At Barber National Institute, we believe that every person deserves the chance to experience the simple joys of summer camp and recreation – laughter filled with friends, exploring new interests, and creating memories that last.
Our camps welcome children, teens, and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, providing safe and engaging opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun. Whether it’s swimming, arts and crafts, bicycle riding, games, or enjoying time outdoors, each activity is designed to encourage independence while ensuring the support and care each person needs to thrive.
Camp Shamrock is a recreational day camp for those 6-21 with an intellectual disability or autism diagnosis.
Camp Connections is a recreational day camp for those 5-18 with an autism diagnosis.
ESO Adult Summer Day Camp is a recreational day camp for those 18+ with an intellectual disability or autism diagnosis.
A progressive, innovative program that encourages creativity, self-direction, positive peer interactions and communication.
I haven’t seen him like this since before his surgery. We didn’t know how he’d handle camp, but to see him like this, engaged and looking forward to something, it just means everything.
