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 ages 6 and up. 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.
Family Camps
Shawnigan, Squamish & Winfield
Getaway with the family and enjoy outdoor, safe, fully accessible fun. Connect with other families and make new friends.
Autism Focused
Shawnigan & Winfield
This camp week is specially designed with a focus on participants on the Autism Spectrum, but everyone with other eligible diagnosis is welcome to join! We’re also excited to potentially have additional support from Canucks Autism Network staff to make this week even more engaging and supportive.
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!
ReadySet
Vancouver & Surrey
Join us for an experience in volunteering, connection, learning and fun!
Dates & Pricing
Registration for Overnight Camp and Family Camps opens February 10, 2025.
Registration for Virtual Camps and ReadySet coming soon!
Payment for overnight camp is due 6-weeks prior to your week of camp.
*Availability will show in the registration portal
** You may be eligible to receive Autism Funding to help with your camp registration payments.
Dates |
Location |
Fee |
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Jul 7-11 2025 (Week 2) |
Shawnigan, Squamish, Winfield |
$1000 |
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Jul 28-Aug 1 2025 (Week 5) |
Shawnigan, Winfield |
$1000 |
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Jul 14-18 2025 (Week 3) |
Squamish, Winfield |
$1000 |
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Dates |
Location |
Fee |
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Jun 21-22 2025 |
Shawnigan, Squamish, Winfield |
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Dates |
Location |
Fee |
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Aug 13-15 2025 |
Shawnigan |
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Aug 15-17 2025 |
Shawnigan |
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Jul 19-21 2025 |
Squamish |
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Jul 25-27 2025 |
Squamish |
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Aug 13-15 2025 |
Squamish |
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Aug 15-17 2025 |
Squamish |
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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 from the age of six and up. 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 2024 positions are now opening up. We would love to see you!
