Special Needs Summer Camps in Florida
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For Special Needs Summer Camps in Florida, 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 8, 2026
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Special Needs Summer Camps across Florida
This page groups 53 checked listings for inclusive camps across Florida. It is meant for searches like special needs summer camps, inclusive camps, adaptive day camps, and disability camp support, then helps families narrow by city, county, or region.
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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A public source clearly mentions adaptive, disability, special recreation, sensory-friendly, inclusion, or related programming.
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Ability Camp First Coast
Ability Tree First Coast
Jacksonville, Florida - Duval County
Ability Camp First Coast is a summer day camp for children and youth with disabilities, with sibling participation options and themed weeklong sessions in Jacksonville.
May 30, 2026
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Angelwood Summer Day Camp
Angelwood
Jacksonville, Florida - Duval County
Angelwood Summer Day Camp serves children and young adults with developmental differences through structured summer activities in the Jacksonville area.
May 30, 2026
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Barrier Free Divers Camp Open S.E.A.S.
Barrier Free Divers
Key Largo, Florida - Monroe County
Barrier Free Divers Camp Open S.E.A.S. is a Key Largo adaptive scuba and conservation camp for kids with disabilities, with instruction, adaptive equipment, outdoor excursions, and parent involvement.
May 15, 2026
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Florida Keys
Camp Abilities Florida
Camp Abilities Florida
Jacksonville, Florida - Duval County
Camp Abilities Florida is an overnight educational sports camp for children with visual impairments, offering adaptive sports and outdoor recreation activities in North Florida.
May 30, 2026
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Camp Boggy Creek
Camp Boggy Creek
Eustis, Florida - Lake County
Camp Boggy Creek is an Eustis camp for children with serious illnesses and their families, focused on camp recreation, friendship, and no-cost camper experiences.
May 30, 2026
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Orlando
Camp I Am Special
Catholic Charities Jacksonville
Fruit Cove, Florida - St. Johns County
Camp I Am Special is a St. Johns County camp for children, teens, and adults with intellectual and developmental differences and other disabilities, with buddy support and accessible camp activities.
May 15, 2026
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Camp Idlewild of Florida
Camp Idlewild of Florida
Land O' Lakes, Florida - Pasco County
Camp Idlewild of Florida offers Land O' Lakes camp sessions adapted for children with autism, Down syndrome, ADHD, sensory processing, and developmental delays.
May 15, 2026
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Nature Coast
Camp Summer Garden
Camp Summer Garden
Tallahassee, Florida - Leon County
Camp Summer Garden offers autism-focused inclusive summer camp, afterschool, and enrichment programming for children, with a 2026 summer camp start posted.
May 15, 2026
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Tallahassee
Capstone Academy Pensacola Summer Camps
Capstone Academy
Pensacola, Florida - Escambia County
Capstone Academy Pensacola Summer Camps are inclusive half-day themed camps for young children ages 3-5, with activities planned by Capstone staff in Pensacola.
May 15, 2026
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Pensacola
CECO Summer Program and Adult Programs
Conductive Education Center of Orlando
Winter Park, Florida - Orange County
CECO gives Winter Park and Orlando families a motor-disability-focused summer program lead, plus year-round program paths for children, young adults, and adults.
May 31, 2026
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Orlando
City of Miami Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Division
City of Miami Parks and Recreation Department
Miami, Florida - Miami-Dade County
City of Miami Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion offers adaptive recreation, sport-skill programming, inclusive community activities, Camp Shriver, and social recreation for people with disabilities.
May 30, 2026
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale
Collier County Adaptive Inclusive Recreation
Collier County Parks and Recreation
Naples, Florida - Collier County
Collier County Adaptive Inclusive Recreation offers community recreation, inclusive activities, accommodations, summer camps, and adaptive program support for children, teens, and adults with disabilities or special needs.
May 15, 2026
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Naples
David Posnack JCC Giborim United
David Posnack Jewish Community Center
Davie, Florida - Broward County
David Posnack JCC Giborim United gives southwest Broward families a year-round special needs enrichment and camp pathway, with fitness, arts, sports, recreation, life skills, and camp programming.
May 31, 2026
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale
Easterseals Florida Camp Challenge
Easterseals Florida
Sorrento, Florida - Lake County
Easterseals Florida Camp Challenge is a fully accessible camp in Sorrento offering overnight recreation sessions for children and adults with disabilities and special needs.
May 15, 2026
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Orlando
Els for Autism Recreation Services
Els for Autism Foundation
Jupiter, Florida - Palm Beach County
Els for Autism offers recreation services in Jupiter, including structured recreation, sports, fitness, golf, and seasonal activities.
Jun 2, 2026
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind Summer Quest
Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind
St. Augustine, Florida - St. Johns County
The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind offers Summer Quest, a free overnight camp with recreation and life-skills activities for deaf/HH or blind/VI students ages 8-17, plus statewide outreach.
Jun 3, 2026
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Foundation for Dreams Dream Oaks Camp
Foundation for Dreams
Parrish, Florida - Manatee County
Foundation for Dreams Dream Oaks Camp provides residential, weekend, day, and specialty camp options for children with special needs and chronic illnesses.
May 15, 2026
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Sarasota-Manatee
Friendship Circle Miami Programs
Friendship Circle of Miami
Miami, Florida - Miami-Dade County
Friendship Circle Miami gives South Miami-Dade families a community-based recreation and social lead, with children, teen, adult, no-school day, and camp programming for people with special needs.
May 31, 2026
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Miami-Fort Lauderdale
Girl Scouts SMILE Camp
Girl Scouts of Gateway Council
Jacksonville, Florida - Duval County
SMILE Camp is a long-running week-long day camp by Girl Scouts of Gateway Council for First Coast elementary children with disabilities, pairing each camper one-on-one with a trained teen counselor.
Jun 3, 2026
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
HEAL Foundation Annual Autism Surf Camp
HEAL Foundation
Neptune Beach, Florida - Duval County
HEAL Foundation hosts an annual HEAL Surf Camp at Neptune Beach for students with autism, plus a supportive transition and employment program for young adults.
Jun 3, 2026
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Henderson Haven Summer Camp and Respite
Henderson Haven
Orange Park, Florida - Clay County
Henderson Haven is an Orange Park nonprofit serving children and adults with developmental disabilities, offering a summer camp for disabled youth, after-school programs, respite, and parent resource support.
Jun 3, 2026
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
Hillsborough County Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp
Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation
Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Adaptive Recreation Summer Camp is a public summer camp for children with disabilities, with adapted recreation activities at multiple county recreation centers.
May 15, 2026
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Tampa Bay
Hillsborough County Recreation for People with Disabilities
Hillsborough County Parks and Recreation
Tampa, Florida - Hillsborough County
Hillsborough County Recreation for People with Disabilities offers adaptive recreation, camps, Special Olympics, HC Adaptive Sports, wheelchair sports, and veteran programming centered around Miller Park & Life Center.
May 15, 2026
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Tampa Bay
Hope Haven Camp Hope
Hope Haven
Jacksonville, Florida - Duval County
Hope Haven Camp Hope is an inclusive summer day camp in Northeast Florida for children and young adults with disabilities, combining art, literacy, STEAM, movement, and weekly themes.
May 30, 2026
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Jacksonville / Northeast Florida
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Common questions
What does this Special Needs Summer Camps in Florida 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.