Give Your Child
“the Best Week of the Year”
at MDA Summer Camp
It’s the experience of a lifetime.
MDA Summer Camp creates a world of possibilities for children living with neuromuscular disease.
Camp gives kids a chance to discover new interests while gaining self-confidence, making lifelong friendships and experiencing the independence of being away from home. Thanks to generous donors and partners, MDA provides a safe, inclusive summer camp experience at no cost to families.
Camp offers a variety of activities and programs such as arts and crafts, sports and games, traditional camp activities and more. Every activity is adapted to meet each individuals needs and abilities. Dedicated and trained volunteer camp counselors are available to help campers with activities of daily living and personal care.
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Use the search below to find a camp near you.
Click the camp name to begin your application on our Summer Camp Registration site, UltraCamp. Be sure to note the deadline to complete all application materials.
Application materials for this session will be available soon. Please contact camp@mdausa.org if you would like to be notified when they are available.
“I was nervous about sending her to MDA Summer Camp because she had never been away from home on her own before, and we were concerned about her getting the needed care that we provide at home. Once she attended camp, it alleviated all our fears. It turned out to be the best thing that ever happened to her. She was a little homesick the first time, but she became more independent and looks forward to camp every year. I encourage parents to send their children to camp the first chance they get because we don't want our children to miss out on an experience of a lifetime.”
“Since her first year of camp last year, [she] has been more social and independent at school. She has been better able to communicate her needs without parental assistance. Our daughter is blossoming socially, and it is wonderful to see. As a parent, I know that by the end of the camp week I am feeling more rested and revived. I couldn’t feel that way without knowing my daughter was being well cared for and having her own week of fun end great experiences with amazing counselors and staff and campers.”
of parents shared that MDA Summer Camp increased their child’s confidence levels
of parents shared that camp has helped their child become more independent
of parents value the summer camp program and the effect it has had on their child
Frequently Asked Questions
Thank you again for your interest in MDA Summer Camp! If you have any further questions, please contact us at camp@mdausa.org.
MDA strongly supports the American Camping Association’s mission of enriching the lives of children, youth, and adults through the camp experience. To facilitate this relationship, Muscular Dystrophy Association has integrated and is committed to ACA’s established standards. The standards ensure that campers are being provided with a safe and secure environment, as well as purposeful experiences.