Camp · Special Needs · Ages 14–17 · $725/week
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▌ Special Needs · Ages 14–17

Kids Like Me - CIT Program

Los Angeles · $725/week · ★ 3.7 (143 reviews)

Counselor-in-Training program for teens with special needs, fostering leadership and job skills.

▌ Editor's read The Kids Like Me website loads successfully and clearly outlines its mission to provide specialized summer camp experiences for children and teens with autism spectrum disorder and other special needs. The camp is a program of The Help Group, a well-established non-profit organization. While specific Google reviews for 'Kids Like Me - CIT Program' were not readily available, The Help Group generally has positive reviews, with a 4.2-star rating from 100+ reviews on Google. The website details various day camp programs, including a CIT program for older teens, indicating a focus on social skill development, independence, and fun. There is no mention of ACA accreditation or state licensing numbers on the website. The site features social media links to Instagram (@kidslikemela) and Facebook (KidsLikeMeLA). The camp's affiliation with The Help Group suggests a professional and experienced approach to serving its target population.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–17

Kids Like Me - CIT Program serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in special needs, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Special Needs
  • Ages: 14–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM-2:30 PM
  • Address: 1171 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
  • Phone: 323-655-5462
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $725/week. Vendored with Regional Centers and accepts SDP funds.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: Yes
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Kids Like Me - CIT Program

What ages does Kids Like Me - CIT Program accept?
Kids Like Me - CIT Program is open to children ages 14–17. 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 - CIT Program cost?
Kids Like Me - CIT Program publishes $725/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 - CIT Program's hours?
Kids Like Me - CIT Program 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 - CIT Program?
Kids Like Me - CIT Program 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 - CIT Program provide lunch?
Kids Like Me - CIT Program 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 - CIT Program offer financial aid?
Yes — Kids Like Me - CIT Program 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 - CIT Program compare to other special needs camps in Los Angeles?
Kids Like Me - CIT Program 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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