Camp A.C.E
Camp is expanding for 2013! We are responding to demand and offering more weeks of camp to address last summer's wait lists! For 2013, the Centre will have 8 weeks of summer camp, up from 6 and we are doubling our Teen Camp to 2 separate weeks. See the schedule below.
A fun-filled week of activities, adventure and skill building awaits your child! We have eight theme-based weeks of camp in a supportive environment. Children get a chance to work on socialization and communication skills as well as enjoy themselves as they participate in engaging activities with kids their own age. Camp also provides an opportunity for your child to learn to handle new situations.
Note: Camp fills up quickly so please register early. We are limiting each camper to 3 weeks of camp until April 30. After that date any remaining spaces will be open to those who want to book additional weeks.
Camp registration form: 2013
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Age: Five to 12 years, except for Teen Week, which is open to 12-15 year olds
Drop off: Centre for Autism Services Alberta
Pick Up: Centre for Autism Services Alberta
Address: 4752 - 99 Street
Cost: $350 per week of camp * Please note that we are able to maintain camp fees thanks to the generous support of Gateway Rotary and an Oilers 50/50 event.
2013 Camp Schedule
Little Aces - NEW! (July 15 - 19 & Aug. 12 - 16)
Little Campers will play and have opportunities to learn, but most importantly have fun at our new Little Aces Summer Camp! The half-day, week long camps are designed specifically for younger individuals with autism. These junior campers will move throughout three different activity rooms in our spacious south side location. Activities include music, art, basic cooking and more. Campers will get moving as they play on our climber, swing and slide. There will be opportunities to socialize and free play with a wide range of age appropriate toys.
Note: There is a maximum of 8 children per week
Ages: 3 - 5 years
Time: 9 a.m. - noon
Location: Centre for Autism Services Alberta, 4752-99 St.
Cost: $225 per week
Creative Kids: July 2 - 5 (4 days)
Campers can unleash their imaginations as they work with clay, paint and draw. They’ll continue to create as they practice basic baking skills in the kitchen. This is a great opportunity for campers to get messy.
Adventure Land: July 8 - 12, 2013
Campers experience daily challenges and will have opportunities to explore and discover the world around them. Short hikes and much more awaits!
Teen Week: July 15 - 19, 2013
Challenges and adventures including hiking and exploration. Campers will have opportunities to develop or enhance personal virtues including respect, responsibility and more.
Arts & crafts, games, canoeing and non-competitive games will also be part of the fun.
Sensational Exploration: July 22 - 26, 2013
Campers will explore their world, one sense at a time. Activities include touching and tasting items while blindfolded. They’ll also get to truly hear the outdoors as they listen with their eyes closed.
Fun & Fitness: July 29 - Aug. 2, 2013
Campers will start their morning with fun exercises and participate in a new activity every day. Soccer, basketball, swimming and more awaits this active camp experience.
Scientific Discovery: Aug. 6 - 9, 2013 (4 days)
Budding scientists will be kept busy as they participate in age appropriate, hands on experiments throughout the week.
Teen Week: Aug. 12 - 16, 2013
Challenges and adventures including hiking and exploration. Campers will have opportunities to develop or enhance personal virtues including respect, responsibility and more.
Arts & crafts, games, canoeing and non-competitive games will also be part of the fun.
Jungle Safari: Aug. 19 -23, 2013
Campers will walk on the wild side as they take a trip back in time to the land of the dinosaurs. We’ll also head out on a modern safari through the Valley Zoo.
Register early as space is limited.
Camp Stories
"I can't wait for camp next summer and I hope I get to go swimming again with my friends."
David, 9
"Camp has been an invaluable experience for David. He has gone from a non-verbal boy who used pecs to communicate to a boy that loves to tell you how much he loves camp and his day.
My husband and I know that he is safe, as well as learning to communicate and socialize with his peers. This year David was able to show his independence by being a leader amongst all of the children. He had a great time at camp and is looking forward to next year.
David's favorite activities were playing pool with Matt and swimming at Millenium Place. He made some friends, which I'm still hearing about and that is a great milestone for our family."
David's Mom
Summer Camp was wonderful-Sam had an awesome time and gained so much confidence in himself. The aides and volunteers were well trained and very sensitive----they knew when to give Sam help and when to give him an extra push to try something new. It was a great balance of structure and novelty----the same people, the same routine, the same rules and expectations, but also new places to explore and new things to try each day.
Sam's Mom
For more information or to register please contact: Gail Stanford
Phone: 488-6600- ext. 216
Email: gstanford@centreforautism.ab.ca