Question 1

How many special needs camps are in Chicago, IL?

Accepted Answer

YouthCampsBase currently lists 3 special needs camps in Chicago, IL. We update listings as new programs publish their summer schedules and as families and operators submit corrections.

Question 2

What ages do special needs camps in Chicago, IL serve?

Accepted Answer

Most special needs camps in Chicago, IL serve ages 5 to 17, with the heaviest concentration in the 7–14 range. Each camp sets its own age cutoffs — confirm the range on the individual listing before applying.

Question 3

How much do special needs camps in Chicago, IL cost?

Accepted Answer

Pricing for special needs camps in Chicago, IL varies widely. Day-camp weeks commonly run a few hundred dollars; overnight and specialty programs can run into the thousands per session. Many camps offer scholarships, sibling discounts, and early-bird rates — ask each program directly.

Question 4

When do special needs camps in Chicago start?

Accepted Answer

Most special needs camps in Chicago run from June through August, with some shoulder-season programs in May or September and a smaller number of school-break sessions during winter or spring break.

Special Needs Camps in Chicago, IL

New Horizon Center for Children & Adults with Disabilities & Autism

Chicago Autism Resource and Education

JCFS Therapeutic Day School and Yeshiva at the Joy Faith Knapp Children's Center