5 Camps for Kids with Special Needs

Amber Ceffalio

Apr 4, 2014 — 1 min read

We’ve found 5 camps that meet the needs of all children.

Jewish Community House of Bensonhurst
7802 Bay Parkway
Julia Bogatykh, 718-331-6800 ext. 163
There isn’t a lot of information on the Jewish Community House website so we suggest a phone call or an email to Ms. Bogatykh for more information.

Shorefront Y Day Camp Inclusion Program
3300 Coney Island Ave, Brighton Beach, Manhattan Beach
718-646-1444, info@shorefronty.org
Children in grades 1-4
Scholarships are available for this inclusion camp where young ones will learn to swim, participate in team sports, and be served kosher hot lunches.

Kings Bay Y at Windsor Terrace
1224 Prospect Ave, Windsor Terrace
718-407-6377
For children entering grades PreK-12
Highly trained and talented staff participate in an array of activities including swimming, yoga, and self-defense. Transportation is available.

Leif Ericson Day School
1037 72nd St Bay Ridge
718-748-9023
This may be the only peanut and tree nut free campus.

Park Slope Armory YMCA
361 15th Street, Park Slope
Age appropriate camps for kids 5-12
This is a fully integrated 3-week camp that includes swimming, field trips, arts, and crafts.

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