Summer camp can be a highlight of the year for autistic kids and a real breather for families, but finding a camp that truly understands autism takes some planning.

Raleigh families are lucky to be near Camp Royall, the nation's oldest and largest camp for people with autism, located just southwest of the city in Moncure.

This page covers what to look for in an autism camp, the standout options near Raleigh, and how to handle cost and registration. Camp dates and availability fill up early, so start your search well before summer.