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Easter Seals Ontario - Northern Ontario - Provincial Office - Camps and Recreation

Provincial Office - Camps and Recreation

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1 Concorde Gate Suite 700
Toronto, ON
M3C 3N6
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416-421-8778
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Toll-Free: 1-800-668-6252
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Fax: 416-696-1035
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Hours not specified
Last updated: Feb 14, 2025: Suggest an edit

Application

  • Applications can be found on the Easter Seals Camps website

  • Online applications for Individual, Sport, Discovery, GEAR-UP, Out-Tripping Adventure, Family and Leaders in Training camps

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Children 6-26 years of age with physical disabilities

  • Children must be registered with Easter Seals Ontario (Note: the Incontinence Supplies Program is a separate registry)

  • Must be able to communicate a consistent yes/no (verbal or non-verbal)

Fees

Program; Campers registered with Easter Seals Ontario who are 18 and under as of July 1st of the camping year automatically qualify to receive funding and are asked to pay what they can, with a minimum payment of $150; Campers 19 years of age and older ar

Contacts

Keith Rashid - Senior Manager, Recreation and Facilities
krashid@easterseals.org

Languages

English

Accessibility

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Description of Services:

  • Offers 5 to 10-day summer camp sessions for children and youth with physical disabilities who are registered with Easter Seals Ontario
  • Operates two camp sites: Camp Merrywood, located in Perth, Ontario and Camp Woodeden, located in London, Ontario

  • Activities include:
    • Archery
    • Arts and Crafts
    • Campfires
    • Environmental studies
    • Leadership and life skills
    • Sports (basketball, badminton, lacrosse)
    • Swimming

    Exclusively at Camp Merrywood:
    • Canoeing
    • Kayaking
    • Sailing

    Exclusively at Camp Woodeden:
    • Rock climbing
    • Fully accessible high ropes course

    Camps are available for off season rental
    Last updated: Feb 14, 2025: Suggest an edit
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