Easter Seals Camp Woodeden (opened 1946)
Overlooking the Thames River on the outskirts of London, Easter Seals Camp Woodeden is situated on 107 acres of beautifully landscaped ground that includes an accessible treehouse, a collection of trees/plants from around the world, and beautiful Japanese influenced architecture. Originally known as “Woodholm,” Easter Seals acquired the property in 1946 to create a camp in southwestern Ontario for Easter Seals kids.
Woodeden currently has 18 buildings, including seven camper cabins, as well as an outdoor amphitheatre, outdoor swimming pool, high ropes course (North America’s only fully accessible one), accessible indoor climbing wall, outdoor pavilion and a fully accessible treehouse. In 2011, a new gym, climbing wall and life skills kitchen were opened.
The camp offers programs such as swimming, arts and crafts, pottery, music, drama, life skills and sports such as sledge hockey, archery, wheelchair basketball, lacrosse, badminton, a nature trail with Yurts for overnight sleep-outs and a fully accessible high ropes challenge course.
At Easter Seals Camp Woodeden, campers expand their leadership abilities through a myriad of creative arts programs and multi-sports activities.
The camp is run by a staff of 68, which includes a team of 3 registered nurses and 3 health care assistants.
Fully Accessible Activities Offered at Camp Woodeden
Sports
Archery
High Ropes Course
Overnight camping in yurts
Indoor climbing wall
Sledge Hockey
Sports (wheelchair basketball, badminton, lacrosse)
Swimming
General Camp Activities
Arts and Crafts
Campfires
Dances
Environmental Studies
Leadership Skills & Life Skills
Media Arts
Music and Drama
GeoCaching
Pottery
Off-Season Camp Rental
Easter Seals Camp Woodeden is available for rental during the off-season to host events such as corporate team building programs, conferences, anniversary parties, family reunions and annual general meetings.
Please contact Katrina Vanderkolff at 519.562.0280 or kvanderkolff@easterseals.org for more information. Please note – camps are unavailable to rent between June 1st and August 31st annually as Easter Seals Summer Camps will be in session.
Water Statement
Easter Seals Ontario camps comply with the Ontario Safe Drinking Water Act. All water treatment records are available for viewing at the camp.
2021 Camp Woodeden Water Report
Manager of Camp Operations
Dear campers and families,
We are honoured to be part of the camp journey for so many people, and we’re very grateful to our campers, families, staff, and supporters who make camp the empowering and joyful place that it is. Although things might look a bit different this year, rest assured that the changes we are making ensure that camp will be filled not only with friendship, connection, and adventure, but will also continue to offer the safe and supportive experience you’ve come to expect from Easter Seals.
We can’t wait for this summer!
The Easter Seals Recreation Team
Camp Woodeden Directions and Contact Information
For directions and contact information, please visit the Camp Woodeden Contact Us page.
