Cuyahoga Central/Southern

Program Name
Provider
Thrive Through Tennis
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
We offer adaptive tennis for players (6+ years) with cognitive, emotional or physical disabilities. Players will have fun learning tennis FUNdamentals, as well as practicing agility, balance and coordination skills. An optional fitness program is available.
Phone
440-838-5600
City
Broadview Heights
Age Range
Ages 6+
Start Date
June 5, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Provider
Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Ohio, presented by Ashly Whitmer Corea Foundation
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
This summer, the AWC Foundation will be offering a FREE music camp for individuals with Down syndrome ages 8-12 years old.

Ashly’s Melody of Hope Music Camp provides a weeklong camp teaching kids how to play a ukelele or melody harp. On the last day of the camp the students will demonstrate all they learned with a performance for their families.

Please note that this is a partnership with the AWC Foundation and is being held at the DSANEO office. AWC staff are providing the instruction for the camp. The camp is being offered for free for 15 children with Down syndrome ages 8-12 . The individual needs of each student will be addressed in the registration form.
City
Independence
Age Range
Ages 8-12
Start Date
June 23, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Provider
Sprout Therapy
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Designed to enhance communication for children ages 3-5. Work on social skills, articulation, and general communication. Focus areas centered around specific goal areas identified in a 1:1 screening prior to the camp.
Phone
440-316-2416
City
Strongsville
Age Range
Ages 3-5
Start Date
June 16, 2025
Accessibility
Information Not Provided
Provider
Achievement Centers for Children
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
The Adapted Horseback Riding Program offers recreation-based mounted riding lessons with an emphasis on proper riding position and reining skills. Riders ages 4 and up are taught horsemanship and riding skills in an environment that’s tailored to their specific needs, goals, and learning styles.
Phone
440-238-6200 ext. 225
City
Strongsville
Age Range
Ages 4+
Start Date
May 26, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Behavior (mild-moderate)
Provider
Achievement Centers for Children
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Cheerful Day Camp offers all the activities of a traditional camp, modified for children with disabilities. We have ten action-packed weeks of activities planned on our beautiful 52-acre campus, including hiking, swimming, fishing, arts and crafts, nature study activities, games, campfire activities, music, sports, visits to our horse barn, canoeing and memories that will last a lifetime!
Phone
440-238-6200 ext. 222
City
Strongsville
Age Range
Ages 5 through high school graduation
Start Date
June 9, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Nursing
Provider
Achievement Centers for Children
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Our School-District-Sponsored Extended School Year (ESY) Camp is a great option for school districts and families needing to continue their student’s learning into the summer. The Sensational ESY Camp serves individuals ages 5 through high school graduation in our instructional and recreational based program. This camp serves individuals with a variety of moderate disabilities in addition to autism.
Phone
440-238-6200 ext. 222
City
Strongsville
Age Range
Ages 5 through high school graduation
Start Date
June 9, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Nursing
Program Name
Provider
Cornerstone of Hope
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Cornerstone of Hope offers summer grief camps for children who have experienced the death of a loved one. Guided by Christian values, Camp Cornerstone provide a supportive and understanding environment where children ages 6-12 can learn about grief and connect with peers who have faced similar losses. Campers engage in age-appropriate grief activities led by compassionate professionals and enjoy field trips, sports, games, arts and crafts, and various other interactive experiences that foster healing and hope.
Phone
216-524–4673
City
Independence
Age Range
Ages 6-12
Start Date
July 14, 2025
Accessibility
Behavior (mild-moderate)
Provider
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Greater Cleveland
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Camp LeafBridge is an activity-based summer camp for students with significant physical and cognitive disabilities. This unique program offers high levels of support while addressing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals through Extended School Year (ESY) services. Camp activities are planned and coordinated by specialists in the areas of special education, physical/occupational/speech therapies, and assistive technology.
Phone
216-791-8363 ext. 1260
City
Broadview Heights
Age Range
Grades 6 through graduation
Start Date
July 14, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Nursing, Low Vision/Blindness
Provider
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Greater Cleveland
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Camp LeafBridge is an activity-based summer camp for students with significant physical and cognitive disabilities. This unique program offers high levels of support while addressing Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals through Extended School Year (ESY) services. Camp activities are planned and coordinated by
specialists in the areas of special education, physical/occupational/speech therapies, and assistive technology.
Phone
216-791-8363 ext. 1260
City
Brooklyn Heights
Age Range
Grades K-5
Start Date
June 16, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Low Vision/Blindness
Provider
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Greater Cleveland
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Join Speech Therapy for 90 minutes of peer socialization using AAC and AT, then jump in the pool with their parent/caregiver for more fun with Physical Therapy
Phone
216-791-8363 ext. 1260
City
Cleveland
Age Range
Ages 5-12
Start Date
June 9, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Low Vision/Blindness
Provider
Cleveland Sight Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Cleveland Sight Center (CSC) Preschool hosts a half-day summer program for preschool-age children with a visual impairment as a primary or secondary condition. All activities address pre-academics, socialization, communication, and Expanded Core Curriculum skills. Therapies are delivered through play and stimulate the development of compensatory skills, such as pre-Braille, pre-mobility, and daily living skills. For children with multiple disabilities, we utilize the Active Learning philosophy using specifically designed equipment and instruction practices. Field trips, music therapy, and other attractions will be included. The program provides snacks and drinks, and parents provide lunch. The program can serve as ESY; NEON funding is available for eligible families. Financial Assistance is made available if income-eligible and no other funding sources are obtainable.
Phone
216-791-8118
City
Cleveland
Age Range
Ages 3-5
Start Date
June 23, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Low Vision/Blindness
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Join in the magic with our inclusive, Disney Camp. Dancers of all abilities learn fundamental dance skills in a creative environment with their peers. Every day features a theme from your favorite movies with songs, dances and crafts.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 5-7 or ages 8-11
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
Rec2Connect
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
This is a beginner-level kayak program for families looking to learn more about kayaking. This program is offered several times throughout the summer. Focus on entry-level kayaking skills, safety, and lake exploration. At least one parent must attend per family. July 26th, Punderson State Park; August 22nd, Coe Lake, Berea.
Phone
330-715-9827
City
Program Locations Vary
Age Range
Ages 7+
Start Date
July 26, 2025 or August 22, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Low Vision/Blindness, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Provider
Connecting for Kids
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Connecting for Kids provides resources, support and community for families with concerns about their child. Summer programming with Connecting for Kids includes select Music Therapy & More locations and casual family outings.
Phone
440-570-5908
City
Program Locations Vary
Age Range
Ages 0-12
Start Date
Varies by program type
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Program Name
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Get ready to break it down this summer at Hip Hop Dance Camp! This inclusion camp is all about embracing the energy, creativity and style of hip hop dance. Join us for a week of fierce beats, smooth moves and high-energy fun as you step into the world of hip hop like never before! Let’s turn up the volume and let the rhythm take over!
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 9-12 or 13-17
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
The City of Independence
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
iCan Bike is a week-long bike clinic that helps participants with disabilities master independent cycling skills on a two-wheel bike.
Phone
216-410-3007
City
Independence
Age Range
Ages 8+
Start Date
June 9, 2025
Accessibility
AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Provider
Empower Sports
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Inclusive football with skills and drills or scrimmage options. Welcomes players of all abilities, ages 6+.
Phone
216-400-8598
City
Independence
Age Range
Ages 6 through adult (players divided by age and ability)
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Low Vision/Blindness, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Program Name
Provider
We Rock The Spectrum – Stow
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Our inclusive indoor camp for kids ages 3-8 features fun weekly themes with matching activities. Each day includes Open Play in our sensory gym, hands-on sensory activities, group games, arts & crafts, story time, and snack time (snack brought from home).
Phone
330-752-7888
City
Stow
Age Range
Ages 3-8
Start Date
June 16, 2024
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
Insight
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Insight Academy holds a 5-week Extended School Year (ESY) Summer Program for PreK-12 grade students with behavioral and social emotional needs or may need intervention in those areas. Our Summer ESY Program goes beyond the traditional school year instruction by providing consistent and reinforcing behavioral support over the summer, so student behaviors are well-managed when they return to school in the fall. We offer programs for Intensive Needs and Social Emotional Learning, including activities such as social and functional living skills, nature hikes and horticulture, arts and crafts, vocational opportunities, and many more. Tuition can be paid by the student’s home school district, private pay, or insurance (provided their insurance covers ABA services).
Phone
440-568-7373
City
Berea
Age Range
Pre-K – Grade 12
Start Date
June 23, 2025
Accessibility
Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive), Nursing
Provider
STEPS Educational Group
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Summer programming at Insightful Minds emphasizes community engagement, collaborative projects, and teamwork, all organized around a weekly theme. Participants will engage in off-campus excursions to various locations while developing prosocial skills in small and larger groups (ranging from 10 to 20 individuals) and exploring new and unfamiliar sources of leisure and enjoyment with peers. Additionally, activities at our Broadview Heights campus will target specific skills outlined in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) with engaging and fun interactions with peers and staff.
Phone
440-572-1337
City
Broadview Heights
Age Range
Grades 4-12
Start Date
June 30, 2025
Accessibility
AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate)
Program Name
Provider
Rec2Connect
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
This is a beginner-level kayak program that occurs on Thursday evenings throughout the summer. Focus on both entry-level kayaking skills and entry-level to moderate kayaking skills. Build upon problem solving and social skills with opportunities to learn more advanced paddle strokes.

Note: No Hoyer lift transfer available.
Phone
330-715-9827
City
Berea
Age Range
Ages 7+
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Low Vision/Blindness, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Provider
Lawrence School
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Lawrence School’s Orton-Gillingham based instructional approach looks a lot like play. Peek into our classrooms and you’ll see students writing in shaving cream, sculpting sight words with modeling clay, bouncing balls as they skip count, and, most importantly, smiling and laughing! But don’t be fooled by all the fun—these engaging multisensory activities lead to serious gains in literacy and mathematics. This summer, we invite your child to leap ahead with Lions Leap!
City
Broadview Heights
Age Range
Students entering grades 1-6
Start Date
June 11, 2025
Accessibility
Information Not Provided
Program Name
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Music in Color camp offers students a chance to engage together through structured music therapy interventions. Students learn how to play multiple instruments through matching colors on the instrument and in music notation with the piano, guitar, piano, Boomwhackers, handbells and tone chimes. We also include sensory integration and sensory regulation with movement manipulatives and sensory items.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 7-11
Start Date
August 4, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Program Name
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Does your child love nature and art? Our inclusive nature-based art camp explores creativity while utilizing the world around us. Each day, we’ll use a variety of natural materials to construct art masterpieces and develop an appreciation for the world we live in.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 6-9
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Program Name
Provider
The Center for LifeSkills
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
OUAC is based on a different book each week and activities incorporate story reading, crafts, gross motor activities and yoga poses. It is designed for 3-5 year-olds who can manage in a group setting.
Phone
440-498-1100
City
Solon
Age Range
Ages 3-5 (some flexibility)
Start Date
June 26, 2025
Accessibility
Behavior (mild-moderate)
Program Name
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Does your child like to paint? Led by an art therapist, this camp offers a safe, nurturing environment where students can explore their emotions, find creative expression and build self-awareness—all while learning the art of painting. Whether you have previous art experience or have never picked up a paintbrush, this camp offers a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 10-13 or 14-18
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
PASS Camp offers children a chance to engage together socially through structured musical experiences. Students engage in fine arts experiences of songwriting, musical ensembles, dancing and drama exercises with a focus on social skills opportunities of taking turns and making friends.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 5-8 or ages 9-13
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
Sprout Therapy
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Communication group to support children under 2 and their caregivers!
Phone
440-316-2416
City
Strongsville
Age Range
Under 2 plus caregiver
Start Date
June 16, 2025
Accessibility
Information Not Provided
Provider
S.T.A.R. Summer Camp
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
An integrated camp experience for individuals with disabilities and typical peers that creates an environment that promotes educational reinforcement, physical activity, social skills, cooperative group learning and will facilitate access, equity and inclusion.
Phone
216-618-0807
City
Independence
Age Range
Ages 3-5
Start Date
July 7, 2025
Accessibility
Information Not Provided
Provider
S.T.A.R. Summer Camp
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
An integrated camp experience for individuals with disabilities and typical peers that creates an environment that promotes educational reinforcement, physical activity, social skills, cooperative group learning and will facilitate access, equity and inclusion.
Phone
216-618-0807
City
Independence
Age Range
Ages 6-12
Start Date
July 7, 2025
Accessibility
Information Not Provided
Program Name
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Does your child like to create sculptures? Led by an art therapist, this camp invites students to explore their inner worlds by shaping, molding and creating meaningful art from clay, wood, and other materials. Discover how the act of sculpting can help release emotions, foster personal growth and connect you to deeper layers of your identity. Students use the process of sculpture to work through challenges, gain insights and express emotions that may be difficult to put into words. Whether you’re a seasoned artist or new to sculpture, this camp offers a welcoming and supportive environment for everyone.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 13-17
Start Date
July 7, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Sensory art play is when a child engages with art that involves one or more of the five senses. In this camp, encourage creativity through play, sometimes messy play. Join us as we explore a different sense each day through art.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 4-6
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Program Name
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Does your child love to dance and sing? Our inclusive Showstopper Camp teaches musical theater skills of singing, dancing and drama in a creative environment with peers of all abilities. Each day, we focus on a different musical theater show.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 6-9, 10-13 or 14-18
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center and Sprout Therapy
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Our unique camp features the experience of two professionals – music therapist and speech therapist. This summer program is perfect for emerging communicators, using pictures, devices and verbal approximations in a non-threatening environment filled with music. Your child will sing, dance and play instruments while working on communication skills of requesting items, choosing from 2-3 items and participating in a musical ensemble.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 4-6, 7-9, or 10-14
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center and Sprout Therapy
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Our parent/child camp features the experience of two professionals – music therapy and speech therapy. This pre-camp meets for only 45-min/day for one week providing opportunities to increase communication and socialization through musical interventions.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 2.5-4
Start Date
August 11, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
STEPS Educational Group
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
During our summer program, students will have access to a structured and predictable schedule, they will have access to curriculum, focus on maintaining skills and work on progress of their IEP goals. Students will work to be independent in navigation of their daily routines and focus on gaining self help skills for use across environments.
Phone
440-572-1337
City
Parma
Age Range
Pre-K through age 22
Start Date
June 30, 2025
Accessibility
AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of Greater Cleveland
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Steps to Independence is the intensive therapy program at LeafBridge. This program is an evidence-based training model of increased frequency and duration of physical, occupational, and speech therapy to work on achieving meaningful, functional goals. It is a collaborative model of care that involves the therapists and the family working together on goal development, education, and carryover.
Phone
216-791-8363 ext. 1260
City
Cleveland
Age Range
Infant through graduation
Start Date
Session 1: June 9, 2025 | Session 2: July 14, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Low Vision/Blindness
Provider
The Vision Development Team
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Our summer camps provide a fun, engaging way for children to develop essential skills through movement, play, and sensory experiences. Below are our camp offerings:

Power Play: Coordination in Motion (June 9 – 12). A dynamic camp to enhance motor skills, balance, and coordination through interactive activities.

Visual Beats: Auditory-Visual Integration Camp (June 16 – 19). Strengthen coordination and focus using rhythm, movement, and multisensory activities.

Handy Heroes: Strengthening Skills Through Play (June 23 – 26). Build hand strength and fine motor skills with exciting, hands-on activities.

Sensory Safari: A Journey of Movement & Exploration (June 30 – July 3). Engage all the senses to improve coordination, body awareness, and sensory processing.
Phone
440-230-0923
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 6-12
Start Date
June 9, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, Behavior (mild-moderate), Low Vision/Blindness, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Provider
ABA Outreach Services
2025 Verification
Not Verified
Description
We offer a variety of Social Skills Groups to help promote increased opportunities for communication and socialization with peers. Groups enable students age 3 to 22 to have an opportunity to generalize their goals in a fun and natural way.
Phone
216-503-1234
City
Independence
Age Range
3-22 years
Start Date
Information Not Provided
Accessibility
Information Not Provided
Program Name
Provider
Middleburg Early Education Center (MEEC)
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
We offer a seven week summer speech camp for children 18 months-6 years old. We have: low student/teacher ratio 3:1, interactive learning & creative expression, music & gross motor daily, language-rich environment, movement-based speech therapy
Website
Phone
440-888-9922
City
Middleburg Heights
Age Range
Ages 18 months-6 years
Start Date
June 16, 2025
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Low Vision/Blindness, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Program Name
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Does your child love to dance and sing to Taylor Swift? Our inclusive The Eras Camp teaches skills of singing and dancing in a creative environment with peers of all abilities. Each day, we focus on a different songs from one of Taylor Swift’s albums.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 6-9, 10-13, or 14-17
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)
Provider
Sprout Therapy
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Work on emotional regulation, sensory integration, communication, and exploration in this hands-on group led by our favorite SLPs and OTs. Get the best of both worlds in one amazing group!
Phone
440-316-2416
City
Strongsville
Age Range
Information Not Provided
Start Date
July 7, 2025
Accessibility
Information Not Provided
Provider
Sprout Therapy
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Work on emotional regulation, sensory integration, communication, and exploration in this hands-on group led by our favorite SLPs and OTs. Get the best of both worlds in one amazing group!
Phone
440-316-2416
City
Strongsville
Age Range
Information Not Provided
Start Date
July 7, 2025
Accessibility
Information Not Provided
Provider
Beyond Words: Music, Art & Dance Center
2025 Verification
Verified
Description
Villainous Dance Camp, where the dark side of Disney comes to life through music, movement and mayhem! This summer, we’re turning up the volume and shaking up the stage as we explore the rhythm of Disney’s most iconic villains. If you’re ready to dance with a bit of wickedness, unleash your inner villain and master the moves that’ll make everyone tremble, then this is the camp for you! We’re all about embracing the wild, the fierce, and the fabulous! This summer, it’s good to be bad.
Phone
440-230-6100
City
North Royalton
Age Range
Ages 9-13 or 14-18
Start Date
See Provider Website
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible, AAC Support, Behavior (mild-moderate), Behavior (moderate-intensive)