Summer Camp Recs
Disclaimer: This is not a complete listing nor an endorsement of the listed resources. Every camp or resource listed was recommended positively by a parent of a neurodivergent child (with a wide range of support needs).
The Boost Full Summer Camp Guide (made in 2025)
The Boost Camp Guide may have some overlap to camps listed below, but we wanted to provide the whole link just in case!
Clearpool Camp
Summer at the Sangha
Summit Camp in Honesdale PA (sleep away for neurodivergent kids and young adults)
SummerTech (“Steve Fink is amazing”)
Clubhouse Stars
Harvey Camp in Katonah NY
Access Equestrian in Mount Kisco
The Arc Camps (@ Manhattanville University and Cold Springs Camp Echo)
Have a personal recommendation not on the list? Just e-mail us!
Local Resource Guide
Community Resources
Disclaimer: This is not a complete listing nor an endorsement of the listed resources.
Westchester Putnam County Resource Guide
Free guide of resources in Westchester & Putnam Counties
The Arc - Mid Hudson New York
Northern Westchester Hospital BEE Mindful Program
The Bee MindfulProgram was developed to improve care for those with neurodiversity while promoting a safe place for wellness. AT NWH, neurobehavioral-friendly treatment is offered at all touchpoints throughout the facility for continuity of care.
https://beemindful.northwell.edu/families.php
https://nwh.northwell.edu/patient-information/patient-centered-care
My Needs Network
https://www.myneedsnetwork.org
Bedford
Access Equestrian
914-241-3111
Equine therapy.
Bedford Police Department Autism Registry
SUBMIT ONLINE - https://forms.gle/BQPwneSrAsbZNdz26
https://www.bedfordpoliceny.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Autism-Form.pdf
(914) 241-3111
Public safety and resident inclusion tool.
Blue Path Service Dogs
845-377-0477
Service dogs for people with autism.
Endeavor Therapeutic Horsemanship, Inc
Equine therapy.
North East Westchester Special Recreation, Inc.
914-347-4409
Non-profit consortium of 12 communities, including Bedford, providing programs and support for children, teens & adults in community recreational programs.
Swim Angelfish
203-969-643, Aileen Tisser, MA, PT
203-545-0024, Cindy Freedman, MOTR, CTRS
Transforming abilities with adaptive aquatics.
Mt. Kisco
CLC Foundation
914-241-2076
Recreation, education, transportation, community day services, legal
Dr. Stephen Cowan, MD
http://www.drstephencowan.com/
(914) 882-9335
Developmental Pediatrician
Creative Wonders Therapy Center
http://creativewonderstherapy.com/
jennifer@creativewonderstherapy.com
(914) 373-6823 ext. 3
Direct Services, Pediatric speech/language, occupational,
and physical therapies
Developmental Steps Pediatric Therapy, LLC
https://developmentalsteps.com/
914-864-0855
Direct Services, Pediatric Physical Therapy
Richmond Community Services
(914) 471-4100
Recreation, education, transportation, community day services, legal
Somers
Aquabilities with Jennifer
https://www.aquabilitieswithjennifer.com/
(347) 541-7665
Aquatic Occupational Therapy
Michael Gilberg
914-458-1849
Legal/Special Education Attorney
Ivy Rehab for Kids
https://www.ivyrehab.com/location/baldwin-place-somers-kids-ny/
845-875-0500
Direct Services, pediatric speech, occupational, and physical therapy
Chappaqua
Dr. Ronald Jacobson, MD
Chief of Pediatric Neurology
914-238-8550
Pediatric Neurologist
Lower Westchester or Elsewhere
Ascend Autism
Dr. Mark Bertin, MD
Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics, Northwell
https://developmentaldoctor.com/
914-841-2302
Developmental Pediatrician
Giving Tree Pediatric Dentistry
914-579-2225
Dentistry for people with special needs
Special Programs and Resource Connection (SPARC)
914-243-0583
Social Skills and therapeutic recreation
Breakthrough Fit Co.
914-358-4575
Personal and group training that work with all abilities and specialize working with people with special needs
*PARENT APPROVED AND RECOMMENDED OR NEW:
Able Athletics
Inclusive sports for all abilities
The Inclusion Center in Putnam Valley
https://theinclusioncenterny.my.canva.site
Hudson Valley InterArts
https://hudsonvalleyinterarts.org
Forward Path Creative
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0549A8A62FA6FBC25-57355640-inclusive#/
Club Fit Jefferson Valley
*especially their Swim Program
https://www.clubfit.com/jefferson-valley/
We Rock the Spectrum New Rochelle
https://werockthespectrumnewrochelle.com
Cerebral Palsy Toolkit
levinperconti.com/birth-injury/cerebral-palsy/guide-toolkit/
Westchester County Airport
Westchester County Airport is participating in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program to support individuals with hidden disabilities and accessibility needs.
The Boost Resource Guide
The Boost is a great source of online Developmental Disability News with a Focus on NYS.