Therapeutic Recreation offers affordable summer camp experiences for individuals (ages 5-22) with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, physical disabilities, emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, and/or attention deficit disorders. The summer will be packed full of special events, art activities, sensory play, games, sports, outdoor play, music activities and more.

All camp programs offer a variety of staff-to-participant ratios to ensure the different needs of all our campers are adequately met (ratios range from 1:2 to 1:5 at each site). Note: participants who require a constant 1:1 may need more support than this camp structure can provide. If you are unsure if your son/daughter will be successful in the program, please call the main TRS office to discuss eligibility.

Therapeutic Recreation Camp Dates & Registration

Summer 2024 registration begins April 10, 2024. Registration is through TRACERS. Click headings in bold to see PDFS with more information for your age group.

Preschool Camp: ages 2 to 5 (5-year-olds who have not yet completed kindergarten)

• July 8-12

Elementary Camp: ages 5 to 12 (5-year-olds who have completed kindergarten)

• Week 1: June 24-28
• Week 2: July 1-3 (no camp July 4 & 5)
• Week 3: July 8-12

Middle and High School: ages 13 to 22 (22-year-olds who have not yet graduated)

• Week 4: July 15-19
• Week 5: July 22-25
• Week 6: July 29-August 1 (no camp August 2)

Transportation

Therapeutic Recreation offers transportation to and/or from camp provided through a contract with Fairfax County Public Schools. If you choose to utilize this transportation option, the participant’s summer site will be determined by TRS based on the participant’s pick-up address. If you choose to provide your own transportation, you will have the ability to select the participant’s summer camp location.

Health and Safety Planning

Therapeutic Recreation is dedicated to following the guidance of the Fairfax County Health Department regarding all health and safety measures pertaining to reducing the potential exposure and preventing the spread of COVID-19. Therapeutic Recreation will continue to follow the guidelines and best practices in regards to COVID-19 protocols and will be updating those measures in accordance to local County and CDC guidelines.

Contact Us

For questions or concerns related to any of the Summer Camp programs or other services offered by Therapeutic Recreation Services, please contact us at 703-324-5532, TTY 711 or ncs-tracers@fairfaxcounty.gov.