Summer Camp Guide, 2007:
Special Needs

Camp Wheez

Free summer day camp for children with asthma, grades 1-6 encouraged to attend. Camp Wheez provides a unique camp experience designed for the special needs of children with chronic asthma. Daily classes in lung education help the children understand and better manage their asthma. Aug. 6-10 in S.B. and Orcutt. Call the American Lung Association, 963-1426.

Dream Street

Free camping programs for children with chronic/life-threatening illnesses including cancer, AIDS, blood disorders, and other serious diseases. Inflatable jumpers, waterslides, ceramics, arts, crafts, wildlife, science, adventures, dances, rock-climbing wall, visits from therapy dogs. Volunteer counselors/medical staff are available for any child who needs special help. Ages 6-14. July 21-29, Rancho Capistrano, San Juan Capistrano. (323) 951-1227, (800) 55-DREAM, dreamstreetfoundation.org, dreamstreet9536@aol.com.

Happy Adventure Summer Camp

Happy Adventure Summer Camp’s 16th summer session for developmentally disabled youth July 30-Aug. 17. The day camp is an enrichment program that serves youths ages 5-18 from the greater Santa Barbara area. Operated by Cornerstone House of Santa Barbara, a nonprofit organization. To enroll a camper or obtain more information, call 684-5840. Enrollment deadline July 1.