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Autism Summer Camps in San Diego, California

How to find a summer camp that fits your autistic child in San Diego — from inclusive day camps to the local surf camp — and how to pay for it.

Summer camp can be joyful or overwhelming, depending on fit. San Diego has genuinely autism-designed options, and this page covers what to look for and where to start.

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Autism Society San Diego - Camp I CAN

Day camp · autism-specific

Parent-recommended day camp for children with autism, run in partnership with the YMCA across multiple locations.

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Autism Society San Diego - Surf Camp

Adaptive surf camp

Multi-day camp pairing each participant (age 5+) with a one-on-one surf-instructor aide, plus beach sports and crafts.

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Autism Tree Project Foundation - Bridge to the Beach

Summer beach program

A structured summer program giving children with autism and their families safe, guided time at the beach.

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