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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.
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Choose the right programs and sessions for your child; Easter Seal Summer Camp currently has 0 program available; 5 TBD.
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Overnight Camp
Coed Ages: 19 Traditional (multi activity)
$1,000
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Overnight Camp
Coed Ages: 6 - 18 Traditional (multi activity)
$800
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Overnight Camp
Coed Ages: 6 - 18 Adventure (multi), Traditional (multi activity)
$800
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Overnight Camp
Coed Ages: 19 Adventure (multi), Traditional (multi activity)
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Virtual Program
Coed Ages: 6 - 18+ Traditional (multi activity)
$125
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Payment Options:
Credit card payment | Yes |
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.
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’... Read 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... Read 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... Read 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... Read More
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... Read More
Sleeping Accommodations
Amenities
Washrooms Facilities
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
Sports facilities
Landscape
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.
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.
James Gagnon, Director, Camp Programs and Facilities Easter Seals BC/Yukon
Dear Prospective Camp Families,
As we prepare to enter our 54th year of offering Easter Seals summer camps I’ve been reflecting on what creates the “magic” of camp. There’s something bigger than all of us at camp, you feel it when you come through the gates, there’s a magic in the air.
Maybe it’s the echoes of a history rich in laughter, fun, community and most importantly acceptance, no, celebration of who each individual is in any moment. Over my years I’ve seen staff arrive wondering how they can impact the lives of each camper and leave changed forever from the experience, not only of loving and caring for individuals as they are, but from BEING loved and cared for exactly as they are.
Campers and families, understandably arrive at camp with some anxiety and trepidation. No one can predict what is involved or how things will turn out in any new situation. Now add to that a disability and a camper who may have never been away from their primary caretaker, and that uncertainty is intensified.
Then the magic happens. A combination of training, experience, love, fun, friendship, independence and so many ingredients I haven’t even figured out turns one week of camp into the best time of our campers’ lives. Rarely do we see a camper just once. We have many campers who have grown up at camp and continue to join through adulthood. Speaking to campers many will quickly tell you they look forward to camp all year. Checking to see when registration opens daily, to counting down to the big day. This is our Disneyland. It's magical, safe, fun, welcoming and behind the scenes strings are being pulled night and day to make sure each one of our campers creates lifelong memories.
At camp campers and staff will:
Please reach out to me if you have any questions. Myself and our Assistant Camp Director, Dale Kilgour, are here to make sure you feel confident sending your family member to camp.
James Gagnon,
Director, Camp Programs and Facilities Easter Seals BC/Yukon
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