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Celebrate The Spectrum

Autism, Events

What is Celebrate The Spectrum?

Celebrate the Spectrum is an opportunity for positive action to provide spaces of support and advocacy for our diverse communities — while learning about autism and how we can all make our communities better and more inclusive places for autistic people

How do I participate in this year’s World Autism Day events?

There are so many fun ways to Celebrate The Spectrum with us on World Autism Day across Ontario. Find out how to get involved leading up to April 2, 2024, and throughout the month of April. Autism Ontario is excited to have you participate and celebrate with us. Thank you for being part of this momentous day with us!

Out of Region Camp: Camp Shomria (Jewish)

Integrated, Out of Region Camps

Location

Halfway between Toronto and Montreal, on beautiful Otty Lake

Link

Summer Camp – Camp Shomria (hashomerhatzair.ca)

Camp Summary

Our chanichimot (campers) can’t wait to get back to camp. The chance to live with their best friends, to pursue their passions and learn out from behind a desk, to be treated like an adult, and – who are we kidding – the chance to get some time away from the folks. Camp is special. If you went to camp as a kid, you remember.

And our camp is special. It’s small enough that everyone knows everyone, and since people come back year after year, it’s more than a camp, it’s a village; a village made up of people from around the world, people who all experience Shomria as more than a retreat, but as a home away from home.

All our campers are organized by kvutza (group). Each kvutza is grouped by age and has a set of madrichimot (counsellors), most of whom are former campers themselves, each with their unique approach. The three younger kvutzot and the three older kvutzot are each called a machane (camp), and all of it together is called mosh.

One of the most special aspects of camp is living communally in tzrifim (cabins). We are proud to offer multiple housing options (girls, boys, and all gender cabins) to meet the diverse needs of our camp community.

Grade 1-10

Contact

Reach our office
Email – mail@campshomria.ca
Phone – 416-736-1339

Status

Register online

Out of Region Camp: Camp Ten Oaks

Out of Region Camps, Specialized

Location

2 hours west of Ottawa, and London ON

Link

Camp Ten Oaks – Ten Oaks Project

Camp Summary

Camp Ten Oaks is the first and only summer camp of its kind in Canada. We offer children a space where they can feel not only accepted, but celebrated. For many campers, our program is the cornerstone of their year.

Our programming variety allows campers to receive instruction, strengthen old skills and develop new ones with the option to participate in outdoor adventure, waterfront, arts, social justice activities and sports. We empower children and youth through play that enhances self-esteem, life skills, independence, leadership and self-confidence.

Youth ages 8-17 from 2SLGBTQ+ (two spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer) identities, families, and communities

Contact

9004-400 Cooper Street
Ottawa, ON, K2P 2H8

(613) 889-1537

Status

Register online

Out of Region Camp: Merrywood Easter Seals Camp

Out of Region Camps, Specialized

Location

Perth, Ontario

Link

https://www.eastersealscamps.org/about/camp-merrywood

Camp Summary

Fully Accessible

At Easter Seals Camp Merrywood, campers expand their leadership abilities through a myriad of creative arts programs and multi-sports activities.

There is a camp staff of 70, which includes a team of 3 registered nurses and 3 healthcare assistants
Children and youth who are 18 and under as of July 1, 2024

Contact

1-800-668-6252 x 325
kparks@easterseals.org

Status

Register online

*Registration for summer 2024 will CLOSE on March 31, 2024*

Out of Region Camp: Camp Kennebec

Out of Region Camps, Specialized

Location

Arden, Ontario

Link

Summer Camp for Campers with Special Needs | Camp Kennebec

Camp Summary

Start with a fun, activity-filled summer camp program:

• Build individual daily schedules based on camper preferences
• Focus on participation not competition
• Ensure a low 2:1 camper to cabin staff ratio
• Offer overnight camp sessions lasting from 1-8 weeks. You choose the session length that works best for your family
• Create a great staff mix of teachers, social, and developmental workers, and enthusiastic college-aged staff
• Offer a Leaders In Training (L.I.T.) program that teaches teens and mature campers leadership skills and builds confidence. L.I.Ts participate in all camp activities and programs

Contact

613-335-2114
info@campkennebec.com

Status

Register online

Out of Region Camp: Camp Smitty

Integrated, Out of Region Camps

Location

Ennismore, ON

Link

https://www.bgcottawa.org/campsmitty/registration

Camp Summary

We make concerted efforts to ensure that all children and families, regardless of financial situation, feel welcome and included at Camp Smitty. We have curated a registration process that is barrier-free and will actively attempt to provide information that is supportive to the cultural and socio-economic diversity we strive to serve.

Campers aged 8 to 16 years old

Contact

613-232-0925 x 263
msinger@bgcottawa.org

Status

Register online

Out of Region Camp: Belwood Lodge and Camp

Out of Region Camps, Specialized

Location

We are located at the heart of Belwood Lake in Belwood, Ontario, about 10 minutes east of Fergus.

Link

https://www.belwoodlodgeandcamp.com/

Camp Summary

Our summer camp provides a safe and fun experience for children, youth, and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Individuals with autism and other spectrum disorders, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, acquired brain injuries, and other intellectual disabilities have celebrated Belwood as a place they can call home away from home.Our program gives our participants a chance to make positive, life-long friendships and build on their social skills. We also offer an opportunity to try new activities in a safe, adaptable environment. Our entire program is wheelchair accessible, an initiative we have been building for over a decade to become stronger and more useful to our participants. Our participants engage in several activities in the morning, as well as choice activities and clubs in the afternoon, bringing us all together for an all camp event in the evening like concerts, campfires, and modified tag games. We offer land sports (baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis/volleyball courts), a full accessible pool, as well as theatre, dance, arts & crafts, nature and special skills building.

Contact

519-843-1211
info@belwoodlodgeandcamp.com

Status

Register online

Out of Region Camp: Camp Winston

Out of Region Camps, Specialized

Location

Kilworthy, Ontario

Link

Junior Summer Programs — Camp Winston Foundation

Respite Programs — Camp Winston Foundation

Camp Summary

Our Camper Summer programs are for children who are 7-13 years of age. These programs are designed for neurodiverse youth who may be living with ADHD, Tourette’s, learning disabilities, anxiety, high verbal campers with ASD and so many more. These week-long sessions encourage and support youth to work on their conversation skills, flexibility, goal setting, positive mental health and coping strategies, behaviour management skills, problem-solving, creativity, and the opportunity to develop strong friendships. Our highly trained staff members work with our campers one on one so campers can have the best experience. Campers have the opportunity to explore a variety of recreational activities including, but not limited to, swimming, canoeing, drama, art, music, gardening, animals care, tripping, high ropes, tree top trekking, etc.

Contact

705-689-9096
mail@campwinston.com

Status

Register online