Special Needs Summer Camps in San Diego, California

Compare programs, contacts, source links, and last-checked dates for this location and category.

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For Special Needs Summer Camps in San Diego, California, coverage is growing, not complete. We add new programs and resources weekly when inclusive, adaptive, sensory-friendly, disability, or special recreation details can be checked from public sources.

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Jun 10, 2026

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Special Needs Summer Camps near San Diego

This page narrows inclusive camps to San Diego, California. Use the 16 checked listings to compare public source links, last-checked dates, contact paths, and provider details before calling or registering.

16 checked listings16 with program details16 with contact or registration paths16 with age details16 with schedule, season, or cost notes

What to confirm before enrolling

  • support model, staffing ratio, communication plan, and sensory break options
  • drop-off, pick-up, meals, medication boundaries, restroom support, and field trips
  • eligibility, forms, schedule, cost, cancellation rules, and how the camp discusses fit

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Autism Society San Diego Adult Camp

Autism Society San Diego

Julian, California - San Diego County

Autism Society San Diego Adult Camp is a weekend camp option for autistic adults, held at YMCA Camp Marston in Julian with full-weekend and day-pass pathways.

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May 30, 2026

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San Diego

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Autism Society San Diego AWARE Summer Program

Autism Society San Diego

San Diego, California - San Diego County

The AWARE Summer Program is a community-based summer day program for autistic young adults age 18 and older, organized around social and recreational activities.

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May 30, 2026

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San Diego

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Autism Society San Diego Camp I CAN

Autism Society San Diego

San Diego, California - San Diego County

Camp I CAN is an Autism Society San Diego summer camp for children and teens with ASD, offered at YMCA partner locations in Carlsbad, Spring Valley, and San Diego.

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May 30, 2026

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Autism Society San Diego Family Camp

Autism Society San Diego

Julian, California - San Diego County

Autism Society San Diego Family Camp is a family weekend at YMCA Camp Marston for autistic families and children of all ages, with caregiver supervision expected.

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May 30, 2026

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San Diego

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Autism Society San Diego Surf Camp

Autism Society San Diego

La Jolla, California - San Diego County

Autism Society San Diego Surf Camp gives autistic participants a four-day supported beach and surf experience at La Jolla Shores.

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May 30, 2026

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Camp Spirit San Diego

Camp Spirit San Diego

San Diego, California - San Diego County

Camp Spirit San Diego is an inclusive recreational day camp for children and young adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities or autism, with play, movement, water, sensory, and social activities.

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May 14, 2026

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San Diego

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Chula Vista Parks & Recreation Therapeutic Recreation

City of Chula Vista Parks & Recreation

Chula Vista, California - San Diego County

Chula Vista Parks & Recreation is listed as offering therapeutic recreation and inclusion access, including classes, events, and day-camp support with advance assessment.

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May 30, 2026

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San Diego

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Community STRIDES Adult Socials and Summer Program

Community STRIDES

Encinitas, California - San Diego County

Community STRIDES offers Encinitas-based socials and summer programming for adults with disabilities, with community outings and skill-building activities.

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May 30, 2026

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San Diego

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GRIT Gymnastics Adaptive Programs

GRIT Gymnastics

San Diego, California - San Diego County

GRIT Gymnastics adds a practical Kearny Mesa option for adaptive gymnastics, sensory play open gym, and inclusive movement support.

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May 30, 2026

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San Diego

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ICAN Summer Camp

ICAN California Abilities Network

San Diego County, California - San Diego County

ICAN Summer Camp is an overnight camp experience for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, with recreational activities such as swimming, sports, crafts, singing, and horseback riding.

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May 14, 2026

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San Diego

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Ivey Ranch Inclusive Riding and Care Programs

Ivey Ranch Park Association

Oceanside, California - San Diego County

Ivey Ranch gives North County families an inclusive ranch option in Oceanside, with riding, vaulting, summer camp, school-age care, adult day programming, tailored day services, respite, and veteran/family equine supports.

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Jun 1, 2026

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San Diego

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Maraya Performing Arts Adaptive Classes

Maraya Performing Arts

Chula Vista, California - San Diego County

Maraya Performing Arts is a Chula Vista performing-arts center with public grant-source confirmation of adaptive classes and shows for youth with special needs.

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Jun 10, 2026

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San Diego

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Mesa Rim Mission Valley Adaptive Climbing Programs

Mesa Rim Climbing Centers

San Diego, California - San Diego County

Mesa Rim Mission Valley gives San Diego families and adults a direct adaptive climbing option with public details for private lessons, meetups, youth programming, and camp.

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May 30, 2026

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San Diego

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San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services

City of San Diego Parks and Recreation

San Diego, California - San Diego County

San Diego Therapeutic Recreation Services offers recreation programs for people with disabilities through the city parks department, including sports, fitness, camp, leisure, education, cooking, and crafts activities.

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Jun 2, 2026

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San Diego

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The Shine Project Foundation Enrichment Events

The Shine Project Foundation

San Diego County, California - San Diego County

The Shine Project Foundation adds a San Diego special-needs-family events option focused on enrichment, activity, creativity, resource connection, and meeting other families.

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May 30, 2026

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San Diego

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YMCA of San Diego County Adaptive Programming

YMCA of San Diego County

San Diego, California - San Diego County

YMCA of San Diego County publishes a countywide adaptive-programming hub for families looking for camps, teen activities, respite-style support, and SDRC-linked access.

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May 30, 2026

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San Diego

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Common questions

What does this Special Needs Summer Camps in San Diego, California page include?

This page includes checked public listings with source links and last-checked dates, plus some places to ask when public information suggests a lead that still needs direct confirmation.

Why might a provider be missing?

A provider may be missing if we have not found enough public program detail yet, if the source is unclear, or if the information still needs review before families rely on it.

Are listings ranked or reviewed for quality?

No. Program pages are informational. Inclusive Programs Guide does not rank providers, evaluate quality, guarantee safety, or determine fit.

How should families compare inclusive camps?

Compare the support model, daily logistics, registration process, staffing, communication plan, sensory breaks, cost, and whether the camp can discuss fit before enrollment.

Inclusive Programs Guide is an informational directory based on publicly available information and provider-submitted updates. We do not endorse, recommend, medically evaluate, assess quality, guarantee safety, confirm credentials, or determine suitability of any provider, program, accommodation, or activity. Listing order, search results, ads, or sponsored placements should not be interpreted as a ranking, recommendation, or endorsement. Program details may change. Families should contact providers directly to confirm current availability, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, credentials, and fit before enrolling.