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Autism Summer Camps in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

How to find an autism-friendly summer camp in the Philadelphia area — and what to look for so the fit is right for your child.

Summer camp can be a genuine gift for autistic children — a chance to build skills, make friends, and have fun in a setting designed around their needs — and a source of respite for families. The Delaware Valley has a range of options, from specialized autism day camps to inclusive programs at mainstream camps. This page covers the types, what to look for, and how to search and fund it.

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Camp Kinney — Kinney Center, Saint Joseph's University

Day camp

Recreational summer day camp designed specifically for autistic individuals ages 5 to 21, run by Saint Joseph's University's Kinney Center for Autism Education and Support.

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Dragonfly Forest

Overnight camp

Nonprofit overnight camp with sessions for children with autism, run in partnership with the Greater Philadelphia YMCA. Sessions are held at camp property outside the city; check current session dates and cost.

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Camp Pegasus / Mini Pegasus

Day camp

Half-day social skills summer program in Haverford (Main Line, just outside city limits) for neurodiverse children with autism, ADHD, learning differences, or anxiety. Runs in two-week sessions.

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