A good summer camp gives an autistic child a real summer - friends, activities, growth - and gives you a stretch of predictable, supported time. The Twin Cities have well-established options, including camps built specifically for autistic campers.
Camps vary a lot: some are autism-specific with trained staff and high support ratios, others are inclusive mainstream camps that accommodate. The right one depends on your child's needs and support level.
This page covers what to look for and where to start in the St. Paul area.
The St. Paul-based Autism Society of Minnesota runs five-day overnight camps for autistic teens and adults: Camp Discovery at True Friends Camp Courage in Maple Lake and Camp Hand in Hand at Camp Knutson in Crosslake.
Visit siteA day camp on 88 wooded acres along Lake O'Brien in Eagan for grades K-8 in most programs. It states it makes accommodations for children needing anything from limited support to a dedicated advocate, and holds intake meetings to learn each child's needs.
Visit siteA day camp at 6350 Indian Chief Rd, Eden Prairie, for children and adults with disabilities, with arts and crafts, music, adaptive sports, archery, a rock wall and a ropes course; campers go home each evening.
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