Autism Summer Camps in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Hampton Roads families have several avenues for summer programming. Autism Society Tidewater Virginia (ASTV) runs social and recreational programming and can point families to local camps and activities. Regional parks and recreation departments (Virginia Beach, Norfolk, Chesapeake) sometimes offer inclusive or adaptive camp options and therapeutic recreation. Some ABA and therapy providers run structured summer programs, and various special-needs and adaptive camps operate across the region and wider Virginia.

Availability shifts year to year, and popular programs fill early — many open registration in late winter or early spring. Because there's no single directory, families usually assemble options from ASTV, city parks & rec, their therapy providers, and word of mouth in local parent groups.

For funding: some DD Waiver services (like respite) can help offset camp-type costs for eligible families, and some camps offer scholarships (ASTV offers scholarship opportunities).