Summer can be a stretch when the school routine disappears. Camps built for autistic and special-needs kids — or inclusive camps that genuinely accommodate them — can be a lifeline, but finding the right fit takes some digging. This page explains the options Grand Rapids families draw on and what to ask before you enroll.
Barrier-free residential camp on Lake Michigan Drive NW serving campers with disabilities including autism, ages 7 and up, in six-day sessions June through August. ACA-accredited and licensed as an AFC residential camp. Fees are tiered by support level, sessions fill quickly, and scholarship applications are available.
Visit siteOvernight camp in Rockford (grades 1–9) and day camp sessions, supporting a limited number of campers with disabilities each session — including autism — with additional staff, plus on-site summer social workers. The camp is candid that some accommodations are beyond what it can currently provide, and asks families to contact a director before registering.
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