Supporting Kids In Camp

Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services, Kerry's Place, KidsAbility, & Playsense are proud to announce their continued participation in the "Supporting Kids in Camp" initiative. "Supporting Kids in Camp" will provide children who have special needs with trained and experienced one-to-one workers, called Support Counsellors, so that they may attend specialized and/or integrated community camps.

There is no cost to families for this service!

This project is funded by the Ministry of Children and Youth Services (MCYS) and will address one-to-one support needs during summer camps, March Break camps, Winter Break camps, and Professional Development Day camp. If you are interested in applying for a support counsellor so that your child may be fully included and supported at a camp program, please read the following information:

1) WHO CAN APPLY?

If you have a child under the age of 18, with behavioural, physical or cognitive challenges, living in Guelph-Wellington wanting to attend a day camp, but needs support for successful inclusion you are eligible to apply for a Support counsellor.

All eligible applicants must follow the process described below.

2) APPLICATION TO SUPPORTING KIDS IN CAMP

i. Choose a camp program for your child and register for that program.

ii. Fill out the application below and return it to the Project Coordinator.

iii. The Project Coordinator will contact the camp, to ensure they are committed the philosophy of inclusion, and will contact your family regarding acceptance.

Mail:

Tiffany Fagan - Supporting Kids in Camp Project Coordinator

c/o Trellis Mental Health and Developmental Services

147 Delhi St. Guelph, ONT. N1H 4J3

Phone: (519) 821-8089 ext: 205

Fax: (519) 767-5309

In fairness to all, applications for a Support Counsellor are limited to one week during the summer.

Click on the following to access copies of forms and information:

SKIC 2012 Application Pt 1

ONE FORM 2012

2012-2013 Inclusive Recreation Directory

Camp Funding Opportunities