Category Archives: Specialized

Day Camp: Partners in Parenting, iCAN Camp

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://www.partnersinparenting.ca/copy-of-ican-summer-camp

Camp Summary

The camp brings to our community a specialized experience for campers aged 5+ with Special Needs and those on the Autism Spectrum. Campers are supported by a staff team who are out to have big summer fun with sports, arts and crafts, water activities, social skills development and lots of fun!

Contact

613-824-4200
info@partnersinparenting.org

Status

Register Online

Day Camp: Edelweiss Private Academy

Location

Ottawa

Link

Summer Camp | Edelweiss Academy (edelweissprivateacademy.com)

EPA Summer Camp is open to Edelweiss Private Academy & TIPES learners.

Camp Summary

EPA Summer Camp is open to Edelweiss Private Academy & TIPES learners. Edelweiss Private Academy offers a summer program for children with Autism and other exceptionalities. Our staff has extensive experience working with children with various exceptionalities including, but not limited to learning disabilities, Autism, anxiety, depression and ADD/ADHD. We strive to provide a supportive and safe environment to ensure your student will have the most enjoyable summer experience possible. With a variety of fun and exciting activities, our goal is to develop effective communication skills and peer interactions, self-help skills, and provide opportunities for new experiences.

Contact

613-225-9273
info@edelweissprivateacademy.com

Status

Register Online

Day Camp: Children at Risk

Location

Ottawa

Link

http://www.childrenatrisk.ca/servicesCampKaleidoscope.php

Our Camp employs qualified, experienced staff and offers a 1:1 and 2:1 supervision ratio, for a fee.

Camp Summary

Camp Kaleidoscope – an all Day Summer Respite Camp for children diagnosed within the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). Children at Risk’s objectives with a Specialized Camp is to provide a recreational camp that will accommodate the deficits of autism such as communication, socialization and behaviour seamlessly whilst allowing the Camper to have the stimulation, excitement and fun, summer camp is a right of any child regardless of the severity of their disability.

Ages 4-21

Contact

613-741-8255
car@childrenatrisk.ca

Status

Register online

*Registration Spring 2024*

Day Camp: Destiny’s Way

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://destinysway.ca/camp/

Inclusion/ Additional Support: Each individual responds differently to their surroundings, which includes the location, the staff, the program, and other stimuli or triggers. We are always willing to discuss a situation, to see if we are able to provide this well needed support.

Camp Summary

The following activities are offered for the upcoming summer camp program:

Gardening, hobby farms (lamas, horses, sheep, emus, ostriches, peacocks, and more), museum excursions, nature trails, swimming, arts & crafts, baking, mini putt, bowling, laser tag, games & leisure (bingo, yahtzee, monopoly, XBox Kinect, etc.), movie outings (Imax or local theatre), boat cruises, back yard camping & picnics, and amusement parks (parc safari, theme park, and water parks). Destiny’s Way is always willing to work with any child or adult, no matter the age.

Contact

613-226-6222

Status

Register online

Day Camp: Spectrum Insights

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://www.spectruminsights.ca/summer-program.html

Inclusion/ Additional Support: 1:6 Ratio- Our groups are small to better meet the needs of the individual student.

Camp Summary

A fun camp where Tier 1 ASD/ADHD Teens ages 12-17 will learn the Social& Life Skills needed to be more independent, and make new friends.
Lessons revolve around fun outings.

Skills we cover:
• Learning to use public transit, and Petro Pass, OC Transpo Planner, Google Maps, Bus Passes, how to ride a bus
How to pay using either tickets/pass/presto or transfer.
• Planning the bus route for the day or week
• Emergency situations: Missed stops, If a student gets lost, Location of Yellow call boxes
• What to do if left alone on the bus or left alone at a stop
• Where to sit on the bus
• Who not to sit next to
• What to do w/ backpacks
• Losing tickets and transfers

Contact

613-220-5920
John@Spectruminsights.ca

Status

Register online

Day Camp: Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://www.ldaottawa.com/day-camp/

Inclusion/ Additional Support: Please remember that our program is unique and does not cover all disability or behavioural support needs. Once we have received the child’s registration form, and completed an intake call, we will be able to determine suitabilityy for the program.

Camp Summary

OUR CAMP PROUDLY OFFERS:

A focus on social skill development in a day camp setting, with programming designed to help our campers develop social skills and tools to use in everyday life

A safe, caring, and fun recreational program that understands how to support children with social, emotional, and behavioural struggles
Fun programming on communication, self control, problem-solving, leadership, self-advocacy and peer relations to empower our campers to initiate and maintain positive relationships with others

Non-competitive and fun-filled activities with an exciting new experience every single day

Low camper-to-staff ratio with an average of 5:1

A caring and experienced staff team with experience in working with children and individuals with disabilities, a devotion to providing empathetic and understanding camper care, and a drive for delivering fun and accessible programming

Ages 7-12

Contact

sunshinedaycamp@Idaottawa.com

Status

For more information and to submit your application form, please email Emma at sunshinedaycamp@ldaottawa.com

Day Camp: BOLTS4KIDS

Location

Ottawa

Link

Bolts4Kids | Facebook

Camp Summary

Where complex teens can be who they are, how they are, and build new skills through fun!
Life skills, Social Skills, Snack Prep, Volunteer-Readiness, Movement, Growth Mindset, Confidence.
Ages 12+

Contact

To learn more about our programs and services, or to schedule a free consultation, reach out to us directly at 613-791-1112 or admin@bolts4kids.ca

Status

Email to register

Day Camp: Horizons Behaviour Consulting

Location

Ottawa

Link

Horizons Behaviour Consulting – In-Home and In-Centre ABA Services

Camp Summary

JULY 2ND TO AUGUST 23RD9 AM TO 4 PM
Ages: 4-10

ACTIVITIES INCLUDEWALKS TO NEAR BY PARKS, SPLASH PADS,SCIENCE, ART, AND MUCH MORE!

THEMES MAY INCLUDE : LEGO, VIDEO GAMES, NINJA, MOVIES, ETC.

Supervised by a Behaviour Analysis

Contact

Phone: 613-820-1919
Email: info@horizonsbehaviourconsulting.com

Status

Complete registration form here

EMAIL FORM TO: INFO@HORIZONSBEHAVIOURCONSULTING.COM

Day Camp: Lotus Centre for Special Music Education

Location

Ottawa

Link

https://lotuscentre.net/programs/

Inclusion/ Additional Support: Ratio: 2:1 (Please contact us if your child requires 1:1 support)

Camp Summary

Campers will have the opportunity to explore musical instruments and genres, experience music through playing and movement, do arts and crafts, play outside, and more!

Who: Suggested for children developmentally aged 5 – 18

Contact

613-801-0031
info@lotuscentre.net

Status

Register Online. Click here to register