Camp Ability (Special Kids)

Camp Ability is a respite day camp specifically designed for children and young adults with special needs, running for four weeks in June at North Blvd Church of Christ in Murfreesboro. The program serves participants ages 11 through 25, making it one of the few local options that continues supporting older teens and young adults — an age group that often ages out of traditional summer programming. The standout feature is the 4:1 camper-to-staff ratio, which means participants receive meaningful attention and support throughout the day. Activities focus on interactive, social, and recreational experiences in a structured environment. Camp runs weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., which provides genuine respite for caregiving families during the summer months. Four weekly sessions run consecutively June 1 through June 26, 2026, so families can register for one week or all four depending on their needs. Cost is $350 per week plus a one-time $100 registration fee. For Murfreesboro-area families, this fills a real gap in the local summer landscape for accessible, supervised programming for the special needs community.