My Choice Summer Camp
Hours: 10AM – 2PM
Location: 1110 – 6900 Graybar Road, Richmond BC, V6W 0A5
Weekly cost: $420
For Children Aged: 6 – Graduation
Student to Staff Ratio: 2:1 (1:1 Ratio available upon request. Please ask office for more information)
Dates for the Summer 2024
Week 1: July 9, 10, 11 Week 2: July 16, 17, 18 Week 3: July 23, 24, 25 Week 4: July 30, 31, Aug 1 Week 5: August 6, 7, 8 Week 6: August 13, 14, 15
This year we are happy to offer a Centre-based camp for Autistic youth and their siblings to hang out in an inclusive environment and have the option to engage in a variety of activities. Each day, there will be a range of activities for the camper to choose to play or try out. For example: Simple cooking activities, science experiments, crafts. gross motor games, sensory play, tech time, Lego, board games, etc. Communication and Assent will be important goals. Most activities will be optional: If a camper communicates that they are removing assesnt and chooses not to engage in the group activity, there wil be other choices available. A BCBA will be present each day and all other camp leaders have extensive expereinces in working with Autistic children/youth. We want to ensure your child is safe, has the opportunity to develop friendships with other neurodiverse youth and enjoys their time at camp! *Siblings can be neurotypical. Please contact Joseph for a sibling discount.*
Skills targeted during a day of camp:
- Communication: Make their needs known to staff/peers
- Assent – campers will learn that their “no” will be respected
- Develop friendships and increase peer interactions (if desired)
- Group participations and planning (if desired)
- Fine motor and gross motor skills (if desired)
Prerequisite Skills:
- Able to communicate their basic needs (can be through speaking, using AAC, PECs, etc.)
- Can use the toilet independently
- For safety reasons, no significant problem behaviours or safety concerns (e.g., bolting/flighting risk, aggressive verbal or physical behaviour, or self-injurious behaviour)
Please email joseph@abacentre.ca or call (604-232-4122) to set up the Pre interview or for information on the program.