Camp, Special Needs, Stages

Summer Camps in NOLA for Inclusive Needs

Updated June 10, 2020

Are you looking for a summer camp designed to fit your child’s inclusive needs?

Below are seven programs offering in-person camps in the New Orleans area.

CAMP ALLEGRO
AGES: 6-14
COST: Registration for Session 1 is $70 per child and includes access to all 12 workshops. Registration for Session Two is $140 per child.
DATES: Session 1, June 15-27, afternoon workshops Mondays-Fridays 4-4:45 pm, get-togethers Saturdays 11 am-noon. Session II, July 6-Aug. 1, afternoon workshops Mondays-Fridays 4-4:45 pm, get-togethers Saturdays 11 am-noon.
504.281.8968
lovesmusictherapynola.com
Open to children with and without disabilities. Designed to build structure, nurture creativity, and foster social interaction throughout this summer’s unknown reopening timeline. Sessions include access to 6 weekly workshops focusing on vocal music, story writing, instrument crafting, relaxation and mindfulness, and dance.

CAMP RAINBOW
AGES: 6-14
COST: $350/Session 1; $263/Session 2. After care is available for an additional fee for each session. Session 1, $50; Session 2, $38.
DATES: Session 1, June 1-26, Session 2: July 6-24; 9 am-3:30 pm. 
Eastbank: Ree Alario Special Needs Center, 6900 Saints Dr., Metairie
504.736.6999
https://secure.rec1.com/LA/jefferson-parish-recreation-department/catalog
A day camp for people with developmental disabilities. Campers must be self controlled, communicate effectively and be able to function in a small group independently. Campers must be mobility independent and able to attend to personal needs. A personal care attendant can accompany a child who is in need of assistance with mobility and personal care. 

CAMP TEEN SCENE
AGES: 15-20
COST: $350/Session 1; $263/Session 2. After care is available for an additional fee for each session. Session 1, $50; Session 2, $38.
DATES: Session 1, June 1-26, Session 2: July 6-24; 9 am-3:30 pm. 
Eastbank: Pontiff Playground, 1521 Palm St., Metairie
504.736.6999
https://secure.rec1.com/LA/jefferson-parish-recreation-department/catalog
A day camp for people with developmental disabilities. Campers must be self controlled, communicate effectively and be able to function in a small group independently. Campers must be mobility independent and able to attend to personal needs. A personal care attendant can accompany a child who is in need of assistance with mobility and personal care. 

KIM4KIDS SUMMER PROGRAMS 
AGES: Pre-K–8th grade  
COST: Call for pricing  
DATES: See website for date available.
2237 N. Hullen St., Suite. 202, Metairie  
504.517.5437 
kim4kidsnola.com
Kim4Kids offers a variety of summer enrichment programs designed for children who would benefit from writing preparation and instruction and for the upcoming school year. We offer various levels and also offer some programs that are incorporated with speech and language pathologists. 

NEW ORLEANS SPEECH AND HEARING CENTER SOCIAL LANGUAGE PROGRAM 
AGES: 4 through 9. Campers will be placed in a small group by our licensed and certified speech-language pathologists. Child must be using the restroom independently – no pull-ups.
COST: $150/session, $300/two sessions, or $450/all three sessions; a one time non-refundable evaluation fee of $50.00 for new NOSHC clients.
DATES: Session 1: June 15-17 & June 22-25; Session 2: July 6-9 & July 13-16; Session 3: July 20-23 & July 27-30, Monday through Thursday, 9 am-noon
1636 Toledano St., New Orleans
504.897.2606, ext. 236
noshc.org / sstouder@noshc.org
Social Language Expedition is designed to improve the pragmatic language (social communication) skills of children who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and those who are not diagnosed with ASD but experience language deficits with social communication.  Activities include arts and crafts, turn taking games, and story time. 

RAPHAEL ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP 
AGES: 5–11 and 12–17 
COST: $700/ two weeks, $350 / one week 
DATES: June 15–26 and July 13–24, 8:30 am–3:30 pm 
500 Soraparu St., New Orleans 
504.524.5955 
raphaelacademy.org / info@raphaelacademy.org 
Raphael Academy’s Summer Camp is designed for children with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Each two-week session will offer swimming, arts, culinary arts, and outdoor play built around a central theme.

SPEECH ’N’ MOTION SUMMER CAMP 
AGES: 3–10  
COST: Call or email for more information for camp fees. 
DATES: June 1–Aug. 7, 9≠11:30 am (half-day, morning); 12:30–2:45 pm (half-day, afternoon), 9 am–2:45 pm (full day). Aftercare music enrichment program, Camp Allegro, offered daily 2:45–3:30 pm. 
Crane Rehab Center-Pediatrics, 8300 Earhart Blvd., New Orleans  
504.866.6990 
https://www.cranerehabpediatrics.com/speech-n-motion / info@cranerehab.com 
This camp is designed to create a fun, playful and inclusive environment in which children are motivated to interact and engage with others. All groups have a ratio of 2 children for every 1 adult to ensure that our campers receive appropriate support through all fun and engaging activities.

THERAPEUTIC LEARNING CENTER’S SUMMER CAMP
AGES: 3–12
COST: $280/week (half-day program); $420/week (full-day program)
DATES: June 1-26, July 6-31; 9 am-noon (half-day program) or 9 am-3 pm (full-day program)
3329 Metairie Road, Metairie
504.565.7300
tlcnola.com / info@tlcnola.com
Your child will be immersed in therapeutic sensory-based activities while attending therapist-led groups throughout the day. Groups will be run by occupational and speech therapists and will focus on social, visual motor/handwriting, speech & language, communication, fine motor skills, as well as, STEM-based activities, sensory play, fun with foods, and wellness activities.

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