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Welcome to Summer Camp

Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since 1968.

From day camps, to week long overnight camps, to in-person and virtual, there are options available for all interests, and for all children and adults with disabilities aged 6-49 years old. Trained counsellors bring out the fun and silly in every activity, creating experiences that instill confidence, and memories that last a lifetime.

Everyone Belongs At Camp

Fully accessible and inclusive

Since we opened our first camp location in 1968, Easter Seals has been dedicated to maintaining a place where everyone is welcome, and where unique programming caters to all abilities and cultivates personal growth.

Throughout our decades of service, we have remained committed to establishing innovative and effective opportunities for our campers to have safe, fun and rewarding experiences while improving skills and character.

Our programs are structured to ensure safety and enjoyment, with sensitivity to each child’s social and learning style. Staff are trained to provide nurturing care that assists campers with having fun-filled experiences, and encourages development in life skills, self-confidence and independence.

Overnight Summer Camps

Shawnigan, Squamish & Winfield

A nature-based, fully-accessible overnight camp where campers explore new activities and skills in a fun, supportive environment.

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Family Weekend Camps

Shawnigan, Squamish & Winfield

Getaway for the weekend and enjoy outdoor, safe fun with your family. Connect with other families and make new friends.

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Virtual Summer Camp@Home

On Zoom

Campers spend a week with their peers over Zoom doing interactive games, going on virtual field trips. creating talent shows and more!

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Ready. Set. Volunteer.

Vancouver & Burnaby

Join us for an experience in volunteering, connection, learning and fun! Each week, in the Ready. Set. Volunteer. program, participants will have a supportive learning experience with an organization that develops new connections and gives young adults a better understanding of their own needs and interests in looking for volunteer roles to engage in. 

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Dates & Pricing

Payment for overnight camp is due 6-weeks prior to your week of camp.

*registration numbers may not be current/up-to-date

** You may be eligible to receive Autism Funding to help with your camp registration payments.

Dates

Location

Availability

Fee

Jul 1-5 2023 (Week 1)

Shawnigan

50% Full

$800

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Jul 18-22 2023 (Week 3)

Shawnigan

85% Full

$800

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Aug 4-8 2023 (Week 5)

Shawnigan

Only 5 Spots Left!

$800

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Jul 8-12 2023 (Week 1)

Squamish

75% Full

$800

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Jul 25-29 2023 (Week 3)

Squamish

85% Full

$800

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Aug 11-15 2023 (Week 5)

Squamish

Full

$800

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Jul 1-5 2023 (Week 1)

Winfield

85% Full

$800

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Jul 18-22 2023 (Week 3)

Winfield

Full

$800

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Aug 4-8 2023 (Week 5)

Winfield

Only 3 Spots Left!

$800

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Dates

Location

Availability

Fee

Jul 9-14 2023 (Week 2)

Shawnigan

Full

$1000

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Jul 26-31 2023 (Week 4)

Shawnigan

Full

$1000

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Jul 16-21 2023 (Week 2)

Squamish

Full

$1000

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Aug 2-7 2023 (Week 4)

Squamish

Full

$1000

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Jul 9-14 2023 (Week 2)

Winfield

85% Full

$1000

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Jul 26-31 2023 (Week 4)

Winfield

85% Full

$1000

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Dates

Location

Availability

Fee

Jun 23-25 2023

Shawnigan

Full

Included

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Jun 30-Jul 2 2023

Squamish

Full

Included

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Jun 23-25 2023

Winfield

Full

Included

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Dates

Location

Availability

Fee

Aug 11-13 2023

Shawnigan

Full

$100/person

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Aug 18-20 2023

Squamish

Full

$100/person

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Apr 8-10 2023

Winfield

Full

$100/person

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Aug 11-13 2023

Winfield

Full

$100/person

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Dates

Location

Availability

Fee

Jul 10-14 2023

Zoom

50% Full

$125

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Jul 24-28 2023

Zoom

Open for Registration

$125

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Dates

Location

Availability

Fee

Jul 17-21 2023

Zoom

Open for Registration

$125

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Jul 31-Aug 4 2023

Zoom

50% Full

$125

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Dates

Location

Availability

Fee

Jul 31-Aug 4 2023

Burnaby

Not Yet Open

$300

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Jul 24-28 2023

Vancouver

Not Yet Open

$300

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Aug 8-11 2023

Vancouver

Not Yet Open

$300

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How We’re Different

We Welcome All Abilities

Easter Seals summer camps are for children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities between the ages of six to 49 years old. With fully accessible facilities and specially trained staff, our programs can accommodate campers with, but not limited to:

* Developmental Challenges * Anxiety Disorders * Down Syndrome * Autism Spectrum Disorder * Cerebral Palsy * Epilepsy/Seizure Disorders

Please contact us if you have questions about whether or not our camps would be a good fit for your child.

All Types of Camps

  • Overnight Camps (four and five nights)
  • New Camper Weekends (included in your week of overnight camp)
  • Leaders in Training Camps
  • Virtual Camps (week-long)
  • Family Camps (weekends)

Our goal is to provide our community with the self-esteem, self-confidence and sense of independence that is needed to help them live their best life. 

We know that every camper and family has unique needs, so we’ve designed our camp programs with that in mind. No matter what type of camp you choose, your camper will experience the same fun-filled experience.

3:1 Direct Care Ratio

Easter Seals overnight camps have a direct care ratio of 3:1 and a 24-hour medical team on-site.

All camps, in-person and virtual, have counsellors trained specifically to work with persons with disabilities. Every provision has been made for guarding the health and well-being of all campers in our charge, and we strive to develop a thorough understanding of each camper’s specific needs.

Locations Across The Province

  • Overnight & Family Summer Camps:
    • Camp Winfield – Lake Country in the Okanagan
    • Camp Shawnigan – Vancouver Island
    • Camp Squamish – North of Vancouver
  • Virtual Camps – Zoom from the comfort of your home

“My favourite part of camp is making the tie-dye shirts, getting goo’d, dressing up and being silly, making new friends, and going out at night for pool parties.”

~ Dillon, 20 years old who has Down Syndrome and has been attending camp since he was 9 years old.

“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 work with all abilities and needs. And if a camper is nervous to try something, there is such a supportive environment to make them feel safe.”

~ Barb, mother of Dillon.

Summer Camp Staff

Looking for a rewarding and meaningful opportunity? Join our team and help us create magic for children and adults with disabilities. Summer 2023 positions are now opening up. We would love to see you!

“If you’re looking to create lifelong friendships with likeminded people, who share a love of the outdoors, recreation, and supporting others, then this is the job for you. Most of my closest friends I have met at camp, and many of us travel across the world to visit one another!”

“Meals and lodging are included, making it fantastic for students looking to make money over the summer!”

“You’ll gain a vast amount of experience in programming, personal support, and many other areas to help you succeed in your career.”

SUMMER 2023 POSITIONS

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In British Columbia, approximately 926,100 adults between the ages of 15 to 64 have a disability that limits their independence and quality of life. For many, a disability can affect how they see themselves and how they view their own abilities.

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