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Autism Summer Camps in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Cedar Rapids families have one of the Midwest's best-known special-needs camps 40 minutes up the road — Camp Courageous in Monticello — plus local day programming and inclusive rec options. The real work is matching the format to your child and lining up funding early, because summer slots fill by spring.

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Camp Courageous (Monticello)

Overnight & respite camp

Year-round recreation and respite facility about 40 minutes from Cedar Rapids; week-long summer sessions for ages 3-21, respite weekends, and camperships so no camper is turned away for cost.

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ChildServe — Cedar Rapids (Hiawatha)

Autism day programming

Specialty pediatric provider whose Cedar Rapids-area location offers autism day programming and therapy for young children.

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The Arc of East Central Iowa

Recreation & respite

Cedar Rapids-based nonprofit running recreation, respite, and family support programs for people with disabilities across the region.

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We Rock the Spectrum — Cedar Rapids

Sensory gym · camp weeks

All-abilities sensory gym offering open play and camp-style programming during school breaks.

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