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Residential or day camp facilities that are appropriately staffed and equipped to provide an opportunity for children or adults who have developmental disabilities, emotional disturbances or health impairments, or who have other limitations or problems which require special facilities or programming, to enjoy a cooperative indoor and/or outdoor living experience. (AIRS PL-6400.1500-850)

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ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center, National Respite Locator Service
800 Eastown Drive, Suite 105
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
 Phone: 706-256-2084
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Organization Name: National Respite Locator Service
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Address:
800 Eastown Drive, Suite 105
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Phone: 706-256-2084
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Respite Care
Specialized Information Resources
URL: https://archrespite.org/respitelocator
Services Provided: The ARCH National Respite Network includes the National Respite Locator, a service to help caregivers and professionals locate respite services in their community, the National Respite Coalition, a service that advocates for preserving and promoting respite in policy and programs at the national, state, and local levels, and the Lifespan Respite Technical Assistance Center.
Provider Profiles: The ARCH National Respite Network includes summer camps for both children and adults with special needs.

A cooperative agreement with the US Administration for Community Living/ Administration on Aging
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 8/6/2019
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Camp Hopeful Hearts, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Clarksville, OH
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Organization Name: Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
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Clarksville, OH
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
URL: https://camp-joy.org/
Eligibility: Children with congenital/acquired heart disease/defects.
Services Provided: Week-long camp for children with congenital/acquired heart disease/defects. Medical supervision 24 hours a day. Fishing, hiking, canoeing, arts/crafts, much more according to abilities.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Camp Kesem Nationwide
10586 West Pico Boulevard, Unit 196
Los Angeles, CA 90064
 Phone: 260-225-3736
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10586 West Pico Boulevard, Unit 196
Los Angeles, CA 90064
Phone: 260-225-3736
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
National Support Services, Disab/Diag
Email: info@kesem.org
URL: https://www.campkesem.org/
Eligibility: children with parents with cancer
Services Provided: Kesem is a nationwide community, driven by passionate college student leaders, that supports children through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Offering innovative, fun-­filled programs that foster a lasting community, we aim to ensure that every child impacted by a parent’s cancer is never alone.
Provider Profiles: Camp locator on website
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/7/2020
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Camp Korey
24880 Brotherhood Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
 Phone: 425-440-0850
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24880 Brotherhood Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98274
Phone: 425-440-0850
Fax: 425-404-2158
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Email: info@campkorey.org
URL: https://www.campkorey.org/
Eligibility: Children living with serious illness, ages 7 to 17. No cost. April 30th application deadline.
Services Provided: Camp Korey empowers children and families living with serious medical conditions through year-round, life-changing experiences, always free of charge. With specialized medical support, we help kids re-imagine the future.
All residential Summer Camp Sessions last one week and run from Monday afternoons through Friday mornings. Please apply for the session that best fits your child. Sample summer camps:
♥ Session 1: Camp Reflection, Dermatologic Conditions In partnership with the American Academy of Dermatology
♥ Session 2: *General Session
♥ Session 3: *General Session
♥ Session 4: Solid Organ Transplant
♥ Session 5: *General Session
♥ Session 6: Craniofacial Community
♥ Session 7: Orthopedic + Neuromuscular Conditions
♥ Session 8: Skeletal Dysplasia
*GENERAL SESSIONS serve campers with life altering medical conditions including but not limited to: cerebral palsy, chronic kidney disease, cystic fibrosis, Down syndrome, epilepsy, genetic syndromes, mitochondrial disease, and reconstructive pelvic medicine conditions.
Also teen and family weekend camps.
Provider Profiles: An official member of SeriousFun Children’s Network.
Camp phone: (425) 440-0850
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Camp Superkids, American Lung Association
490 Concordia Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
 Phone: 651-268-7591
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Organization Name: American Lung Association
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Address:
490 Concordia Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55103
Phone: 651-268-7591
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Email: Val.Haga@Lung.org
URL: https://www.lung.org/local-content/_content-items/our-initiatives/current-initiatives/mn-camp-superkids.html
Eligibility: Ages 7-12, asthma
Services Provided: This week-long camp helps children learn more about their asthma and how to better cope with this breathing disorder while still having fun. Superkids camps in South Dakota and Minnesota.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/7/2020
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Camp Taylor
Turlock, CA 95382
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Turlock, CA 95382
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
URL: https://www.kidsheartcamp.org/
Eligibility: no cost for children and youth with heart disease
Services Provided: Camp Taylor offers several programs for young people and families of children with heart disease. Our flagship program is our well known medically supervised free youth and teen residential summer camp sessions. We offer 8 camp sessions catering to the underserved population of pediatric cardiology.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Camp del Corazon
11615 Hesby Street
North Hollywood, CA 91601-3620
 Phone: 818-754-0312
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11615 Hesby Street
North Hollywood, CA 91601-3620
Phone: 818-754-0312
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
URL: https://www.campdelcorazon.org/portal/
Eligibility: free of charge summer camp for children with heart disease, ages 7-17, 18-24
Services Provided: Camp del Corazon provides a medically supervised, residential summer camp for children ages 7-17 who are living with heart disease. Located on Catalina Island, 22 miles off the California coastline. PACE program for ages 18-24 with congenital heart disease.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Children's Tumor Foundation
120 Wall Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3904
 Phone: 212-344-6633
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Address:
120 Wall Street, 16th Floor
New York, NY 10005-3904
Phone: 212-344-6633
Toll Free Phone: 800-323-7938
Fax: 212-747-0004
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
National Support Services, Disab/Diag
Email: info@ctf.org
URL: https://www.ctf.org/
Services Provided: Ending neurofibromatosis through research. Patient Engagement program, meaning the inclusion of patient representatives in NF research, and the view that people with NF are not just subjects, but are health care consumers who have a role in managing their care, directing their health outcomes, and accelerating therapies for the entire NF community. A NF Clinic Network by state.
Provider Profiles: NF Camp is the annual summer camp of the Children's Tumor Foundation, dedicated to teens and young adults living with neurofibromatosis (NF). For over 20 years we have hosted this week-long experience for teens and young adults ages 12 to 25. NF Camp takes place on the third or fourth week of July (6 nights/6 days) in Salt Lake City, Utah. Application on CTF website.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Diabetes Camps, American Diabetes Association
2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22202
 Phone: 800-342-2383
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Organization Name: American Diabetes Association
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Address:
2451 Crystal Drive, Suite 900
Arlington, VA 22202
Phone: 800-342-2383
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
URL: https://www.diabetes.org/community/camp
Eligibility: See specific camps for details
Services Provided: Camps for children with Type I diabetes and with or at risk of developing Type II diabetes. Multiple camps.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Dragonfly Forest Camp, Philadelphia YMCA
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18382
 Phone: 610-298-1820
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Organization Name: Philadelphia YMCA
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Address:
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18382
Phone: 610-298-1820
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Email: dragonflyforest@philaymca.org
URL: https://www.dragonflyforest.org/
Eligibility: Campers age 7 to 14 with 22q11.2 deletion syndrome. Cost is free. Campers age 13 to 20 with Autism or 22Q is a paid program.
Services Provided: Goal is to provide an exhilarating, challenging, and nurturing camp experience through which children gain a greater sense of independence, self-esteem, and self-reliance. Week-long camps for Autism, Asthma, Bleeding Disorders, Sickle Cell Disease, and Teen Leadership.
Supported by The International 22Q11.2 Deletion Syndrome Foundation, The 22Q and You Center at Children's Hospital and The Dempster Family Foundation.
Provider Profiles: Registration opens in January and fills quickly. Camps are in Valley Forge, PA area.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Muscular Dystrophy Association
222 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60606
 Phone: 800-572-1717
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222 S Riverside Plaza, Suite 1500
Chicago, IL 60606
Phone: 800-572-1717
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Disability Awareness Programs
National Support Services, Disab/Diag
Neuromuscular Clinics
Specialized Information Resources
Email: ResourceCenter@mdausa.org
URL: https://www.mda.org/
Services Provided: Support services, resources, transitional services, information resources for all aspects of living with muscular dystrophy/neuromuscular disease . A web-based locator to find local services and summer camps in many states. Located at more than 150 of the top health care institutions across the United States, [https://www.mda.org/care/mda-care-centers MDA Care Centers and Affiliates] serve as the nexus for expert clinical care and medical research.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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NF (neurofibromatosis) Camp, Children's Tumor Foundation
4180 Emigration Canyon Rd
Camp Kostopulos
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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Organization Name: Children's Tumor Foundation
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Address:
4180 Emigration Canyon Rd
Camp Kostopulos
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Email: jpantoliano@ctf.org
URL: https://www.ctf.org/understanding-nf/nf-camp
Eligibility: Teens and young adults ages 12 to 25 living with neurofibromatosis
Services Provided: NF Camp is for children and teens with Neurofibromatosis (NF), a genetic disorder that causes tumors to grow along various types of nerves. Campers come from all over the United States, Canada, and the world. During these weeks, they are able to interact with others who have the same condition, and learn more about themselves and others while enjoying everything that Camp K has to offer.
Provider Profiles: NF Camp takes place on the third or fourth week of July (6 nights/6 days) at Camp Kostopulos in Utah. Details and application on Children's Tumor Foundation website.
Contact: Julie Pantoliano
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/7/2020
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National Association of the Deaf
8630 Fenton St, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819
 Phone: 301-587-1788
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8630 Fenton St, Suite 820
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3819
Phone: 301-587-1788
TDD: 301-587-1789
Fax: 301-587-1791
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Disability Awareness Programs
Specialized Information Resources
URL: https://www.nad.org/
Eligibility: deaf and hard of hearing
Services Provided: Safeguards the civil rights of deaf and hard of hearing Americans. As a national federation of state associations, individual members, and organizational and corporate affiliates, the advocacy work includes accessibility, education, employment, healthcare, mental health, rehabilitation, technology, telecommunications, and transportation. Website features advocacy information and resources.
Provider Profiles: NAD Youth Leadership Camp (YLC) is a four-week intensive educational program for high school students. Camp Taloali, Stayton, Oregon.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 8/6/2019
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National Fabry Disease Foundation
Randleman, NC
 Phone: 800-651-9131
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Randleman, NC
Phone: 800-651-9131
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
National Support Services, Disab/Diag
URL: http://www.fabrydisease.org
Services Provided: Information about Fabry disease, counseling through the Fabry Family Assistance Program, physician locator, stories, links to publications, videos, books for children, and more.
Provider Profiles: The Charles Kleinschmidt Fabry Family Weekend Camp, is an annual camp for children ages 6-16 with Fabry Disease and their immediate families. The camp is held annually in September at Victory Junction camp in Randleman, North Carolina. Campers are chosen by an application process. Camp expenses, including airfare, are paid for by NFDF sponsors.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 7/30/2018
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National Hemophilia Foundation
7 Penn Plaza, Suite 1204
New York, NY 10001
 Phone: 212-328-3700
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Address:
7 Penn Plaza, Suite 1204
New York, NY 10001
Phone: 212-328-3700
Toll Free Phone: 800-424-2634
Fax: 212-328-3777
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Disability Awareness Programs
Health-Related Education
Email: handi@hemophilia.org
URL: https://www.hemophilia.org/
Wheelchair Access: Not Applicable
Services Provided: Information about preventing the complications of these disorders through education, advocacy and research. Chapters throughout the US.

Services include:
-Information about bleeding disorders, blood types, and blood safety
-Online and in-person educational events and workshops
-Advocacy information
-[Camp Locator] helps families find a camp for a child with a bleeding disorder, siblings, or the family.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 3/9/2020
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Paddy Rossbach Youth Camp, Amputee Coalition
Clarksville, OH
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Organization Name: Amputee Coalition
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Address:
Clarksville, OH
Toll Free Phone: 888/267-5669
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Email: camp@amputee-coalition.org
URL: https://www.amputee-coalition.org/events-programs/youth-camp/
Eligibility: Ages 10-17 who have limb loss or limb differences.
Services Provided: A 6-day traditional summer camp experience for children with limb loss and limb difference to increase self-confidence and self-esteem through a traditional and supportive summer camp experience. The Amputee Coalition arranges travel plans for all camp attendees. Cost: none! thanks to sponsors and donors. Opportunities for camp counselors ages 18-19 and age 20 and above.
Provider Profiles: 2016 dates July 8 - 16.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/6/2020
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Roundup River Ranch
10 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., Ste 250
PO Box 8589
Avon, CO 81620
 Phone: 970-748-9983
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Address:
10 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., Ste 250
PO Box 8589
Avon, CO 81620
Phone: 970-748-9983
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
URL: https://www.roundupriverranch.org/
Eligibility: No cost. Children must have a diagnosis that matches one of our camper sessions. In certain cases, we can accept children with unique medical needs. Children must be between the ages of seven and 17.
Services Provided: Roundup River Ranch is part of the SeriousFun Children’s Network, a global community of medical specialty camps founded by Paul Newman. He believed that kids with serious illnesses needed a place to “kick back and raise a little hell.” Serving children with serious illnesses and their families.
Provider Profiles: 2016 camps include neurological disorders, craniofacial anomalies; lung disease, severe asthma, acquired immunodeficiency; heart disease, heart transplant; cancer, brain tumors, sickle cell disease; kidney disease, kidney transplant; liver disease, liver transplant, GI disorders, celiac disease. Camps for kids alone, and for families.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 1/7/2020
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Young Life
P.O. Box 520
Colorado Springs, CO 80901-0520
 Phone: 877-438-9572
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Address:
P.O. Box 520
Colorado Springs, CO 80901-0520
Phone: 877-438-9572
Toll Free Phone: 877-438-9572
Fax: 719-381-1750
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Social & Recreational Opportunities
URL: https://www.younglife.org/ForEveryKid/Capernaum/Pages/default.aspx
Services Provided: Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school and college-aged kids in all 50 states.

Some Young Life areas have dedicated programs for students and young adults with disabilities, typically referred to as Young Life Capernaum. Young Life Capernaum gives young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp and other exciting activities.

[https://www.younglife.org/Locator/Pages/default.aspx Use the online finder] to locate a local Young Life and find out about their programs.
Source: Nationwide Suggest Providers Queue
Last Updated: 2/14/2020
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Youth Rally Summer Camp
NY
 Phone: 510-769-9295
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NY
Phone: 510-769-9295
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Camps for Children with Special Needs
Email: info@youthrally.org
URL: https://youthrally.org/
Eligibility: Kids and teens ages 11 - 17 living with conditions of the bowel and bladders.
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Five nights of camp at a college campus for an experience that promotes independence, self-esteem, learning, friendship and fun. Each year the Youth Rally host roughly 150 campers from all over the US and beyond. Campers and counselors alike live with an array of conditions affecting their bowel and/or bladder systems. A nursing team assists campers as needed.
Source: MHP-Nationwide
Last Updated: 6/16/2020
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