Ontario Residential Camps

2010 Summer Camp Listing

Richmond Hill Summer Day Camps and Day Programs

Town of Richmond Hill Parks Recreation and Culture Department Jen Ralph Recreation Assistant T: (905) 884-0855 x 227 www.town.richmond-hill.on.ca

The town of Richmond Hill has a number of different camp choices including general day camps, sports camps, science and environmental camps, arts camps and pre-school camps. The Town of Richmond Hills Parks, Recreation and Culture Department provide positive integrated camp experiences for children with special needs. Should your child require extra support, the Town of Richmond Hill can arrange for assistance to be provided by one of our Integration Counselors or by one of our enthusiastic volunteers. Please be advised that there is an additional fee for children who require the support of a paid Integration Counselor.

Richmond Hill Country Club Day Camp Michael Silverman Director T: (905) 731-2800 ext 242 Youth Activity Administration Wendy Rom 905-337-2800 x240 E: [email protected] http://www.richmondhillcountryclub.com

A Beautiful natural environment with acres of lush greenery offers the perfect setting for Day Camp 2010 at Richmond Hill Country Club. Facilities include both indoor and outdoors pools, indoor tennis courts, a gymnasium, three indoor playrooms, two outdoor playgrounds and an outdoor basketball court.

All Campers receive a daily Red Cross swim program and specialties in arts and crafts, sports, drama, dance, archery and cooking, science and nature are offered on a regular basis. Their staff is well trained and offers a low camper-to-staff ratio. Camp programs are geared to age groups.

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Crossroads Interactive Programming Kelly Breckles, Director T: 647-280-2482 E: [email protected]

This program focuses on life, education, social and vocation skills with community based setting. This program is open to anyone in York Region, however the summer program will be held in Markham (transportation an option if needed). Summer activities include : Art and Crafts, Cooperative Games, Sensory play, Community Outings, Social Interaction, Educational time i.e. math, writing, spelling, etc., games and fun.

Exceptional Learning Centre Kealey Hester T: (905) 508-7928 or 1-866-211-7779 www.exlcentre.com

The Exceptional Learning Centre offers one-to-one, small group and camp services during July and August. One-to-one services may be Speech-Language therapy, Educational Tutoring or Behavior Therapy.

Small Groups are offered in preschool language (Building Blocks to Language) for ages 3-6yr. and in Social Skills (4-12yr).

The Exceptional Learning Centre’s Academic Camp, runs is two-week blocks (Monday, August 16th to Friday 27th, 2010). This program is run by the Educators from our year- round Private School (4-12yr).

A-Ok Camp Autism Voice Mail: 905-780-1590 E: [email protected] http://www.autismontario.com/

Many of their campers can be considered ‘’high needs’’, ranging in age 4-21 years. The camp is supported by specially trained staff with a very high camper to staff ratio. Campers are either 2:1 camper to counsellor or 1:1 for those campers who need constant attention.

3 Markham Summer Day Camps and Day Programs

Town of Markham Recreation and Culture Department Marsha Mariani Program Coordinator T: (905) 944-3800 x 6522 E: [email protected] www.markham.ca

The Town of Markham offers a mix of general and specialty (sports, variety, arts and culture). There are one-week and two-week camp sessions. The Town of Markham is committed to providing a fun a safe environment where your children can experience a wide variety of activities in a large group or as individuals.

All-Star Sports Camp Darren Greenspoon Director, All-Star Sports Camp T: (905) 944-3800 ext 6522 Other T: 905-884-1400 E: [email protected] www.allstarsportscamp.ca

All-Star Sports Camp is a specialized camp program for boys and girls grades SK thru grade 9. The programs are designed to instill campers with a sense of familiarity and confidence in all our sports. Their Staff all thrive to develop each player’s athletic and interpersonal skills in a fun, relaxed and caring manner. While campers receive outstanding fundamental training in all activities, the instructors and counselors work hard to make learning fun. Campers choose from a list of 13 different sports one sport to participate in during the morning and two sports to participate in during the afternoon at camp. Campers can change their sport selections on a weekly basis. The amazing Sport programs to choose from are: Skate park Adventures, Ice Hockey, In-line Hockey, Ball Hockey, Golf, Tennis, Basketball, Baseball, Soccer, Acrobatics, Lacrosse, Land sports, Rock Climbing and Rope Challenges.

Special Needs campers are integrated into our cabin and sport groups. Some of the special needs campers will have a one-to-one leisure buddy, while others will be monitored by the special needs co-coordinator.

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Crossroads Interactive Programming Kelli Breckles Director T: 647-280-2482 E: [email protected]

Camp Robin Hood Sari Grossinger Director T: 416-736-4443 E: [email protected] www.camprobinhood.ca

Camp Robin Hood has been doing camp for 60 years. We have a family-friendly way of providing growth with tons of activities – ranging from instructional swim twice daily to canoe to archery to arts and crafts to nature and that’s just to name few! They have earned the trust of campers and their parents through the development of our superior door-to-door transit program, attention to communication and insistence upon are- inspiring staff. You can choose any of them 2 week sessions.

Busing Transportation Families wishing to use our Neighbourhood Transportaion option may select from a number of different locations around the GTA. In some areas of Scarborough (including The Beach) as well as Newmarket, Woodbridge and Durham Region the Camp Robin Hood currently ONLY offers Neighbourhood Transportaion. Please call the office for more information

Elqueena Support Services Contact : Elqueena T: 905-597-8354 E: [email protected]

Life skills Day and After-School Programs for children 7-12 Youth 13-18 and Adults 19 and over with Developmental Disabilities. Expressive Arts, Community Outings, Sewing Classes, Cooking Classes, Social Connections, Grocery Shopping, Computer Training

Markham Summer Day Camps and Day Programs

Robin Hood sports Academy Ehren Gluckstein Director T: 416-736-4443 E: [email protected] www.camprobinhood.ca

Whether your game is baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, golf (using our on-site facility and local golf course)… or if you’re into the new personal challenge sports like mountain biking, high ropes, climbing walls or roller hockey, come to where the skills are so much fun to learn. Four 2-week sessions offered throughout the summer. Campers receive excellent instruction from staff. Transportation is shared with Camp Robin Hood.

Busing Transportation Families wishing to use our Neighbourhood Transportaion option may select from a number of different locations around the GTA. In some areas of Scarborough (including The Beach) as well as Newmarket, Woodbridge and Durham Region we currently ONLY offer Neighbourhood Transportaion. Please call our office for more information

Green Acres Day Camp Robyn Hochglaube T: 905-887-1400 E: [email protected] www.campgreenacres.com

Camp Green Acres, fondly referred to as ‘’GA’’ by our campers and staff, is a family run camp in Markham. Providing children from across the GTA and north to Newmarket with unforgettable summer experiences since 1966. They offer four different camp programs: Traditional Day Camp, Sports, Horseback Riding and My Camp. They encourage your family to visit our camp, or check out their website to learn more about their exciting summer options and open tours: www.campgreenacres.com

Busing Transportation To provide our camp families with the most choices, Green Acres Day Camp does not include the cost of busing in the camp fees. Depending on your preference you can choose from one of the following options: Door-to Door Bus Service, Neighbourbood Point-to-Point Service or Car Pool (Own Transportation).

6 Vaughan Summer Day Camps and Day Programs

City of Vaughan Recreation and Culture Department Mihaela Neagoe Active Living Coordinator T: (905) 832-2377 ext. 7405 E: [email protected] www.vaughan.ca

The City of Vaughan’s commitment is to provide quality active living opportunities for children of all abilities. Recognizing the importance of inclusion, camp experiences have been developed where children are able to learn to cooperate with others, appreciate the value of physical activity and artistic impression, and respect and cherish the outdoors. The summer camp program offers many exciting field trips, excursions to historic sites, museums and to performances. Children also participate in sports and fitness activities, arts and crafts and academic activities. Individuals who participate in summer day camp programs range in age from 3 to 16 years. They are supervised by adult staff and teen counselors. 1:1 support staff is available, please contact the active living coordinator.

Crossroads Interactive Programming Kelli Breckles T: 647-280-2482 E: [email protected]

This program focuses on life, education, social and vocational skills with a community based setting. This program is open to anyone in York Region, however the summer program will be held in Markham (transportation an option if needed). Summer activities include: Arts and Crafts, Cooperative Games, Sensory play, Community Outings, Social Interaction, Educational time i.e. math, writing, spelling etc. Games and fun.

YRSA – York Region Soccer Association Courtney Green – [email protected] www.yrsa.ca T: 905-660-3029 Cost: FREE Age: 6 to 15 years old Limit: 30 children/per camp Special Needs Summer Soccer Camp/ Camp #1  Aurora and Camps #2  Vaughan This is a soccer camp designed to focus on having fun while playing soccer. This is non- competitive.

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Reena Outreach Program Leora Kaizer Program Coordinator T: (905) 889-2690 ext. 2116 E: [email protected] [email protected] http://www.reena.org/outreach.htlm Other T: 905-889-6484

The summer recreation program (North and South) is for those with developmental disabilities living in the community with their families. The program includes sports, games, arts and crafts and community outings. It runs from July 3 - August 31, 2007 from 9am-4

By Bus/Subway From Wilson subway station - TTC bus number 160 (Bathurst North) - off at Clark Ave. - go west to 927 Clark Ave. (South side of Clark Ave.) *note there is an additional $2.00 fare when getting off the bus in Vaughan From Finch subway station - Vaughan Transit bus number 5 (platform 11 at the York Regional Bus Terminal) - off on Clark west of Bathurst, cross road to the south side of Clark - go west to 927 Clark Ave. *note there is an additional $2.00 fare when getting on the Vaughan bus

Community living York South / Markham-Richmond Hill & Vaughan Markham: Anita  905-884-9110, Voicemail 267 Richmond Hill: Cheri  905-884-9110, Voicemail 604 Vaughan: Ritu  905-884-9110, Voicemail 523 www.communitylivingyorksouth.ca/outreach

Social & life skills, trips, music, art, sports, games and more! One-to-one: speak to the coordinator in your area if your child needs extra support.

8 Newmarket Summer Day Camps and Days Programs

Town of Newmarket Parks, Recreation and Culture Department Pat McIntosh T: 905-953-5300 x 2710 E: [email protected] www.newmarket.ca

The Town of Newmarket offers a wide variety of half-day and full-day summer camp opportunities for children ages 3 – 14 years old. The Town of Newmarket recognizes the importance of recreation and encourages people of all ages and abilities to register for our camp programs. 1:1 support is available if needed.

Crossroads Interactive Programming Kelli Breckles T: 647-280-2482 E: [email protected]

9 Aurora Summer Day Camps and Day programs

Town of Aurora Leisure Services Department Nichole Campsall Community Program Coordinator T: 905-727-3123 x 3121 E: [email protected] www.town.aurora.on.ca

Camp is an adventure into the world of Fun, Friends and Life-Long memories. The Town of Aurora Summer Camps are for participants from ages 3-14 years old. This Town of Aurora offers a variety of exciting and dynamic camps opportunities such as Sports-A-Palooza Camp, Trailblazers Camp, Kinder Kamp, Art Express Camp and many more. 1:1 support available for free, please contact Nichole Campsall.

Crossroads Interactive Programming Kelli Breckles T: 647-280-2482 E: [email protected]

S.A.C Summer Camps Nicole Markowitz T: 905-727-6544 E: [email protected] www.sacsummercamps.com

Their camp is located on the beautiful St. Andrew’s College Campus in Aurora. They utilize this facility for their Multi-Sport and Specialty Camp. You can combine options such as Sports, Music, Computers, Science, Visual Arts, Photography, High Ropes and Climbing, and more during our 6 one week programs. Their highly skilled and trained staff deliver the key ingredient for any summer – FUN. Lunch and snack are provided daily. Transportation is optional.

10 Township of King Day Campus and Day Programs

Township of King and Recreation Department Chris Fasciano Recreation Program Supervisor T: 905-833-5321 ext. 5321 E: [email protected] http://township.king.on.ca

Lead by qualified counselors, campers will participate in a traditional camp experience. Activities include: a variety of sports, swimming, crafts, beach volleyball, theme days, drama and special events. 1:1 assistance for children with special needs is available.

Crossroads Interactive Programming Kelli Breckles T: 647-280-2482 E: [email protected]

Seneca-King Day Camp / Outdoor Aventures Barb Weeden T: 416-491-5050 ext 5042 E: [email protected] www.kingdaycamp.com

The King Day Camp offers Outdoor Adventure programs for children ages 4 to 16 years during the months of July and August. Programs are offered for eight weeks starting. The King campus of Seneca College is home to 700 acres of mixed forest (including some old growth forests), open fields, a private lake and a network of trails for hiking and exclusive mountain bike instruction.

To register please contact our partner organization Reach For the Rainbow at 416-503-0088.

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Town of Whitchurch-Stoufville Jen McEachen Recreation Programmer T: 905-640-1910 ext 288 E: [email protected]

In Camp, children will participate in a variety of activities, including games, crafts, hiking, swimming, drama and scavenger hunts. There will also be time spent on cooperative play and team sports, including soccer, basketball, baseball and volleyball. Each week has a theme around which all activities are based. Special guests will also be introduced midweek to expand and help the camper further explore the themes. 1:1 support available.

Crossroads Interactive Programming Kelli T: 647-280-2482 E: [email protected]

Giddy up! Laura Hunter 416-771-2217 www.stepsprograms.com

For thirty years STEPS has provided skill development to children, youth and adults with special needs. STEPS offers a variety of recreational, life skills and leadership programs. These programs are designed to enable clients to participate successfully in activities in their community, their school and their home. Participants

Boys and girls ages 3 to 24 of all abilities. Enrollment will be limited to 30 children per session.

If a child needs one-to-one support in the program SummerSkills will provide support at an added cost to the family.

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Glenbrook Day Camp, Situated north of Markham at McCowan Road Director Sarah Dougald  [email protected] T: (905) 640-2127 E: [email protected] www.glenbrookdaycamp.com

Glenbrook Day Camp is the summer program of Willowgrove, a private, not-for-profit, charitable organization well known for its quality programs.

Glenbrook is a traditional camp with focuses on fun and hands-on learning. These themes coupled with a variety of interesting activities like Art & Crafts, allow for a balanced approach and therefore a well-rounded experience. Unbound program available to youth and young adults with special needs.

Transportation Busing Our unique door-to-door busing system is far-reaching and available to all children within certain boundaries:  South East: Toronto Beaches  South West: West of the Don Valley Parkway & 401  North: Davis Drive in Newmarket  East: Pickering  West: West – Dufferin Street, Toronto If the pick-up location is outside of these boundaries, please call the office to discuss options. Student Express exceptional service to our campers. Parents may also choose to drive or car pool their children to and from camp.

13 Georgina Summer Day Camps and Programs

Town of Georgina T: 905-476-4301 ext. 375 www.town.georgina.on.ca

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Culture encompasses their theatres, parks, arenas, and other municipal owned recreational facilities, as well as, leisure based recreation programming and cultural services. The Calendar of Events also lists upcoming events throughout the Town of Georgina.

This department is headed by the Director of Recreation, Parks and Culture. The various divisions and facilities are managed by the Aquatics Manager, Manager of Parks & Open Spaces, Manager of Policy & Development, and Manager of Recreation & Administrative Services, along with the assistance of the Aquatics Coordinator, Arena Supervisors, various Lead Hands, facility supervisors and a team of dedicated staff

Crossroads Interactive Programming Kelli Breckles T: 647-280-2482 E: [email protected]

Jericho Youth Centre Shirley Woods Executive Director Or Katherine Squires Program Coordinator T: (905) 722-5540 E: [email protected] www.jycentre.com

The Summer Camp is a highly personalized, fun-filled, supportive environment. Dynamic and challenging programs aimed at fostering self esteem, understanding of others and the necessary skills to become effective leaders. Cool crafts, awesome sports, skate park visits, swimming, interactive computer activities and internet safety are some of the activities.

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Summer Skills Camp Laura Hunter T: 905-642-8001 www.stepsprograms.com

Life skills, social skills and independence developed through fun daily activities such as bicycling, music and drama, creative arts, games and physical activities. Teen leadership program. For children and youth of all abilities ages 3 - 19 years. Located at Willow Wood School (near Leslie and York Mills). Sessions run from July 3- August 11. Small program with staff ratio of 3:1. Camp Tamarack T: 705-645-4881 E: [email protected] www.camptamarack.info

Camp Tamarack’s program is designed to provide campers with unforgettable opportunities and exposure to an incredible array of sports, arts, waterfront and other special programs and activities. Our experienced and professional staff not only facilitates the development of each camper’s skills, but, equally importantly, creates a fun, challenging and supportive environment that builds self-confidence and enjoyment. Camp Summer Speak – The Speech & Stuttering Institute Stuttering program: Lea Ayuyao T: (416) 556-9165 E: [email protected] Phonological awareness and speech production program: Avital (Tali) Kellerstein T: (416) 491-7771 x247 E: [email protected] For others information: (416) 491-7771 or http://www.speechandstuttering.com/

At Camp Summer Speak children will work on fluency or phonological awareness/speech production in a fun social context, through games, drama, stories, cooking and craft. icamp – Children technology workshop T: 416-425-2289 Toll free: 1-800-704-6877 Robotic, Animation & Digital Video Production, Digital Art & Video Game Design for children in grades 2-8.

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Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC)

T: (705) 286-3555 Toll free: 1-800-805-8252 Web site: http://www.koc.on.ca/

The Kinark Outdoor Centre (KOC) brings together quality facilities, leading programmers and a diverse range of activity opportunities to provide people-focused outdoor experiences throughout the calendar year. The KOC has a rich history in residential camping and therapeutic programming and has grown to become the site of choice for more than 150 groups annually. The KOC is situated on a scenic 250-hectare site in the Canadian Shield just 2 and a half hours north of Toronto.

Each year thousands of children and families experience the outdoors and live in peer groups through the structure of organized residential camps. The potential for positive social interaction and growth through a residential camp stay is significant. Even children with complex, neurological disorders can benefit from camp, provided the appropriate programs, staffing and supports are in place. Kinark Child and Family Services offers four program formats that support children, youth and families with Autism to participate in a residential camp experience.

Meta Centre – Children Youth Camp Sylvie Rzadkowski T: (416) 736-0199 ext. 337 E: [email protected] http://www.metacentre.ca/

Their mission is to provide individualized, flexible, innovative and inclusive programs and services that enable children and adults with special needs to participate in and enjoy life, as they strive to reach their full potential.

They envision a community where the valuing of people on the basis of their uniqueness and not their disabilities serves as a guiding principle in the development of productive and happy lives.

They believe that all individuals have the right to live, work and enjoy services and activities within their own communities.

Locations: Toronto, Vaughan, Richmond Hill and Scarborough.

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Zodiac Day Camp T: 146-789-1989 E: [email protected] www.zodiaccamp.on.ca Variety of action-packed age-appropriate activities such as: Creativity, Mad Science, Dance, Zodiac Sports, Rock Climbing, Bouncy Thing, WHIMZ Live Animals, Music, Magic, Groove Dance, Recreational Swim...Plus More! For children aged 2-12 years.

Great Big Theatre Company T: 905-628-9747 Call toll free: 1-866-864-4282 www.gbtc.com

The program includes plays, mime, improvisation, theatre games, musical theatre, work with simple sets and costumes, and an end-of-week public performance. Also included are outdoor activities, swimming (at selected locations), games and sports.

GBTC emphasizes basic skills, appropriate to each individual age level, in areas such as voice, movement, working with scripts, clear speech, expressing emotions, and developing character; we also work to encourage participation and develop confidence. We offer a low ratio (between 7:1 and 8:1) of campers to staff, so that each camper gets sufficient individualized attention. In addition, each age group prepares its own segment of the end-of-week performance, so that everyone participates equally, as much as possible.

Royal Ontario Museum Summer Club T: 416-586-5797 http://www.rom.on.ca/rom_kids/

One of the city’s most creative and diverse summer camps for over sixty years, Royal Ontario Museum offers an exciting array of fun, activity-based programs inspired by the collections and research of a world-class museum. The variety of offerings ensures that you’ll find a program to match your interest and abilities. The ROM’s fascinating galleries, authentic artifacts and outstanding professional staff guarantee that your camp experience will be hard to beat.

Additional support is provided to each class by volunteers. To request a volunteer application, please e-mail [email protected] or call 416.586.5804. Volunteers must be 16 years or older.

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YMCA Summer Camps T: 1-866-317-6251 www.ymcatoronto.org

Most YMCA camps include a wide variety of activities like swimming, arts and crafts, canoeing, archery, wall climbing, outdoor living centres, environmental awareness education, natural arts activities and many others. YMCA camps also include specializations such as soccer camps, basketball camps, computer camps and music camps.

Bayview Glen Day Camp T: 416-449-7746 www.bayviewglendaycamp.com

Set on the campus of Bayview Glen School, our site offers campers full access to the school’s indoor and outdoor facilities – for sports (including swimming!), arts, dining, and recreation. With the school’s three air-conditioned campus building at our disposal, this also means our camp program can continue without leaving the site – even when days are extremely hot or rainy or during poor air quality alerts.

Busing Transportation Camp fees include door-to-door bus transportation within our stated boundaries.

Toronto Zoo-Zoo Camps T: 416-392-5947 www.torontozoo.com

Join us for a week long wildlife adventure at one of our summer day camps. Zoo Camps (full day camp for children ages 4 -12) are designed to instill an enthusiasm and appreciation for wildlife and nature. Each week of camp is based on an exciting topic with activities specifically designed for various age categories. From entertaining animal stories, songs and nature-related games to informative animal tours, encounters and in depth "behind the scenes", you're sure to have a wild time.

Claireville Day Camps T: 416-394-8546 E: [email protected] www.toronto.ca

Age: 6-16 years Activities: Drama, Crafts, Horseback riding, Ecology, Sports (Archery, Baseball, Basketball) Swimming and Cooking.

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Wimodausis – A Special Needs Day Camp T: 416-603-1827 ext 3116 www.childdevelop.ca

Age: 6-11 Camp Wimodausis is highly-structured day camp in Toronto for children with severe behavioural needs. The patience and supportiveness of the staff and our expertise in dealing with children with behavioural issues, maximizes opportunities for success.

New Strides Day Camp – Special Needs T: 416-392-5947

Age: 10-21 A creative and flexible program for campers with special needs. Increased independence, raised self-esteem and improved social skills will be gained by attending this outdoor recreation-based day camp. Broadacres Public School gives us easy access to TTC and provides great adventure, hiking, cookouts, singsongs, outings, co-operative games and swimming.

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Camp Couchiching Andrew Martin Director, Camp Couchiching T: (416) 239-9363 E: [email protected] www.campcouchiching.com

Located on Lake Couchiching, “Cooch” is a camp that focuses on individual development & challenge by choice. A short drive from Toronto, in an isolated community that's close to home. With 160 campers & a supportive accepting staff, emphasizing integration, individuals thrive here.

While at camp, children are able to select from skill based programs as well as recreational & fun programs. This allows them to challenge themselves, while still placing emphasis on the raw enjoyment of being young. At Cooch, campers are encouraged to be creative, accepting, caring & independent.

Camp Kennebec Kevin Troake Camp Director T: 1 877 335 2114 www.campkennebec.com

Offering your special needs/learning disabilities child and young adult a summer of fun and success. Situated on 900 acres and 5 lakes, Camp Kennebec has been operating for over 40 years. Camp only accepts 100 kids a summer with a support of 70 staff. They guarantee a 2:1 ratio at all times and this can be seen in their bunks that have 6 campers and 3 live in staff. Their staff comprise of school teachers, nurses, occupational therapists, and university students in the field of child development. Camp Kennebec has over 50 activities ranging from horses to wakeboarding and everything in between. They have a one week, two week, four week and seven week sessions starting from July 1st to August 18th.

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Camp Kirk Mr. Henri Audet Director T: 416-782-3310 www.campkirk.com

Located in Kirkfield, Ontario, Camp Kirk provides a fun, nurturing and structured environment where children ages 6 to 13 with Learning Disabilities, AD(H)D, or with incontinence or enuresis(bedwetting) difficulties, can develop social skills and become empowered, thereby raising their self-esteem. With a high staff/camper ratio of 29/36, each child receives individual attention.

Camp Prospect Jennifer Llyod Programme Director T: 905-729-2833 F: 905-729-3089 www.campprospect.com

Camp Prospect runs recreational programs for children and adults with special needs. They offer a 7 week summer camp, Christmas break camp, March Break camp, and almost every weekend from September to June. Also, we provide short and long term respite year round. Fees are based on the level of support required. All of our registration and intake forms are available online.

Camp Muskoka Justinian Scott Creed Director T: 1-888-734-camp (2267) www.campmuskoka.com

At Camp Muskoka, They believe that the magic of the camp experience starts with the sharing of a community; helping campers develop new skills while building self-esteem and developing leadership abilities; all while exploring the wonders of nature. A truly incredible summer vacation! Another important aspect of the Camp Muskoka experience is encouraging new friendships, which start from the moment our campers arrive. Every camper is placed into their cabin group and teamed up with new friends. Together these cabin mates will share the Camp Muskoka experience.

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Camp Towhee Nicola Bangham Director Trish Mckenough Assistant Director T: In winter: 416-486-8055 or 1800-839-3950 In summer: 705-457-2741 E: [email protected] www.camptowhee.ca

Camp Towhee is a therapeutic residential program for children and adolescents with learning disabilities who experience social, emotional and behavioural problems. ocated on a beautiful lakefront property in Haliburton, Ontario, Camp Towhee provides the perfect environment for making new friends and experiencing success. Camp Towhee is operated by the Integra Foundation, a year-round Children’s Mental Health Centre in Toronto.

The mission of Camp Towhee is to increase the social competence and self esteem of children and adolescents with learning disabilities, and to assist them in learning new skills in a safe and accepting environment. These objectives are achieved through the campers’ participation in unique and powerful outdoor learning experiences and activities with other campers.

Camp Kodiak T: (705) 389-1910 E: [email protected] http://www.campkodiak.com/

Kodiak campers range in age from 6-18 and include children & teens with and without learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder & Asperger Syndrome. They come from Canada, the U.S.A. and around the world.

All camp activities are planned with a view to teaching skills, building confidence and improving self-esteem. They achieve this by carefully structuring all of their activities to ensure success. Teaching is done by skilled instructors who break tasks down into manageable chunks and present them in a logical sequence. In this way we can be sure that our campers will be successful. They acknowledge every accomplishment, and never miss the opportunity to provide positive feedback and recognition.

The athletic instructors de-emphasize competition, stress co-operation and sportsmanship and model appropriate attitudes and behavior.

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Kettleby Calley – Camp & Outdoor Centre T: 905-726-4275 E: [email protected] www.kettlebyvalley.com

An Ontario summer camp serving Aurora, Newmarket, Richmond Hill, King, Holland Landing and surrounding areas!

Camp fun for ages 4 ½ - 15

After 13 years of providing kids with a great Summer Camp experience, we have grown to offer great experiences in Day Camping, Residential and Canoe Tripping. As we have grown, our commitment has remained simple – to combine safe and exciting programs for Campers with the flexibility and convenience that makes life easier for parents. Communication is paramount in building relationships, and they are always available to answer your questions.

Ontario Pioneer Camp T: 1-800-361-2267 ext. 248 E: [email protected] http://www.pioneercamp.ca

For over 30 years, the Ontario Pioneer Camp Outdoor Education and Retreat Centre has been providing excellent educational and recreational experiences to a large range of guests.

The 1200 acre property, located around Lake Clearwater in the heart of Muskoka, provides a wonderful all-season get away to over 200 user groups per year. Guests can be housed in dorm-style rooms, each with ensuite washrooms, that sleep 4 to 6 people with staff/leaders in separate rooms close by. Three separate sites allow us to handle groups as small as 15 to as large as 250. All sites are equipped with A/V conference rooms. Our food service department has its own in-house bakery and we pride ourselves on providing generous amounts of food that is both delicious and nutritious.

Outdoor Education - Learn more about what we offer educators.

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Camp Nagiwa – YMCA of Guelph Director T: 519-824-5150 x 251 Summer T: 519-241-2591 E: [email protected] http://www.guelphy.org/

Camp Nagiwa is a co-ed overnight camp experience for children and youth ages 7-16.

Camp Nagiwa is where summer memories are made, where self confidence grows, and where life-long friendships begin. Staff members are trained to look beneath the surface of the children and youth in their care – to see potential, fears, and dreams. They believe in each camper’s unique ability to grow, to learn, to make new friends, and to discover their best selves. In a supportive, caring atmosphere, Camp Nagiwa campers and staff members take positive risks, learn life-long skills, and return home after a summer standing taller and singing louder.

Reach for the Rainbow T: (416) 503-0088 E: [email protected] http://www.reachfortherainboy.ca/

Working with a variety of Partners in Integration throughout the province of Ontario, Reach for the Rainbow provides integrated recreation, respite and outreach opportunities designed to engage the hearts and minds of all individuals. Their programs encourage environments for typical children and individuals to live, play, work and inspire themselves alongside children and youth with disabilities, creating transformative experiences of belonging.

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Christian Horizons – Supported Vacations T: (519) 650-0966 E: [email protected] http://www.christian-horizons.org/

Individual Support Services offer opportunities for in-home respite, out-of-home respite transportation, school-to-work transitional supports, and other alternatives to meet the unique needs of individuals and their families.

Supported Independent Living This model of service is an option for a person who chooses to live independently or with a roommate. The level of support is determined on an individual basis and can range from several hours per day to a few hours each week.

Day Support – Community Support Services People supported by Christian Horizons are encouraged to pursue employment, volunteer, leisure and recreation opportunities. Our community support services offer opportunities for like skill development, community involvement, vocational and recreational activities. These are explored on an individual basis, and supports are available to enable the person to participate in meaningful and interesting activities.

Family Home Services Where a person prefers a family-like setting, he/she may be supported in a Family Home. In this support model, the person shares the family home with a family, similar to foster care. The matching of individuals with families is done carefully and sensitively, to ensure compatibility and a long-term arrangement. A staff from Christian Horizons frequently meets with the family home provider and the individual to offer support and guidance.

Community Residences Community residences provide a quality residential setting for adults and children who require assistance in daily living. In this type of setting, 3 to 6 individuals live in shared accommodations and usually receive 24-hours/day support by qualified support staff.

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Camp Awakening Excusive Director T: 416-487-8400 E: [email protected] www.campawakening.com

Camp Awakening operates out of two mainstream camps – Kilcoo Camp for boys and Camp Oconto for girls. We are one cabin among many but ours is modified to meet our camper’s needs. The staff has separate quarters within the cabin. There are ramps and two beautifully adapted washrooms with roll in shower stalls. There are seven Awakening campers to four staff. There are over two hundred campers in Kilcoo and Oconto. All campers eat together in the dining hall.

You’re 10 to 18 years old and have a physical disability? You enjoy the outdoors, lakes and nature? You can walk (with or without crutches) or use a manual wheelchair by yourself? You can eat, dress and go to the bathroom by yourself most of the time? You don’t mind building some muscles? You enjoy group activities? If you answered ‘’yes’’ to all questions, Camp Awakening may be for you!!

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Camp Winston Excusive Director: Gerald Enchin Administrative Office: T: 416-487-6229 Summer: T: 705-689-9096 E: [email protected]. http://campwinston.com/ Camp Winston attracts staff from a wide range of backgrounds and skills who all have extensive experience working with children with special needs. Camp Winston counsellors are aware of their campers' individual and interpersonal goals and serve as advocates for these children. Counsellors support their campers in all ways necessary and are available to ensure that children meet their goals and succeed at specialty rotations, during trips, special days and in all other areas of camp life. They are particularly sensitive to the needs of their campers during transitions (arrival, departure, between activities) and during difficult behavioral and emotional times. Their high ratio of counsellors to campers permits one-to-one support during autism camp and when required during other sessions.

Youthdale | Treatment Residences – Summer Coordinator T: (416) 368-4896, ext. 2694 http://youthdale.ca/

Youth dale’s residences offer integrated services in a practical day-to-day living environment. Youth dale operates four treatment residences in Toronto, one in Aurora, and another near Magnetawan. Each home accommodates eight to nine children and is staffed by mental health professionals assisted by a consulting psychiatrist. The treatment residences emphasize structure, and incorporate the day-to-day routines families normally have in their homes, such as wake-up, mealtime, and study times. This consistency and predictability is augmented by daily group therapy meetings, in which children and staff discuss their difficulties and better ways of working together. While in residence, children attend regular community schools or special classes through Youth dale’s day treatment program and, in July and August, attend our summer camp. Youth dale recognizes that the decision to admit a child to residential treatment is stressful for children and their families. A Youth dale family worker will help prepare everyone and will provide ongoing family support and therapy. Youth dale strives to adapt its services to a child’s religion, heritage, and cultural identity.

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Kerry’s Place – Autism Services T: 905-841-6611 www.kerrysplace.com

Autism is a life-long disability from which there is no known cure. There is much that we can do, however, to ensure that people with autism expand their horizons of independence and achievement. Provided with the necessary supports and the development of communication and life skills and integration into the community, we have learned that people with autism have talents, skills and a desire to contribute that can be utilized in the workplace, school and in the community.

The residential programs operated by Kerry’s Place Autism Services offer safe and practical living arrangements within various communities in Southern Ontario. Communication and life skills are taught in all settings, at school, in the work place and in social and recreational settings. Our group homes are single family dwellings which usually accommodate four residents per home. Kerry’s Place also provides supported independent living arrangements and home-share settings.

The Kerry’s Place Community Outreach services are more specific to the needs of the respective communities that they serve. Depending upon the Ministry mandate for the specific region, the community outreach program may serve both children and adults or only children and adolescents until the age of 18 years. Overall, the Kerry’s Place Community Outreach programs provide support and consultation to individuals with autism and their families. This service may take the form of behaviour management, family resource days, workshops and parent counseling.

Respite support is provided to families in need through community outreach. These arrangements can be offered in residence or in the community.

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Contact Contact Program/Municipality Phone Contact Email Name Number Marsha 905-944-3800 [email protected] Town of Markham Mariani x 6522 Courtney 905-884-0855 [email protected] Town of Richmond Hill Groves x 226 Nichole 905-727-3123 [email protected] Town of Aurora Campsall x 3121 Michole 905-640-1910 [email protected] Town of Stouffville Ongam x 323 905-953-5300 [email protected] Town of Newmarket Pat McIntosh ext 2710 Mihaela 905-832-2377 [email protected] City of Vaughan Neagoe x 7405 [email protected] Township of King Chris Fascioni 905-833-5321

Kevin 905-478-4282 [email protected] Town of East Gwillimbury MacKinnon x 236 Town of Georgina – Jericho Katherine [email protected] 905-722-5540 Youth Services Squires Peter Truman Midori - [email protected] Camp Kettleby Valley or 905-726-4275

Midori 416-491-5050 [email protected] Seneca Day Camp Barb Weeden x 5042 Sari [email protected] Camp Robin Hood 416-736-4443 Grossinger [email protected] Camp Green Acres Robyn 905-887-1400

[email protected] Giddy Up – Laura Hunter Laura Hunter 905- 642-8001