Autism Summer Camps near Dover, Delaware

For Dover families, <strong>Autism Delaware</strong> is the natural first stop — it operates statewide and runs recreational programming across the year, including a summer beach camp and junior golf programs designed to support peer relationships and independence. Because Autism Delaware serves Kent County alongside the rest of the state, its programs are open to central Delaware families; contact them to confirm current summer offerings and registration.

Beyond Autism Delaware, several accessible camps sit within driving distance. <strong>Children's Beach House</strong> in Lewes, in southern Delaware, offers programs for children with special needs on the Delaware Bay. <strong>Easterseals Camp Fairlee</strong> in nearby Chestertown, Maryland, is a fully accessible overnight camp for children with intellectual and developmental disabilities, including autism, with sessions of varying lengths. For school-age children who qualify, extended school year (ESY) services may also be available through the IEP and the statewide Delaware Autism Program. Central Delaware's location means a mix of statewide and nearby-state options is often the most realistic plan.