Autism summer camps in Naperville

Naperville and DuPage County offer a genuinely wide range of summer options — park district programs (many with special recreation associations that serve children with disabilities), specialized camps run by disability organizations, therapeutic day programs, and inclusive camps. Special Recreation Associations (SRAs) are a distinctly useful Illinois resource: these are cooperatives of park districts that provide recreation for people with disabilities, including summer camps and programs, and there are SRAs serving the DuPage County suburbs. It is well worth asking your local park district whether it belongs to an SRA.

On funding, camp is often an out-of-pocket expense, but there are avenues worth exploring. Some park district and SRA programs are relatively affordable or offer scholarships. For families with DD Waiver funding through PUNS, certain respite or support dollars may apply to some programs — another reason to be registered on PUNS and in touch with your Independent Service Coordination agency. Ask organizations like The Autism Program of Illinois (https://www.theautismprogram.org) about current camp options and any financial assistance.