Special Needs Camps In and Around New Jersey

Great, Inclusive Summer Experiences for All!

Everyone enjoys summer camps! The laughs, the games, the independence, and the friendships create happy memories that last a lifetime. If your child has special needs, there are wonderful camps ready to help them create these special memories with their differences in mind. Here's our list of 2026 summer camps for you to explore.

Neil Klatskin Summer Camps - Special Services Summer Camps

Small group size inclusion camps enable children with different abilities to have fun with their peers and enjoy a summer camp experience. Priority is given to returning campers, participants in Special Services programs, and JCC members. An intake interview is required for all new potential campers. Eight week camp, four two-week options. jccotp.org

Paradise Farm (ArcMorris)

Inclusive retreat designed to provide an enriching experience for individuals with IDD. Youth campers ages 13-20 learn about nature, interact with farm animals, create arts & crafts, and experience field trips off the farm. Each session is one week long. arcmorris.org

Seaton Hackney Therapeutic Riding

Horseback riding is a great way to build physical strength and dexterity while also forming a bond with your horse and discovering effective ways to communicate. All equine assisted services are planned for safety and therapeutic benefit with the individual's educational, physical, social, emotional and/or recreational goals in mind. For riders of all abilities and they have all types of horses to accommodate riders’ needs. Located in Morristown NJ. SeatonHackney.com

Special Dragons Karate

Special Dragons is a karate program for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, exclusively teaching special needs students for over 12 years. Basic karate techniques are used to address eye/hand coordination, motor control, conditioning, balance, sensory integration, focus time on task and more. The program also helps students with cognitive processing speed and encourages neuroplasticity. Their on-location program can come to you too. Locations: Union, Bellevue, Jersey City, and Paterson. 973.667.8525. specialdragons.org

Summer On The Hill - Winston School Of Short Hills

Winston's Summer on the Hill offers a balanced camp experience that blends academic learning with enrichment opportunities for children. We provide purpose-driven programming and a flexible schedule to meet diverse needs. Our camp instructors are highly trained in multisensory teaching methods and techniques, allowing them to individualize and differentiate instruction to meet students where they are and help them grow as learners. Inquiries are welcome - come grow with us this summer! Summer on the Hill day camp aims to offer students in grades 1-8 the opportunity to maintain skills acquired in their previous school year and sharpen their skills for the fall. Located in Short Hills NJ. WinstonSchool.org

Unwind Summer Break Club at Cope Center for Autism

Unwind offers a relaxed, structured experience designed for tweens and teens (ages 11-17) who benefit from creativity, movement, and connection during school breaks. Each week blends themed workshops with Unwind Hangout Time, allowing participants to explore interests, build skills, and unwind in a supportive environment. CopeCenterforAutism.org

Winston Preparatory School Summer Enrichment Program

The Summer Program is an extension of the Winston Prep philosophy, principles, and model, providing students with the unique opportunity to participate in an individually designed program aimed to enhance academic skills and foster independence. Camp runs from June 29, 2026 - July 24, 2026. Whippany NJ location. WinstonPrep.edu

Cambridge School Summer Study

Cambridge School Summer Study in Pennington NJ offers a unique opportunity for students who struggle to read or write, have dyslexia, ADHD, or Executive Function Challenges. This summer continue receiving academic instruction as well as participate in a variety of fun summer enrichment activities. Register now. June 22, 2026 - July 17, 2026. TheCambridgeSchool.org

Camp Shriver - Special Olympics New Jersey

Camp Shriver offers young athletes a unique sports play program with and without intellectual disabilities. This program helps develop and improve gross motor, social and basic sports skills, including foundational skills, walking & running, balance & jumping, trapping & catching, throwing, striking and kicking. Register your child today. sonj.org

Harbor Haven Summer Program

Harbor Haven is registering for their 7-week summer day camp for 3-to-18-year-olds with mild special needs. Core areas include swimming instruction, athletics, creative arts, music, and nature/science. They promote many skills through karate, yoga, bicycle riding instruction, photography, cooking instruction, and the performing arts such as drama and dance. These program areas are run by adult specialists with knowledge and certifications in their content area as well as experience in working with children with special needs. Located in West Orange, NJ. HarborHaven.com

Pony Power Therapies

Pony Power Therapies' therapeutic horseback riding, horse-assisted learning and garden-based learning programs. Connects people with disabilities or life challenges to the wonders of horses, farming and nature. Explore their spring and summer sessions. Therapeutic Horseback Riding for 2.5 yrs+, Horse-Assisted Learning for 6 yrs+, Garden-Assisted Learning for 6 yrs+, All Hands In for young adults, Forest Babies for 18 moms - 4 yrs, Forest Families, Farm in Motion for 5-12 yrs. Located in Mahwah NJ, Bergen County. PonyPowernj.com