Raising Brilliance

Summer camp can be a great experience for autistic children — but the right fit depends on staffing, structure, and support needs.

Athens-area families have a genuine local option in ESP's Camp Hooray, plus strong regional Georgia programs.

This page covers what's available and the questions worth asking before you enroll.

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ESP Camp Hooray (Extra Special People)

Special-needs camp

Watkinsville-based day and overnight camp with a high camper-to-counselor ratio, serving children with autism and other disabilities — the closest strong local option to Athens.

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Camp Dream

Special-needs camp

Georgia camp for children and young adults with moderate-to-severe developmental and physical disabilities.

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Camp You Be You (Children's Healthcare of Atlanta)

Disability camp

Overnight camp for children with disabilities run by Children's Healthcare of Atlanta.

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