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Camp For Kids | The Positivity Spectrum

Children ages 6 - 13 years old residing in Akron or Cleveland who have been diagnosed as autistic by a licensed provider. Child must be able to participate in camp without compromising the safety of other campers.
Photo I.D is required. Online application MUST be completed. IEP, ETR, behavior plan, therapy plan, or other documents detailing child’s areas of opportunity, weaknesses, and support an aide would be needed to provide. Letter of recommendation for suitability for camp from a service provider, doctor, or teacher certifying that the child would be successful and benefit from being in a camp group of up to 25 children, going on field trips, and focusing on social and emotional IEP/behavior goals with the support of an aide.
M-F: 9:00am - 4:00pm.
https://thepositivityspectrum.org/camp-for-kids/
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REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 15th AND CLOSES JANUARY 15th. Complete the application and return it along with the requested documentation by January 15, 2026. Applications will be reviewed from January 15th through February 15th. Families must attend a TPS meet and greet prior to being accepted into the Camp For Kids Program. Successful applicants will be notified to enroll in the approved camp session(s). Only children using ESY or private payment will be considered for enrollment after the January 15th application deadline.

Free, however the fees associated with the YMCA camp is seperate based on registration. Contact Akron Area YMCA and the Greater Cleveland YMCA for more detail on camps and pricing.

Akron, Ohio
Cleveland, Ohio

Description

Provides qualified aides to accompany autistic children for a full day summer camp in a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio.

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Providing organization

The Positivity Spectrum

Provides supporting services and resources for autistic children, autistic adults, and caregivers with sensory events, missions, camps, legal service, etc.