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Overnight Camps

We believe that all children should have the opportunity to go to summer residential camps if they choose. We have listed some of the summer residential camps close to Victoria. These are all generic camps that support the concept of inclusion of a child with a disability. Parents of children with disabilities who are considering sending their child to a residential camp should read about Lifetime Networks’ Summer Residential Camp Assistance Service (previously run by Recreation Integration Victoria) described in the CYSN sponsored program section of this website.

Parents are advised to contact the camp of their choice well in advance to discuss the suitability of the camp for their child and registration.

Please note that there may be other summer camp options not listed in on this website, as this is not inclusive of every summer camp or service on the lower Vancouver Island. We hope that the listings provide you with references to many such camps but we encourage you to explore.

Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan

Website: www.eastersealsbcy.ca/summercamp/

Phone: 1-800-818-4483

Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan (BC Lion’s Society for Children With Disabilities)

Summer Camp
Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan offers 4-night & 5-night, nature-based, fully accessible program for children and adults with disabilities aged 6-49 years old. All activities are designed to build confidence, independence, and peer interaction in a recreation environment. Campers are encouraged and supported to participate in activities they may have never tried before, including climbing the climbing wall, multi-day hikes, sailing, canoeing, swimming, wheelchair basketball, tie dying, talent shows, arts and crafts and more! There is a staff ratio of 3:1 to ensure your child is well looked after. All staff are specially trained and there is a well-equipped health facility that is staffed by registered nurses.’

Suitable for:
Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan is a fully accessible camp that can accommodate all types of cognitive and physical disabilities. Personal support workers can stay the week if needed. The most common types of disabilities of campers are autism, developmental delays, anxiety disorders, down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and epilepsy/seizure disorders.

Easter Seals Virtual Camp

A unique camp experience that allows for children, youth, and adults to have personal, genuine camp connections online. Through interactive, fun, and social online activities and programs, campers of all ages and diverse abilities learn with trained counsellors through role-playing game adventures, crafts, drawing, cooking and more.

Overnight Camp

There is an Overnight Camp during Week 5 for children on the Autism Spectrum only.

Family Camp

Registration opens March 5th, 2024

 

COST

$900 – ages 6-18
$1000 – ages 19-49
Virtual Camp is $125/week

AGES SERVED

6-49 years

LOCATION

2180 Shawnigan Lake Rd,
Shawnigan Lake BC, V0R 2W5

Easter Seals Camp Shawnigan - Registration opens February 12th, 2024. Please look online for dates:
https://www.eastersealsbcy.ca/overnight-summer-camp/

Easter Seals Virtual Camps - Registration opens February 12th, 2024. Family Camp registration starts March 5th, 2024 at 9am Please look online for dates:
https://www.eastersealsbcy.ca/campathome/

**Please note: Week 5 for Youth (6-18) at both Camp Shawnigan and Camp Winfield are for children on the Autism Spectrum only. This camp was made available through a partnership with Canucks Autism Network.

The YES Leadership Camp

Website: www.theyes.ca

Phone: 604-960-1377

The YES Leadership Camp

The Youth Excellence Society (YES) is a charitable organization that provides exceptional leadership training to British Columbia’s youth through the support of the province’s co-operative and credit union movement. For over 45 years, the YES has been providing a unique learning experience for over 15,000 youth across BC. The YES has no religious affiliation.

The YES Leadership Camp provides week-long overnight leadership retreats for youth from all over BC. Skills training is offered for teens in the areas of self-awareness, cooperation, communication, global awareness, inclusion, sustainability, and leadership. Participants take part in the creation of a strong community of support, respect, and growth. Not only is there a chance to learn and develop important life skills, it’s also tons of fun! From field games to hikes, to tie dye and participant-led projects, we have a variety of awesome activities each day. The YES Camp is a summer experience that will last a lifetime. Learn more about programs at www.theyes.ca.

Suitable For:
Camp is open and inclusive to all youth.

COST

Standard rate of $925. Flexible payment plans, subsidies, and sponsorships available @ https://www.theyes.ca/finding-sponsorship

AGES SERVED

14-18 years

LOCATION

Lake Cowichan, Vancouver Island. In-province transportation available.

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