SUMMER FUN!

Summer 2024 Camps and Therapeutic Riding Programs

Please note that this directory has been compiled and posted as a service to the community. Special Needs Living does not endorse any particular activity or organization on this list. Camps listed specifically serve persons with disabilities and/or include this population in their program. Some solely serve children and/or adults on the autism spectrum. Parents are advised to investigate the opportunities presented below to determine the appropriateness of each activity for their family member.More and more families are checking their local YMCA, Parks and Recreation department, and even private gyms, recreational facilities and local Girl Scout councils and finding that programs have been, or are being, developed for children and/or adults with disabilities. 

CAMPS

AlbanyTerraTime Nature Play & Learning Day CampAges: 4-14Location: 10910 E. State Road 28-67, Albany, IN 47320Dates: June 3 through July 19Phone: 765-212-8521Email: office@terratime.orgWebsite: https://www.terratime.org/AvonEmbracing Abilities Day CampAges: 5-adultLocation: 6734 E US Hwy 36, Avon, IN 46123Dates: June 3 - July 26Phone: 317-825-8326Email: christynap@embracingabilities.comWebsite: https://www.embracingabilities.com/BloomingtonKid City (day camp)Ages: grades K-7Location: Allison-Jukebox Community Center, 351 S Washington, Bloomington, IN 47401Dates: May 30 - June 3 through July 19Phone: 812-349-3747Email: shrakea@bloomington.in.govWebsite: https://bloomington.in.gov/recreation/camps/kid-city-summerLuddy Pre-College Summer Program (overnight camp)Ages: grades 10-12Location: Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering IU Bloomington, 700 N. Woodlawn Avenue, Bloomington, IN 47408Dates: July 21-27Phone: n/aEmail: jostre@iu.eduWebsite: https://luddy.indiana.edu/student-life/summer-camp.htmlSummer @ CIP (overnight camp)Ages: grades 10-12 and rising college freshmenLocation: IU-Bloomington CampusDates: July 14-26Phone: 877-566-9247Email: info@cipsummer.comWebsite: https://cipworldwide.org/summer/dates-locations/Bristol

ADEC Summer Camp (day camp)Ages: 6-22Location: 1000 W Hively Ave, Elkhart, IN 46517Dates: M-F June 3 - August 1Phone: 574-349-5096Email: info@adecinc.comWebsite: https://adecinc.com/summer-camp/Bristow

Anderson Woods (overnight camp)Ages: 7-adultLocation: 3966 Adyeville Road, Bristow, IN 47515Dates: June 10 through July 25Phone: 812-639-1079Email: andersonwoods@psci.netWebsite: https://www.andersonwoods.org/summer-camp.html

Carmel

CHAMP Camp

Ages: 6-18Location: 1950 E. Greyhound Pass, Suite 18-357, Carmel, IN, 46033

Dates: June 11 through June 15

Phone: 317-670-1860

Website: https://www.champcamp.org/applications-available-for-camp-2024/

Converse

Camp Mephibosheth (overnight camp)Ages: 13-adultLocation: The Ark Christian Ministries, 3522 North 1000 West 27, Converse, IN 46919Phone: 317-984-4653, ext. 130Email: info@mm-abilities.orgWebsite: https://mm-abilities.org/campEvansvilleiCan Bike Camp (day camp)Ages: 8-adultLocation: Indiana National Guard Armory, Evansville, IN 47714Dates: June 3-7Phone: 812-479-1411, ext. 268Email: pbalbach@evansvillerehab.comWebsite: https://icanshine.org/evansville-in/FishersCamp Create U (day camp)Ages: 6-10Location: Christ the Savior Lutheran Church, 10500 E 126th Street, Fishers, IN 46038Dates: July Phone: 317-253-6658Contact: KHartman@insightsonline.netWebsite: https://www.otbonline.org/

Fort WayneCamp Red Cedar (day and residential camps)Ages: 6-adultLocation: 3900 Hursh Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845Dates: June 3 through August 2Phone: 260-637-3608Email: redcedar@campredcedar.comWebsite: https://www.campredcedar.com/summercampsGreenfield

Agape Therapeutic Riding Discovery Camp (day camp)Ages: 6-12Location: 531 West 100 South, Greenfield, IN 46140Dates: TBAPhone: 317-477-2276Email: eastsitemanager@agaperiding.comWebsite: https://agaperiding.org/

GreenwoodMy Summer Journey (day camp)Ages: 13-19Location: 2455 Fairview Place, Greenwood, IN 46142Dates: June 10-28Phone: 317-676-4222Email: k.higgins@autismcc-in.orgWebsite: https://autismcc-in.org/our-programs/my-summer-journey/Embracing Abilities (day camp)Ages: 5-adultLocation: 2234 Sheek Rd, Greenwood, IN 46143Dates: June 3 - July 26Phone: 317-825-8326Email: christynap@embracingabilities.comWebsite: https://www.embracingabilities.com/ 

Hobart

Chasing Dreams Summer CampLocation: Big Maple Lake Park - 7302 Ainsworth Road, Hobart, IN 46342Dates: TBDPhone: 219-299-9049Email: phone@chasingdreams.orgWebsite: https://www.chasingdreams.org/portfolio/summer-programs/IndianapolisAYS Summer Enrichment (day camp)Ages: 4-12Locations: Daniel Webster School, 1450 S. Reisner St., Indianapolis, IN, 46221, Rousseau McClellan School, 5111 Evanston Ave., Indianapolis, IN, 46205, Greenbriar Elementary, 8201 Ditch Rd., Indianapolis, IN, 46260Dates: June 3 - July 12Phone: 317-903-9598Website: https://www.ayskids.org/summer/wl/AYS Summer Enrichment (day camp)Ages: 4-12Locations: Blue & Gold Academy, 5650 Mann Road, Door 14, Indianapolis, IN 46221Dates: June 3 - July 12Phone: 317-649-2376Website: https://www.ayskids.org/summer/bgaAYS Summer Enrichment (day camp)Ages: grades K-6 For Plainfield Families onlyLocations: Clarks Creek Elementary, 401 Elm Drive, Plainfield, IN, 46168Dates: June 3 - July 12Phone: 317-283-3817Website: https://www.ayskids.org/summer/CampAbility Day Camp, Easterseals CrossroadsAges: 4-10Locations: Warren Early Childhood Center, 1401 North Mitthoeffer Road, Indianapolis, IN 46229Dates: June 9 - July 20Phone: 317-466-1000Email: kveteto@eastersealscrossroads.orgWebsite: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/services/childrens-services/camps/ 

Camp Catalyst (day camp)Ages: 11-16Location: 8450 N Payne Road, #300, Indianapolis, IN 46268Dates: June 17-21Phone: 317-222-3220Email: camp@newhopeofindiana.orgWebsite: https://www.newhopeofindiana.org/camp/Camp Delafield (day camp)Ages: 7-13Location: 8140 Union Chapel Road Indianapolis, IN 46240Dates: June 3 - July 3Phone: 317-222-6635Email: https://www.diin.org/camp-delafield/Website: https://www.diin.org/camp-delafield/Camp Dellwood (day camp for girls)Ages: grades 1-6Location: Camp Dellwood, 7201 Girl Scout Lane, Indianapolis, INDates: June 5 - July 19Phone: 317-924-6827Email: customercare@girlscoutsindiana.orgWebsite: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp/camp-dellwood.htmlCamp FUEL, Easterseals Crossroads (day camp)Ages: 11-17Location: 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205Dates: June 10 - July 10Phone: 317-466-1000Email: lorem@eastersealscrossroads.orgWebsite: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/services/childrens-services/camps/Camp Gather (day camp)Ages: 6-18Location: Rhodius Park, 1720 W Wilkins Street, Indianapolis, IN 46221Dates: June 3 - July 19Phone: 317-327-PARKEmail: IndyParksCS@indy.govWebsite: https://apm.activecommunities.com/indyparks/HomeCamp MODE, Easterseals Crossroads (day camp)Ages: 11-17Location: 4740 Kingsway Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46205Dates: June 10- July 8Phone: 317-466-1000Email: lorem@eastersealscrossroads.orgWebsite: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/services/childrens-services/camps/Camp Yes And (day camp)Ages: 13-18Location: IndianapolisDates: June 10 through June 21Phone: 812-855-6508Email: https://yesand.indiana.edu/about/phone.htmlWebsite: https://yesand.indiana.edu/Embracing Abilities Day CampAges: 5-adultLocation: 7101 Shadeland Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46256Dates: June 3 - July 26Phone: 317-825-8326Email: christynap@embracingabilities.comWebsite: https://www.embracingabilities.com/iCan Bike (day camp)Ages: 8-adultLocation: Perry Park Ice Rink, 451 E. Stop 11 Road, Indianapolis, IN 46227Dates: June 17-24Phone: 317-782-8888Email: lorem@eastersealscrossroads.orgWebsite: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/services/childrens-services/camps/iD Tech Camp (day camp)Ages: 7-17Location: Butler University campus, Indianapolis, INDates: June 10 - July 19Phone: 888-709-8324Email: hello@iDTech.comWebsite: https://www.idtech.com/locations/indiana-summer-camps/butler-university

Jameson Camp (day camp)Ages: 5-12Location: Jameson Camp, 2001 Bridgeport Road, Indianapolis, IN 46231Dates: June 2 - July 12Phone: 317-241-2661Email: jess@jamesoncamp.orgWebsite: https://www.jamesoncamp.orgJameson Camp (specialty overnight camps)Ages: 10-17Location: Jameson Camp, 2001 Bridgeport Road, Indianapolis, IN 46231Dates: June 2 - July 12Phone: 317-241-2661Email: jess@jamesoncamp.orgWebsite: https://www.jamesoncamp.orgSpringHill Day Camps K.I.D.S Inc.Ages: grades K-4Location: 920 Laurel Street, Indianapolis, IN 46203Dates: June 3 through July 19Phone: 231-734-2616Email: info@springhillexperiences.comWebsite: https://www.springhillexperiences.com/experience/2LafayetteCamp Sycamore Valley (day camp for girls)Ages: grades 1-6Location: 8439 IN-26, Lafayette, IN 47905Dates: June 5 - July 19Phone: 317-924-6857Email: customercare@girlscoutsindiana.orgWebsite: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp/camp-sycamore-valley.htmlCamp Sycamore Valley (overnight camp for girls)Ages: grades 2-12Location: 8439 IN-26, Lafayette, IN 47905Dates: June 5 - July 19Phone: 317-924-6857Email: customercare@girlscoutsindiana.orgWebsite: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp/camp-sycamore-valley.htmlStraight Arrow Day Camp (YMCA)Ages: 3-9Location: 3001 S. Creasy, Lafayette, IN 47905Dates: TBDPhone: 765-474-3448Website: https://lafayettefamilyymca.org/summer-camp-kids-lafayette-indiana/

Straight Arrow Overnight Camp (YMCA)Ages: 10-15Location: 3001 S. Creasy, Lafayette, IN 47905Dates: TBDPhone: 765-474-3448Email: kiersten@lafayettefamilyymca.orgWebsite: https://lafayettefamilyymca.org/summer-camp-kids-lafayette-indiana/

Lexington

Englishton Park (overnight camp)Ages: 8-12Location: 2369 S English Drive, Lexington, IN 47138Dates: June 16 - July 23Phone: 812-889-2681Email: thomaslisabarnett@etczone.comWebsite: https://www.englishtonpark.com/ 

Martinsville

Camp ROCKS (overnight camp)Ages: 10-17Location: Bradford Woods, 5040 SR 67 North, Martinsville, INDates: June 9-14Phone: 317-466-1000Email: kveteto@eastersealscrossroads.orgWebsite: https://www.eastersealscrossroads.org/services/childrens-services/camps/MorgantownCamp Gallahue (overnight camp for girls)Ages: grades 2-12Location: 6758 Bear Creek Road, Morgantown, IN 46160Dates: TBAPhone: 317-924-6827Email: customercare@girlscoutsindian.orgWebsite: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp/camp-gallahue.htmlMuncieCamp Achieve (day camp)Ages: 6-12Location: 2000 W University Ave, Muncie, IN 47306Dates: TBAPhone: 765-285-5260Email: CASD@bsu.eduWebsite: https://www.bsu.edu/academics/centersandinstitutes/center-for-autism-spectrum-disorder/camp-achieveCamp EGTI (overnight camp)Ages: 18-22Location: 601 S. High Street, Muncie, IN 47305Dates: June 17-28Phone: 765-381-8071Website: https://www.erskinegreeninstitute.org/programs/camp-egti/NashvilleCYO Camp Rancho Framasa "Ranch Hand" (overnight camp)Ages: 16-19Locations: 2230 N Clay Lick Road, Nashville, IN 47447Dates: June 9 through July 26Phone: 812-988-2839Email: info@campranchoframasa.orgWebsite: https://www.campranchoframasa.org/summer-programs.html 

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa "Adult Recreation" (overnight camp)Ages: 18+Locations: 2230 N Clay Lick Road, Nashville, IN 47447Dates: June 2-7, June 30- July 5Phone: 812-988-2839Email: info@campranchoframasa.orgWebsite: https://www.campranchoframasa.org/summer-programs.htmlNew AlbanySummer Respite CampLocation: Fairmont Neighborhood Center, 2525 Charlestown Road, New Albany, INDates: TBDContact: 812-945-4063, 812-542-3651Email: sbraunbeck@rachinc.orgWebsite: https://www.rauchinc.org/

NoblesvilleNoble Summer Day CampsAges: 7-18216 Lakeview Drive, Noblesville, IN 46060Dates: TBDPhone: 317-254-6623Email: camps@mynoblelife.orgWebsite: https://www.mynoblelife.org/services/youth-services/day-camps/North WebsterCamp REYOAD (overnight camp)Ages: 18+Location: 8531 Epworth Forest Road, North Webster, IN 46555Dates: June 9-13Phone: 574-834-2212Email: registrar@impact2818.orgWebsite: https://impact2818.org/events/PolandCamp Na Wa Kwa (day camp for girls)Ages: grades 1-6Location: 7865 E CR 300 N, Poland, IN 47868Dates: June 5 - July 191Phone: 317-924-6857Email: customercare@girlscoutsindiana.orgWebsite: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp/camp-na-wa-kwa.html 

Camp Na Wa Kwa (overnight camp for girls)Ages: grades 2-12Location: 7865 E CR 300 N, Poland, IN 47868Dates: June 5 - July 19Phone: 317-924-6857Email: customercare@girlscoutsindiana.orgWebsite: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp/camp-na-wa-kwa.htmlSouth BendCamp Millhouse (overnight camp)Ages: 7-adultLocation: 25600 Kelly Rd, South Bend, IN 46614Dates: June 16 - July 26 (week-long)Phone: 574-233-2202Email: campmillhouse@gmail.comWebsite: https://www.campmillhouse.org/calendar.hmtlSpicelandCamp Ada (day camp for girls)Ages: grades 1-5Location: 4731 W County Road 600 S., Spiceland, IN 47385Dates: June 5 - July 19Phone: 317-924-6827Email: customercare@girlscoutsindiana.orgWebsite: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp/camp-ada.htmlCamp Ada (overnight camp for girls)Ages: grades 6-12Location: 4731 W County Road 600 S., Spiceland, IN 47385Dates: June 5 - July 19Phone: 317-924-6827Email: customercare@girlscoutsindiana.orgWebsite: https://www.girlscoutsindiana.org/en/camp/explore-summer-camp/camp-ada.html

 

ValparaisoCamp Lakeside (day camp)Ages: grades 4-22Location: 32 S. Fish Lake Road, Valparaiso, IN 46385Dates: June 10 - August 2Phone: 219-464-0242Email: nichole.schaefermurray@oppent.orgWebsite: https://camplakeside.org/ West LafayettePurdue Supur Friends Summer Camp (day camp)Ages: 8-13Location: 715 Clinic Drive, West Lafayette, IN 47907Dates: July 9 - July 25Phone: 765-496-0204Email: bkeehn@purdue.eduWebsite: https://web.ics.purdue.edu/~bkeehn/parents/students/

ONGOING SUMMER THERAPEUTIC RIDING AND ACTIVITIES

Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International (PATH Intl.) https://www.pathintl.org/, formally known as the North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA), was founded in 1969 to promote safe and effective therapeutic horseback riding throughout the United States and Canada. Though PATH Int. began with a focus on horseback riding as a form of physical and mental therapy, the organization has since developed a multitude of different equine-related activities for therapeutic purposes, collectively known as equine-assisted activities and therapies (or EAAT).Please inquire about programs available at each Center. Some of the activities that these riding Centers might offer include: Grooming & Tacking, Ground Work, Hippotherapy, Therapeutic Riding, Mobile Community Programs, Vocational Training, Competition (Special Olympic, Paralympics), Recreational Riding, and 4-H, Camps (Summer, Day, or Other).Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, Inc.Location: 24970 Mount Pleasant Road, Cicero, IN 46034Phone: 317-773-7433Email: info@agaperiding.orgWebsite: https://agaperiding.org/Agape Therapeutic Riding Resources, Inc. (East)Location: 531 West 100 South Greenfield, IN 46140Phone: 317-759-9444Email: agapeeast@agaperiding.orgWebsite: https://agaperiding.org/Angola: Therapeutic Riding Center of Steuben CountyLocation: 8952 W 150 N, Angola, IN 46703Phone: 260-829-6519Email: trcsc_03@yahoo.comWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/trcofsteubenco/Bloomington: People and Animal Learning Services (PALS)Location: 7644 Elwren Road, Bloomington, IN 47403Phone: 812-336-2798Email: info@palstherapy.orgWebsite: https://www.palstherapy.org/Brookston: Therapeion Therapeutic Riding CenterLocation: 11030 S 200 W, Brookston, IN 47923Phone: 765-414-8066Email: therapeion@yahoo.comWebsite: https://www.therapeiontrc.comBrownsburg: Junior Basketball League - "Hoop Stars"Location: one of the elementary schoolsEmail: hoopstars@brownsburgbasketball.comWebsite: https://www.brownsburgbasketball.com/default.aspx?tabid=2461488Camby: Amazing Grace Equine Therapy, Inc.Location: 12956 N Slideoff Road, Camby, IN 46113Phone: 317-474-9400Email: jlambert@horseshoesofhope.orgWebsite: https://www.amazinggraceequinetherapy.org/ 

Cicero: Agape North Therapeutic RidingLocation: 24970 Mt Pleasant Road, Cicero, IN 46034Phone: 317-773-7433Website: https://agaperiding.org/services/individuals/therapeutic-riding/Ferdinand: Stir-N-Up Hope, Inc.Location: 17336 N St. Rd. 162, Ferdinand, IN 47532Phone: 812-393-0941Email: stirnuphope@psci.netWebsite: https://www.stir-n-uphope.org/

Fort Wayne: Camp Red CedarLocation: 3900 Hursh Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46845Phone: 260-637-3608Website: https://campredcedar.com/riding-lessons/ 

Fort Wayne: Summit Equestrian CenterLocation: 10808 La Cabreah Lane, Fort Wayne, In 46845Phone: 260-619-2700Email: https://summitequestrian.org/contactWebsite: https://summitequestrian.org/ 

Greenfield: Agape East Therapeutic RidingLocation: 531 West 100 South, Greenfield, IN 46140Phone: 317-477-2276Website: https://agaperiding.org/services/individuals/therapeutic-riding/ 

Kokomo: EquiVenture Therapeutic RidingLocation: 6086 West 250 South Russiaville, Kokomo, IN 46901Phone: 765-860-9227Website: https://www.equiventure.org/Merrillville: Exceptional Equestrians UnlimitedLocation: 5699 East 73rd Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410Phone: 219-945-0726Email: eeunsi@outlook.comWebsite: https://www.facebook.com/eeunwiMichigan City: Reins of LifeLocation: 9375 West 300 North, Michigan City, IN 46360Phone: 219-874-7519Email: staff@reinsoflife.orgWebsite: https://www.reinsoflife.org/ 

Middlebury: Love WayLocation: 54151 CR 33, Middlebury, IN 46540Phone: 574-825-5666Email: info@lovewayinc.orgWebsite: https://lovewayinc.org/services/ridingPlainfield: Optimist Miracle Movers (swimming, soccer, softball, basketball, dance)Location: Carlucci Recreation and Aquatics Center Gym, 651 Vestal Road, Plainfield, IN 46168Email: https://ommsports.org/contactWebsite: https://ommsports.org/Plainfield: Strides to SuccessLocation: 1350 Terry Drive, Plainfield, IN 46168Phone: 317-838-7002Email: info@stridestosuccess.orgWebsite: https://www.stridestosuccess.org/ 

Richmond: Sunrise, Inc.Location: 2670 Minneman Road, Richmond, IN 47374Phone: 765-935-4291Email: sunrise1980@gmail.com, https://sunriseinc.org/contact-us/Website: https://sunriseinc.org/ 

Roanoke: Oak Hill FarmLocation: 4982 E Station Road, Roanoke, IN 46783Phone: 260-672-8199Email: https://oakhillfarm.org/phone-usWebsite: https://oakhillfarm.org/Rushville: DEBrooke Equine Center, Inc.Location: 3805 E SR 244, Rushville, IN 46173Phone: 812-593-0606Website: https://www.equestriantherapy.com/directory/debrooke-equine-center-inc/

Seymour: Reins to RecoveryLocation: 10861 N US Highway 31, Seymour, IN 47274Phone: 812-350-4864Email: reinstorecovery@gmail.comWebsite: https://reinstorecovery.org/Sheridan: Reins of Grace Therapeutic Riding CenterLocation: 1414 W 206th Street, Sheridan, IN 46069Phone: 317-710-1470Email: info@reinsofgrace.orgWebsite: https://www.reinsofgrace.com/about

South Bend: Reins of LifeLocation: 55200 Quince Road, South Bend, IN 46619Phone: 574-232-0853Email: staff@reinsoflife.orgWebsite: https://www.reinsoflife.org/Zionsville: Morning Dove Therapeutic Riding, Inc.Location: 7444 W. 96th Street, Zionsville, IN 46077Phone: 317-733-9393Email: officemanager@mdtrc.orgWebsite: https://www.morningdovetrc.org/Check out the following resources from the American Camp Association:Follow the link at https://www.acacamps.org/. This website includes a variety of helpful information including the following services and links:Find A Camp Database: http://find.acacamps.org/Preparing for Camp: https://www.acacamps.org/campers-families/planning-camp/preparing-camp

For additional helpful information on camps, visit the IRCA website at Making-Camps-Accessible-for-All  for an article on “Making Camps Accessible for All.”

Information provided by The Indiana Resource Center for Autism (IRCA)  and https://www.veryspecialcamps.com/Indiana/Special-Needs-Summer-Camps.shtml