Special Needs Summer Camps

Continue learning through the summer with MDE School Special Needs Summer Camps.

MDE School’s Summer Camps for neurodiverse students are geared toward children with developmental disabilities, including autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and communication disorders.

Our adaptive summer day camps provide hands-on activities and experiences to help your child develop social and academic skills that will benefit them when school resumes in the fall. Each week of camp will reinforce academic, social, language, sensory, fine, and gross motor skills. Neurodiverse campers will also enjoy fun outdoor activities and arts and crafts.

Our neruodiverse summer camp is conveniently located in Marietta, Georgia. Campers from the Atlanta metro area attend, including  Alpharetta, Duluth, Johns Creek, Kennesaw Mableton, Powder Springs Roswell, Sandy Springs, Smyrna, Woodstock, and more.

Monday – Friday. 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Before and after camp care is available for an additional fee.

  • Before camp care is available for $15 per morning beginning at 8:00 a.m.
  • After-camp care is available for $30 per day until 5:00 p.m.

The cost of summer camp is $450.00 per week. There is a discount for multiple weeks.

Please call 770-971-4633 to register for camp. Spots are limited.

Preschool Camp Ages 2 - 5 and Regular Camp Ages 5 - 13

Camp Weeks                          Themes                                     Descriptions
  • May 27- May 30
  • Let’s Rock and Roll
  • Fun in the sun with dance, music, crafts, and a talent show
  • June 2 – 6
  • Culinary Kids
  • Cooking and edible crafts
  • June 9 – 13
  • It’s a Bug’s Life
  • Explore bugs with crafts, nature walks, games, and bug trivia
  • June 16 – 20
  • Under the Sea
  • Explore the sea with a mix of playful ocean themed activities and crafts
  • June 23 – 27
  • Pirates vs Superheros
  • Engage in crafts, costume making, and role playing heroic values like kindness and courage
  • July 7 – 11
  • Sports Extravaganza
  • Learn sports skills, team building, and have fun getting active

MDE Vocational Academy Camp Ages 13 - 22

MDE Vocational Academy summer camp gives neurodiverse young adults an excellent opportunity to develop their social skills. Our summer camp program it’s a fun-filled adventure. The engaging outdoor activities and creative crafts ensure that every day is filled with joy and excitement, making it a summer to remember.

Monday – Friday. 9:00 a.m. – 2:45 p.m.

Before and after camp care is available for an additional fee.

  • Before camp care is available for $15 per morning beginning at 8:00 a.m. 
  • After camp care is available for $30 per day until 5:00 p.m.

The cost of summer camp is $450.00 per week. There is a discount for multiple weeks.

Please call 770-971-4633 to register for camp. Spots are limited.

MDE Vocational Academy Camp Schedule

Camp Weeks                          Themes                                     Descriptions
  • May 27- May 30
  • Paint and Tie-Dye Fun
  • Get ready for some colorful creativity! We’ll be painting and tie-dyeing various items like shirts and canvases.
  • June 2 – 6
  • Game and Puzzle Week
  • Bring your favorite game or puzzle, and team up with friends to play and solve together
  • June 9 – 13
  • Movie Trivia Challenge
  • Join us for a trivia week that will test how well you know the films and shows you love
  • June 16 – 20
  • Water Week
  • Get ready to make a splash! We’ll have tons of fun playing outside with water activities
  • June 23 – 27
  • Lego Building Bonanza
  • Let’s channel our inner architects! We’ll build amazing creations with Legos
  • July 7 – 11
  • Sports Week
  • Learn new sports skills, build teamwork, and most importantly have a blast playing together