Camp Claphans is a residential (overnight) camp for children and young adults with developmental disabilities, run by the J.D. McCarty Center in Norman. Summer sessions run Sunday to Wednesday for campers ages 8 to 20, with a 1-to-1 staff-to-camper ratio plus on-site nurses, a physician and a dietitian. Set beside an 11-acre lake, activities include archery, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, swimming and arts and crafts.
The practical details
Ages
Ages 8–20
Environment
Indoor/Outdoor
Operator
Private
Special Needs FriendlyWater Activities
Before you register
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Camp Claphans directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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