Click here to download the 2013 Camper Application.
Availability: ‘G’ = Girls, ‘B’ = Boys
| Camp | Session | Age | Length | Cost | Dates | Code | Availability |
| Merrywood | Discovery | 6-12 | 5 days | $1,000 | Aug 11-16 | MD | G-3, B-6 |
| Woodeden | Discovery | 6-12 | 5 days | $1,000 | Aug 5-10 | WD | G-0, B-1 |
Every child is different, and Easter Seals Ontario realizes that some children (or their parents) may not be ready for a full 10-day camp experience. For this reason, Easter Seals offers Discovery Camp, a 5-day program directed towards young, first-time campers, which takes place at both Camp Merrywood and Camp Woodeden.
Easter Seals Camps offer a nurturing environment, carefully organized to provide the support, supervision and structure that first time campers require. Both Camp Merrywood and Camp Woodeden have a staff/camper ratio of 1:2 with 3 registered nurses on site. There are no more than 8 campers per cabin during any session, to ensure your child receives the attention they require.
Campers have a more structured schedule, spending at least 3 periods a day with their cabin group. During the 4th period, campers can choose an activity of their choice.
Discovery Camp will give your child a feel for being away from home and a taste of independence. Campers will have the opportunity to participate in nightly campfires and enjoy all of the camp activities.
Campers under the age of 19 years as of July 1 (of the camping year) and who are not a Crown Ward, are eligible to receive funding from Easter Seals Ontario. Families are asked to pay what they can, with a minimum payment of $125. The remainder will be funded by our generous donors.
Eligibility:
Between the ages of 6-12 years as of July 1 (of the program year)
Registered with Easter Seals Ontario (Please note that the Incontinence Grant is a separate registry)
Meet the criteria for participation in Easter Seals residential camps (please see our “General Information / FAQ” page for more information).
A Typical day
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 10:00 am | Activity Period #1 |
| 11:00 am | Juice Break |
| 11:15 am | Activity Period #2 |
| 12:15 pm | Lunch |
| 1:15 pm | Hang Time |
| 2:45 pm | Activity Period #3 |
| 3:45 pm | Juice Break |
| 4:30 pm | Activity Period #4 |
| 5:00 pm | Dinner |
| 6:00 pm | Evening Activity |
| 7:00 pm | Campfire |
| 7:30 pm | Snack |
| 8:00 pm | Story Time |
| 8:30 pm | Bedtime |
For more information, contact the Easter Seals Recreation Co-ordinator at 416.421.8377 or 1.800.668.6252 ext. 325 or camp@easterseals.org.
Please note:
Easter Seals camps are thrilled to offer exciting non-traditional camp programmes. Please be aware however, that for safety reasons, specific criteria exists for participation in: white water rafting, out-trips and high ropes activities. Not all campers are well-suited for these activities.
Applications
Applications for 2013 Summer Camping Programs are now available to download here.