AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika offers an inclusive overnight camp experience for children and adults with disabilities,...
▌ Editor's read AbilityFirst Camp Paivika is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for children and adults with disabilities, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp has been operating for 75 years, founded by Thelma Dunlap, and is run by a nonprofit organization. It holds California state license number 360900001. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:3 and mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for AbilityFirst Camp Paivika show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the dedicated staff and the positive impact on campers' independence and social skills. The camp offers a wide range of activities tailored to various abilities, including swimming, arts and crafts, and adaptive sports.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 9–17
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 9–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 600 Playground Drive, Crestline, CA 92325
- Phone: (909) 338-1102
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD. $2000 for most sessions. Friends & Family Day Camp is $25/person. Independent Adults session is $900. Financial aid is available.
Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (1 one-week), from Jul 23 to Jul 28.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 5 Jul 23 – 28, 2026 · 1 week · $2,000
↗ What parents like
- Fully accessible camp
- Financial aid available
↘ Watch for
- Registration is a survey
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children
- What ages does AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children accept?
- AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children is open to children ages 9–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children cost?
- AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children publishes $2,000/week for the standard session. USD. $2000 for most sessions. Friends & Family Day Camp is $25/person. Independent Adults session is $900. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children's hours?
- AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children accredited?
- Yes — AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children?
- AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children provide lunch?
- AbilityFirst Camp Paivika - Children does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
Planning guides
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