Camps

www.dcamps.ca/camp-banting
Location:  Maberly, ON
Ages:  The Overnight Camp is for children and youth aged 7-15
Price: We have implemented a voluntary three-tiered pricing program that allows you to select the fee that is appropriate for your family. This is strictly an honour system; your selection will not influence your child’s experience at camp.
Tier 1: Lightly Subsidized – $2050
Tier 2: Partially Subsidized – $1775
Tier 3: Heavily Subsidized – $1450
If the Tier 3 fee remains a challenge, we also offer a limited number of fee subsidies, called Camperships. If you require a Campership, please indicate your request on the application form. For any questions, please contact the Camp Registrar.
Info: Founded in 1953, Camp Banting was the first summer camp in Canada for children living with type 1 diabetes and as such is the oldest running camp of the Canadian Diabetes Association.
Camp Banting’s Overnight Camp can accommodate 66 campers while the Leadership Development Program accepts 12 participants for LDP1 and 10 participants for LDP2.
Campers participate in activities that inspire personal growth, encourage team-building and foster an appreciation of the outdoors such as: swimming, hiking, canoeing, ropes course challenges, arts and crafts, and sports.
Campers sleep in their cabin groups and are supervised by two counsellors.  These cabins are located near each other which helps to foster the sense of community while at camp.
Parents are responsible for transportation to and from camp.

1:1 Home services home-based, community-based and centre-based settings, group programs (such as Social Skills, School-Readiness, Camp) and parent training. Additionally we are in the process of licensing as a Private School.
info@abaacademy.ca
www.abaacademy.ca
(647) 295-1838

www.autismontario.com/client/aso/ao.nsf/Niagara/Summer+Camp
Ages: 5-21 years old diagnosed with Classic Autism, or 5-12 years old diagnosed with High Functioning Autism
Price:  Please contact them directly.
Info:  Campers range from ages 5-21 years old diagnosed with Classic Autism, or 5-12 years old diagnosed with High Functioning Autism. The groups are kept separate for the majority of the day, coming together for daily swimming excursions as well as weekly outings (i.e. parks, zoos, etc.). Each parent is able to register their child for up to two weeks of camp, with more weeks available depending upon registration numbers. 
Each camper diagnosed with Classic Autism is assigned a 1:1 Camp Staff. Throughout the camp day, the staff are encouraging their assigned camper to socialize with other Classic Autism campers where possible. Group games, crafts, playing catch, are all examples where the campers will work with one another to build upon their social skills. 

http://www.belwoodlodgeandcamp.com/
Location:  Belwood, Ontario
(519) 843-1211
Price: http://www.belwoodlodgeandcamp.com/#!dates-rates-and-spaces/c1vyi
Info: Belwood Lodge and Camp is a residential summer camp dedicated to meeting the summer recreational needs of children, youth and adults who are mentally challenged. Our programs are designed to provide exceptional experiences while ensuring safety and a positive holiday experience.

www.campaim.ca
Location: Toronto, Ontario
(647) 965-1246
office@campaim.ca
Ages: 18 months – 13 Years Old
Price:  http://www.campaim.ca/dates-and-fees
Info:  Our experienced staff is trained to ensure that every camper is stimulated to continuously explore new activities while maintaining therapeutic goals in a safe environment.  Our one- to-one ratio of staff to camper ensures an ongoing goal oriented program and that campers are nurtured, supported and encouraged throughout their day.
Each camper is assigned a specific counselor who is responsible for safety, therapy follow-up and personalized medical requirements. Your child’s one to one counselor will contact you to introduce herself in June. A pre-camp meet is encouraged to ensure the comfort level of the parents, the child and the counselor.
At Camp AIM, our goal is to provide your child with an exceptional camping experience. We look forward to each and every camper reaching new milestones; and even more importantly to the sounds of joy and laughter from all of our children.

www.campawakening.com/index.cfm?pagePath=Camp_Programs&id=28848
Location: 150 Eglinton Avenue East, Toronto, ON
(416) 487-8400
Ages:  9-24
Info: Camp Awakening is a registered charity providing integrated summer camp; leadership & outdoor recreation programs for youth with physical disabilities.  
We serve children and youth between 9-24 years of age.
Camp Awakening is not a place, but a variety of programs integrated with mainstream camps across the province of Ontario.
Our campers & program participants have a wide range of disabilities such as cerebral palsy, spina bifida, muscular dystrophy, juvenile arthritis, epilepsy, spinal cord injury, acquired brain injury, vision loss and amputation.

Camp Awakening offers Summer camp programs that give youth with physical disabilities the opportunity to gain independence, make lasting friendships, develop confidence and accomplish things that they never thought possible.

Camp Awakening partners with established summer camps offering a wide range of activities and a dedicated accessible cabin.  Our summer camp and leadership programs create opportunities for youth with physical disabilities to make friends with other campers just like them and accomplish things that they never thought they could do. Building on over 30 years of experience, Camp Awakening counsellors are great role models and mentors who are skilled at adapting activities to meet each campers’ desire for adventure.

ww.campcouchiching.com
Location: Longford Mills, Ontario
(705) 325-3428
info@campcouchiching.com
Ages: 6-16 years old
Name of Camp: Pathways Program
Info: The Camp Couchiching Pathways Program is devoted to helping those campers who need some extra support during their time at camp.  Whether these campers require their own personal support worker or just some help in the cabin, children in this program can experience camp in a fully inclusive environment.  Equipped with an all-terrain wheelchair and additional medical staff, we are confident we can meet the needs of any child.  For more information about the Pathways Program, Please call our office.

http://www.diabetes.ca/CDA/media/documents/other/camp-guide-2015.pdf
Location: London, Ontario
Ages: 8-16 years; diabetes
Price: $625-$1050
Info: Camp Discovery is for children and youth between the ages of 7 and 16. To complement its Overnight Camp, Camp Discovery also offers a Leadership Development Program. Camp Discovery is held at Easter Seals Camp Woodeden in London, Ontario and overlooks the Thames River.

http://www.childrenatrisk.ca/servicesCampKaleidoscope.php
Location:  Ottawa, Ontario
Fees: With the high level of supervision and experienced staff, Camp Kaleidoscope’s parental contribution per 5-day week would have been $500. However, due to the generous funding of our donors – who, along with Children at Risk, wish to assist the Autism Community families with camp opportunities that are affordable and accessible, we are able to offer the following rates: $375 for Full Week, $300 for 4-day week.
*NEW* – Due to High Demand & Limited Funding, Only 2 weeks can be offered at above super-subsidized price – additional weeks may be offered (contingent upon camper’s needs, staff availability & funding) at $500/week ($400 for week #4)
Info: Individuals with any level of Autism have difficulty with Summer Camps due to their social and communication deficits as well as their unique behavioural challenges. Add in “Severe” Autism and “High Needs” and the situation is immeasurable in complexity. To adequately service the target clientele the camp needs to be a “specialized camp”.
We would also like to note here that we differentiate between level of functionality and need, as we had many Campers last year who had diagnosis of high-functioning Autism and/or Asperger Syndrome – but also were high-needs due to behavioural challenges, often making it difficult for them to participate in a camp for typically-developing children.
Our Camp employs qualified, experienced staff and offers a 1:1 and 2:1 supervision ratio. Ages 4-20+.

www.cyo.on.ca/campmarydale/campmarydale/
Location: Mount Hope, Ontario
Register Here: http://cyo.on.ca/campmarydale/2014-camp-registration/
Info: Since 1963, Camp Marydale offers boys and girls a fun-filled summer experience. Each camper will learn new skills, make new friends and develop an appreciation of nature as a creation of God. Our goal is to provide our campers with pleasant summer activities and a lasting adventures in Christian living. 

www.misquah.com
Location: Camp Misquah operates on Lac Bitobi near Gracefield, Québec.
Ages: people with developmental disabilities of all ages
Register: http://misquah.com/register
Info: The spectacular setting of Camp Misquah provides a natural location for a wide range of fun and stimulating activities. These are designed to develop the camper’s recreation and living skills. Large grassy fields are available for sports of all kinds. The sand bottom lake and large beach allow for great swimming (with lesson), fishing, canoeing and pedal boating. Nearby forests and hills are perfect for nature hikes. Other activities include music, dances, crafts and movie and talent nights.
The best way to meet our guest’s special needs is to provide professional, caring staff members. For that reason, the camper-counselor ratio is kept at 2:1. Staff are chosen for their experience, skills, and maturity. Many staff members are bilingual and in addition are instructed in basic sign language, first aid, behaviour management as well as search and rescue. The waterfront staff are NLS certified.

Ages – 3-12 – www.camprobinhood.ca
Location:  Markham, Ontario
(416) 736 – 4443
office@camprobinhood.ca
Fees: http://www.camprobinhood.ca/documents/Fees&Dates-Nov.pdf 
Info:  Camp Robin Hood is the oldest private day camp in Canada and also the first camp in the country to provide fully integrated grouping and a fully integrated camp environment. Currently approximately 10% of our campers and 10% of our staff have identified special needs. We accommodate many different needs including cognitive, behavioral, developmental and physical (our facilities are 100% wheelchair accessible).
Surrounded by farmland, this Day Camp has the look and feel of an overnight camp! Activities include crafts, sports, dance, canoeing, and swimming instruction. Canada’s oldest and largest private Day Camp features enthusiastic, well-trained staff that focuses on educating children while developing life-skills. At Robin Hood Sports Academy, children develop sports skills in an inclusive All-Sport program while being cared for by a hands-on coaching staff. All food is Kosher/nut-free.

http://www.campthrive.com/
Location:  105261 Southgate Rd. Conn R3, Ont  N0G 1N0
Prices: http://www.campthrive.com/#!camp-dates-and-fees/c11wt
Registration: http://www.campthrive.com/#!registernow/cvjn
Info:  Camp Thrive is a year round respite centre and summer camp affiliated with ISAND (www.isand.ca) that is situated on roughly 100 acres of land approximately 1 hour north of Toronto.

Our 2015 summer and respite programs are:
iCan Communicate 2 (summer program) –  Sunday, June 28th – Saturday, July 18th (3 weeks)
The augmentative communication program iCan Communicate 2 will have an emphasis on utilizing different communicative apps to teach language expression and development through an assistive device. The major goal of this is to teach each individual skills and methods that allow them to better express their emotions, their opinions and things they see and want that may be causing anxiety or OCD. This provides each attendee an outlet to express what may be aggravating, intriguing and/or worrying them. This program will also provide iPad apps that structure both micro and macro schedules. This will lay a foundation to enhance the independence of each attendee while also alleviating anxiety and OCD by showing in detail what is to come and expected in each attendee’s day and week. This combination will provide each person with an intensive multi-week experience where much of the communication by both staff and clients will be required to be done through the app program.
Skills at Work (summer program) –
The Skills at Work session will focus on job training in skilled positions (carpentry, agriculture, culinary arts & applied arts ) and the teaching of different life skills that will lay a foundation for them to be transferred to a paid workplace position. Each client will spend their days rotating in different workplace stations that focus on agriculture, woodworking projects, varying property maintenance, animal farming and cooking. Staff will teach an array of different skills through this method and will be able to test and push the range of each client to see what they enjoy most and areas they excel in. In between work programs, there will be activities in place to promote inclusion and teamwork. This part will emphasize on the importance of maintaining good relationships with the people you work with and building friendships with your co-workers.
During the 1st week; campers will have a chance to get to know each camp specialization and decide which one that they like the most!

http://campwinston.com/services-2/summer-camp/
Location: Sparrow Lake in the Muskoka region of Ontario
(416) 487-6629
mail@campwinston.com
Price: http://campwinston.com/fees-and-subsidies/
Info:  Camp Winston provides inspiring recreational opportunities for kids with complex neurological disorders who need highly specialized support. Located on beautiful Sparrow Lake in the Muskoka region of Ontario, we operate a summer camp, weekend retreats and week-long retreats throughout the year. Camp Winston’s primary focus is to set our children up for success. We operate four, two-week summer sessions attended by about 145 campers aged 7 – 13 years from across Canada.  Campers may then continue in the Camp Winston community in our Teen Program for ages 14 – 17. In most cases, this is the first time in their lives they feel welcome and secure enough to participate without being rejected or alienated by their peers.
Campers have a complex combination of neurological disorders which include:
Autism Spectrum Disorders
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Tourette’s Disorder
Learning Disabilities
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Campers are encouraged and supported as they participate; often for the first time – in various recreational activities including various sports, swimming, tubing, kayak and canoeing, crafts, theatre, ropes courses, nature studies and canoe trips. While having fun, they learn vital social and gross motor skills specific to their needs.
Our Camp offers a unique opportunity for these children to participate in specialized programs with mature, professional, well trained staff. Our counsellors and activity instructors are older and more experienced, and we have a high ratio of counsellors to campers which allow on-to-one support.

Camp Merrywood / Camp Woodeden – www.eastersealscamps.org
​Location: Merrywood Camp (Perth, ON), Woodeden Camp (London, ON)
1-800-668-6252
(416) 421-8377 ext 325
Ages: 6-26 (Individual camp), 1-18 (Family camp)
Price: $600-$2000 – with funding available to those registered with Easter Seals Ontario. (note: the Incontinence Supplies Grant Program is a separate registry) who are 18 and under as of July 1st, who are not a crown ward.  Campers who will be 19+ as of July 1st are required to pay full fees.
Info:Easter Seals Ontario owns and operates two fully accessible summer camps for children and youth with physical disabilities – Merrywood Camp (Perth, ON) and Woodeden (London, ON).  In order to qualify to register, campers must first be registered with Easter Seals Ontario and have a physical disability requiring the use of a long term primary mobility device (wheelchair, walker, braces, AFO’s etc.)  For individual camp sessions campers must be able to communicate a consistent yes/no – this can be verbal or non-verbal as long as it is consistent. Individual camp sessions are available to campers ages 6-26, Family camp is available to campers who are too young, too medically fragile or who do not meet the minimum criteria for individual camp. Please note, all camp sessions are overnight.

http://www.campgreenacres.com/parent-info/special-needs
Location: Markham, Ontario
(905) 887-1400
Price: Click Here
Info: Green Acres welcomes children with special needs. Our integrated program allows campers with special needs to become part of a cabin group with the help of their leisure buddy (personal counselor). The camper follows the cabin schedule to the best of their abilities. Where changes need to be made to make their experience more successful, the special needs program co-ordinator will work with the child and their leisure buddy to devise a tailored schedule.
A leisure buddy (personal counselor) can be provided by the camp or can be hired independently by the parent. If a leisure buddy is hired by the camp, there is an additional charge of $200.00/week. The camp hires a leisure buddy based on their experience, dedication to children with special needs and camp spirit. Our leisure buddies range in age from approximately 18 to 25 years of age.
We aim to provide a place for children with special needs to thrive and build on their social skills as well as their physical skills.
If you have specific questions about our program or would like to talk about the suitability of our program for your child, please call the camp office at (905) 887-1400.

http://heartfitrespite.com/
Location: Northumberland Hills in Southern Ontario
Ages: Adults 18+ with developmental differences
Price: Click here
Info:  Nestled on 80 acres in the Northumberland Hills in southern Ontario, we are a working farm
This historic farm was deeded to Empire Loyalists in 1802 and was owned and worked by one family running a large apiary producing honey from 1842 to 1987.
We now produce goat meat, pork, meat chickens and eggs. Our livestock is raised traditionally on non medicated feed and we maintain a high standard of hygiene and health.  We also produce organic vegetables, herbs, flowers and fruit.
Full programming  for 8 guests at a time means flexible activities and participation choices. Experienced professional teachers and developmental service workers lead the guests into new learning and reinforce daily living skills.
Activities, &  scheduling are determined by weather, interests and the needs of our guests.

www.koc.on.ca
Location: Minden, Ontario
(705) 286-3555
Info@koc.on.ca
Age: 9-20; autism
Registration:  http://www.koc.on.ca/autism-programs/summer-camp
Info: This is a 5-day residential summer camp experience for children and youth 9-20 years old with Autism. The focus of the week is on social and therapeutic recreation supported by a high ratio of staff to campers. Groups of five campers experience the social skills inherent in a camp setting with four staff to support individual needs. After registration a intensive assessment will help in placing your child in the best group and with the best possible supports for a successful time away and camp experience.

Location:  Burk’s Falls, Ontario
Price: http://www.lighthouselanding.ca/
Info:  “Lighthouse Landing is a not-for-profit (# 814052668) summer camp that welcomes families with children of all abilities. We have remained a family run camp since 1963 because of a strong commitment to WHY we believe in summer camp for families. First, in our fast paced world, we need, more than ever, sites for meaningful family interaction. Second, we strongly believe in the power natural environments have to educate children intellectually, socially, spiritually and physically.
So it is our mission to provide a safe, natural environment for self-discovery, interaction with others, and reconnection with nature. Our volunteer senior staff have worked in the area of special needs support as Educational Assistants, Certified Teachers, Autism Therapists and/or Respite/Support Workers. Our program includes family activities as well as daily interactive respite for parents. Campers benefit through social interaction, community building, improved self-efficacy, confidence, age-appropriate independence, full immersion in nature and physical

http://www.magnificentminds.ca/#!summercamp/czn6
​Location: Toronto, Ontario
Ages: 3-12 years
Info: Come play in the water, explore our specialty activities, and develop lasting friendships!  Cornerstones of our Magnificent Minds program will remain, such as individualized care, low-ratio-groups, hands-on activities and highly qualified teaching professionals and therapists who understand how to make the most of each day as we get active, get creative and most importantly–get outside!
In what we call “cabin groups” (divided by age), campers experience an authentic day camp experience, in the heart of the city. With a 1:4 camp to teacher ratio, there are always enough helping hands to ensure camper success.
You will love our teachers/therapists, who quickly create a sense of community that you won’t soon forget.

Orillia, ON
​1-800-263-3463 ext. 7213
krashid@marchofdimes.ca
Location: Camp Geneva Park, Orillia, Ontario
Ages: Adults (18 yrs+) living with a disability
Price: $2,750 / person (Subsidies available based on eligibility criteria – please inquire for more details.)
Info: Join us for one of our six-day recreation programs at Geneva Park in Orillia, Ontario. Six-day programs run between June and August 2015.
Program Includes: Meals and accommodation for six days and five nights.
Daily activities including swimming, canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and lots more.

Conductive Education Camp – Toronto – Ages 1-10 – www.marchofdimes.ca

www.autismsocialskillsottawa.ca
Location: Ottawa, Ontario
Ages: 12-18
Price: $250/week if you book 2 or more weeks. Single Weeks $300
Info: Weekly Outings for teens 12-18 with a focus on developing independent living skills, social skills and making friends!  Small groups of 5 students – Tailored to individual needs – Each week we focus on:
Taking the bus – learn bus schedules, use the OC Transpo Website
Time Management – Planning our day trips, telling time, wearing a watch
How to use Money – where to keep your wallet, how to talk to a cashier, counting change, social skills in a lie
Social Etiquette – on the bus, in theaters, shopping, etc.
How to shop for yourself – Buying your own groceries, buying personal effects like deodorant, toothbrushes, etc.
Social Planning – Planning parties, events, group activities, calling friends, emailing

http://www.teach2learn.net/summer.html
Location: Brampton, Ontario
Ages: 5-16 years
Info:  Teach To Learn Inc. is pleased to offer 9-weeks of Social Skills Summer Day Camp for children with ASD and other exceptionalities between the ages 5 to 16. Groups will be divided according to age and skill sets. This program will provide students with an opportunity to make new friends, learn and practice social skills and life skills in a fun, supportive and encouraging environment, and an opportunity to experience different activities and environments. Students will be encouraged to interact and learn through video and peer modeling, drama and role-playing using social scripts, participate in organized games and daily outdoor activities. Students will also have the opportunity to meet special guests and attend weekly field trips.Typical students will also be part of the groups to allow for peer modeling and engagement.
Contact: (905)330-7548

www.camp.teamworksdufferin.com
Location: Orangeville, Ontario
Ages: Specializes in Autism
Price: $385-$450
Info: Teamworks Dufferin Camp is operated by a parent driven organization and is in its twelfth year of operation. The camp is run with a fee for service funding format and through the fund-raising efforts of facilitators and parents. Although camp is integrated into the community through our many outings, we also provide an environment where our children can be themselves without being judged. Our camp is tailored to accommodate the individual needs of our campers while promoting independence and fun.
Together, staff and volunteers will provide a safe, exciting and active summer program as well as a great place to meet new friends in the presence of positive role models. The camp maintains a staff to camper ratio of 3:1. If a camper needs a 1:1 coverage, there may be an additional fee required.
Unfortunately, our bus is not wheelchair accessible.

Camp Nokomis – Fergus, ON – www.campnokomis.com

​Camp Smile – Rochester, NY –  Children with Down Syndrome – www.campsmile.org

​Camp Winston – Kilworthy, ON – www.campwinston.com

Centre Camp – Vaughan, ON – info@centrecamp.ca – (416) 636-2267

Camp Kawartha – Peterborough – (705) 652-3860

Community Living York South – Vaughan/ Richmond Hill/ Whitechurch-stouville/ Markham- www.communitylivingyorksouth.ca

ECO Camp at Chimo – Markham – City of Markham – jbeatty@markham.ca

Hidden Bay Leadership Camp – Parry Sound – (705) 342-7345 – Reach for the Rainbow

Jericho Youth Services Camp – Sutton/ Keswick – (905) 722-5540 – ljonesjys@bell.net

Kerry’s Place Autism Services – Aurora – (905) 713-6808 – www.kerrysplace.org

Seneca-King Day Camp – King – (416) 491-5050 ext. 55042 – king.daycamp@senecacollege.ca