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1091 Infirmary Road, Elyria, OH 44035

(440) 329-3734
Business Dept fax (440) 322-2683
HR Dept fax (440) 284-0001

2025 Summer Programs

(Last Updated on 2/19/2025)

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Local Programs

Ability-Works

  • 3920 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky (Main building, programming takes place within Lorain County)
  • Contact: 419-626-1048 ext. 3115 or email info@ability-works.com
  • This 5-week paid program is designed to assess and build workplace readiness skills by providing you with a paid opportunity to experience the schedule, tasks, and expectations of a typical part-time, entry-level job in your local community.  Job coaches will be on-site to train and guide you throughout the day.  They offer Level 1 and Level 2 work sites to meet at a wide range of workplace readiness skills.  2 sessions are offered throughout the summer. Dates for summer 2025 TBD. Referrals go through OOD.

Abilities First

  • 3301 Wooster Road, Suite 1, Rocky River
  • Contact: 440-333-1880
  • Varying half-day sensory motor and writing camp for ages 4 – grade 3. Summer 2025 programming dates range from June 11 – July 26. Accepts insurance, Medicaid, and scholarships.

Beyond Words

  • 6058 Royalton Road, North Royalton
  • Contact: 440-230-6100
  • A team of Music Therapists and Dance Instructors offering alternative methods of communication. Programs available for ages 2 and up. Open enrollment will begin February 15, 2025.  Summer programs begin June 2025. New students, please complete the Summer Camp Intake Form to enroll for the program you’re interested in.  Private Pay and Family Supports funding accepted.

Camp Can Do

  • 2080 Quail Avenue, Lakewood
  • Contact: 216-529-4081
  • This eight-week program is geared toward educating youth on a variety of positive and socially appropriate pursuits, as well as providing a high level of supervision for fun summer activities.  Camp Can Do campers will participate in adapted recreational activities like art, music, reading, language skills, speech, socialization, swimming, field trips and special events.  Camp Can Do is a unique and innovative approach to providing educational and recreational opportunities for youth ages 5 to 13 during the summer months.  The Camp Can Do programs runs Mondays through Thursdays in four two-week sessions. Registration is in person or over the phone.   A $20 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration.  Please see Online Registration Forms and Child Information Forms.

Camp Cheerful

  • 15000 Cheerful Lane, Strongsville
  • Contact: 440-238-6200
  • A camp offering a variety of therapeutic activities. Many programs available for children and adults starting in June 2025. Accepts waiver funding.

Camp Happiness

  • 7911 Detroit Ave., Cleveland
  • Contact: 216-334-2963
  • Camp will take place June 16, 2025-July 25, 2025, at the Center for Pastoral Leadership in Wickliffe.  Campers age 5 to 18 have the opportunity to participate in traditional camp activities including games, arts and crafts, swimming, field trips–all modified to meet the needs of each individual. For information regarding registration please email Megan at Megan.Bonilla@ccdocle.org. Accepts waiver funding.

Camp I.D.E.A.S.

  • 3015 Meister Road, Lorain
  • Contact via phone at 330-967-0644 or campideas1998@gmail.com
  • A day program for children. Registration fee is $50, no transportation provided. Summer 2025 dates TBD.

Camp Imagine

  • Avon Lake
  • Contact: 440-320-4565 or campimaginesummerfun@gmail.com
  • An Extended School Year (ESY) camp offering recreational and skills-based activities for ages Pre-K through grade 12.
  • Can only accept students who are referred by their home school district for Extended School Year (ESY) services at this time.

Youth Challenge (formerly KRAZY KAMP)

  • 800 Sharon Dr., Westlake
  • Contact: yc@youthchallengesports.com or 440-892-1001
  • Youth Challenge offers year-round adapted sports and recreational programming throughout the Greater Cleveland area to children with such disabilities muscular dystrophy, cerebral palsy, and spinal bifida, or that are blind or deaf.  Participants are paired up at each program with a teenage volunteer.  See YC Calendar for dates and registration information.

J-Day Camps (J Mandel JCC of Cleveland)

Rec2Connect

S.T.O.P. (Satisfaction through Opportunity Program)

  • 2080 Quail Avenue, Lakewood
  • Contact: 216-529-4081
  • This eight-week program is geared toward educating youth with special needs ages 14-22 on a variety of positive and socially appropriate pursuits, as well as providing a high level of supervision for fun summer activities.  The Camp S.T.O.P. program runs Mondays through Thursdays in four two-week sessions.  Registration is in person or over the phone.  A $20 non-refundable deposit is due at time of registration.  Register here!  Child Information Forms.

FACEtime Summer Camp (Cleveland Hearing and Speech Center (CHSC))

  • 11635 Euclid Ave., Cleveland
  • Contact: 216-231-8787
  • CHSC offers a year-round therapy program called FACEtime: Fluency, Attitude, and Communication Effectiveness.  FACEtime is designed for older children and young teens who want to communicate more fluently and confidently.

YMCA of Greater Cleveland 

  • Variety of locations in Lorain and surrounding counties
  • Contact: 216-263-6860 or children@clevelandymca.org
  • Many recreational day camp opportunities for children ages 6-17.  See website for camp dates.

Statewide Programs

Akron Rotary Camp for Persons with Special Needs

  • Akron
  • Contact: 330-644-4512
  • Programs for all ages – daytime and overnight opportunities for campers of most ages and abilities. Respite care available for most ages.  See here for dates.

All Abilities Camp

  • Coldwater High School Cavalier Stadium, 480 Butler St. Coldwater, OH 45828
  • Contact: clintmusser@FCA.org
  • A free physical fitness camp incorporating activities such as baseball, football, obstacles, and general fitness. For ages 5 and over. Summer 2025 camp will take place June 6 – June 7.  See website for more registration info!

Camp Echoing Hills

  • Warsaw
  • Contact: Jimmy McNutt at 740-327-2311 ext. 1158
  • Recreational day camps and respite opportunities tailored to meet the needs of each camper. Dates for varying camps can be found on the website.  Registration link.  Accepts waiver Funding.

Camp Nuhop

  • Perrysville
  • Contact: 419-938-7151
  • A variety of outdoor summer programs located in Ashland County with a goal of building confidence. Camp Nuhop offers summer programing for ages 8-29. Session dates run from June 15 – August 1.  See Enrollment, Application, and FAQ for more info!

Camp Stepping Stones Ohio

  • Day Camp is located Given Campus – 5650 Given Road, Cincinnati, OH 45243.  Summer Overnight Staycation Located Allyn Campus (1414 Lake Allyn Road, Batavia, OH 45103)
  • Contact: Jeannie Ludwig at 513-965-5108 or Jeannie.Ludwig@SteppingStonesOhio.org 
  • Day camp dates June 2nd – August 1st.  Overnight camp dates June 1st – July 31st.
  • With over 23 acres, abundant wildlife, hiking trails, an outdoor swimming pool and lake for fishing and boating activities.  See website for Day Camp Registration
  • The popular summer residential camp provides parents and caregivers with time to rest and recharge while their loved one receives quality summer respite care in a highly encouraging and inclusive environment.  Participants enjoy creative, recreation and nature-based activities.  See website for Overnight Registration

Fieldstone Farm Therapeutic Riding Center Camp

  • Chagrin Falls
  • Contact: 440-708-0013 or programs@fieldstonefarm.org
  • Equestrian summer camp with a variety of programs all involving horses! This camp is available for ages 6-16. Dates for varying camps begin June 9th and end August 15th.  Registration requirements, specific camp dates, and online forms are available on the website!

Flying Horse Farms

  • 5260 State Route 95, Mount Gilead, OH
  • Contact: 419-751-7077 or campers@flyinghorsefarms.org
  • A camp for children ages 7-21 who has a diagnosis within the areas of cardiology, hematology, oncology, rheumatology, gastrointestinal disorders, pulmonary disorders, rare diseases, and facial anomalies. The camp is available at no cost and includes lodging and meals. Dates for varying camps run from June 8th – August 10th. See website for specific sessions. Family sessions provided in the Spring and Fall.  See Camp FAQs and Camp Schedule Flyer for more information and specific dates.  Applications are found here.

Gilmour Academy

Hawken Summer Programs

  • 5000 Clubside Rd., Lyndhurst, OH 44124
  • Contact: 440-423-2940 or summerprograms@hawken.edu
  • A variety of camp opportunities from educational to recreational activities. Dates vary from June 16th – July 25th. For ages 4 – grade 8.  See here for specific dates and more information regarding registration.

Peak Potential Therapy

  • 7689 Sagamore Hills Blvd., Northfield, OH 44067
  • Contact: 330-405-8776
  • Campers engage in structured learning activities in addition to daily field trips to generalize skills while focusing on social skills, communication, and emotional regulation.  This is therapeutic program was developed specifically for children with disabilities to provide them with a fun and interactive way to develop social skills, participate in the activities that typical kids take for granted, and work on their IEP goals.  Dates include the week of June 1 through the week of August 14.  See here to register.

Recreation Unlimited

  • 7700 Piper Rd., Ashley, OH 43003
  • Contact: Natalie Hutton via phone 740-548-7006 ext. 103 or nhutton@recreationunlimited.org OR Lauren Ganson via phone 740-548-7006 ext. 117 or email lganson@reacreationunlimited.org.
  • A variety of camps aimed at providing year-round recreational opportunities while building self-confidence and healthy behaviors. Daytime and overnight opportunities available. Dates run from June 16 – August 1.  See here for specific dates and registration.  Accepts waiver funding.

S.T.A.R. Summer Camp

  • Independence
  • Contact: Lori Wotowiec (Preschool/ 6-12 yrs) 216-618-0807, Jim Wotowiec (13+ yrs) 216-407-0139 OR Starsummercamp2021@gmail.com
  • An integrated camp experience for individuals with disabilities and typical peers that creates an environment that promotes educational reinforcement, physical activity, social skills, cooperative group learning and will facilitate access, equity and inclusion.  Dates run from July 7 – July 25.  Click here for more info and dates.

Scholarship/Funding Programs