SUMMER CAMPS

This listing was printed in the South Dakota Parent Connection Newsletter for March/April/May 2008. A listing here does not suggest support by or recommendation for these camps by the SD Council on Developmental Disabilities.

ADAPTIVE SPORTS CAMP
Camp Trek (adaptive sports camp) - Contact 847-283-0908  Adaptive biking and kayaking, fishing and sporting activities.  www.adaptiveadventures.org

ASTHMA CAMP
Asthma Camp - Contact Marilee Kontz at: kontzm@sanfordhealth.org or 605-328-7157.

AUTISM CAMPS
Autism Summer Camp - Contact the Autism Society of the Black Hills at 605-415-3739 - Rapid City, SD
Aspen Education Group - Offers a variety of programs.  Summer camps for kids with Asperger's and Autism, ADHD, and other emotional or behavioral issues. Multiple locations across the USA. Phone: 866-441-2688   www.aegprograms.com
Extreme Sports Camp - An overnight summer camp for older children with autism spectrum disorders. Call 970-920-3695 or email info@extremesportscamp.org
Free Family Autism Camp - Contact Ranae Larsen at 605-983-5209 or email dbgi@iw.net  - Lake Preston, SD

CANCER CAMP
Children's Oncology Camping Association - Website: www.coca-intl.org

DIABETES CAMPS
Camp Cosmo Adventure Camp - Contact Connie Ruff 308-630-1442.Rapid City, SD www.rwhs.org (search Camp Cosmo)   
Camp Gilbert - Contact Cindy Matthes at 605-333-7151 - Waubay, SD   www.campgilbert.com
Camp Discovery - Contact Sheena Mendoza at 316-684-6091 or email smendoza@diabetes.org
Diabetes Education Camping Association - Camp directory www.diabetescamps.org
Kamp for Kids - Contact Deanna Smith at 605-341-1273 - Rapid City, SD   www.diabetesincorporated.org 

GRIEF CAMP
Camp Jess - Contact Shannon, 605-328-4440 - Wall Lake, SD

HEART CAMP
Camp Odayin (heart) - Call 651-351-9185     www.campodayin.com  

HIV/AIDS CAMP
Camp Heartland - 800-724-4673 - www.campheartland.org

MULTIPLE DISABILITY CAMPS
Aberdeen Family Y Camp Dream Makers (multiple disabilities) - Contact Rose Kraft, 605-229-5965
Brookings Area Camp Adventure (multiple disabilities) - Contact by email  brookings_campadventure@yahoo.com or write to Box 974, Brookings, SD 57006.   
Camp Friendship - Contact Kristie Berg at 605-716-3885  Located in the Black Hills of South Dakota.  www.campfriendship.org 
Camp Grassick - Contact Dan Mimnaugh at 701-327-4251    www.elkscampgrassick.com 
Camp Knutson - Call 218-543-4232 - near Brainerd, MN   www.campknutson.com
Camp SOAR - Contact Jonathon Jones at 828-456-3435 - Located in WY   www.soarnc.org   
Friendship Ventures - Call 800-450-8376 - www.friendshipventures.org Camp Friendship in Annandale, MN; Eden Wood Center in Eden Prairie, MN and Camp New Hope in McGregor, MN
Metigoshe, ND Bible Camp - Contact Kyle at 701-263-4788     www.metigosheministries.com 

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CAMP
Muscular Dystrophy Camp - Call 605-339-2728     www.mdausa.org/clinics/camp

SPINA BIFIDA CAMP
Spirit Camp - Contact Marilee Kontz at 605-328-7157 - Sioux Falls

SPORTS CAMPS
Jr. Sioux Wheelers - Contact Dick Neu at 605-332-4363 - Sioux Falls, SD
Special Olympics - Call 605-331-4117 or 800-585-2114 - Sioux Falls
Special Olympics - Call 605-341-0151 - Rapid City
TOPsoccer - Contact Tim Soyer at 605-376-0205 or the Sioux Falls Soccer Association at 605-332-5911.

THERAPEUTIC HORSEBACK RIDING
Handi-Riders - Call 605-362-5830   www.handi-riders.com 
H.O.P.E. - Contact Bill & Liz Fisher at 605-352-5594 - Huron, SD
S.P.U.R.S. - Call 605-226-1099 - Aberdeen, SD
SunCatchers - Contact Linda Smedshammer at 605-673-2935 - Rapid City, SD

MISCELLANEOUS CAMPS & SUMMER PROGRAMS
Camp Courage - Call 763-520-0504 - 3 locations in MN   www.couragecamps.org
Camp Courageous - Call 877-350-3620 - Monticello, IA   www.campcourageous.org
Camps for Special Needs Kids - Nebraska www.answers4families.org Click on Special Needs, then look under Community Resources for Camps for Special Needs Kids
Circle of Friends Camp - Contact Ginny at 605-996-5965 Sites at Storm Mountain & Lake Poinsett, SD   www.dakotasumcamping.org
Courage Day Camp - Contact Marilee Kontz at 605-338-7157 - Sioux Falls, SD
Grown-Up Camps - www.grownupcamps.com
Why should kids have all the fun. Special needs programs, developmentally challenged, learning disabilities/ADHD, physically challenged, speech/hearing impairments, visual impairments, and other special needs.
Meeting the Need - Contact Dallas Dietrich, 666-4610 Wheelchair friendly wilderness retreat located in the Black Hills. www.meetingtheneed.com
Outlaw Mountain Ranch - Contact Jeff Rohr at 605-673-4040  - located near Custer, SD   www.lutheransoutdoors.org/outlaw  
Park River, ND Bible Camp "Jubilee Camp" - Contact Rod Quanbeck at 701-284-6795    www.parkriverbiblecamp.org
Red Willow, MN Bible Camp - Call 701-676-2681    www.redwillowbiblecamp.org
SD School for the Blind and Visually Impaired - Contact Dawn LaMee, SDSBVI at 605-626-2580 or 888-275-3814. www.sdsbvi.sdbor.edu

CAMPING INFORMATION WEBSITES
American Camping Association - www.acacamps.org Camp resources for families.
Camp Channel - www.campchannel.com/docs/campsearch.html Camp chanel will assist you in locating a camp based on your unique preferences. Specialized camp also available accommodating individuals with special needs.
Camp Page - www.camppage.com Residential camps and Wilderness Programs.
Discover Camp - www.ncaonline.org A resource for parents of children with disabilities selecting a camp for their child for the first time.
KidsCamps - www.kidscamps.com KidsCamps database searchable by state, geographic location, gender, religion, session or keyword.
My Summer Camps - www.mysummercamps.com Learning disabilities and ADHD Camps for kids, teens and youth in the US, Canada and Worldwide.
Summer Day Camps - www.summer-daycamps.com Provides a comprehensive listing of day summer camps for kids and teens throughout North America.
Trips Inc - www.tripsinc.com Vacations for travelers with developmental disabilities. 
Very Special Camps - www.veryspecialcamps.com Online resource for individuals with special needs to obtain information about summer camps and special needs camps.