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A Scoping Review of Camp Activities for Children with Developmental Disorders
Seiichiro Nagai1, Tatsuki Ikejiri2, Hayase Hakariya3
1Medical Research Institute Kitano Hospital, Osaka, Japan.
JMA Journal
|June 10, 2026
Summary
Nature-based camps offer significant benefits for children with developmental disorders, improving their social skills and self-confidence. These programs also support families and staff, fostering personal growth and a better understanding of disability.
Area of Science:
- Child Development
- Environmental Psychology
- Special Education
Background:
- Increasing diagnoses of developmental disorders present social inclusion challenges.
- Nature-based camp activities are emerging as a promising intervention.
- This review examines camp benefits for children with developmental disorders, families, and staff.
Purpose of the Study:
- To clarify the value and effects of nature-based camp activities for children with developmental disorders.
- To explore benefits for families and camp staff.
- To align findings with contemporary views on disability and human-nature relationships.
Main Methods:
- Scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
- Searches across multiple databases (PubMed, CINAHL, etc.) without restrictions.
- Included studies on camp activities for children (0-18) with developmental disorders in natural settings; appraised quality with MMAT; synthesized data narratively.
Main Results:
- Eighteen studies (15 Japanese, 3 English) were included.
- Benefits for children: reduced anxiety, enhanced self-confidence, self-efficacy, social skills, sense of belonging.
- Benefits for families/staff: parental respite, improved family functioning, staff personal growth, deeper understanding of disability.
Conclusions:
- Nature-based camp activities show promise for children with developmental disorders.
- These activities offer a unique approach integrating social and ecological perspectives.
- Natural settings provide sensory stimulation and temporary release, aligning with the social model of disability.
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