1, 2, 3, 4… Let’s get ready for kindergarten and so much more! During our kindergarten readiness and retention camp, your child will sing about letters, dance like a shape, play colorful instruments, and even make some brand new friends! Each camp will offer your child opportunities that will increase their confidence, build social skills, and most importantly, enhance those academic skills to get them ready to succeed in this upcoming school year!

The Miracle League program provides an opportunity for individuals with cognitive and/or physical disabilities to play the great game of baseball! We have an artificial turf surface which is friendly to both wheelchairs and bouncing baseballs, and a fully accessible playground. The Miracle League makes dreams come true.

Adaptive Safety Town is for children, grades K-3, with disabilities. We will teach children how to make good choices for safety and take action in emergency situations. All sessions of safety town provide a real life learning that provides practice for many important safety lessons for children.

Day-long sports camp for children with disabilities. Includes football, soccer, baseball/softball and fitness.

Beyond Camp is an award-winning summer camp for children entering grades K-9 (ages 5 to 14) with special learning needs. Staff includes highly experienced intervention specialists, a speech/language pathologist, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Beyond Camp is strategically structured to help prevent summer learning loss, and promote social skills and academics through community-based experiences.

Beyond Camp is an award-winning summer camp for children entering grades K-9 (ages 5 to 14) with special learning needs. Staff includes highly experienced intervention specialists, a speech/language pathologist, and a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Beyond Camp is strategically structured to help prevent summer learning loss, and promote social skills and academics through community-based experiences.

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.

We are proud to partner with the Cleveland Browns to offer the game of football, adapted to athletes ages 6 and older of all abilities.

Join your friends at Mixed Melody for a 60-minute program, where kids will laugh and learn through a variety of music experiences. Each camp will provide opportunities for instrument playing, singing, dancing, crafting and making friends, while learning about the theme of the day!

At The Treehouse, we offer developmental play groups for kids that are facilitated by pediatric occupational and physical therapists who are trained to provide a positive play experience for all kids, regardless of ability level. Common group activities include: movement games, fine motor craft activities, social skills activities, and sensory exploration.

Meet up and move through the North Chagrin Reservation system, exploring trails and making meaningful connections along the way! Typically an ‘out-and-back’ hike, Hiking Club meets for an hour and is designed to meet the needs of all ability levels!

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.

This camp is for children ages 4 to 6 who will not enter kindergarten in the fall. Sessions will emphasize fine motor skills needed for pre-writing, grasp, introduction to upper case letters, writing name, attention to task, turn taking, and two hand use through a variety of sensory experiences and games.

Plant the seeds in your musical garden with this decades inspired camp! From rock and rap to jazz and disco, there is so many different types of music. This 60-minute, drop-off camp, will showcase a different decade each week. As your garden grows you will be led through musical experiences focusing on different instruments, styles, famous artists, and even songwriting!

Inclusive football with skills and drills or scrimmage options. Welcomes players of all abilities, ages 6+.

iCan Bike is a week-long bike clinic that helps participants with disabilities master independent cycling skills on a two-wheel bike.

Inclusive football with skills and drills or scrimmage options. Welcomes players of all abilities, ages 6+.

Our Summer ESY Preschool program offers continued educational and therapeutic support for young children with developmental delays, autism, or other disabilities. This structured program helps maintain and strengthen essential communication, social, and daily living skills using individualized, evidence-based ABA strategies.

Designed for children entering preschool in the fall or those already receiving early intervention or school-year preschool services, our program fills the summer gap with engaging activities and hands-on learning. Through personalized support, we foster growth while creating fun summer memories. By ensuring consistency in learning, we help children transition smoothly into the next school year.

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.

Inclusive football with skills and drills or scrimmage options. Welcomes players of all abilities, ages 6+.

Inclusive soccer with skills and drills or scrimmage options. Welcomes players of all abilities, ages 6+.

A developmentally appropriate group experience for preschoolers focusing on expanding fine and gross motor development, practicing transitioning from one activity to another, engaging in play with peers and practice social skills, enjoying an interactive story time, developing receptive and expressive communication and building cognitive learning.

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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.

6-week series with a different theme each week, to begin exploring nature and having fun outside! This program is inclusive, and children of all abilities are welcome! This program will be held mostly outdoors and will be held rain or shine, so be prepared to dress for any weather! Although these groups are not therapy sessions, the facilitator is a pediatric occupational therapist with 10 years of experience as a school-based therapist and 19 years of experience working with children and adults of all abilities.

Orange Community Education & Recreation (OCER) seeks to create and promote inclusion across all facilities, programs and classes that we offer. We welcome people of all ages and abilities to participate in any of our programs. OCER offers participants with disabilities the opportunity to meet one-on-one to create an individualized Participant Accommodation Plan. During this meeting, you can tell us about your child and we can work together to create a plan for success.

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.

Camp A.B.C.™, Camp Always Be Communicating, is a social developmental play skills group for children ages 3 to 6. The camp is a fusion of social development ideologies and therapeutic approaches with play-based activities, which help children develop better social relationships.

Our kindergarten readiness program provides an opportunity for rising kindergarteners to practice the skills needed to successfully navigate this important transition. Children will enjoy phonological awareness activities, language-enriched book time, crafts, letter and number recognition activities, working on listening and following directions in a classroom context, and social skills practice. The small group design and high staff/child ratio allows for ample support as children participate in activities.

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.

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.

Grow your love for music where young musicians can explore a variety of instruments in a fun and interactive group setting! Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this camp will help you build a strong foundation in music fundamentals—including the music alphabet, rhythm, tempo, dynamics, and notation—while fostering creativity and teamwork. Through hands-on learning, engaging group activities, and ensemble play, campers will gain confidence and musical skills as they work toward performing songs together. No prior experience needed—just bring your curiosity, enthusiasm, and room to grow!

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.

Our summer camp is fun with a purpose! Each day is designed to help kids build essential skills which will help them make and keep friends. Through engaging indoor and outdoor games and activities, children practice and develop the skill of the day in an enjoyable and supportive environment. Join us for a summer full of growth and connection!

A program that utilizes the Little SPOT of Emotion books to teach elementary school students social emotional skills.

Stars and Stripes is a 6-week long summer program designed to target IEP goals in an engaging school environment with academic instruction, behavior support, assistive technology, as well as music, occupational, physical, & speech therapy.

With a 2:1 student to staff ratio, Stars and Stripes provides the highest level of individual support to every child, no matter the needs!

Stars and Stripes is a 6-week long summer program designed to target IEP goals in an engaging school environment with academic instruction, behavior support, assistive technology, as well as music, occupational, physical, & speech therapy.

With a 2:1 student to staff ratio, Stars and Stripes provides the highest level of individual support to every child, no matter the needs!

Brick Clubs are designed to help young people have fun together and develop skills such as team-work, problem solving, communication and creativity. These clubs are relaxed, structured and inclusive.

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.

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

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.

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!

Tiny Ones is designed for the smallest of our TimberNook adventurers. You and your child will venture outdoors for creative play opportunities that foster healthy child development. You’ll also receive ideas on how to inspire independent play at home.
***This is not a drop-off program; the grown-ups get to experience Play the TimberNook Way too!***

Inclusive basketball with skills and drills or scrimmage options. Welcomes players of all abilities, ages 6+.

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.

This camp is for children ages 5 to 7 who will enter kindergarten in the fall. Sessions will emphasize core strength, body awareness, right/left awareness and learn to write upper case letters and introduction to lower case letters and simple words with effective pencil grasp, praxis, sizing, and spacing through a variety of fun games and sensory experiences.

This camp will allow your child to learn basic business principles in a fun and engaging way. Our curriculum has language arts, math, and career exploration woven through each day’s lesson. Your camper will create ice cream flavors, decorate their ice cream stand, and market their ice cream creations to real customers!

For youth ages 3-8 years old with a physical disability. Programs include a variety of recreational activities including swimming, art, nature exploration, games and more.

Participant Note: Our program is for youth with physical disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spinal cord injury, spina bifida, blind, deaf, arthrogryposis, etc.