Camp Options

Planning for camp can be a difficult task.  At respiteservices.com, we recommend planning as early as possible to ensure you’re able to register for the programs your family member would like to attend.  Registration for camp may take place several months before the camp takes place. We recommend beginning your planning process using the following timelines:

For Summer camp: start planning as early as February
For Winter camp: start planning by October
For March Break camp: start planning by January

Respiteservices.com can assist you to explore camp options in your area, as well as funding options which can be used towards paying for camp and 1:1 support worker fees.  Please contact us if you require assistance.  

We also compile a list of camps seasonally which can be downloaded here:

Click here to download the current season’s Children and Adult Camp Options Package

Below you will find a listing of Respite Network Agencies who are known to have run camps in the past- please visit their websites or contact them directly for current availability and listings.  Respiteservices.com cannot guarantee that these agencies will be offering camp programs this season.  

This list is not exhaustive and other camp options and programs may exist.  Some additional options are listed on the Resources page.

Children’s Camps

City of Toronto- Adapted Programs and Inclusive Services
Eligibility: ages 3-18 years old, all abilities
When: Summer, Winter, March Break

Community Living Toronto- Shadow Lake Eligibility: All ages with diagnosis of a developmental disability
When: Summer

Corbrook
Eligibility: ages 14-18 years old with a developmental disability
When: Summer, March Break

East Metro Youth Services
Eligibility: ages 12-18 years old with a developmental disability
When: Summer, Winter, March Break

Geneva Centre for Autism
Eligibility: ages 2 and up of all abilities
When: Summer, Winter, March Break

Griffin Centre
Eligibility: ages 12-18 years old with Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health and Developmental Disability)
When: Summer

Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
Eligibility: ages 6-18 years old, all abilities
When: Summer, March Break

Meta Centre Eligibility: ages 10-18 years old with a diagnosis of a developmental disability
When: Summer, Winter, March Break

Reena Eligibility: ages 3 and up with a diagnosis of a developmental disability
When: Summer, Winter, March Break

Variety Village Eligibility: ages 4 and up of all abilities
When: Summer, Winter, March Break, PA days

Adult Camps

Christian Horizons 
Eligibility: ages 18 years and older with a developmental delay
When: Summer

City of Toronto- Adaptive Programs and Inclusive Services
Eligibility: ages 18-24 years old with a diagnosis of a developmental disability
When: Summer, Winter, March Break

Community Living Toronto- Shadow Lake Eligibility: All ages with a diagnosis of a developmental disability
When: Summer

Meta Centre Eligibility: All ages with a diagnosis of a developmental disability
When: Summer, Winter, March Break

Reena
Eligibility: Ages 3 and up with a diagnosis of a developmental disability
When: Summer, Winter, March Break

Variety Village Eligibility: Ages 4and up of all abilities
When: Summer, Winter, March Break, PA Days