Calgary Summer Camps

The information on this list was taken from childrenslink.com. This list is comprised of
camps that are: in Calgary, day camps and would be open for children with Autism. For a
comprehensive list of camps please visit: www.childrenslink.com.

Please note that Society for Treatment of Autism neither endorses nor recommends any
programs services, supports, therapies, treatment, etc. but provide impartial information
to families.

Autism Aspergers AAFS runs a variety of weekly activities and Registration start date
Friendship programs, aiming to engage and develop special unknown. Fills up fast
Society (AAFS) interests and talents in youth. Email:
OR info@aafscalgary.com Ratio 3:1, can become
LAAFS for 1:1 in some cases
younger children
(4-9 years) FSCD funding approved
403-246-7383
Butterfield Acres Day Camps offered for a variety of age groups (ages: Registration starts
403-239-0638 3-5, 6-8 and 8+). Includes age appropriate farm January 20th 2018
activities, focusing on learning about and interacting
with animals, playing games, activities and more. Can bring 1:1 aid
Email: FarmFun@ButterfieldAcres.com
6:1 ratio

If in ratio, must be toilet

trained
Calgary Zoo 403- Animal related day camps for all ages, ranging from Registration likely starts
232-9300 or 403- children ages 4 and 5 right up to tends in grade 9. in February 2018
232-9316 Please note, if your child requires one to one
assistance or support, please provide an aide or Can bring 1:1 aid
appropriate assistance. Partnership with Between
Friends Club if you go through the Between Friends Ratio dependent on age
Club Email: guestrelations@calgaryzoo.com group
Camp Amicus Programs designed specifically for children and teens 3:1 ratio
(Foothills with Learning Disabilities and/or ADHD to learn
Academy appropriate social skills, peer relations and problem Unknown about 1:1 aid
Community solving skills while building friendships and having support
Services) 403- fun. Camper to counselor ratio is 3 to 1. Both Day
270-9400 Camps/Overnight Camps offered (ages 8-18 years). Intake process to
An intake process is used to determine whether the determine fit
program is a good fit for the needs of the child.
Email: csintake@foothillsacademy.org
Camp Provides quality outdoor day camp experiences for Registration starts March
Bonaventure youth ages 4 – 17 with and without disabilities. 8th 2018
(Between Friends Integrated Camp Opportunities are offered partnering
Club) 403-269- with various summer community day camps around Before and After camp
9133 Calgary (I.C.A.N. program). Before and after camp services available
care services are also offered. Camp Program Guide
Email: info@betweenfriends.ab.ca FSCD funding approved

Ratio 3:1 or 4:1

Can bring own 1:1 aid

Camp Fur, Fins The Calgary Humane society offers summer camps Can bring 1:1 aid
and Feathers where children can connect with animals, developing
(Calgary Humane skills in social and emotional literacy. Summer camps Child should be able to
Society) 403-205- welcome children of all abilities, and children with sit through a learning
4455 special needs (with or without an aid or assistant) are portion of the day (i.e.,
full integrated into the camp group. Developmentally through a circle time)
appropriate games, crafts, activities, and animal
interactions are incorporated into camps. Note, at this Must be 6 years or older
time Calgary Humane Society is not equipped to
assist campers with daily living tasks, requiring
children to be fully toilet trained to attend camp. Day
camps offered to children in grades 1-9. Registration
is on a first come first serve. Must register online.
Email: humane.education@calgaryhumane.ca
Camp Sunflower Camp Sunflower offers six one-week camp sessions Registration in March to
Society for each summer for severely disabled children (ages 6- early April
Disabled Children 18 years). Each camp provides a fun, unique day
403-397-5647 program, which adapts to the needs of children within Ratio 2:1 or 3:1
and around the Calgary region. Children enjoy
activities such as music therapy, crafts, and play, Able to bring own aide.
supervised by camp counsellors and a registered
nurse at all times. The camp is currently held at Need to disclose aide this
Christine Meikle School. Email: upon registration.
lois@campsunflower.ca

City of Calgary City of Calgary offers a variety of different half day Registration February
Parks and and full day summer camps and programs. 28th 2018
Recreation
Visit the website for further information: Able to bring 1:1 aid
http://www.calgary.ca/CSPS/Recreation/Pages/Day- support
camps.aspx
Dubasov Dance Quality, specialized and inclusive dance, movement, 3:1 Ratio
and Wellness Inc. creative arts, music, and yoga summer programs
403-452-7600 offered to children, youth and adults with special Able to bring 1:1 aid
needs Email: dubasovdw@gmail.com
FSCD funded approved

Heartland Agency Community summer camp programs offering a wide

and Educational range of recreational and social activities, where each
Services 403-541- week is a different theme, and the activities for the
0277 week are based around that theme. Camps are offered
during the month of July and first 2 weeks of August
for children ages 6-12 years
I.C.A.N! Camps I.C.A.N! Camps are suitable for participants who Must be able to be
(Between Friends would like to explore community Summer Camp independent in camp with
Club) 403-305- Programs. Members independently participate in the minimal assistance
4415 Community Summer Camp of their choice, where
they will contribute to the program and socially
interact with their peers. A Between Friends,
Recreation Inclusion Coordinator (RIC), will be in
attendance, providing guidance and support to the
participant. Email:
communityconnector@betweenfriends.ab.ca
Miss Jen’s Day Fun, therapeutic day home summer programming Can bring 1:1 aid
Camp 403-970- offered by qualified and experienced Developmental
0475 and Behavioural Aides, with all safety clearances, for Ratio unknown
children and youth with special needs. Programming
is specifically designed based upon each individual FSCD approved
child’s needs and goals, with healthy social
interaction and stimulating summer fun at the
forefront of all programming. Use your FSCD
Community Aide and Respite hours for a fun social
recreational therapy program that gets our children
out in the community! Offered in a private in home
facility in NE Calgary. Email:
jenngear76@gmail.com
Pathways Pathways Pediatric Services is offering Summer
Pediatric Services Speech and Language camps for children ranging in
403-455-4072 age from 3 to 8 years. At Pathways Pediatric
Services, therapists are highly skilled at integrating
speech and language goals into fun and
developmentally appropriate activities. The
specialized camps are designed to provide children
with intensive speech and language therapies. We
focus on each child’s unique goals within both
individual and group settings. Many insurance plans
offer coverage for Speech and Language Services.
Receipts will be provided. Register early, as spaces
are limited. Email: info@pathwayspediactrics.ca
Sport Ball Sportball offers kids multi-sport programs in Calgary, Registration in March
including children’s soccer, T-ball and ball hockey for 2018
toddlers, preschoolers and school-aged kids in
locations across Calgary. Our non-competitivie sports Able to bring 1:1 aid
classes for kids are play-based programs designed to
 improve fitness for children from toddlers ages 1 to 3 Ratio dependent on age
years old up to young chidren ages 3-5 years old and group
5 to 12.
Half day multi sport
camps only
Summer Day Respite Care Connection is a specialized program for No information on if you
Camps and children with challenging behaviours and special can bring your own aid
Respite needs who are involved with Children Services,
FSCD or PostAdoptive Support. Summer Day Camps Ratio 3:1
and Respite are offered in July and August for
children ages 6-12 years of age
VECOVA - The Day camps run all summer long for children ages 5- Registration: March 6,
Vocational and 12, and include weekly field trips, crafts, games and 2018
Rehabilitation swimming. They offer before care, after care and a
Institute 403-284- lunch program at an additional fee. Welcomes Able to bring 1:1 aid
1121 children of all abilities, please note if your child
requires one to one support please provide an aide or
appropriate assistance. Registration opens March 6th.
Program information and listings will be available on
their website at the end of February. Email:
info@vecova.ca
YMCA Summer Camp YMCA camps take place during school and Registration February 1st,
Camps summer breaks at all six YMCA locations across 2018
Calgary.
Able to bring 1:1 aid
During multi-activity camps, participants will play
support
sports, sing songs, get artsy, and participate in a
variety of traditional camp games, both in and outside
the YMCA facility. They’ll play court sports, scale
walls, and take on the pool! Climbing, art, or swim
options (with lesson) are available with some camps
and some participants will even explore
philanthropy! Our camps include activities to help
develop physical literacy.