Summer Camps and Activities For Children With Special Needs
Wide range of populations as our services are generally accessible for anyone who benefits from or otherwise engages with music.
Content updated Nov. 22, 2024
Local music therapy company providing a wide range of services to nurture, connect and empower members of our community through music.
8am - 6:30pm
905 Cherry Hill Dr., Suite 102
573-303-5772
Email: info@givingsong.org
Content updated Dec. 9, 2025
Adaptive swim lessons: Provides a safe, enjoyable recreation experience for individuals who have physical disabilities, impairments or are developmentally disabled. The participation of a family member is encouraged and may be required. Click on the website link below to access information on dates and times.
Location: Hickman Indoor Pool at Hickman High School
3 years old and up
$48 each 6-week session
Content updated Dec. 15, 2023
We understand that the vast majority of people with disabilities never have the experience of independently riding a conventional two-wheel bicycle during their lifetime. Research shows that over 80% of people with Autism and 90% of people with Down syndrome never experience this thrill. Defying these odds is why we exist!
When: June 17th to 21st, 2024
Where: YMCA of Callaway County 1715 Wood Street Fulton, MO 65251
Registration Contact: For information or questions about this bike camp please e-mail Nancy directly at nancyhanson1183@gmail.com or call 573-826-0223
Children with disabilities and anyone wanting to interact with horses
Content updated Dec. 12, 2025
We have been providing quality equine experiences for riders of all abilities since 2010. Through adaptive riding lessons and summer camp, more than 30 individuals per year have gained confidence and have grown as people by interacting with the horses.
2551 Rocheport Gravel Road Rocheport, MO 65279
(573) 356-3877
thesunnyoak04@gmail.com www.thesunnyoakfarm.com
Adapted Gymnastics is a program coordinated between MU Physical Therapy and Tiger Academy of Gymnastics. With the help of PT and other Health Professions students, children ages 3-18 with various impairments are able to safely participate in modified gymnastics, gross motor and socialization activities based on each child’s individual needs. Adapted Gymnastics typically meets 10 sessions each fall and spring semester on Sundays from 3-5:30pm.
3609 Mojave Ct.
Columbia MO 65202
The Dance Academy Inclusive provides a safe environment and equal opportunity for individuals with disabilities to participate in dance classes that promote social interaction and the development of gross motor, coordination and balance skills. ALL genders and ability levels are welcome.
3211 S. Providence Rd.
Columbia, MO 65203
573-864-1880
Email: director@thedanceacademycomo.com
● Resources for People with Disabilities
● Summer Camps and Activities for Childrens with Special Needs
● Programs for Medically Ill Children
Mareck Dance – (573) 219-7134 (M-F 9am-3pm)
School – (573) 825-0095 (M-Th 4pm-7pm)(Sat 9am-1pm)
Email - Mareck Dance – info@mareckdance.org
School – school@mareckcenterfordance.org
110 Orr Street, Suites 102 & 106
Columbia, MO 65201
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Campers age 7 and up experience a life-changing week full of love, joy, excitement, and activities designed for them.
Content updated Dec. 18, 2025
Camp Barnabas is a place of hope, acceptance, and limitless possibilities. We understand the challenges individuals with disabilities and chronic illnesses face:
The struggle to fit into a world that's not always designed for their unique abilities.
The longing for an environment where they can thrive, not just survive.
The desire to be recognized for their abilities, not defined by their disabilities.
We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to participate in a camp experience that enables them to discover new possibilities and feel a deep sense of belonging and purpose.
Camp Barnabas at Teas Trail
901 Teas Trl
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 522-6011
Send mail to PO Box 609, Branson, MO. 65615
Content updated Oct. 31, 2025
Cedar Creek was founded in 1988 and provides comprehensive equine assisted therapy to more than 150 individuals per year. Each Spring, Summer and Fall, hundreds of community members come to Cedar Creek to volunteer their time to be part of the therapy team. All classes include instructors that are certified by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH).
4895 E Hwy 163 Columbia, MO 65201 573-875-8556
Email: cedarcreektrc@gmail.com
Offers specialized therapeutic horseback riding lessons for children and adults with disabilities.
Fees vary.
Wonderland Camp provides camp sessions for children, teens, and adults with disabilities
Content updated Dec. 12,, 2025
We are an overnight camp for children, teens, and adults with disabilities. We offer 11 weeks of summer camp and weekend camps throughout the remaining months of the year. Our campers enjoy swimming, boat rides, arts and crafts, archery, challenge elements like rock climbing, dances, BB guns, and so much more. Our actiities are adaptable. Children can come to camp as young as 6 years old and we never age out.
18591 Miller Circle
Rocky Mount, MO 65072
573-392-1000
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Persons with diabetes
Content updated Dec. 4, 2025
Camp Hickory Hill sustains a community, culture and medically-sound program of support for persons with diabetes, especially children, using our camp environment to foster education, self-reliance, confidence, an active lifestyle and skill in the successful management of diabetes.
Hours are seasonal
5990 W Hatton Chapel Rd
Columbia, MO 65202
573-445-9146
Email: info@camphickoryhill.com
Updated on: September 8, 2023
Welcome to the Disabled Athletes Sports Association, where everyone who lives with a physical disability is given the opportunity to participate in adaptive sports, recreational programs, and fitness activities designed to improve self-esteem, strength, independence, and well-being while instilling family values.
At DASA, all children, adults, and military veterans with disabilities are encouraged to seek their highest level of independence for daily functioning and productivity and become involved to the fullest extent with their non-disabled peers and their community as a whole.
We support athletes with: Cerebral Palsy, Spinal Cord Injury, Spina Bifida, Muscular Dystrophy, Amputation, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Visual Impairment
1236 Jungermann Rd; Ste A St Peters, MO 63376 636-477-0716
dasasports.org
Content updated Dec. 12, 2025
We are an all-inclusive childcare center taking care of children with and without disabilities from 6 weeks to 10 years old.
Hours: Monday - Friday from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm
3804 Santiago Drive
Columbia, MO 65203
573-449-6783
Email: morrowa@ucpheartland.org
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Content updated Dec. 12, 2025
A list of camps in Missouri and Kansas designed especially for children and teens with special needs.
2700 W Ash St
Columbia, MO 65203
573-874-1995