Because of you we have
Because of you, we have some amazing stories to tell about our
children, youth, adults and their families and how they’ve championed.
Discovering Her Strengths: from Camper to Leader
When Cassidy first arrived at Easter Seals Camp at nine years old, she was nervous. Having been diagnosed with autism […]
Camp is a Childhood Rite of Passage
For 11-year-old Keira, inclusion isn’t something she experiences every day. Living with her family in Surrey with multiple disabilities, including […]
Discovering what she can do: Georgina’s Story
Every summer, magic happens at Easter Seals Camp Squamish. For children, youth and adults with disabilities, camp is a place […]
A Safe Place to Grow: Alia’s Camp Story
Alia was 12 years old when she first arrived at Easter Seals Camp Winfield. Now 17 and in high school, […]
Someone Believed in Me and I Learned to Believe in Myself
"One of the big things that I believe about camps is people become who they are because someone believed in them," she says. "Whether that's a parent, a camp counselor, a professional in their life, it can be a beautiful cycle. Someone believed in me and I learned to believe in myself, and now I can spend my life helping others as a psychologist."
Camp Shawnigan redevelopment faces federal funding shortfall
A major redevelopment project at Camp Shawnigan has stalled after a $10-million federal grant application was denied, delaying upgrades to the long-running accessibility-focused camp. The project, led by Easter Seals BC and Yukon, is part of a $25-million capital campaign to modernize the site and improve accessibility standards.
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