Merrimack Hall in Huntsville, Alabama is a performing-arts center whose Camp Merrimack (Happy Camp) is an arts half-day summer camp for children ages 3-12 with special needs, including cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and autism. Younger children (ages 3-7) attend 9:00am-12:00pm and older children (ages 8-12) attend 1:00pm-4:00pm.
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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 Merrimack directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Tina ButtsMy son attends classes at Merrimack and he absolutely LOVES it! Everyone there is so nice and understanding. It's nice to have a place to let your hair down and know that you BELONG!! The performances are written by professional screen writers and they are AWESOME. I highly recommend attending one of their shows as you will be truly entertained!!
★★★★★Sharon ShouldersMerrimack Hall has been a God-Sent to us. I drive my Daughter 45 minutes one-way twice per week, because she deserves the BEST. And that’s what Merrimack provides to her. They create the most giving community for each student. Their professionalism, humility and service goes above and beyond. When I drop her off for her sessions, as I drive away, my heart smiles.
★★★★★Patrick OHareMerrimack Hall has been a saving grace for our special needs child. The staff is amazing. Our daughter has made so many friends. She has had social opportunities that she would never otherwise have. She is so excited to get to go to classes and the day program at Merrimack Hall. It has also become a place for parents with similar challenges to share and meet each other. I cannot emphasize enough what a blessing Merrimack Hall has been for our family.
★★★★★jmatus4Merrimack Hall has been an absolute life saver for our family during the pandemic. Our daughter has been able to stay engaged with her Merrimack Family, safely, throughout the pandemic by participating in the large variety of virtual classes that Merrimack Hall has offered. My husband and I both work from home and spend the day in meetings on our computers. Our daughter has her own slate of meetings each day, giving her purpose and meaning to her day. Her whole daily schedule is arranged around her Merrimack classes. I don't know how we would have survived without Merrimack!
★★★★Phillip RigsbyGreat venue to see small local shows. I got to see a dance performance here. Only 4 stars because they seemed to have lighting and sound issues. Not sure if these were house people or folks from the dance company. Seating was comfortable. Parking can be an issue.