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Special Needs Camps During School Vacation Weeks

Charles River Center’s Family Support Services offers one-week special needs camps during school breaks. We offer children and young adults opportunities to participate in safe, fun, social activities with friends, new and old.

Camps are held at CRC’s fully accessible Merritt Center in Needham with use of our outdoor fenced-in play area, large indoor activity room with sensory corner, accessible kitchen and walkable access to a local playground. We do love our special themed days wth activities about magic, animals and circus life! A recent visit from Barn Babies was a huge hit! Our camp programs are staffed by experienced Charles River staff as well as volunteers from area high schools and colleges. All are trained in CPR and First Aid.

See our Events Calendar for activity dates and venues.

Program Highlights

Week-long school vacation camps are offered in December, February, April, June and August (3 weeks)
Full camp day, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (subject to change)
Accessible indoor and outdoor games, including swings
Group sports, softball, basketball
Music groups and dance parties
Group and individual art projects
Special visitors including animals and performers