Category Archives: Specialized

Day Camp: COPISO

Day Camps, Specialized

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://scsonline.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Flyers_copiso_Summer_EN-3.jpg

Camp Summary

Individual with behavioural management will be charge for one on one service.

At our special needs summer camp, we believe in fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment where all campers feel valued, respected, and celebrated. Our staff members are passionate about creating a safe space where individuals with diverse abilities can build meaningful connections, develop new skills, and simply have fun.

Contact

343-262-2502 or by email info@copiso.org

Status

Email/Call

Day Camp: Silver Spring Studio

Day Camps, Specialized

JULY 8-12

You will do everything you love to do at the Studio in a five full day camp while exploring the arts in our Community.

Studio Phone Number: 613-404-9394

Go to the link here:
https://v2.mycommunityhub.ca/#/program-details/29577

Daily Plan

Introducing our first Studio Camp! You will do everything you love to do at the Studio in a five full day camp while exploring the arts in our Community. Imagine an exciting week with friends while creating with wood, clay, paint, soil and food!

Monday – “Let’s Go Camping” – a day at the Studio beginning with a wood working project, campfire lunch, games and getting to know each other!

Tuesday – “Art In The Park” – a private tour of the Art Gallery followed by a picnic lunch in Majors Hill Park. An afternoon of creating with our morning inspiration.

Wednesday – “Garden Day” – a tour of the Experimental Farm Gardens followed by a vegetarian lunch. An afternoon filled with soil, plants and creating.

Thursday – “Tourist In Your Own Town” – A morning in the Byward Market exploring with camera in hand followed by a restaurant lunch out. An afternoon as a baker making Beaver Tails.

Friday – “Chef For a Day” – Yes Chef! Cook in a professional kitchen for friends at the Studio. Enjoy lunch at the Studio and we will have a party to end our week.

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: 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

Out of Region Camp: Camp Concord

Out of Region Camps, Specialized

Location

Mulmur, Ontario

Link

https://campconcord.ca/

Camp Summary

Concord is looking for campers that are excited about making and keeping friends, enjoying the outdoors, wanting to build their social skills, gain confidence, and having a summer of laughs and fond memories. Concord provides a safe environment for campers to learn, grow and have fun. We pride ourselves in meeting every new camper and family before coming to camp to ensure proper placement in cabins and activities. We will design your camper’s individualized program around their interests. It’s also great to make a connection and to see a familiar face on the first day of camp. We’ll be there to lend an ear or give a high five!

• Integrated camp
• 2:1 ratio
• RN
• Experienced staff
• Individualized Program
• Specialty Diets

Contact

647-746-6339
info@campconcord.ca

Status

Register online

Out of Region Camp: Camp Kirk

Out of Region Camps, Specialized

Location

Kirkfield, Ontario

Link

Summer Camp | Camp Kirk

Camp Summary

Camp Kirk is small in number and in size for a reason- to ensure no one gets lost in the mix! Our strength is creating warm and welcoming spaces to empower our campers to take risks, build friendships, and have fun.Our programs are designed to build confidence and encourage participation. We use a ‘challenge by choice’ philosophy, which means everyone is expected to participate, but campers choose the way they join in the fun.

Various Ages

Contact

1-866-982-3310
campkirk@campkirk.com

Status

Register online