Summer Activities for Children with Disabilities

Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley - Summer day camp

The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley's summer day camp is for students in the 3rd - 12th grades who utilize the special education system. Those who have moderate or severe intellectual or related developmental disabilities will be given first priority. The program is based out of Good Shepherd Episcopal Church, but much of each day will be spent on community outings, at Butcher Bend, the YMCA, visiting parks, doing volunteer service, going on field trips and participating in other activities. The camp is June 18th-June 27th. For more information call The Arc of the Mid Ohio Valley at 304-422-3151 or visit www.arcwd.org.

Camp Echo

Camp Echo is held at Cedar Lakes in Ripley. This is a five night camp for individuals 18 and older with severe disabilities. For more information call 304-422-7243.

Camp Gizmo

Camp Gizmo is held at the WV School for the Deaf and Blind in Romney for children birth to eight who use assistive technology devices and their families. Teams help children actively participate in all activities and find out which forms of assistive technology work for the child. For more information call 304-558-5388.

Camp HemoVon

Camp HemVon is for children with blood disorders such as Hemophelia. Ages 7-16. The camp will be held July 15th-July 20th. For more information call 304-293-1205.

Camp Kno-koma

Camp Kno-koma is a summer camp for children, ages 7-16, with diabetes. It is held at Cedar Lakes. For more information call 866-899-8156 or visit http://campknokoma.com/.

Camp WINACA (WInning Against Cancer)

Camp WINACA is held at Camp Golden Horseshoe, in Tucker County for any child 7-16 who has had cancer. For more information call 304-293-1205.

Celebrate Independence (Camp Independence)

Celebrate Independence is held in Wheeling, WV for youth ages 12 to 17 years who are visually impaired. The camp focuses on life skills that promote independence. Activities include computing and outdoor nature workshop. There is a $25.00 fee per camper. It will be held June 17th-June 22nd. For more information call Seeing Hand at 304-232-4810.

Children's Vision Rehabilitation Project Summer Institute

The Summer Institute provides direct instruction on specific skills like braille, independent living, assistive technology, orientation and mobility and self help skills. The institute addresses specific skills the children do not get during the school year. Additionally, Summer Institute provides an opportunity for students, parents and teachers from different counties to network and establish support systems. CVRP offers two summer institutes per year throughout West Virginia for children ages 5-18 years of age. For more information call 304-598-6970 or visit www.wvueye.com.

Disability Action Center - CAN-DO

The Disability Action Center's Summer Day Camp CAN-DO is about learning, growing, supporting one another and showing that anyone can do anything. All ages welcomed. For more information call 304-366-3213.

Bob Hartley's Camp Mountain Heart

Camp Mountain Heart is a free camp for children, ages 8-18 with cardiac abnormalities. The camp will be held July 15th-July 21st. For more information visit http://about.campmountainheart.com/ or call Larry A. Rhodes, MD Chief of Pediatric Cardiology/Professor of Pediatrics WVU School of Medicine-Mountain Heart Foundation Vice President at 304-293-7036.

International Sports Jamboree

International Sports Jamboree is held at North Bend State Park for teens and preteens who have mobility and/or visual disabilities. The event is sponsored by the Verizon West Virginia Pioneers and will be held July 20th - July 22nd. For more information call 304-623-3148 or e-mail frannutter@aol.com.

Mountain Milestones, Teen Adventures Summer Day Camp & Miracle League Baseball - Stepping Stones

Stepping Stones activities are held in Morgantown. Mountain Milestones is for ages 5-15. Teen Adventures is for 16 and up. The camp is six weeks long. Activities include swimming, bowling, golfing, kayaking, outdoor recreation and arts and crafts for children of all abilities. Miracle League Baseball ages 8-up. Three leagues for all ability levels. T-ball, minor league, and major league for more advanced athletes. For more information call 304-983-7837.

Mountaineer Spina Bifida Camp

Mountaineer Spina Bifida Camp is held at Cedar Lakes in Ripley for ages 8-18. Swimming, socialization skills, sports and all kinds of fun activities are offered to campers. The camp will be June 10th-June 15th. For more information call 304-345-8197.

Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp

The Muscular Dystrophy Association Summer Camp is held at Cedar Lakes. Each camper has their own counselor, who stays with them during the week and helps them during camp activities, including scavenger hunts, fishing, swimming and boating. A prom is also scheduled. Camp will be July 17th-July 22nd. For more information call 304-344-9807.

Special Olympics Summer Games

The Special Olympics Summer Games are held in Charleston for ages 8 and up. For more information call 800-926-1616.

Summer Safari

Summer Safari is held at St. Mary's Church in Star City, near Morgantown on Wednesdays from 9:30-11:20am through the month of June. It is for children ages 5-10 with gross motor, fine motor, sensory and speech delays. For more information call Therapy Services, LLC at 304-599-9250.

WV Elks Handicapped Children's Camp

WV Elks Handicapped Children's Camp is for children with physical disabilities ages 7-15 and individuals with cognitive disabilities ages 8-25. Applications are available from your local lodge of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks.

WV School for the Deaf Summer Enrichment Programs

WV School for the Deaf Summer Enrichment Programs are for children who are deaf, blind, have auditory and/or visual impairments in grades 4-12. For more information call 304-822-4800.