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Autism Summer Camps in Kahului, Hawaii

Summer camp can be a genuine joy for an autistic child — or a hard fit — and the difference usually comes down to how well a camp understands and accommodates your kid. On Maui, options range from a few specialized and inclusive programs to mainstream camps willing to make accommodations, and a bit of legwork goes a long way.

This page walks through how to think about summer programs, what to ask, and how the Maui-specific realities — a neighbor island with limited on-island options — shape what's available.

Keep in mind:

  • Camps range from specialized to inclusive-mainstream. The "best" one is the one that fits your child, not the one with the autism label.
  • On-island options are limited on Maui; specialized programs are few and fill quickly.
  • Plan early. Good programs fill up, and financial-assistance routes take time.

For broader ideas on activities and outings beyond camp, see our autism-friendly activities guide.

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Camp Imua

Free overnight camp · developmental disabilities

A free one-week overnight camp for Maui County children ages 7-14 with cognitive or developmental disabilities, held at Camp Maluhia in the West Maui Mountains. Each camper is paired with two trained youth counselors for one-on-one support. Run by Kahului-based Imua Family Services and operating since 1976.

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ACEing Autism O'ahu

Adaptive tennis · neighbor island

The nearest ACEing Autism chapter is on Oahu, which means a flight from Kahului. Listed here only because Maui's dedicated autism camp options are genuinely limited beyond Camp Imua.

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