Your Guide to Summer Camp

Your Guide to Summer Camp
Campoffersauniqueenvironmentforchildrenand
youth to develop and mature socially, emotionally,
physicallyandindependentlyinastructuredandfun
atmosphere. Camp provides an environment for
physical activity, creative expression and
participationallinoneshortperiodoftime.
Healthydevelopmentofsocialskills,independence,
self-esteem and confidence are supported by
interactions with positive role models. The
opportunity to develop lifelong friendships and
positiveattitudestowardsrecreationandleisureare
nurturedinacampsetting.
Most importantly, camp is FUN! Encouraging time
outdoors, away from screens and engaging with
peers,campcanimproveoverallqualityoflifewhen
yourchildissetupforsuccess.
WhattoPackforCamp:
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Waterbottle
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Snacks
BathingSuit
Towel
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ChangeofClothes
Indoorshoes
Backpack
HealthyLunch
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Summer Camp Listing York/Simcoe
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- LOCALLIBRARY
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Additional
Fee?
Available
Yes/No
Other
SmallGroup
Transportation
1:2
SupportOptions
B EHAVIOURAL/E MOTIONAL
1:1
Ages
Over12
Type
ADD/ADHD
Under12
*AdventureCamp
905-841-1314ext.24
[email protected]
EastGwillimbury
AlphaCamp&Retreat 705-792-4133
[email protected]
Barrie
AutismOntario-YorkCampA-OK/A-OA
905-780-9587
[email protected]
RichmondHill
*BayviewGlenDayCamp
416-499-7746
[email protected]
Toronto
BelwoodLodgeandCamp
519-843-1211
[email protected]
BelwoodLake(nearGuelph)
ASD/A SPERGERS
Dayor
Overnight?
Name
Camp
Disability
D EVELOPMENTALD ISABILITIES D/ON
x
x
x
yes
Integrated
Callforsupport
options
D/ON
x
x
x
x
x
no
no
Special
NeedsOnly
Alsooffersyear
roundrespite
D
X
X
X
For
2:1
no
Special
Needsonly
Applicationsonline
availableMarch
D
x
x
yes
yes
integrated
Callforsupport
options
O/N
x
x
X
No
No
Specialized
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CampAim
647-965-1246
[email protected]
Toronto
CampAwakening
416-487-8400
[email protected]
Tichborne(GirlsCamps)/Minden(Boys
Camp)
CampConcord
416-602-1292
[email protected]
Bancroft
*CampCouchiching
705-325-3428
[email protected]
Orillia
*CampKawartha
705-652-3860
Peterborough
CampKennebec
613-335-2114
[email protected]
Arden(nearOttawa)
D/O
x
x
x
x
inclu
ded
Yes-
addit
ional
Special
needsonly
O/N
x
x
X
X
No
Yes
Specialized Callforsupport
/Integrated options
O/N
x
x
x
Inclu
ded
No
Specialized
Callforsupport
options
D/ON
x
x
x
x
x
Yes
No
Integrated
CallforSupport
options
D/ON
x
x
x
x
Yes
No
Integrated
CallforSupport
Options
O/N
x
x
x
x
Inclu
ded
Yes
Specialized
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CampKirk
416-782-3310
[email protected]
Kirkfield(KawarthaLakes)
CampKodiak
905-569-7595
[email protected]
McKellar(northofParrySound)
CampQuality
416-406-2267
[email protected]
Flesherton,Sudbury
*CampRobinHood&RobinHood
SportsAcademy
416-736-4443
[email protected]
Markham
*CampWalden
1-888-254-4274
[email protected]
PalmerRapids(nearBancroft)
CampWinston
416-487-6229
[email protected]
Kilworthy
*CentreCamp
416-636-2267
[email protected]
Toronto/Vaughan
O/N
x
x
x
x
x
Inclu
ded
No
Specialized
Willsupport
incontinence
(bedwetting)and
LearningDisabilities
LearningDisabilities
andAspergers
O/N
x
x
x
x
inclu
ded
Yes
Specialized
O/N
x
x
x
x
Inclu
ded
Yes
Specialized
Forchildrenwith
Cancer–medteam
availableonsite
D
x
x
x
x
x
x
yes
Yes-
addit
ional
integrated
Callforsupport
options
O/N
x
x
x
x
Yes
Yes
Integrated
Callforsupport
options
O/N
x
x
x
x
x
Inclu
ded
No
Specialized
Offerweekend
respite,behavior
management
D
x
x
x
Yes-
addit
ional
Integrated
Callforsupport
options
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CNIBLakeJosephCentre
705-375-2630
[email protected]
Mactier
EasterSeals:Camp
Merrywood/Woodeden
1-800-668-6252
[email protected]
Perth/London
*ECOCampatChimo
ContactCityofMarkham
[email protected]
Markham
*GreenAcres
905-887-1400
www.campgreenacres.com
Markham
*HiddenBayLeadershipCamp
705-342-7345
ParrySound
*JerichoYouthServicesCamp
905-722-5540
[email protected]
Sutton/Keswick
O/N
x
x
x
Inclu
ded
Yes
Specialized
Family,Youthand
CampProgramsfor
blindorpartially
sighted
Mustbeableto
directcareand
communicatetheir
needs
O/N
x
x
x
x
x
Inclu
ded
No
Specialized
D
x
x
x
x
yes
yes
Integrated
OfferedthroughCity
ofMarkham
D/ON
x
x
x
x
yes
Yes-
addit
ional
Integrated
Callforsupport
options
O/N
x
x
x
x
x
yes
Yes
Integrated
Bussingfrom
Aurora/Barrie
SupportedbyReach
fortheRainbow
D
x
x
x
No
No
Integrated
Callforsupport
options
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Kerry’sPlaceAutismServices
905-713-6808
www.kerrysplace.org
Aurora
*KettlebyValleyCampandOutdoor
Centre
905-726-4275
[email protected]
King
KinarkOutdoorCentre
705-286-3555
[email protected]
Minden
LauraHunter’sSteps:GiddyUp
416-771-2217
[email protected]
Stoufville
LauraHunter’sSteps:SummerSkills
Camp
416-771-2217
[email protected]
NorthYork
MarchofDimes–Summerprogramat
GenevaPark
1-800-263-3463ext.7213
[email protected]
Orillia
D
x
x
x
inclu
ded
no
specialized
D/ON
x
x
x
x
x
yes
Yes-
addit
ional
Integrated
Callforsupport
options
D/ON
x
x
x
x
yes
No
Specialized
Family
Respite/Camp,ASD
SummerCamp
D
x
x
x
x
x
x
yes
no
Specialized
/
integrated
Specialized
therapeuticphysical
andsocialskills
D
x
x
x
x
x
x
Yes
No
Specialized
/integrated
Specialized
therapeuticphysical
andsocialskills
O/N
x
x
inclu
ded
No
Specialized
18+
Mustbeableto
directtheirown
care
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*OntarioPioneerCamp
1-800-361-2267
[email protected]
PortSydney(Huntsville)
*Seneca-KingDayCamp
416-491-5050x55042
[email protected]
King
*WillowgroveDayCamp
905-640-2127
[email protected]
Stoufville/FraserLake
O/N
x
x
x
x
x
Yes
Yes
Integrated
CallforSupport
Options
D
x
x
x
yes
yes
integrated
Callforsupport
options
D/ON
x
x
x
x
Yes
Yes-
addit
ional
Integrated
*WyeMarshDayCamps
705-726-7809
[email protected]
Midland
*YMCAGTADayCamps
647-439-6611
[email protected]
VariousLocations
*YMCAGTA:CampPinecrest
647-439-6611
[email protected]
Torrence(Bala)
*YMCAofSimcoeMuskokaDayCamps
705-726-6421ext252
[email protected]
Barrie,Orillia,Midland,Collingwood,
Innisfil,ParrySound
D
x
x
x
x
No
Integrated
Mustbetoilet
trained,ableto
communicateand
independently
mobile
Callforsupport
options
D
x
x
x
x
x
x
Yes
Yes
Integrated
Callforsupport
options
O/N
x
x
x
x
x
x
Yes
Yes
Integrated
SupportedbyReach
fortheRainbow
staff
D
x
x
x
x
x
Yes
Yes
Integrated
Callforsupport
options
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*YMCAofSimcoeMuskoka:Camp
Kitchekewana
416-503-0088(ReachfortheRainbow)
[email protected]
HoneyHarbour
*YRDSBSummerInstitute
905-884-2046ext240
[email protected]
VariousLocations
O/N
x
x
x
x
x
x
Yes
Yes
Integrated
SupportedbyReach
fortheRainbow
staff
D
x
x
x
no
No
Integrated
Specializedprogram
forDD.Callfor
supportoptions
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