The following information is offered as a courtesy to our visitors with the understanding that the DSAH does not endorse or support any of the listed organizations, nor do we guarantee the accuracy of any of the information provided here. Please be sure to investigate your preferences fully before making any decision.
That said, should you find any discrepancies in the following information – wrong dates, costs, contacts, etc. – please take a moment to let us know so that we can make corrections. If you are aware of a program not listed here and would like to see it added to our list, please contact us with the information and we will see that it gets added as soon as possible.
As well, if you are familiar with any of the listed programs, and would like to share your experiences, feel free to do so using the reply form at the bottom of this page. Your comments will go a long way in helping other parents make decisions on behalf of their children.
The Down Syndrome Association of Hamilton extends its thanks to Denise McArthur, Therapeutic Recreationist, CDRP, for her work in compiling this extensive list.
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Extend a Family, Reach for the Rainbow, Recreational Choices Program through Easter Seals
DAY CAMPS, Camp Marydale and Urban Hoops Camp, Canterbury Hills, Circle Square Ranch, Camp Cando, Camp Wannago, City of Hamilton, Dundas Valley School of Art, Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club, MAD Creative Camp, McMaster Camps, Mohawk College Camp, O2 – Outdoor Opportunity Program, Royal Botanical Gardens, Royal Hamilton Yacht Club, Stoney Creek School of Art, Summer R.A.Y.s Multisports Camp, TEAD, YMCA, YWCA
RESIDENTIAL CAMPS, Arowhon, Bellwood Lodge,Blooming Acres, Cairn, Christian Horizons, Camp Awakening, Camp Brebeuf, Camp Joshua, Camp McGovern, Camp New Moon, Camp Prospect, Camp Winston, Camp Wanakita, Canterbury Hills, Cave Springs Camp, Circle Square Ranch, Couchiching, Countryside Camp, Easter Seals,Ekon, Forest Cliff Camp, Gesstwood Camp, Handicamp, Hidden Bay Leadership Camp, Huron Church Camp, Lake Scugog Camp, Kee-Mo-Kee, Pioneer Camp, YMCA Camp Kitchekewana
Extend a Family
Offers numerous day trips for individuals or families to participate
(Must be registered with Hamilton Extend a Family)
Ages: Multiple
Cost: Call for info
Contact: (905)383-2885 or (905)383-2642
Reach for the Rainbow
1-1 support for children with disabilities
Contact: Karen Francis (416)503-0088
http://www.reachfortherainbow.ca/content.php?nav=aboutus&id=1
*Recreational Choices Program through Easter Seals
Easter Seals will pay up to $500 per child registered to attend a recreational summer program. Check website for application deadline. Applications are available on the website under downloads.
www.eastersealscamps.org
DAY CAMPS:
City of Hamilton
Ages: 5-16 years
Locations: Across Hamilton
Cost: $115
Contact to register: (905)546-3747
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.hamilton.ca/rec
Camp Marydale and Urban Hoops Camp
Ages: 6-13 years
Location: St. James of the Apostle NEW MARYDALE PARK, scheduled to open summer 2011
Cost: $80 per week
Contact for more information: (905)528-0011 ext. 3604
http://www.cyo.on.ca
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
Hamilton / Burlington YMCA
Ages: 4-15 years
Locations: in Hamilton, Burlington and Brantford
Cost: $275 per week, 2 weeks max per participant
Contact: Laura Kerr (905)529-7201 ext 5012
1-1 support available through Project Rainbow – you must register an Intent to Participate with Project Rainbow
Financial assistance available: Yes
Registration begins: March
www.ymcahb.on.ca
Canterbury Hills
Ages: 5-10
Locations: Ancaster
Cost: $230 per week
Contact to register: (905)648-2712
1-1 support available
Financial support available: Yes
www.canterburyhills.ca
Hamilton YWCA
Ages: 5-13
Locations: Ottawa Street and MacNab Street YWCA’s
Cost: $125 per week, $235 per 2 weeks, plus $15 annual membership, also specialty 2 week camps for $250
Contact: (905)522-9922 to register
Registration begins: May
1-1 support available: Reach for the Rainbow fee applies
Financial support available: Yes
www.ywcahamilton.org
City of Burlington – Camp Cando
Ages: 5-12 years
Locations: Tansley Woods, Burlington
Cost: $193.34 res., $201.34 non-res. per week
Contact: Becky Hamber, (905)332-1996 ext. 227
1-1 support available, must register by June 2nd
Financial assistance available: Yes
City of Burlington – Camp Wannago – 1/2 day camp
Ages 5-18 years
Location: Tansley Woods
Cost: $120 per week
Contact: Autism Society to register (905)631-1233
Must provide own 1-1 support.
O2 – Outdoor Opportunity Program (formerly Teen Adventure Program)
Ages: 13-21 years
Locations: Nelson Pool Complex, Burlington
Cost: $175.67 res., $183.67 non-res. per week
Contact: Becky Hamber, (905)332-1996 ext. 227
1-1 support available, must register by June 2nd
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.burlington.ca
Circle Square Ranch
Ages: 5-10 years
Location: 1645 Colbourne Street E., Brantford
Cost: $210 per week
Contact: (519)754-0171
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.csranch.ca
McMaster Sports and Fitness Camp and Other McMaster Camps
Ages: Varied
Location: McMaster University
Cost: Varied
Contact: (905)525-9140 ext 24464 for Sports camp, or (905)777-0126 for other option.
Registration: Online registration available
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes, call to inquire
www.athrec.mcmaster.ca/camps
Sailing – Royal Hamilton Yacht Club
Ages: 8-15 years
Location: RHYC Hamilton
Cost: $405 members, $450 non-members per 2 week session
Contact: Jenny McEwen-Hill
1-1 not available, must be independent
Financial assistance available: Yes
http://www.rhyc.on.ca
TEAD – Horseback Riding
Ages: 6-16 years
Location: Leeming Road, Mount Hope
Cost: $198 (5-day week), $158 (4-day week), +$10 membership
Contact: Hillary Webb (905)679-8323 ext 226
Must provide own 1-1 if required
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.tead.on.ca
East Hamilton Kiwanis Boys and Girls Club
Ages: 3-12 years
Location: 45 Ellis Ave., Hamilton
Cost: $60
Contact: (905)549-2814
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.kboysandgirlsclub.com
MAD Creative Camp
Ages: 5-12 years
Location: First Unitarian Church, 170 Dundurn St. S., Hamilton
Cost: $225 per 2 week session
Contact: Jude Johnson (905)523-7142
Must provide own 1-1 if required
Financial assistance available: No
Mohawk College Summer Camp
Ages: 4-15 years
Location: Fennell Campus, F Wing
Cost: $160 (5-day week), $130 (4-day week)
Financial assistance available: No
Contact: (905)575-2062
Must provide own 1-1 if required
http://camps.mohawkcollege.ca
Summer R.A.Y.s Multisports Camp
Ages: 5-13
Location: Redeemer University College, 777 Garner Road, Ancaster
Cost: $140 (5-day week), $125 (4-day week)
Contact: (905)648-2139 ext 4275
Must provide own 1-1 if required
Financial assistance available: No
www.redeemer.on.ca/athletics
Royal Botanical Gardens
Ages: 4-12 years
Location: Nature Interpretive Centre and Main RBG site, Plains Rd, Burlington
Cost: Approx. $200 per week
Contact: Jason Vanveen (905)527-1158 est 276
1-1 support available through Reach for the Rainbow
Financial assistance available: No
www.rbg.ca
Stoney Creek School of Art
Ages: 5-14 years
Location: Kiwanis Community Building, next to Stoney Creek City Hall
Cost: Approx. $150 per week
Contact: Sandra Mercuri (905)643-3513
Must provide own 1-1 if required
Financial assistance available: No
www.stoneycreekschoolofart.com
Dundas Valley School of Art
Ages: 4-12 years
Location: 21 Ogilvie Street, Dundas (not wheelchair accesible)
Cost: $100-$200 depending on camp chosen
Contact: (905)628-6357
Must provide own 1-1 if required
Financial assistance available: No
www.dvsa.ca
RESIDENTIAL CAMPS:
Easter Seals
Ages: 1-25 years with a physical disability
Locations: Woodeden, London, Merrywood, Perth
Cost: $2000
Contact: Barbara Gray (416)421-8377 ext 325, or 1(800)668-6252 ext 325
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.eastersealscamps.org
Camp Brebeuf
Ages: 5-17
Location: Rockwood, Ontario
Cost $408.75 per week
Contact: Mary Craig (519)856-4671
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.cyo.on.ca
Arowhon
Ages: 7-16 years
Location: Algonquin Park
Cost: $2400 for 2 weeks, $4850 for 4 weeks
Contact: Valerie Beech (416)975-9060 Sept-June, or (705)633-5651 June-Sept
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: No
www.camparowhon.com
Camp Awakening
Ages: 10-18 years with a physical disability who are independent
Locations: Boys Kilcoo Camp, Girls Camp Oconto
Cost: $1375 for 2 week session
Contact: Melinda Evans (416)486-3854
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.campawakening.com
Handicamp
Ages: 9-19 years, must be independent
Location: Mill Street Bible Camp, Omemee, Ontario
Cost: $460
Contact: Daniel Barrette (905)549-9810
Financial assistance available: Yes
http://www.bcmintl.ca/handicamp.php
Bellwood Lodge and Camp
Ages: 7-85
Location: Belwood, Ontario
Cost: $420 for 1 week, $1260 for 2 weeks
Contact: (519)843-1211
Must provide your own 1-1 support if required
Assistance available, not wheelchair accessible
www.belwoodlodgeandcamp.ca
Blooming Acres
Ages: 15-adult with a diagnosis of Autism or PDD
Location: Oro Station, Ontario (near Barrie)
Cost: call to inquire
Contact: Howard or Sherri-Ann Bloom, (705)487-3076
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.bloomingacres.com
Cairn (Presbyterian Church Camp)
Ages: 7-16 years
Location: Baysville, Ontario
Cost: $398 per week, $766 for 2 weeks, discounts for early registration
Contact: (705)767-3300
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: No
www.ilovecamp.org
Christian Horizons
Ages: 18 and up
Locations: Paisley, Beaverton, or Huntsville
Cost: $820 per week ($1350 if 1-1 is required)
Contact: Cam Porter (519)353-5756
Supported vacations also available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.christian-horizons.org
Camp Joshua
Ages: 6-17 years
Location: Rockwood, Ontario
Cost: $664.40 per week
Contact: Lyssa Caine (519)856-1647
Must provide own 1-1 if required
Financial assistance required: No
www.campjoshua.com
Camp McGovern
Ages: 6-16 years
Location: Elmwood, Ontario (between Owen Sound and Durham)
Cost: call for information
Contact: (519)369-6704 (summer) or (519)364-3975 (winter)
1-1 available
Financial assistance available: No
www.campmcgovern.com
Camp New Moon
Ages: 7-16 years
Location: Baysville, Ontario
Cost: $1600-$2300 per 2 weeks
Contact: Jack or Sue Goodman (416)787-4461 (winter) or (705)767-3381 (summer)
Must provide own 1-1
Financial assistance available: No
www.campnewmoon.ca
Camp Prospect
Ages: 6 and up
Location: Mansfield Ontario
Cost: $1000-$1750 (cost varied depending on level of support required)
Contact: Giancarlo Marchi (705)753-0129
www.campprospect.com
Camp Winston
Ages: 7-17 years
Location: Kilworthy, Ontario
Cost: $1000 per week
Contact: (705)698-9096
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
Camp Wanakita
Ages: 7-15 years
Location: Haliburton, Ontario
Cost: 7-12 years $695.25/week, 13-15 years $1350.00 per 2 week session
Contact: Steve Henning (705)457-2132, or toll-free 1(800)387-5081
Must provide own 1-1 support if required.
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.ymca-wanakita.on.ca
Canterbury Hills
Ages: 7-15 years
Location: Ancaster, Ontario
Cost: 5 nights, $340, 6 nights, $405, 7 nights, $465, 8 nights, $530
Contact: (905)648-2712
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.canterburyhills.ca
Cave Springs Camp
Ages: 6-18
Location: Beamsville, Ontario
Cost: $325-$370 per week
Contact: Alex Sillett (905)563-8487
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.cavespringscamp.on.ca
Circle Square Ranch
Ages: 5-16
Location: Brantford, Ontario
Cost: $480 per week
Contact: Steve Richardson (519)754-0171
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.csranch.ca
Couchiching
Ages: 5-16
Location: Longford Mills, Ontario
Cost: $1235 for 2 weeks
Contact: Andrew Martin, (705)325-3428 (summer), (416)239-9363 (winter)
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
www.campcouchiching.com
Countryside Camp and Conference Centre
Ages: 6-65
Location: Cambridge, Ontario
Cost: $390-$530 per week, $650 per 2 weeks
Contact: Tim Partridge or Marijke Strong (888)226-7722
Must provide own 1-1 if required
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.countrysidecamp.com
Ekon
Ages: 8-16 years
Location: Rosseau, Ontario
Cost: $470 per week, $860 per 2 weeks
Contact: Meg Doherty or John Sullivan (705)732-2222 (summer), (416)778-1505 (winter)
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.ekon.ca
Forest Cliff Camp
Ages: 7-14 years
Location: Forest, Ontario
Cost: call to inquire
Contact: Sara Petker or Heather Shephard (519)786-5996
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.fccamp.org
Gesstwood Camp
Ages: 5-15 years
Location: Essex, Ontario
Cost: $230 per week
Contact: (519)776-7119
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.gesstwoodcamp.com
Hidden Bay Leadership Camp
Ages: 7-16 years
Location: Nobel, Ontario
Cost: call to inquire
Contact: Steve Salt (705)342-7345 (summer), (905)841-1314 (winter)
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.hiddenbayleadershipcamp.ca
Huron Church Camp
Ages: 6-16
Location: Bayfield
Cost: $400 per week
Contact: Reverend Gerry Adam (519)565-2822
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.huronchurchcamp.ca
Lake Scugog Camp
Ages: 0-16 years (including family camp)
Location: Nestleton, Ontario
Cost: $570 per week, $800 per 2 weeks
Contact: Dana Leahey (905)986-4401 (summer), (613)332-5560 (winter)
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.lakescugogcamp.org
Kee-Mo-Kee
Ages: 6-16 years
Location: Komoka, Ontario
Cost: call to inquire
Contact: Rebecca Woodall (519)657-7288
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.keemokee.com
Pioneer Camp
Ages: 5-17 years
Location: Port Sydney, Ontario (Muskoka)
Cost: $635 per week
Contact: Calvin Bennett 1(800)361-2267
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: call to inquire
www.pioneercamp.com
YMCA Camp Kitchekewana
Ages: 6-16 years
Location: Honey Harbour, Ontario
Cost: $550 per week, $1059 per 2 weeks
Contact: Lesley Koski, Brian Shelley or Dave Hamilton (705)756-4002 (summer), (705)325-2253 (winter)
1-1 support available
Financial assistance available: Yes
http://www.ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/kids-camp/overnight-camps
