected to find their own transportation and bring their own lunches each day.

Bristow (Perry County)

Anderson Woods
Camp Administration
3966 Adyeville Road, Bristow, IN 47515
Location: Anderson Woods, 3966 Adyeville Road, Bristow, IN
Dates: 8 Weeks in June and July, Monday - Thursday
Cost: $205 per session with limited need-based camperships available for campers requiring financial assistance.
Contact: 812-639-1079, or email andersonwoods@psci.net
Website: https://www.andersonwoods.org/summer-camp.html
During the four-day, three-night sessions, campers learn self-confidence, trust and responsibility through working together, caring for animals, tending the garden, and enjoying the beauty of nature. Full-time counselors and volunteers work alongside the campers to encourage and empower them to fulfill their maximum potential.

Converse (Grant County)

Camp Mephibosheth
Mephibosheth Ministries
1715 Stringtown Pike, Cicero, IN 46034
Location: The Ark Christian Ministries, 3522 North 1000 West 27, Converse, IN 46919
Dates: Three Sessions: June 25-27, June 29 - July 1, July 29-31, 2022 (sessions are 2 nights and 3 days)
Cost: $160 per session.
Contact: 317-984-4653, ext. 130, or info@mm-abilities.org
Website: https://www.mm-abilities.org/camp.html
Mephibosheth Ministries is a non-profit organization with a camp program serving teens 13 years old up through adults of all ages, from all over central Indiana who have disabilities. All of the camp activities—the flying squirrel, the rock wall, archery, canoeing, horseback riding, the mudslide, fishing, volleyball—are adapted to the level of each camper's abilities.

Fishers (Hamilton County)

Camp Create U Outside The Box
3940 E 56th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46220
Location: Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, 10500 E 126th Street, Fishers, IN 46038
Dates: July 25-29, 2022, 10 am - 3 pm, M-F; Ages 6-10; kids with and without disabilities welcome.
Cost: $250 or can fund with Medicaid Waiver (FSW/CIH)
Contact: Kelly Hartman at KHartman@insightsonline.net
Website: https://www.otbonline.org/. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/outsidetheboxinc/
An inclusive camp for both kids with and without challenges. Groups will dance, play games, and do MANY different types of sports, activities, arts, and crafts. Will also host The Ability Experience, Journey of Hope Friendship Picnic on Thursday – where people can learn about disability awareness with Phi Kappa Psi amidst their 12,000-mile bicycling ride across the US.

Fort Wayne (Allen County)

Camp Red Cedar Journey Camp
3900 Hursh Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Location: Camp Red Cedar, Fort Wayne, IN
Dates: Journey Camp M-F, 8 am - 3 pm. Journey Camp #1: June 13-17, 2022 (ages 6-12). Journey Camp #2: July 11-15, 2022 (ages 13-18), 1:1 counselor to camper ratio.
Contact: 260-637-3608 or email redcedar@campredcedar.com
Website: https://campredcedar.com/our-camps/
Campers participate in a variety of activities. Camp Red Cedar offers camps for other campers with and without disabilities in addition to the specialized Journey Camp for children with autism spectrum disorders. In the specialized program, campers will ride horses every morning for 35 minutes. A physician’s signature is required to ride.
** Several other camps available for children and adults with developmental disabilities. Check their “Our Camps” page on their website for more information: https://campredcedar.com/our-camps/.

Greenwood (Johnson County)

Autism Community Connection
2455 Fairview Place, Box 2
Greenwood, IN 46142
Location: Different locations
Date: Two days a week (Tuesday and Thursday from 10 am - 2 pm) in June 2022: Follow this link https://autismcc-in.org/our-programs/my-summer-journey/ to the registration and more information.
Cost: $50 per week (private pay)
Contact: Kelli Higgins, Executive Director, k.higgins@autismcc-in.org or 317-676-4222, ext. 101
Website: https://autismcc-in.org/
My Summer Journey is a summer program for teens on the autism spectrum, ages 13-19. Our fun-filled days help keep kids in a routine that can make the transition back to school much easier. The focus of the program is to make new friends along with working on life and social skills. Each two-day session is $50 per week. Participants must be able to come both days during the week and can register for multiple sessions if the session has not reached the limit of participants.

Hobart (Lake County)

Dream Summer Camp
Location: Big Maple Lake Park - 7302 Ainsworth Road, Hobart, IN 46342
Dates: June 6-8, 2022
Cost: Free
Contact: 219-299-9049 or events@chasingdreams.org
Website: https://www.chasingdreams.org/
Dream Summer Camp is a 3-day camp for children and young adults with disabilities and a parent or caregiver. Participants will be able to choose from a selection of activities. 

Indianapolis (Marion County)

Camp AYS
AYS, Inc.
4701 N Keystone Avenue, Suite 475, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Location: Three locations and dates. Each camp includes before care, summer enrichment and after care hours, beginning at 6:30 am and ending at 6:00 pm.
Decatur Township - Blue & Gold Academy - June 6-17, 2022
IPS - Butler Lab School 60 - June 6 - July 22, 2022
Washington Township - Willow Lake Elementary - June 7 - July 22, 2022
Dates: Weekly sessions beginning June 6 and ending July 22, 2022
Cost: $35 for each week
Contact: 317-283-3817 or registration@ayskids.org
Website: https://www.ayskids.org/summer/
Inclusion based camp for children grades K- 6th in the Indianapolis area. Summer camps at local schools have highly trained staff; will guide campers through exciting adventures every day. Each week of camp will revolve around a fun, new theme and might even include a field trip or swimming. The campers will be physically active, meet new friends and gain new experiences, all in a safe and fun environment.

Camp Catalyst
New Hope of Indiana
8450 N Payne Road, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Location: 8450 N Payne Road, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Dates: June 20-24, 2022, 9 am - 3 pm.
Cost: $250 per camper with limited needs-based scholarships available
Contact: camp@newhopeofindiana.org
Website: https://www.newhopeofindiana.org/camp/
A summer camp experience for kids of all abilities, ages 11-16, to have FUN and to grow together where campers will enjoy games, crafts, jewelry-making, sports, music and dancing, and MORE!

Camp Delafield
Dyslexia Institute of Indiana
8395 Keystone Crossing, Suite 110, Indianapolis, IN 46240
Location: Colonial Christian School, 8140 Union Chapel Road Indianapolis, IN 46240.
Dates: June 6 - July 8, 2022 (closed July 4th). Monday-Thursday 8 am - 4 pm & Fridays 8 am - 12 pm.
Cost: $3,600. Need-based financial assistance available. Sold out for 2022. Wait list is available.
Contact: 317-222-6635
Website: https://www.diin.org/camp-delafield/
Camp Delafield provides both a rigorous academic program and a diverse arts and recreational program for children ages 7-12 with dyslexia/specific learning disabilities.

Camp Dellwood
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46214
Location: Camp Dellwood, 7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis, IN
Dates: Weekly sessions begin June 6 and end July 11, 2022. M-F, 8:45 am - 3:45 pm.
Cost: $150 for registered Girl Scouts and $185 for non-Girl Scouts (includes GSUSA membership fee)
Contact: 317-924-6809, or customercare@girlscoutsindiana.org
Website: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp/camp-dellwood.html 
Week-long day camps. Sessions for girls entering grades 1-12. Girls, regardless of their ability, may attend the session of their choice at day camp. With over 100 acres of woods, the camp offers plenty of room to explore and have outdoor fun through seven, week-long day camp sessions. Attend as an individual camper and make new friends while taking part in STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math) activities, camping, hiking, archery, swimming, crafts, and much more! Not comfortable attending a traditional day camp, we have Lead Your Own Adventure options as well where you can attend with your troop or family for a day of fun – whatever you are most comfortable with!

Camp Gather (Ages 6-13)/Camp Gather on the Move (Ages 14-18)
Indy Parks Therapeutic Summer Day Camps
1720 Burdsal Parkway, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Location: Rhodius Park, 1720 W Wilkins Street, Indianapolis, IN 46221
Dates: Week 1: June 6-10. Week 2: June 13-17. Week 3: June 21-24. Week 4: June 27 - July 1. Week 5: July 5-8. Week 6: July 11-15. Week 7: July 18-22, 2022. Hours 8 am - 4 pm
Cost: Starting at $120 per week per person; limited scholarships available
Contact: 317-327-PARK or IndyParksCS@indy.gov
Website: https://apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/Home
Camp Gather is a therapeutic recreation camp for youth ages 6-13. It is one of
the few summer day camps in Indianapolis that provides comprehensive services
to children who have physical and/or intellectual disabilities. Camp is offered for
seven weeks, and campers can sign up for one week or all weeks. Campers will
participate in daily swimming, nature walks, large and small motor skills activities,
life skill workshops, and weekly art projects. The camper to counselor ratio is 3:1.
Pre-registration is required.
Camp GATHER on the Move is a therapeutic recreation day camp for youth ages
14-18 who have intellectual and physical disabilities. GATHER on the Move
campers will take part in activities that will help them become more self-sufficient
in their daily lives. Activities include life skills, community programs, and building
communication skills. Campers will also participate in nature walks, large and
small motor skills activities, life skills workshops, and weekly projects. Camp is
offered for seven weeks, and campers can sign up for one week or all weeks. The
camper to counselor ratio is 3:1. Pre-registration is required.

Camp Yes And
Indiana Institute on Disability and Community
Center on Education and Lifelong Learning and Indiana Resource Center for Autism
2810 East Discovery Parkway, Bloomington, IN 47408
Location: Chapel HIll 7th and 8th Grade Center, 7320 W 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46214
Dates: Information coming soon. Check website https://yesand.indiana.edu/news-events/next-camp.html.
Cost: Free for teens
Contact: Use contact form on website
Website: https://yesand.indiana.edu/
At Camp Yes And, teens and teachers learn improv as a way to develop social communication skills and transform teaching and learning. The camp is designed to support verbal teens (ages 13-18) on the autism spectrum, or those with a similar diagnosis, who would benefit from support around building social communication skills. Camp also is a free professional learning opportunity for educators, including general and special education teachers, speech-language pathologists, social workers, arts educators, and others. In the words of one camper: “This camp’s just opened me up like an eggshell – just cracking open my true self.”

iD Tech Camp, Butler University
iDTech
910 E Hamilton Avenue, Suite 300, Campbell, CA 95008
Location: Butler University campus, Indianapolis, IN
Dates: 4-day sessions from June 6 - July 22, 2022
Cost: Varies by course, starting at $949 to $1,399
Contact: 888-709-8324, 408-871-3700 or hello@iDTech.com
Website: https://www.idtech.com/locations/indiana-summer-camps/butler-university
Code, game, create. At iD Tech, students ages 6-18 code apps, design video games, interact using Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies, and more. Students meet new friends and gain a competitive edge for school and future STEM careers.

Jameson Camp
2001 Bridgeport Road, Indianapolis, IN 46231
Location: Jameson Camp, Indianapolis, IN (Westside)
Dates: 8 weeks of day camp; 7 weeks of overnight camp; 2 sessions of mini-camp; 7 sessions of PACK Leadership program; camp opportunities for kids ages 5-17. Sunday-Friday sessions: check website for dates of sessions and ages served each session
Cost: Day camp $165 for 5 days; Overnight camp $625; camp scholarships available based on family income
Contact: 317-241-2661 Ext 31, or email jess@jamesoncamp.org
Website: https://www.jamesoncamp.org
Jameson Camp is a camp where every camper belongs. Camps for children ages 5-17 years. Jameson Camp trains its staff to be equipped to serve youth with minor social, emotional, and behavioral challenges (i.e., high functioning autism, bipolar, ADHD, etc.). Jameson Camp programming is geared toward a wide range of youth, benefiting a child who is shy or simply would benefit from an outdoor camp program to those with diagnosed challenges.


Lafayette (Tippecanoe County)

Camp Sycamore Valley
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
2611 Waterfront Parkway East Drive, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46214
Location: 8439 SR 26 E, Lafayette, IN 47905
Dates: June 6-10, 2022, M-F.
Cost: $150 for registered Girl Scouts and $185 for non-Girl Scouts (includes GSUSA membership fee)
Contact: 317-924-6857 or customercare@girlscoutsindiana.org
Website: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp.html. Week-long day camp sessions for girls entering grades 1 through 6. Each week has a different theme. Over 160 acres of beautiful rolling hills with a pool and river access perfect for nature hikes and exploring the great outdoors. Campers will learn how to live with nature, try science and technology experiments, and make new friends and lasting memories.

iD Tech Camp, Purdue University
iDTech
910 E Hamilton Avenue, Suite 300, Campbell, CA 95008
Location: Purdue University campus, West Lafayette, IN
Dates: 4-day sessions from June 6 - July 22, 2022
Cost: Varies by course; starts at $899 to $1,349
Contact: 888-709-8324, 408-871-3700 or hello@iDTech.com
Website: https://www.idtech.com/locations/indiana-summer-camps/purdue-university
Code, game, create. At iD Tech, students ages 7-17 code apps, design video games, engage in Minecraft, engineer robots, build websites, produce movies, and more. Students meet new friends and gain a competitive edge for school and future STEM careers.

Straight Arrow Day Camp
Lafayette Family YMCA
3001 S. Creasy, Lafayette, IN 47905
Location: Camp located just outside of Lafayette, IN
Dates: Weekly camp themes starting the week of May 16, 2022 and ending the week of August 8, 2022. See specifics online.
Cost: Ages 5-9: $170 for members and $190 for non-members per week.
Ages 10-12: $135 for members and $155 for non-members per week.
Preschool Camp is $145 for members and $165 for non-members per week.
Contact: 765-474-3448 or amartinez@lafayettefamilyymca.org
Website: https://lafayettefamilyymca.org/summer-camp-kids-lafayette-indiana/
At the YMCA, character development and values are more than just buzz words. Straight Arrow Day Camp is a summer camp for kids in Lafayette that provides fun for the season while focusing on building teamwork, cooperation, and self-esteem. Our camp is located just outside of Lafayette and hosts weekly camp sessions throughout the summer. Each camp session has a fun theme that inspires activities and events for our campers. Daily activities include horseback riding, canoeing, swimming, team building, archery, and more. Various camps offered for children ages 3 - teens in 10th grade.

Muncie (Delaware County)

Camp Achieve
Ball State University
Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders
2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306
Location: Ball State University campus, Burris Elementary School Muncie, IN
Dates: TBA. Contact Camp Achieve for details.
Cost: Free to families
Contact: 765-285-5260 or ASDachieve@bsu.edu
Website: https://www.bsu.edu/academics/centersandinstitutes/center-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/camp-achieve
Camp is designed to improve the social skills and behaviors of children with autism spectrum disorders as well as help maintain their current academic skills throughout the summer by providing innovative programming and therapeutic recreational activities. The day camp is a 5-week intensive experience for children classified with autism spectrum disorders. Campers will participate in various small and large group camp activities involving embedded academics such as Math relays, Science integrated with outdoor skills, and working together to prepare scripts and performances in Language Arts class. Campers will also receive group counseling each day where the focus is to enhance socials skills. These social skills as well as all behavior intervention plans will be supported by camp staff throughout the day with therapeutic recreational activities.

Camp EGTI
Erskine Green Training Institute
Location: 601 S. High Street, Muncie, IN 47305 (Courtyard Muncie at Horizon Convention Center)
Dates: July 10-22, 2022
Cost: $3,900
Contact: 765-381-8071 or info@egti.org
Website: https://www.erskinegreeninstitute.org/
The focus of Camp EGTI is TRANSITION – improving skills to assist with the transition from school to adulthood.
Instruction and activities during the weekdays will intentionally be designed with the goal of increasing skills related to community access, independent living, social communication, self-advocacy, and employment. Topics will include, but are not limited to:
• Medication, time, and money management
• Personal and pedestrian safety
• Dining etiquette
• Public transportation
• Social communication
• Work readiness
• Self-determination
• Career exploration

Nashville (Brown County)

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa, Summer Residential and Day Camps
2230 N Clay Lick Road, Nashville, IN 47488
Locations: Residential: 2230 N Clay Lick Road, Nashville, IN 47447. Day Camps in Indianapolis at Roncalli High School, Bishop Chatard High School and Cardinal Ritter High School.
Dates: Various Dates and camp themes from June 5 - July 29, 2022
Cost: Fees vary depending on program and have a sliding scale (scholarships may be available). Military discounts are available.
Contact: 812-988-2839 or info@campranchoframasa.org
Website: https://www.campranchoframasa.org/
CYO Camp Rancho Framasa is an inclusive summer camp, for boys and girls ages 7-14, both day and overnight cams are available. Camps provide opportunities for such activities as horseback riding, caving, canoeing, camping out, nature exploration, and more. There is also an Adult Recreation Overnight Camp. Adult campers who have disabilities experience all the fun of traditional camp. All camps are programs of the Catholic Youth Organization.

New Albany (Floyd County)

Summer Respite Camp
Rauch, Inc.
845 Park Place, New Albany, IN 47150
Location: Fairmont Neighborhood Center, 2525 Charlestown Road, New Albany, IN
Dates: Four Sessions - June 13-17, June 20-24, June 27 - July 1, July 5-8, 2022.
Cost: Medicaid Waiver, Limited Scholarships or Private Pay. Contact for cost.
Contact: 812-945-4063, 812-542-3651 or awilliams@rauchinc.org
Website: https://www.rauchinc.org/
Rauch Inc. offers a summer program for children with special needs. A team of dedicated and experienced teachers join forces to offer six weeks of discovery for kids with developmental disabilities ages 9-17. They use a variety of means including field trips, entertaining activities and in-house events. The goal is to develop and maintain your child's skills, broaden their horizons, increase social skills, and provide respite for families. During the camp, attendees experience sensory-motor activities and communication and social skills enhancement, plus they have fun! Activities include trips to destinations such as the Louisville Zoo, Louisville Science Center, Bats games, and much more. Summer Camp is made possible in part by funding from the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS).

Noblesville (Hamilton County)

Noble Summer Day Camps
216 Lakeview Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060
Location: Various locations around Indianapolis
Dates: Various camps from June 6- July 22, 2022; 9 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday
Cost: $200 per week, with half days, daily rates, and scholarships available
Contact: 317-254-6623 or email d.gann@mynoblelife.org
Website: https://www.mynoblelife.org/services/youth-services/day-camps/
Noble offers youth a variety of specialty camps designed to provide one-week opportunities in a small day camp type setting for campers with and without disabilities. We provide an inclusive environment for all who are able to stay focused for a period of time and willing to actively participate with others in a group setting with minimal support. Our goal is for campers to have fun in an environment that encourages participation, builds self-esteem, and creates friendships. Located in the central Indiana area, our camps are provided for youth ages 6-18 years of age. Camps are designed for those who are seeking activities to match their interest verses those seeking a typical daycare setting. Along with Fun and Games, specialty camps will include, Art Camp, Music and Dance Camp, Kitchen Adventures, All About Animals and new this year Water Works. Check the website for more information.

North Webster (Kosciusko County)

Camp REYOAD
Impact 2818
Location: Epworth Forest Conference Center, 8531 Epworth Forest Road, North Webster, IN 46555
Dates: June 12-14, 2022
Cost: $449 through April 20, 2022; $479 after April 20, 2022
Contact: 888-628-2818, registrar@impact2818.org
Website: https://impact2818.org/camps/
This is a week of camp for individuals (16+ years of age) with disabilities. Staff will help provide a safe and exciting experience with crafts, activities, and fun. Camp REYOAD is one of the Impact 2818 camps, the outdoor ministry of the Indiana Conference United Methodist Church.
More information and Registration Form: https://impact2818.org/camps/camp-registration-information/#CommonForms

Poland (Clay County)

Camp Na Wa Kwa
Girl Scouts of Central Indiana
7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis, IN 46214
Location: 7865 E CR 300 N, Poland, IN
Dates: July 11-15, 2022
Cost: $150 for registered Girl Scouts and $185 for non-Girl Scouts (includes GSUSA membership fee)
Contact: at 317-924-6857, or customercare@girlscoutsindiana.org
Website: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp.html
Shady pines, sunny meadows, and a sparkling pond beckons girls to explore all the outdoor fun Camp Na Wa Kwa has to offer. Canoeing, hiking, swimming, and fishing are just some of the many activities. Day camp for girls entering grade 1 through grade 6.

South Bend (St. Joseph County)

Camp Millhouse
25600 Kelly Road, South Bend, IN 46614
Location: Camp Millhouse, South Bend, IN
Dates: Camp is full for 2022. Camp dates can always be found on our website at https://www.campmillhouse.org/calendar.html.
Camper applications are processed on a first come-first served basis. Space is limited. Registering as early as possible is suggested.
Cost: Voluntary tiered payments beginning at $700 up to actual cost of $1,300. More information can be found https://www.campmillhouse.org/camper-information.html.
Contact: Diana at 574-233-2202, or email campmillhouse@gmail.com
Website: https://www.campmillhouse.org/
Camp Millhouse is a residential summer camp for children & adults of all ages with varying disabilities. We offer six one-week sessions mid-June to the end of July. Camp programming includes arts & crafts, music, recreation, nature activities, low ropes course, wheelchair art, themed evening programs and fun in our fully accessible, in-ground heated pool. We accommodate most all dietary restrictions and have nurses on staff 24 hours-a-day who manage all medications. Come for a tour! Join the fun!

Hannah and Friends Summer Camp
Hannah and Friends Neighborhood
51250 Hollyhock Road, South Bend, IN 46637
Location: 51250 Hollyhock Road, South Bend, IN
Dates: 8 weeks of Summer Camp that begins the second week of June and runs through the end of July. Camp meets Monday-Thursday from 12:30 - 5:00 pm.
Cost: TBA. Contact for more information.
Contact: 574-217-7860, ext. 5, or programs@hannahandfriends.org
Website: https://www.hannahandfriends.org/our-programs/
Each week has a specific theme that fun and educational activities and games are based on. Summer Camp provides participants the opportunity to enjoy the summertime with their peers while learning new skills. All ages are welcome!

West Lafayette (Tippecanoe County)

Purdue Supur Friends Summer Camp
715 Clinic Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907
Location: Lyles-Porter Hall, Purdue University
Dates: 3 Weeks, Meeting each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, July 9-11, 16-18, 23-25, 2022 from 9:00 - 11:30 am.
Cost: No cost for eligible 9 to 12-year-olds; Contact Dr. Keehn for registration.
Contact: Dr. Brandon Keehn at 765-496-0204 or email bkeehn@purdue.edu
Website: https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bkeehn/parents/students/
The Summer Purdue (SuPur) Friends Camp combines ASD-related research with social skills therapy for eligible 9 to 12-year-old children with ASD, at no cost to parents. During the camp, children will participate in pragmatic language groups, which are designed to provide opportunities to interact with peers, to learn and practice skills for social interaction, and to develop friendships. Two-hour sessions provide opportunities for participants to learn and practice skills during motivating activities. Parents have the opportunity to meet with clinical staff at the end of the program to discuss their child’s progress. Children can be scheduled for eligibility testing starting early spring and continuing through June.

SpringHill Day Camps
SpringHill partners with hundreds of local churches to bring the SpringHill experience to you! Meaningful lessons built into activities that are both fun and character building. Children participate in large group time with skits and songs, followed by small group discussions about what they have learned. The day is filled with awesome adventures: conquering the climbing wall, soaring high on the flying squirrel, and many more fun and unforgettable experiences!

Northview Church – Carmel Campus
12900 Hazel Dell Pkwy, Carmel, IN 46033
Dates: June 13-17, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-4
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

Northview Church – Carmel Campus
12900 Hazel Dell Pkwy, Carmel, IN 46033
Dates: June 20-24, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-4
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

Liberty Bible Church
824 N Calumet Ave, Chesterton, IN 46304
Dates: June 13-17, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-5
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

Faith Church – Dyer Campus
100 W 81st Ave, Dyer, IN 46311
Dates: July 18-22, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-5
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

Pathway Community Church
1010 Carroll Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Dates: June 20-24, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-4
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

River Oaks Community Church
58020 County Road 115, Goshen, IN 46528
Dates: June 13-17, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-5
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

Granger Community Church
630 E University Drive, Granger, IN 46530
Dates: June 20-24, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-4
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

Granger Community Church
630 E University Drive, Granger, IN 46530
Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-4
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

College Park Church – Indianapolis
2606 W 96th Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46268
Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-5
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

K.I.D.S Inc. – 920 Laurel Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203
Day Camp 2022 details will be released on their website soon.
Contact: 317-782-5437 or RichDay@kidsinc-indy.com
Website: https://www.kidsinc-indy.com/
SpringHill Day Camp at K.I.D.S Inc. is a faith- based camp for children K-6th grade. Please contact for availability of counselors trained for special needs. Activities vary, but usually include small group Bible teaching, arts and crafts, rock climbing, and water activities.

LifePoint Church – Indianapolis
8540 Combs Road, Indianapolis, IN 46237
Dates: June 13-17, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-6
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

Genesis Church Noblesville
1702 Pleasant St, Noblesville, IN 46060
Dates: July 11-15, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-5
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events

The Point Seymour
311 Myers Lane, Seymour, IN 47274
Dates: June 27 - July 1, 2022, 9 am - 4 pm
Cost: $269; some financial aid available
Grade Level: K-5
Contact: 231-734-2616 or info@springhillexperiences.com
Website: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/events



Easterseals Camps

iCanShine iCanBike Camp
Easterseals Rehabilitation Center
3701 Bellemeade Ave., Evansville, IN 47714
Location: Indiana National Guard Armory, Evansville, IN 47714
Dates: June 6-10, 2022
Cost: $200 with some partial scholarship money available.
Contact: Patty Balbach at 812-479-1411, ext. 268, or pbalbach@evansvillerehab.com
Website: https://icanshine.org/evansville-in/
iCan Bike programs are for people with disabilities ages eight and up. We understand that the vast majority of people with disabilities never experience the thrill of independently riding a two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Research shows that over 80% of people with autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never learn to ride a two-wheel bicycle. Defying these odds is why we exist.

CampAbility
Easterseals Crossroads
Camp Location: Warren Early Childhood Center – 1401 North Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, IN
Dates: Three two-week sessions in 2022 (all sessions are Monday - Thursday; 9 am- 3 pm)
Session 1: June 13-16 and June 20-23
Session 2: June 27-30 and July 5-7 (closed July 4)
Session 3: July 11-14 and July 18-21
Registration information will be available in late March
Website: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/
Traditional summer day camps are not always an option for parents of children with disabilities. That is why we offer CampAbility — a day camp for children specifically designed to meet the needs of a family. Children (ages 4-10) can grow, learn, and have fun at CampAbility.

Camp FUEL
Easterseals Crossroads
Camp Location: 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205
Dates: Three two-week sessions in 2022 (all sessions are Monday - Thursday; 9 am- 3 pm)
Session 1: June 13-16 and June 20-23
Session 2: June 27-30 and July 5-7 (closed July 4)
Session 3: July 11-14 and July 18-21
Registration information will be available in late March
Website: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/
Each summer, we rev up to offer Camp FUEL — a camp for adolescents with disabilities who are 11-17 years old. Participants will benefit from fun and unique experiential learning activities at Camp FUEL.

Easterseals Crossroads
4740 Kingsway Drive Indianapolis, IN 46205
Location: Perry Park Ice Rink, 451 E Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN
Dates: June 20-24, 2022; each rider attends the same 75-minute session for each of the 5 days (M-F); Registration opens February 2022
Cost: $135
Contact: Lisa Orem at 317-782-8888, or lorem@eastersealscrossroads.org
Website: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/
This unique program is for children (starting at age 8) and adults with a disability (such as autism, developmental delays, Down syndrome, and cerebral palsy). They are taught how to ride and transition to a conventional bike within a 5-day period. Each rider attends the same 75-minute session for each of the 5 days (M-F) and is assigned two volunteers that will work with the rider throughout the week. The riders will be riding a specialized bicycle designed to teach them to balance appropriately for the entire 75 minutes each day while being accompanied by their assigned volunteers. Additionally, camp staff will provide fun motivational teaching on a specially designed tandem bike that is generally well received by most riders.

Camp R.O.C.K.S! (Respecting Others Capabilities is the Key to Success)
Easterseals Crossroads
Camp Location: Bradford Woods, 5040 SR 67 North, Martinsville, IN
Dates: Overnight June 12-17, 2022
Registration Information will be available in late March.

ONGOING SUMMER ACTIVITIES

The Village of Merici, Inc
Dates: Ongoing weekly meetings
Contact: BookClub@vilageofmerici.org
Website: https://villageofmerici.org/book-club/
Merici Book Club for adults with developmental disabilities meets weekly at various locations in Indianapolis and surrounding areas. The Book Club is available for adults of all reading levels. If needed there are many supports for literacy including picture supports, e-text, the book on CD or help of an adult.

Special Abilities Martial Arts
Eldridge’s ATA Martial Arts
1719 State Street, La Porte, IN 46350
Location: Eldridge’s Martial Arts Academy, La Porte, IN
Dates: Ongoing
Contact: James Eldridge at 219-325-0302
Website: https://eldridgesata.com/
The amount of concentration and physical coordination it takes to master taekwondo makes this the perfect activity for people with special challenges. Eldridge’s ATA Martial Arts helps individuals with learning disabilities, ADHD, and autism spectrum disorders.

THERAPEUTIC RIDING

Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) https://www.pathintl.org/, formally known as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), was founded in 1969 to promote safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding throughout the United States and Canada. Though PATH Int. began with a focus on horseback riding as a form of physical and mental therapy, the organization has since developed a multitude of different equine-related activities for therapeutic purposes, collectively known as equine-assisted activities and therapies (or EAAT).

Please inquire about programs available at each Center. Some of the activities that these riding Centers might offer include: Grooming & Tacking, Ground Work, Hippotherapy, Therapeutic Riding, Mobile Community Programs, Vocational Training, Competition (Special Olympic, Paralympics), Recreational Riding, and 4-H, Camps (Summer, Day, or Other).

Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, Inc.
Location: 24970 Mount Pleasant Road, Cicero, IN 46034
Contact: 317-773-7433 or info@agaperiding.org
Website: https://agaperiding.org/

Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, Inc. (East)
Location: 531 West 100 South Greenfield, IN 46140
Contact: 317-759-9444 or agapeeast@agaperiding.org
Website: https://agaperiding.org/

Camp Red Cedar
Location: 3900 Hursh Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Contact: 260-637-3608 or redcedar@campredcedar.com
Website: https://campredcedar.com/riding-lessons/

DEBrooke Equine Center, Inc.
Lcoation: 3805 E SR 244, Rushville, IN 46173
Contact: 812-593-0606 or debshurst@gmail.com
Website: https://www.equestriantherapy.com/directory/debrooke-equine-center-inc/

EquiVenture Therapeutic Riding Inc.
Location: PO Box 2373, Kokomo, IN 46904 (Site location: 6086 West 250 South Russiaville, Kokomo, IN 46901)
Contact: 765-860-9227
Website: https://www.equiventure.org/

Exceptional Equestrians Unlimited, Inc.
Location: PO Box 53, Hobart, IN 46342 (Barn location: 5699 East 73rd Avenue, Merrillville, IN 46410)
Contact: 219-945-0726 or pmellon@frontier.com
Website: http://eeunwi.org/

Horseshoes of Hope Equine Academy
Location: 12956 N Slideoff Road, Camby, IN 46113
Contact: 317-474-9400 or jlambert@horseshoesofhope.org

Love Way, Inc.
Location: 54151 CR 33, Middlebury, IN 46540
Contact: 574-825-5666 or info@lovewayinc.org
Website: https://lovewayinc.org/

Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding, Inc.
Location: PO Box 721, Zionsville, IN 46077 (Center location: 7444 W. 96th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077)
Contact: 317-733-9393 or officemanager@mdtrc.org
Website: https://www.morningdovetrc.org/

Oak Hill Farm
Location: 4982 E Station Road, Roanoke, IN 46783
Contact: 260-672-8199 or oakfarm49@gmail.com
Website: https://oakhillfarm.org/

People and Animal Learning Services (PALS)
Location: PO Box 1033, Bloomington, IN 47402 (facility location: 7644 Elwen Road, Bloomington, IN 47403)
Contact: 812-336-2798 or info@palstherapy.org
Website: https://www.palstherapy.org/

Reins of Grace Therapeutic Riding Center
Location: 1414 W 206th Street, Sheridan, IN 46069
Contact: 317-710-1470 or info@reinsofgrace.org
Website: https://www.reinsofgrace.com/about

Reins of Life, Inc.
Location: 9375 West 300 North, Michigan City, IN 46360
Contact: 219-874-7519 or staff@reinsoflife.org
Website: https://www.reinsoflife.org/

Reins of Life, Inc.
Location: 55200 Quince Road, South Bend, IN 46619
Contact: 574-232-0853 or staff@reinsoflife.org
Website: https://www.reinsoflife.org/

Reins To Recovery, Inc.
Location: 10861 N US Highway 31, Seymour, IN 47274
Contact: 812-350-4864 or reinstorecovery@gmail.com
Website: https://reinstorecovery.org/

Stir -N- Up Hope, Inc.
Location: 17336 N St Rd 162, Ferdinand, IN 47532
Contact: Kelly Epperson, Program Director at 812-393-0941 or stirnuphope@psci.net
Website: https://www.stir-n-uphope.org/

Strides To Success
Location: 1350 Terry Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168
Contact: 317-838-7002 or info@stridestosuccess.org
Website: https://www.stridestosuccess.org/

Summit Equestrian Center
Location: 10808 La Cabreah Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46845
Contact: 260-619-2700 or info@summitequestrian.org
Website: https://summitequestrian.org/

Sunrise, Inc.
Location: 2670 Minneman Road, Richmond, IN 47374
Contact: 765-935-4291 or sunriseinc1980@gmail.com
Wesbite: https://sunriseinc.org/

Therapeion Therapeutic Riding Center
Location: 11030 S 200 W, Brookston, IN 47923
Contact: 765-414-8066 or therapeion@yahoo.com
Website: https://www.therapeiontrc.com

Therapeutic Riding Center of Steuben County
Location: 8952 W 150 N, Angola, IN 46703
Contact: 260-829-6519
Website: https://www.facebook.com/trcofsteubenco/


Check out the following resources from the American Camp Association:
Follow the link at https://www.acacamps.org/. This website includes a variety of helpful information including the following services and links:
Find A Camp Database: http://find.acacamps.org/
Preparing for Camp: https://www.acacamps.org/campers-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp

For additional helpful information on camps, visit the IRCA website at Making-Camps-Accessible-for-All  for an article on “Making Camps Accessible for All.”

Deaton, J., Pratt, C., & Ritchie, T. (2022) Summer 2022 camps and programs. Retrieved from https://www.iidc.indiana.edu/irca/articles/summer-camps-and-programs.html.