Special needs summer camps offer a variety of sensory experiences and supports for children with disabilities. From adapted activities and sensory-inclusive outings to self-regulation tools and strategies, campers can benefit from a range of local program opportunities for summer fun with structure to help maintain academic readiness, build social-emotional skills and more.
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Events This Week
July 26, 2026 - August 2, 2026
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July 27
Sensory Cinema
July 27
A theater environment tailored to attendees with sensory processing challenges and their families.
July 27
July 27
Fairmount Teen Curators
July 27
Teens will learn all of the ins and outs of putting on an art exhibit.
July 28
July 28
Homeschool Family Day: Elasmobranch Extravaganza
July 28
Learn how energy flows through different food webs, how plants and animals are connected, and the importance of each organism.
July 28
Books, Beats and Bubbles
July 28
A musical story time for families with toe-tapping tunes, instruments and dancing.
July 30
July 30
Dorm Decor-Goldie Goldfish
July 30
Ages 15 and up will create a decorative fishbowl using gems, a needle and thread.
July 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Special Needs Survival Guide for Families
July 30 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Attendees will be walked through the financial, legal, and practical considerations facing a family raising a child with ongoing support needs by representatives from Community Fund Ohio, Lakefront Capital & Dresch Law LLC.
August 1
Once Upon a Story
August 1
Join in the fun with: stories, crafts, songs, and more to celebrate the tales that bring pure joy.
August 1
August 1
The Lion King - Sensory Friendly Performance
August 1
Lower sound and light levels, strobe effects removed and fewer special effects and more.
August 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Color Craze
August 1 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Celebrate the final days of summer at Color Craze, Eton Chagrin Boulevard’s vibrant new end-of-summer tradition.
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