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summer program guide
2015
Summer Camp Program Descriptions
Bridges Summer Camp
A two week funded camp that promises to be a fun time for all! Staff will provide campers
the opportunity to develop camp-readiness skills, follow typical camp routines and activities,
build their skills and experience community outings.
Service Ratio:
1 staff to 1 child
Ages Supported:
7 to 13 years old
Diagnosis Required:
Yes
Facilitated by trained Geneva Centre for Autism staff, Bridges
Summer Day Camp provides campers with a recreational
environment where fun and learning come together in a day of
structured activities. Camp activities provide the children with
opportunities to meet their individualized gross motor, fine motor and
sensory needs while encouraging communication, socialization and
discovery. Bridges Summer Day Camp emphasizes inclusion and
community integration, and campers are encouraged to participate
in community outings that are based on their individual interests, skills
and abilities with the support of staff.
Through partnerships with Toronto Parks, Forestry and Recreation, East Metro Youth Services
and Variety Village, Geneva Centre for Autism supports campers at outings in the local
community. Space is limited! Registration is first come, first served.
Zone Adventure Camp
Enjoy the sights and sounds around the GTA this summer with the Zone Adventure Day
Camp.
Service Ratio:
1 staff to 3 children;
additional staff (1 staff to 1
child) can be provided at a
cost to support children with
higher needs.
Ages Supported:
2 to 18 years old
Diagnosis Required:
Children and youth without
ASD are welcome
While attending the Zone Adventure Day Camp, campers between
the ages of 2 and 18 years old will participate in traditional,
exciting and fun camp activities. Trained Geneva Centre for Autism
staff will structure activities and outings to meet the needs of children
on the autism spectrum, however, children without ASD are welcome
to attend! At the Zone Adventure Camp, every day is an adventure.
The campers will participate in daily outings to community settings
such as Centre Island, Toronto Beaches, the Ontario Science Centre,
the Toronto Zoo and many more! Campers will be encouraged to
build friendships, set goals and challenge themselves.
Social Skills Camp
The goal of Social Skills Summer Day Camp at Geneva Centre for Autism is to provide each
camper with an opportunity to learn and practice social skills in a fun, supportive and
encouraging summer day camp atmosphere.
Service Ratio:
1 staff to 3 children
Ages Supported:
4 to 13 years old
Diagnosis Required:
Yes
Geneva Centre for Autism’s Social Skills Summer Day Camp provides a supportive and fun summer camp experience that aims at
strengthening social skills to better transition to less supported
community programs. Social Skills camp staff and volunteers are
trained to facilitate campers to generalize targeted social skills in
recreation, leisure and group activities in a 1:3 ratio. Campers are
motivated to interact and learn through typical camp activities, such
as playing games, learning new interactive songs, and making
crafts. Social skills, including play, social communication and making
friends are taught and rehearsed in each activity.
Sibshops Summer Camp
Do you have a brother or sister with Autism Spectrum Disorder? If so, Geneva Centre for Autism, in partnership with Kerry’s Place Autism Services, is pleased to offer a Sibshops Camp!
Service Ratio:
1 staff to 4 children
Ages Supported:
8 to 13 years old
Diagnosis Required:
No
At Sibshops, campers will obtain peer support and education
within a recreational context and engage in a range of games,
social outings and discussion activities. Sibshops acknowledge what
it feels like to be a brother or sister of a person with autism and
reflects a belief that brothers and sisters have much to offer one
another. Come join us for a week of sibling fun!
Summer Camp Application Form
Please remember to include ALL 3 pages when returning your application. Applications that are missing
the camp selection pages will not be accepted.
family information
Parent/Guardian #1 Name:
Address:
City:
Home Phone:
Email:
Parent/Guardian #2 Name:
Address:
City:
Home Phone:
Email:
Participant Name:
Participant Age:
Address
Check if same as Parent/Guardian #1
Sibling #1 Name:
Participant Age:
Address
Check if same as Parent/Guardian #1
Sibling #2 Name:
Participant Age:
Address
Check if same as Parent/Guardian #1
Postal Code:
Cell Phone:
Postal Code:
Cell Phone:
Date of Birth (M/D/Y)
Check if same as Parent/Guardian #2
Date of Birth (M/D/Y)
Check if same as Parent/Guardian #2
Date of Birth (M/D/Y)
Check if same as Parent/Guardian #2
Remember to include all pages pertaining to your summer camp week selections!
Participant Name: ____________________________________________
Summer Camp Selections
Please check off each of the weeks you wish to send your child(ren) including which screening dates
work best for your family. Please note that by completing an application form you are not guranteed a
spot in a program. Program spaces will be confirmed when you receive confirmation from Geneva
Centre for Autism.
Bridges Summer Camp
Week
Dates of Camp
Cost/Week
Session 1
June 29, 2015- July 10, 2015 *
$300.00
Session 2
July 13, 2015- July 24, 2015
$300.00
Session 3
July 27, 2015 – Aug 7, 2015*
$300.00
Session 4
Aug 10, 2015- Aug 21, 2015
$300.00
1st Choice
2nd Choice 3rd Choice
*There will be no camp on Wednesday, July 1st or Monday, August 3rd for the observance of statutory holidays
Screening dates:
April 16 12-7pm
April 28 12-7pm
May 5 12-7pm
May 6 12-7pm
May 7 12-7pm
May 8 12-7pm
Zone Adventure Camp
Week
Dates of Camp
Cost/Week
Week 1
June 29, 2015- July 10, 2015 *
$600.00
Week 2
July 6, 2015 - July 10, 2015
$600.00
Week 3
July 13, 2015 - July 17, 2015
$600.00
Week 4
July 20, 2015 - July 24, 2015
$600.00
Week 5
July 27, 2015 - July 31, 2015
$600.00
Week 6
August 4, 2015- August 7, 2015 *
$600.00
Week 7
August 10, 2015 - August 14, 2015
$600.00
Week 8
August 17, 2015 - August 21, 2015
$600.00
Additional Support
Available each week for an additional cost
$500.00
Choices
*There will be no camp on Wednesday, July 1st or Monday, August 3rd for the observance of statutory holidays
Screening dates:
April 16 12-7pm
April 28 12-7pm
May 5 12-7pm
May 6 12-7pm
May 7 12-7pm
May 8 12-7pm
Remember to include all pages pertaining to your summer camp week selections!
Participant Name: ____________________________________________
Summer Camp Selections
Please check off each of the weeks you wish to send your child(ren) including which screening dates
work best for your family. Please note that by completing an application form you are not guranteed a
spot in a program. Program spaces will be confirmed when you receive confirmation from Geneva
Centre for Autism.
Social Skills Camp
Week
Dates of Camp
Cost/Week
Week 1
June 29, 2015- July 10, 2015 *
$600.00
Week 2
July 6, 2015 - July 10, 2015
$600.00
Week 3
July 13, 2015 - July 17, 2015
$600.00
Week 4
July 20, 2015 - July 24, 2015
$600.00
Week 5
July 27, 2015 - July 31, 2015
$600.00
Week 6
August 4, 2015- August 7, 2015 *
$600.00
1st Choice
2nd Choice 3rd Choice
*There will be no camp on Wednesday, July 1st or Monday, August 3rd for the observance of statutory holidays
We cannot guarantee that all requested weeks will be available. Groups will be developed according to age, so
if a requested week is not suitable, we may ask you to amend your choice.
Screening dates:
April 15 12-7pm
April 29 12-7pm
April 30 12-7pm
May 4 12-7pm
Sibshops Summer Camp
Week
Dates of Camp
Cost/Week
Week 1
June 29, 2015- July 10, 2015 *
$600.00
Week 2
July 6, 2015 - July 10, 2015
$600.00
Week 3
July 13, 2015 - July 17, 2015
$600.00
Week 4
July 20, 2015 - July 24, 2015
$600.00
Week 5
July 27, 2015 - July 31, 2015
$600.00
Week 6
August 4, 2015- August 7, 2015 *
$600.00
Week 7
August 10, 2015 - August 14, 2015
$600.00
Week 8
August 17, 2015 - August 21, 2015
$600.00
Choices
*There will be no camp on Wednesday, July 1st or Monday, August 3rd for the observance of statutory holidays
We cannot guarantee that all requested weeks will be available.
Screening dates:
May 11 12-7pm
May 12 12-7pm
Remember to include all pages pertaining to your summer camp week selections!
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Send to ATTN: Group Services at:
Email: [email protected]
Fax: 416 322 5894
Mail: 112 Merton St., Toronto, M4S 2Z8
Questions?
Phone: 416 322 7877 ext 325
Email: [email protected]
112 Merton Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M4S 2Z8
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