Neurodivergent and Disability Friendly Summer camps in Northern colorado
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This list was last updated in April 2026
Neurodivergent-friendly:
BOULDER:
***Renaissance Adventures in Boulder: While they do not specifically advertise to ND clients, many parents of ND kids and teens felt that this camp was a wonderful fit
***Camp Amico: catered to those with developmental disabilities, ages 10-17
Amico+: ages 18-21
Sewing at SewBo: ages 7-17
Pedaling Minds Bike Camp: ages 5+
Bixby Summer Camp in Boulder: K-5th grade; pk for Bixby students
***Soul Brite: catered to those with higher support needs and run by an OT
***Thorne Nature Experiencein Lafayette, Boulder, and Longmont: nature based, K-12th grade
Camp Connect: ages 5-10
Boulder Rec Center EXPAND program: multiple age ranges
CARBONDALE
Ascendigo: great for autistic campers
TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades): 10+, Englewood and Carbondale
ENGLEWOOD
***Adam’s Campin Englewood: intensive therapy and recreation camps for children and adults with developmental disabilities and their families
TACT (Teaching the Autism Community Trades): 10+, Englewood and Carbondale
FORT COLLINS
***Peaks and Bounds OT in Fort Collins: nature based and very ND affirming; takes CES waiver
LAFAYETTE
***Thorne Nature Experiencein Lafayette, Boulder, and Longmont: nature based, K-12th grade
LONGMONT
***Longmont Humane Society Critter Camps: ages 7-12, some sessions offer one-on-one support
Brickscape Cafe lego campin Longmont: ages 6-11
***Thorne Nature Experiencein Lafayette, Boulder, and Longmont: nature based, K-12th grade
Sunflower Farm: ages 5-10
WESTMINSTER
SketchUp Project Spectrum: free 3D modeling classes
MULTIPLE LOCATIONS:
Avid 4 Adventure: sports/outdoor camp with a dedicated inclusion specialist; serves 15 locations in Northern Colorado as well as other states
***Square State Skate: skateboarding program across multiple locations
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SketchUp Project Spectrum: free 3D modeling classes
camps catering to multiple disabilities
STARS Adaptive Summer Sports Programs in Steamboat Springs:
Camp Shriver: in affiliation with Special Olympics
Boulder Rec Center EXPAND program: serves multiple ages
Other specific Disability:
NSCD Shredders in Golden: caters to those with Down Syndrome, ages 7-18
Epilepsy Foundation Camp: ages 8-17, various locations
