Vanguard Specialized Recreation Camp
The Vanguard School and Services
Malvern, Pennsylvania - Chester County
Source checked
May 15, 2026
Chester County
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1777 N Valley Rd, Malvern, PA 19355
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Provider overview
The Vanguard School and Services offers specialized recreation, day and overnight camp, and respite retreat options for youth ages 7-21 with autism and related learning or developmental needs.
The Vanguard School and Services provides education, employment, summer, retreat, and social programming for people with special needs.
Quick facts
- Website
- https://vfes.net/overview-2
- Registration
- We did not find this in the public sources we checked
- Contact page
- https://vfes.net/
- Phone
- 610-296-6725
- Ages
- Students ages 7-21 with autism, speech-language disorders, developmental disabilities, learning differences, or social-emotional challenges
- Season
- Summer day and overnight camp plus school-age respite retreats
- Cost
- Confirm current camp fees, eligibility review, transportation, staffing ratios, behavior support scope, overnight requirements, and whether financial assistance is available.
Location contacts
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Camp and retreat sites may vary; confirm the current site and transportation plan before applying.
Programs and offerings
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Specialized Recreation day and overnight camp
Specialized day and overnight camp and respite recreation for youth with autism, developmental, learning, speech-language, or social-emotional needs.
- Ages
- Students ages 7-21 with autism, speech-language disorders, developmental disabilities, learning differences, or social-emotional challenges
- Season
- Summer day and overnight camp plus school-age respite retreats
- Schedule
- Camp and retreat schedules vary by year; families should contact Vanguard for current dates, intake deadlines, and placement review.
- Cost
- Confirm current camp fees, eligibility review, transportation, staffing ratios, behavior support scope, overnight requirements, and whether financial assistance is available.
How we checked this listing (1 public source)
Source notes only. They do not evaluate quality, safety, fit, or availability.
Listing check
- Last checked
- May 15, 2026
- Why this is listed
- The official Vanguard School and Services overview page describes Specialized Recreation Services with day and overnight camp, school-age respite retreats, low participant-to-staff ratios, experienced staff, behavior support, structured programming, multisensory activities, and applicants ages 7-21 with autism, speech-language disorders, developmental disabilities, learning differences, or social-emotional challenges.
- Sources used
- 1 public source
- Location contacts
- 1 public contact found
Program details we found
Specialized Recreation day and overnight camp
The official Vanguard School and Services overview page describes Specialized Recreation Services with day and overnight camp, school-age respite retreats, low participant-to-staff ratios, experienced staff, behavior support, structured programming, multisensory activities, and applicants ages 7-21 with autism, speech-language disorders, developmental disabilities, learning differences, or social-emotional challenges.
Inclusion and support details
What the provider says: The source says Specialized Recreation uses low participant-to-staff ratios, experienced staff, behavior support, structured programming, multisensory activities, and real-world learning.
Access notes to confirm: Families should confirm eligibility fit, admissions process, staffing ratio, behavior or emotional support limits, medication and medical procedures, overnight readiness, sensory needs, transportation, and whether the setting matches the participant's support profile.
What we checked
What we found: The official Vanguard School and Services overview page describes Specialized Recreation Services with day and overnight camp, school-age respite retreats, low participant-to-staff ratios, experienced staff, behavior support, structured programming, multisensory activities, and applicants ages 7-21 with autism, speech-language disorders, developmental disabilities, learning differences, or social-emotional challenges.
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 websiteVanguard Specialized Recreation Services overview
Please confirm current details directly before enrolling.
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?
- What ages, support needs, communication needs, mobility needs, or supervision levels can this specific program support?
- 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.
What information should families confirm with The Vanguard School and Services?
Families should confirm current availability, registration deadlines, eligibility, support level, staff training, safety policies, cost, schedule, and fit before enrolling.
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