Special Camps at Camp Red Leaf
Special Camps
Ingleside, Illinois - Lake County
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May 29, 2026
Chicago
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Provider overview
Special Camps offers overnight Camp Red Leaf sessions for youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, with trained staff, nursing coverage, volunteer support, camp activities, and respite for families.
Special Camps is an Illinois nonprofit camp organization offering volunteer-run overnight summer camp experiences for children and adults with intellectual disabilities.
Quick facts
- Website
- https://specialcamps.org/
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://specialcamps.org/
- Phone
- 630-690-0944
- Ages
- Youth campers ages 9 to 22 and adult campers ages 23 and older with intellectual disabilities
- Season
- 2026 camp dates listed for June 7-12 and June 14-19
- Cost
- The source lists $1,200 for the week, says partial scholarships may be available, and says 2026 camper registration is full; families should confirm waitlist, future registration, and payment details directly.
Location contacts
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The source describes Special Camps operating at Camp Red Leaf in Ingleside; families should confirm exact arrival address and lodging details directly.
Programs and offerings
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Camp Red Leaf overnight special-needs camp
Overnight summer camp sessions with structured activities, teen volunteer support, trained staff, nursing coverage, and respite for families.
- Ages
- Youth campers ages 9 to 22 and adult campers ages 23 and older with intellectual disabilities
- Season
- 2026 camp dates listed for June 7-12 and June 14-19
- Schedule
- The source lists adult camp June 7-12, 2026, and youth camp June 14-19, 2026.
- Cost
- The source lists $1,200 for the week, says partial scholarships may be available, and says 2026 camper registration is full; families should confirm waitlist, future registration, and payment details directly.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
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Listing check
- Last checked
- May 29, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Special Camps page says 2026 registration is full, lists June 2026 youth and adult camp dates, describes overnight summer camps for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and lists trained staff, 24-hour nursing, teen volunteer support, camp activities, respite, and partial scholarship availability.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Camp Red Leaf overnight special-needs camp
The official Special Camps page says 2026 registration is full, lists June 2026 youth and adult camp dates, describes overnight summer camps for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and lists trained staff, 24-hour nursing, teen volunteer support, camp activities, respite, and partial scholarship availability.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source lists intellectual-disability eligibility, trained staff, 24-hour nursing, teen volunteer support, swimming, archery, sports, fishing, canoes and paddle boats, crafts, yoga, water sports, talent shows, dances, respite, and scholarship support.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm eligibility, openings or waitlist status, medical form requirements, nursing coverage, toileting and communication expectations, staff support, dorm setup, transportation, medication handling, dietary needs, and whether the Camp Red Leaf site fits the camper.
What we checked
What we found: The official Special Camps page says 2026 registration is full, lists June 2026 youth and adult camp dates, describes overnight summer camps for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, and lists trained staff, 24-hour nursing, teen volunteer support, camp activities, respite, and partial scholarship availability.
We avoid ranking, recommending, evaluating quality, or making safety claims. Use the source links and contact the provider before enrolling.
Sources used
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- Provider websiteSpecial Camps home page
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What to confirm
- Openings, deadlines, cost, and cancellation rules.
- Ages, eligibility, forms, and first-visit expectations.
- Support model, staff preparation, supervision, and safety policies.
- Exact location, entrance, parking, equipment, and what to bring.
Questions to ask before you register
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- Do you currently have openings, waitlists, deadlines, or intake steps?
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- What should families know about cost, financial assistance, cancellation rules, forms, and first-visit expectations?
- Who should families contact to talk through accommodations before registering?
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No. This listing is informational and based on public sources. It is not a rating, ranking, quality review, or safety evaluation.
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