This post is part of an ongoing series with Children’s Mercy Hospital. All opinions are 100% my own.
Springtime is exactly the perfect season to begin making summer plans. Summer camps are accept registrations! This post is specifically for parents that live near Kansas City – so please pass this along if you know someone there.
Summer camps are an excellent opportunity for children to socialize with children just like them and grow in self-awareness. Children with specific health needs can benefit tremendously from camps targets specifically for their individual needs.
If you or someone you know has a child with any of the following health challenges, check out these camps to give them knowledge, self-esteem, and (yes) fun!
Kansas City Summer Health Camps for Kids
ADHD Summer Treatment Program
- Register Online
- When: June 6 – July 29, 2016 (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
- Where: Kansas City Christian School, Prairie Village, KS
- Cost: Equivalent of 80 hours of personalized treatment
- Attendees: 6 – 14 years old
- This camp is operated by Children’s Mercy Hospital
Camp ChiMer – For Kids with Kidney Disease
- Register Online
- When: June 5 – 9 2016
- Where: Lake Doniphan, Excelsior Springs, MO
- Cost: Free
- Attendees: 9-17 years old
Camp Joint Adventures – For Kids with Juvenile Arthritis
- Register Online
- When: June 20-23 2016
- Where: Rotary Club Youth Camp, Lee’s Summit, MO
- Cost: $100 per child – Scholarships available
- Attendees: 7-15 years old
Centerview Food Allergy Management – For Kids with Food Allergies of All Kinds
- Register Online
- When: June 24 – 26 2016
- Where: Location To Be Determined
- Cost: To Be Determined
- Attendees: Grades 1 – 6
How do you prioritize camps for your children? Children of all ages will greatly benefit from going to camps with people like themselves – and especially with trained staff who are there to meet their individual needs.
Please pass this important information along to all parents around the KC area!
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Going to summer camp is such an awesome experience and something all kids should get to experience. I never got to go to summer camp when I was a kid but I’m glad to hear there are so many awesome options out there for kids nowadays.
This brings back so many good memories of summer camp. It’s great to see a list of all the great summer camps in your area.
These look like great camps that let kids just be kids no matter what issues they may have in their own lives. Thanks for sharing them!
It’s so important to keep kids busy during the Summer in a well-run camp. I love that there are camps that are focused on specific health needs. I can’t believe Summer is almost here.
I love that there are camps for kids with health issues and food allergies. I feel like that is a great way to help them feel more like normal kids! I know my kids really loved their summer camps when they were young/
Oh these sound fabulous! Wish I was in the area. I think these all sound like great options for kids! I need to check out my area!
I definitely want to make sure my kids go to Summer camps. I never got to do this as a child. Great memories and friendships to be made!
It is great that all of these camps exist! Inclusion is so important; specialty camps to specifically target kids needs is also great.
These look like fun camps. We have so many summer camps available in our area but pretty pricey 🙁
It’s always best to have kids join summer camp. They meet new friends and learn a new skill over the summer.
i used to love summer camp. i have some of my fondest memories there as a child. i think it is very important because you learn a lot of Independence
I have never been to a summer camp but love the idea of it.
I’m so jealous, I’m in DC but I would love these ideas for my kids. Summer camp selection is serious business.
Summer camp is a rite of passage all kids should get to try. It’s so great that this area has some great camps for kids who can’t always go to the regular ones.
I love that these camps are focused on kids with various needs and challenges. I know the kids will have a great time. I would love to do the horseback riding.
I have never been to a summer camp but these look like great camps!! I need to check out these in my area!
Thank you Jasmine!
Are you in the KC area? These are Kansas City camps. Please pass this post along to anyone you know in or near Kansas City as this is super valuable and time sensitive info 🙂