Summer can be a gift or a scramble — a good camp gives kids connection and fun while giving parents a breather, but finding one that truly fits an autistic child takes homework. Huntsville has at least one well-known inclusive program, and statewide options add more. This page lists what we can verify and how to vet any camp before committing. Confirm current dates and details directly, since programs change year to year.
Merrimack Hall's Happy Camp is open to any child regardless of diagnosis, including autism spectrum disorders, with music, theatre, dance and arts and crafts, a theme each week and an end-of-week performance, for campers ages 3 and up. 262 Miller Lane, Owens Cross Roads. Confirm current sessions with Merrimack Hall.
Visit siteCamp Frog offers traditional camp activities in a supportive, adaptive environment for Alabama families affected by autism, for campers ages 6 to 55, held as spring, May and fall camp weekends at Camp ASCCA on Lake Martin. Participants must be Alabama residents.
Visit siteCamp ASCCA on Lake Martin serves children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities with traditional recreational and educational activities designed for accessibility, and describes itself as a nationally recognized leader in therapeutic recreation.
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