Brenda S.
7/5/2025
Been two out of three years for an annual all women yoga retreat. Camp is clean, food delicious, very welcoming staff.
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika
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600 Playground Dr
Cedarpines Park, CA 92322
AbilityFirst Camp Paivika, located in Cedarpines Park, CA, is a fully accessible overnight summer camp that offers children, teens, and adults with disabilities a traditional camp experience filled with fun and nurturing support. With a focus on building social connections, independence, and providing a break for families and caregivers, Camp Paivika has been helping individuals with disabilities gain confidence, try new activities, and make lasting friendships for over 70 years.
As one of the first fully accessible camps in the United States, Camp Paivika provides a safe and inclusive environment for participants to enjoy a range of engaging activities. Through their programs and services, AbilityFirst, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, aims to empower individuals with disabilities to reach their full potential, offering employment preparation, training, and experience, as well as opportunities for families to refresh and recharge.
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5.05 reviews
Maddy M.
4/17/2020
I stayed at camp Paivika for a retreat recently and I truly hope we can use this campsite again in the near future with a different camp program I facilitate for. I've never had more peace of mind...
Mardee J.
8/3/2019
What a fabulous camp. My 14 yrdaughter didn't want to go with "special needs" kids even though she is brain injured. She had a fabulous time and can't wait to go back. She made friends and has...
Nicole G.
7/2/2018
I have experienced first hand as a volunteer the methods of camp Paivika's success. They are very much focused on individualized happiness within the camp. They have councilors who are attentive...
Rhonda R.
6/30/2014
Camp Paivika is sleep away camp for children and adults with intellectual and physical disabilities. My son (at 13) has never been away from home, and having a special needs child, this is really...
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