This unique summer camp is an opportunity for kids ages 4-18 with physical impairments such as spina bifida, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy, and spinal cord injuries to participate in approximately 15 different sport rotations over 5 days.  Volunteers and counselors who share a passion for adaptive sports help athletes learn the fundamentals of various games and activities.

Athletes are grouped by age and ability and develop important skills to help them stay active and healthy.  Camp promotes positive self-esteem, leadership skills, independence and most importantly, opens campers up to a whole new world of possibilities!  This life changing experience for kids and their families takes place in a positive, loving and fun atmosphere.  

Junior Adaptive Sports Camp is designed for children, ages 4 to 18, with a permanent physical disability such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, amputation, muscular dystrophy, spinal cord injury, or visually impaired or blind. This camp most benefits an individual with some use of their arms to push a wheelchair, but we are able to accommodate in the case of limited ability. 

Children with a physical disability can often walk with braces, canes, or crutches and don't use a wheelchair on a daily basis.  However, they may lack the ability to fully participate in your everyday sports because they cannot run and jump as quickly as their able-bodied counterparts.  However, if your child does not typically use a chair or is unfamiliar with manual chair use, they may be at a disadvantage in this camp setting. 

We have specially designed sports wheelchairs for our campers to use while they are at camp but we encourage campers to bring their own chairs if they have one.

The sports offered vary slightly from year to year but a general idea of what your child may experience at this year's camp is wheelchair basketball, sailing, golf, water polo, wheelchair rugby, hand cycling, water tubing, kayaking, archery, wheelchair tennis, and more!

Our camp counselors and adaptive sports coaches all have years of experience working with children with physical disabilities.  Many are graduates of our camp and are now successful adults in the world and volunteer to give back by acting as role models and mentors for the current campers. Others are professionals in adaptive sports, Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and more.  All of our coaches and counselors are well screened and have all passed background checks through the State of California. 

• July 22-26, 2024!
• 9:00am-3:30pm
• Monday and Tuesday - North Crown Point Shores in Mission Bay (3709 Corona Oriente Road, San Diego, CA 92109)
• Wednesday - Friday - San Diego Miramar College (10440 Black Mountain Road, San Diego, CA 92126)

Yes, we have professional nursing staff on duty each day for toileting needs, changing, medication, and other medical needs. 

Yes, your camper will be fed a nutritional lunch each day.  Vegetarian options are available for those who indicate this in the dieting section of registration.  Water and snacks are also provided throughout the day.

While we encourage all campers to attend the full week of camp to get the most benefit, we recognize that sometimes there are scheduling conflicts.  Please contact us to discuss your needs.

The camp fee is $250 per camper and paid during the online registration.  Scholarships are available for those demonstrating a need.  If you are interested in applying for a scholarship, please reach out to Lindsay at lindsay@angelcitysports.org

NEW!  If you refer a friend during your registration and that friend registers for camp, you will both receive a $25 discount!

While we understand that you'd like to stay, we ask that  you leave so that campers have the opportunity to experience camp on their own.  We find that this provides them with the extra degree of independence.  Our counselors, coaches, nurses, and volunteers are well trained and have experience in the needs of campers with physical disabilities and should be able to handle any situation that arises.  However, on Friday afternoon, we invite the whole family to come and watch while your camper demonstrates all that they have learned over the week, showing their new skills, friendships, and experience. 

Yes!  We have programs throughout the year and would love to have our campers join these after their camp experience is over.  Please visit The Angel City Sports page or check out our Facebook or Instagram pages to see what's coming up next. 

Yes, we offer other recreational clinics and events throughout the year with no age limit!  While the Junior Adaptive Sports Camp serves ages 4-18, we welcome athletes of all ages to our other clinics. Additionally, many of our adult athletes volunteer at camp as coaches or counselors.  Check it our on the Angel City Sports site!