Looking for summer activities?
Check these programs out!
If you are unsure about your child’s ability to participate in these programs without support, your therapist is happy to help! Many of these programs will allow our therapists to support in the transition of your child into their program, if needed! Please contact your therapist if you have any questions, or reach out to us at therapy@playabilities.org.
Ages 3 and up
Little Gym KC Summer Camp
Day camp at The Little Gym is the perfect choice for long, hot summers and other breaks from school when you want your child to stay active, safe, and happy. The Little Gym combines fun physical activities and games with plenty of time to laugh and play with friends. Each week has a new theme so your child will never tire of camp at The Little Gym.
Ages 3 +
Wonderscope
Wonderscope provides fun, dynamic exhibits and programs that integrate the arts, sciences and literature for children, parents and educators from across the Kansas City area. Offering programs Monday-Friday 9:00am-12:00pm.
Ages 2+
KC Zoo Summer Camp
KC Zoo summer camp curriculums are designed to be age appropriate and are properly chaperoned at all times. Activities may include, but are not limited to: educational games, physical games like tag, crafts, on grounds tours, zoo shows, zoo rides, playgrounds, science experiments, and educational movies.
Ages 3 +
Camp SOAR
SOAR Special Needs offers a week-long summer day camp for all individuals with special needs. SOAR offers camp in-person at 2 locations in the KC area from 9:00am-4:00pm Monday- Friday. Campers will participate in a variety of activities during the day: crafts, outdoor games, sensory activities, story time, calming worship, missions, and more!
Ages 3 +
Johnson County Parks and Recreation
Johnson County Parks and Recreation offers more than 90 camps for children. Camp topics range from fine and performing arts, nature, science, leadership, sports and more!
Ages 3-19
The J Summer Camp
Campers at J Camp participate in a variety of activities: sports, crafts, games, archery, swimming, Waterama, slides, and enjoying a Splash Pad area. Youth who attend J camp learn new skills, increase their knowledge, and make friends! J camp is a fun and inclusive environment. Campers of all faiths and cultures are welcome.
Ages 2 +
Giggle Time Children's Program
Campers at J Camp participate in a variety of activities: sports, crafts, games, archery, swimming, Waterama, slides, and enjoying a Splash Pad area. Youth who attend J camp learn new skills, increase their knowledge, and make friends! J camp is a fun and inclusive environment. Campers of all faiths and cultures are welcome.
Ages 2 +
Camps Ages 5 +
Blue Valley Recreation Camps
Blue Valley Recreation Camps provide a place for your child to be active, engaged, and entertained in the summer months. Camps are designed to challenge your child’s brain in a fun way while providing a creative atmosphere for individual growth.
Camps offered to age 5-12
Camp WIN
Camp WIN (Women’s Intersport Network) is the flagship youth event for girls aged 6-12. The camp’s primary objective is to empower girls by providing them with exposure to 16 diverse sports and fitness activities over a span of four days. The camp fosters a safe and supportive environment to encourage girls’ participation and growth
Ages 6+, full day camp
Pembroke Hill Summer Camp
Pembroke Hill Summer Programs provide a unique blend of academic enrichment, creative exploration. Whether your child is passionate about science, arts, outdoor recreation, or simply looking to make lasting memories with new friends, we have a range of activities.
Ages 3 years-12th grade
Eagles Gymnastics Camp
At eagles Summer Camps, your child can expect to learn gymnastics, make obstacle courses, create crafts, and many gym games and lessons in yoga, science, cooking and more!
Full Day Camp: ages 5 and above
Idea Space KC Summer Camps
IDEA Space hosts Summer at Barstow STEAM camps for kids all summer long. If your child wants to develop science, technology, engineering, arts and math skills through exciting hands-on activities, this is the place to be!
Grades 1–12
Tastebuds KC Cooking Camp
TasteBuds Kitchen cooking camps are the perfect recipe for gaining kitchen confidence, learning essential cooking skills and making new friends. It will be the highlight of your week! Our cooking camps feature multiple recipes each day, typically savory and sweet.
Ages 5 +
CHAMPS
Challenges Handled And Mastered with Perseverance and Spunk (CHAMPS) Achievers is a community organization teaching martial arts and self-defense to children and adults having special needs. Students of all ages and abilities are guided through physical and mental disciplines that also address growing self-esteem, self-control, and empathy for others.
Joshua Center Summer Camps
The Joshua Center for Neurological Disorders is a vital resource for both children and adults who live with Tourette Syndrome, High Functioning Autism, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, ADHD and other associated neurological disorders. Campers are taught acceptance of everyone and to treat each other with respect no matter the differences. Staff model this behavior every day, showing their campers what it means to include everyone and be part of a diverse world.
Grade Level: 3rd-12th graders
Club SciKidz
Club SciKidz unique Science Club program is designed to meet the needs of children in grades K-8. Club SciKidz lessons help engage students in observation, measurement, identification of properties, and experimentation.
Grades 1-7
Sensory friendly Mondays at Johnson County Muesum
Come enjoy the Johnson County Museum and KidScape in a comfortable, low-sensory environment. This limited-occupancy session is designed specifically for children with sensory processing differences and Autism Spectrum Disorders, and their families. We welcome visitors of all abilities and museum experience. We also welcome hand fidgets, comfort items, weighted blankets and vests, and mobility devices.
InJoy Music Ukulele Camp
InJoy music is offering campers a musical experience they will never forget! This is a week filled with music, movement, crafts, and fun. They will also be sent home with a Ukulele they get to keep!
Ages 6 +
First Act Theatre Arts
Act, sing, and dance the week away at First Act Camps! Kiddos will learn more about the world of theater while working to put together an exciting performance featuring songs from Broadway favorites.
Half day options: Ages 5-7
Full day options: Ages 7-12
Stage Right Performing Arts
Stage Right summer camps are the way for your young star to have a blast and SHINE! Students get to participate in camps Monday – Friday (times vary by camp) and include rehearsals for their respective shows, costume fittings, games and educational activities. Our staff consists of energetic, fun-loving professionals and interns who’s top priorities are student fun and safety.
Offering options K-12 grade
Camp OEL
OEL (Outdoor Education Laboratory) Camp is an outdoor camp that emphasizes the interaction between nature and human interaction with them! OEL focuses on community, working together and problem solving.
Ages 6 + Full Day Camp, 9:00-3:00pm
Girls Night Out
The Girls Night Out (GNO) program is to empower girls and women with and without disabilities in Kansas City and surrounding communities towards optimal social-emotional health and improved quality of life. The curriculum focuses on three areas: relationship building, self-care skills (e.g., personal hygiene, positive emotional and behavioral practices), and promoting self-determination and individual autonomy. The initiative includes direct services such as 12-week targeted skills intervention groups as well as single-session community events. So far, GNO is the only intervention program designed specifically to address the unique social and self-care needs of adolescent females with autism.
Ages 10+
Down Syndrome Innovations
Skill Building Series and Programming for Adults:
Down Syndrome Innovations offer weekly, complimentary/free programming for adults to learn essential new skills, while also gaining important social skills by interacting among their peers. Down Syndrome Innovations programming is a great way to make new friends, gain independence, enjoy movement and physical activity, and best of all, have fun! Each quarter, they have a different theme, such as preparing for employment, kitchen skills, living a healthy lifestyle, and more!
Ages: Teen +
Overnight Camps
Camp Encourage
The mission of Camp Encourage is to provide youth on the autism spectrum meaningful experiences in which they build the knowledge, courage, and skills to be empowered participants in the community. Camp Encourage camps take place at Heartland Center in Parkville, MO. Each camp session includes both traditional camp activities and activities tailored to individual needs.
Ages: 10-18
Camp Barnabas
Camp Barnabas is a ministry in Southwest Missouri dedicated to providing a unique Christian summer camp experience to individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses. It’s a summer full of waterslides, fishing, canoeing, archery, ziplining, swimming, mini-golf, and so much more. We want our Campers to have a summer just like everyone else because, for most of the year, our Campers are on the outside
Overnight Camp- Ages 6+
Camp NUHOP
Located in southern Ashland County, Ohio, Nuhop’s inclusive programs are open to all individuals 6 – 29, with a focus on those living with ASD, ADHD, learning disabilities, mood disorders, and other neurodiversities.
Camp Nuhop provides a structured environment where all campers have the opportunity to make friends and feel good about themselves. Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and dynamic learning environment where children are empowered to succeed. Campers are placed with an understanding staff who incorporate self-awareness and social skills in a safe, fun environment.
Ages 6-18
Wonderland Camp
Wonderland Camp has given children, teenagers and adults with disabilities the opportunity to camp for over 50 years. All camp-related activities are adapted so that anyone can participate!
Ages: 1st grade-12th grade
Youthfront Camp
Youthfront Camp is a week-long camp full of community-building, cabin experiences, worship, water and outdoor activities, games and theme nights.
Ages: 1st grade-12th grade
Club Creek Science Camp
Located in Rolla, MO, Cub Creek Science Camp offers over 100 different activities. This camp is all about friendship, fun, curiosity guided learning, building self- confidence, learning problem solving, and creating memories to last a lifetime!
Overnight Camp- Ages 6+
