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Disclaimer: The listed camps are located in the Charleston, SC Tri-County area. Please reach out to the camp organizers to determine if any would be a good fit for your child.

It's that time of year again. We're inching closer to the summer which means school will be out for summer break. If you're anything like me, you're probably thinking ahead of what to do with your child.

For me, it's a tad challenging determining what to do because most summer camps lack the staff to support children with special needs.

As a parent to a child with special needs, it isn't always easy finding the proper childcare. My biggest concerns are wondering what will they do if Liam is triggered? Will they be able to help if he's struggling with something? Will they understand if he's stimming or feels overstimulated? Will they understand that he's a picky eater and has to bring a packed lunch?

I have to constantly consider those things before choosing childcare for Liam. I can't take the risk of placing him somewhere that isn't capable of providing him with the resources and support he'll need.

Here in Charleston, there aren't an extensive list of summer camp options for children with special needs. But, there are some.

I've compiled a list of summer camps for 2024 that are designed for children with special needs.

Beyond Basic Life Skill Summer Camp: https://www.beyondbasiclifeskills.org/programs

Playful Palms Therapy Enrichment Summer Camp: https://www.charleston-sc.gov/1719/Specialty-Camps

Camp Wonder CHS: https://www.campwonderchs.org/information.html

Camp Rise Above: https://campriseabove.org/

SOS Care Summer Camp: https://soscaresc.org/programs/charleston-summer-camp/

SOS Care and Goose Creek Recreation

Dates: June 10-13, June 17-20 (2 weeks)

Monday-Thursday

8:30am-4:00pm

SOS Care Summer Camp (Park Circle)

Dates: July 1-3, July 8-11 (2 weeks)

Monday-Thursday

8:30am-4:00pm

Beach Cowboy Fitness Summer Camp: https://beachcowboyfitness.com/summer-camp/

For those that aren't in the Charleston area, you may be able to find a local camp at the website below:

SCDDSN: https://scddc.sc.gov/managedsites/prd/scddc/camps.html

Know of any special needs summer camps? Please feel free to comment below and I'll get them added.

I believe that every parent deserves access to the resources needed to help your child or loved one thrive. Whether you're looking for advice on how to navigate your child's diagnosis, or resources to help you better understand their needs, I understand that sometimes finding that information can be difficult. Not to mention, you don't know what you don't know.

In the beginning of our journey, there were a lot of support out there that we had no clue about. I thank God everyday for the helpful people He placed in our path that guided us to the many things we've been able to utilize for Liam.

As promised, I wanted to make sure I compiled a list of resources our family used to get Liam the services and support he needed after his autism diagnosis.

On this list you'll find organizations that conduct evaluations, offer therapy services, and provide support programs to help your loved one with special needs.

Just this past Spring, we were able to find a program that offered a free introductory swim lesson for kids with special needs. We've found organizations willing to pay for summer camp. We've found programs that hosted events that were sensory friendly to cater to our little ones.

As a disclaimer, this list is exclusive to those locally in the Charleston, SC area.

However, with some research, I have found that most (if not all) regions offer assistance. You may find that some of the organizations below have branches in different regions or may be listed under a different name specifically to where you live. But hopefully, the items below will give you a push or some guidance to where you can begin searching.

As always, if you need any help or guidance, please feel free to contact me.

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