Summer camp can be joyful for autistic kids when it is built with their needs in mind, and Charleston has several genuinely welcoming options. From adaptive sailing to recreation and structured day camps, Lowcountry families have real choices. This page lists verified local programs and how to choose well.
Summer camps for children ages 5 to 12 designed for autistic and intellectually disabled kids, with swimming, field trips, arts and crafts, and sensory activities, plus a career program for older teens and young adults.
Charleston-founded nonprofit offering a free adaptive sailing camp at Patriots Point with the College of Charleston sailing team, using specially designed boats and a high teacher-to-student ratio.