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Easter Seal Summer Camp
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Type:Day camp, Overnight camp, Family programs , Virtual Camp/Program
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Focus:Traditional (multi activity)
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Cost:$1 to $1,000/week
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Ages:6 to 49
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Gender:Coed
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Main language:English
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Capacity:Varies
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Programs:View 3 available; 2 TBD
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Summary
Easter Seal Summer Camp answered our questions
Who are you as an organization?
Easter Seals BC/Yukon offers a variety of overnight and day summer camp options across BC that are fully accessible for children, youth and adults with cognitive and physical disabilities aged 6-49 years old. Staff provide nurturing care that assists campers with having fun-filled camp experiences, and encourages development in life skills, self-confidence and independence.
- Special needs:
Yes, specialized support.
Most campers have special needs. - LGBTQ+ friendly community
What do you do differently or uniquely well?
" All programming is fully accessible, from getting in the pool or to the top of the climbing wall, staff are thoughtfully trained to utilize all adaptive equipment available to help your camper reach their goals.
The most unique aspect of our programming is our use of camp "themes". Since our campers have been attending for decades, we set our weeks of camp apart by having creative themes for all to enjoy. These themes and characters are featured at meals, games, and a variety of special programs to peak campers interest and put a new spin on classic camp activities. We change our theme each week, and no two camps run the same theme, leading to your campers coming home from a wild week of fruits versus vegetables, or shark week. "Who are your staff and counsellors?
"Diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility are essential to creating a meaningful and vibrant workplace.
Our staff are some of the most caring, empathetic, and fun individuals you can come across! Often decked out in tie-dye, crocs, and fanny packs, our camp counselors' goal is to spend their summer connecting with campers, supporting people with disabilities, and empowering everyone to be themselves. Our staff are skilled in the areas of personal care, lifts and transfers, behavior support, emergency procedures, in addition to thoughtful discourse for supporting campers with disabilities.
Many of our camp staff use their experience in their professional lives as they move on to become teachers, doctors, and therapists!"What do families need to know about registration?
"Registration for overnight camp opens on February 5th! While spots are still open beyond that date, we highly recommend registering on that day, or within the week. The application can be quite lengthy, but after it is filled in once, it can be auto-filled from previous years information for future seasons. We typically recommend that families set aside 1.5 hours for their first registration, to ensure they have time to thoughtfully submit answers. Full payment is not required at the time of registration, and Autism Funding can be used to pay for camp. Subsidies are available as a part of the application process. If you have any questions, we are always available at [email protected]. "
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- Special needs:
Yes, specialized support.
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Programs, Rates & Dates
Programs and Sessions Calendar
Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Easter Seal Summer Camp currently has 3 programs available; 2 TBD.
Filter Activities
Ages: 19Overnight Camp
(Coed)Adventure (multi), Traditional (multi activity)
$1,000Squamish, BC
41015 Government RoadAug 12-16 $1,000 Kelowna, BC
3981 Oak StAug 05-09 $1,000 Squamish, BC
41015 Government RoadJul 29-Aug 02 $1,000 Shawnigan Lake, BC
2180 Shawnigan Lake RoadJul 22-26 $1,000 Kelowna, BC
3981 Oak StJul 22-26 $1,000 Shawnigan Lake, BC
2180 Shawnigan Lake RoadJul 22-26 $1,000 Squamish, BC
41015 Government RoadJul 08-12 $1,000 Shawnigan Lake, BC
2180 Shawnigan Lake RoadJul 01-05 $1,000 Kelowna, BC
3981 Oak StJul 01-05 $1,000 Ages: 6 - 18Overnight Camp
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$825Shawnigan Lake, BC
2180 Shawnigan Lake RoadJul 29-Aug 02 $825 Squamish, BC
41015 Government RoadJul 22-26 $825 Shawnigan Lake, BC
2180 Shawnigan Lake RoadJul 15-19 $825 Squamish, BC
41015 Government RoadJul 15-19 $825 Kelowna, BC
3981 Oak StJul 15-19 $825 Kelowna, BC
3981 Oak StJul 08-12 $825 Shawnigan Lake, BC
2180 Shawnigan Lake RoadJul 08-12 $825 Ages: 6 - 18+Virtual Program
(Coed)Traditional (multi activity)
$125Virtual Program, Jul 29-Aug 02 $125 Virtual Program, Jul 08-12 $125 Ages: 6 - 18Overnight Camp
(Coed)Adventure (multi), Traditional (multi activity)
$800Shawnigan Lake, BC
2180 Shawnigan Lake RoadDate TBD Cost TBD
Financial Aid & Payment Details
Payment Options:
Credit card payment Yes -
Insider Reviews & Perspectives
The Our Kids review of Easter Seal Summer Camp
A really special camp, the Easter Seal Summer Camp is a camp for children, youth, and adults with disabilities. This isn’t just a camp offering accommodations—the camp is specifically tailored for those who have cognitive and physical challenges. Campers enjoy a wide variety of activities and don’t miss out on anything based on their abilities. The entire facility is fully accessible by everyone, so no one is ever left out of anything. Each week boasts a new theme, so campers are always engaged, no matter how many weeks they attend. What’s really unique about this camp is that they make a huge effort to make new campers very comfortable. Many of these new campers have never been away from home, so it is a welcome break for campers and their caregivers. Campers get to try new things and meet new people. The staff here are phenomenal and they really love what they do. They make every effort to ensure campers never hear the word no and that they are supported in everything they do.
More reviews of Easter Seal Summer Camp
More reviews of Easter Seal Summer Camp
Adam, Camper
Camp is an Accepting Place
Camp Shawnigan is a place I can call home away from home. I get to see so many friends and spend a week just having fun, doing activities with no electronics and getting to meet new people are some of the things I love abo... Show More
Carly, Camper
28 Year Camper
I am so excited to be attending Camp Shawnigan again this year, I have already registered! I have been going to Easter Seals Camps since I was 6 years old and I’m now 34 ... that’s a LONG time! For me, the best part... Show More
Barb, Camper Dillon's mom , Parent
Camp Possibilities
“At camp, they don’t hear the word no, which is what they hear a lot of when navigating the world around them. Here they can try any activity because it’s set up to be fully accessible and the staff are trained to wo... Show More
Lana, mom to camper Lydia, Parent
12 Years of Camp and Counting!
Easter Seals Summer camp is Lydia’s most anticipated activity of the year. From the day after one summer camp ends, she can’t wait for the next year’s camp dates announcements, registration dates, registration proce... Show More
Nansey - mom to camper Tina, Parent
The Life Changing Magic of Camp
I don’t have enough words to describe how grateful I am for Easter Seals. Tina arrives at camp and she holds court. All the counsellors and leaders and other participants remember her. It’s just like coming home. It’... Show More
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Location & Site Details
Address
Kelowna, BC3981 Oak St, Vancouver, British Columbia, V6H 4H5Squamish, BC41015 Government Road, Brakendale, British Columbia, V0N 1H0Shawnigan Lake, BC2180 Shawnigan Lake Road, Shawnigan Lake, British Columbia, V0R 2W5OnlineVirtual Program
Accommodations
Sleeping Accommodations
- Dorm or Building
- Tents
Amenities
- Electricity in Sleeping Area
- Shower in Sleeping Area
- Toilet in Sleeping Area
Washrooms Facilities
- Flush Toilets
- Showers (indoor)
More details about accommodations: All our dorms are accessible via ramps and additional space near beds and hallways. All dorm washrooms are accessible.
Are meals provided? Yes
Is Easter Seal Summer Camp technology free? Yes Assistive devices are allowed at camp. Contact for more information
Property Details
Sports facilities
- Basketball Court
- Climbing Wall
- Gymnasium
- Rope Course
- Soccer Field
- Swimming Pool
- Tennis Court(s)
Landscape
- Beach
- Forested Area
- Lake/Pond/River
- Nature Trails
- Open Field
More details about property: Camp Shawnigan - beach, lake, open field and all listed sports facilities. Camp Winfield - Open Field, Forested area, basketball court, climbing wall, ropes course, golf and swimming pool. Camp Squamish - forested area, nature trails and open field. Basketball court, climbing wall, rope course, soccer field and swimming pool.
Rentals & Services
Available for private rentals: Yes
Easter Seals has two locations with facilities available for rental. Each site is ideal for conferences, school groups, church groups, weddings, outdoor education, weekend retreats, day programs and family reunions. Both locations are available to rent throughout the year, and rental dollars go directly to support Easter Seals Summer Camps for children and adults with diverse abilities.
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Director's Message
James Gagnon, Vice-President, Programs and Services at Easter Seals BC/Yukon
BC Easter Seals camps are often called the "Best Place on Earth", which is a title that carries with it a great deal of responsibility.
When we picture the best place on earth, it has everything that matters. It has staff who are friendly and understanding, who do their best to make every day feel special. It's in a location that gives us room to breathe, grow, and move, usually with access to beautiful old growth trees, mountain views, and natural bodies of water. It has activities that are accessible to everyone by design, tailored to your interests, and sleeping spaces just as comfortable and easy to use as your bed at home. But that's just the beginning, because even with all of this, it is the feeling of belonging that makes our camp the best place on earth.
Year over year, our campers come back telling us about their favorite stories from the last time they were here, and how long they waited to come back. We often get countdowns emailed to us from families, requests for best friends to be bunked together, and eager questions making sure that their camper has everything they need for their favorite week of the year. When we ask our summer staff why they come back, they always say the same thing: That they grew so much in their previous summer that they want to be a part of creating that opportunity for others, and that camp has become the place that feels like home for them.
What makes our camps the best is dedication to quality, understanding that the small moments matter just as much as the big ones, and making sure our programs are inclusive to everyone. Our camps provide chances for campers to fulfill their dream of making it to the top of the climbing wall, and to have a new group of friends eagerly cheering them on at the bottom. Taking the extra moments to create a space where everyone belongs is what makes us the best place on earth.
At our camps, our campers and staff will:
- Gain confidence, independence, and responsibility and CELEBRATE WHO THEY ARE.
- Have opportunities to challenge themselves, take risks and try new things in a safe, warm and supportive environment
- Become active members of a community that embraces the beauty and diversity of self, others and the environment.
- Have opportunities to cultivate meaningful friendships and experiences that contribute to their personal growth and development.
- HAVE FUN!
Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Myself and our Camp Director, Dale Kilgour, are here to make sure you feel confident sending your family member to camp.
James Gagnon,
Vice-President, Programs and Services at BC Easter Seals
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Easter Seal Summer Camp have good reviews?
We've collected reviews from past attendees. Read 5 reviews of Easter Seal Summer Camp here.What types of programs does Easter Seal Summer Camp offer?
Easter Seal Summer Camp runs: overnight camps, virtual programs. Programming specializes in: Adventure (multi), Traditional (multi activity) . Browse the program calendar for rates and dates.What age does Easter Seal Summer Camp start?
Easter Seal Summer Camp has programs for children aged 6 to 49.How much does is cost to attend Easter Seal Summer Camp?
Fees to attend Easter Seal Summer Camp range from $1 to $1,000/week.Does Easter Seal Summer Camp offer support for children with special needs?
Easter Seal Summer Camp has trained staff and programming designed to support children with special needs.Does Easter Seal Summer Camp offer busing?
No, Easter Seal Summer Camp does not offer transportation.
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