Finding a summer camp that actually works for your autistic child in the Manchester area — and knowing what to ask before you commit.
Summer camp can be a genuinely good thing — new skills, friendships, a break in routine, and respite for parents — or a hard mismatch. The difference is almost always in the fit and the staff, not the brochure.
There is no single right kind of camp. Below is how to think about the choice and how to vet a program honestly.
An inclusive camp in Bedford, just outside Manchester, serving people with developmental and physical disabilities through adaptive day and residential programs. It has been running for over 90 years and is the closest special-needs camp to the city.
Visit siteEasterseals New Hampshire has welcomed youth with a broad range of disabilities, including autistic campers, for more than 30 years. The residential program runs a low camper-to-staff ratio with around-the-clock supervision.
Visit siteA year-round organization supporting youth ages 6-17 with social, emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges, running a 1:1 staff-to-camper ratio. Structure and individualized support are the core of the model.
Visit siteA maintained list of therapeutic camps and programs across New Hampshire. Useful because special-needs camp spots in the state fill early and this list is broader than any single camp.
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