Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine
Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine offers specialized day camp programs in Los Angeles for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs.
▌ Editor's read The Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine website loads as a real camp site, offering day camp programs for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs. The camp is a program of The Help Group, a large non-profit organization established in 1975, suggesting significant experience in the field. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training in behavior management, social skills, and safety. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Kids Like Me' are not readily available as a distinct entity, but The Help Group has a 4.2-star rating from 108 reviews. The camp's Instagram handle is @kidslikemela and its Facebook handle is KidsLikeMeLA. The program focuses on social skills development, recreational activities, and therapeutic support.
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–17
Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. special needs 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Special Needs
- Ages: 6–17
- Hours: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
- Address: 13164 Burbank Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91401
- Phone: (818) 778-7171
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $875/week. Vendored with Regional Centers and accepts Self-Determination Program (SDP) funds.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: Yes
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine
- What ages does Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine accept?
- Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine is open to children ages 6–17. 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 Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine cost?
- Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine publishes $875/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine's hours?
- Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine runs 9:00 AM-2:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine?
- Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine provide lunch?
- Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine 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.
- Does Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine offer financial aid?
- Yes — Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine offers financial aid or scholarships. Most camp aid is need-based, application-based, and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are exhausted, so apply as soon as the form opens (usually January-February for the upcoming summer).
- How does Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine compare to other special needs camps in Los Angeles?
- Kids Like Me - Camp Sunshine is one of 5 special needs camps in Los Angeles that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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