Special Needs Summer Camps & Programs Around Dallas

H.E.R.O.E.S. (Helping Everyone Reach Outstanding Educational Success) lives up to its name, seeking to support families and individuals of all abilities, without turning anyone away based on medical or behavioral challenges, financial status or age. H.E.R.O.E.S. offers various social, recreational, and vocational programs for individuals age 3 through adulthood, including day programs, weekend retreats, and continuing education opportunities.

This unique therapy center strives to meet each family's individualized needs through a variety of services including speech therapy, occupational therapy, and multiple summer camp programs. Summer camps are offered for children of different age groups with complex communication needs or who already use a communication device, and are focused on improving communication, language development, and/or reading and writing skills.

iCan Shine partners with community organizations throughout the United States and Canada to teach individuals with disabilities recreational skills such as how to ride a bike, swim, and dance. Dates and locations for these 5-day camps vary month to month and are updated on their website.

Casa Manana's summer camps are designed for young actors of all abilities! The youngest campers will learn how to use their bodies and voices on stage through acting, singing and dancing, and older campers will experience and participate in professional arts training, with a performance at the end of each camp. Students with special needs, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and/or social/sensory differences also have an opportunity to explore the creative arts within an environment specially tailored to their needs.

Beloved and Beyond is a Christian summer camp designed for individuals with special needs, including those with autism, cerebral palsy, and cognitive disabilities.The camp offers a range of programs aimed at providing a supportive and inclusive environment where campers can experience love, acceptance, and personal growth. The one-on-one buddy system ensures that campers get personalized attention and support throughout their camp experience. Siblings are welcome to attend camp alongside their brothers or sisters.