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Program:
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Provincial Office - Camps and Recreation
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Address:
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1 Concorde Gate Suite 700
Toronto, ON
M3C 3N6
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Map
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Location:
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- Located at Concorde Gate in North York
- Closest intersection is at Concorde Gate and Concorde Pl just off the Don Valley Parkway
- Situated near Aga Khan Park
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Service Description:
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Easter Seals Ontario provides programs and services to children and youth with physical disabilities across Ontario to help them achieve greater independence, accessibility and integration
Offers 5 to 10-day summer camp sessions for children and youth with physical disabilities who are registered with Easter Seals OntarioOperates two camp sites: Camp Merrywood, located in Perth, Ontario and Camp Woodeden, located in London, Ontario
Activities include:
- Archery
- Arts and Crafts
- Campfires
- Environmental studies
- Leadership and life skills
- Sports (basketball, badminton, lacrosse)
- Swimming
Exclusively at Camp Merrywood:
Exclusively at Camp Woodeden:
- Rock climbing
- Fully accessible high ropes course
Camps are available for off season rental
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Fees:
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Program; Campers registered with Easter Seals Ontario who are 18 and under as of July 1st of the camping year automatically qualify to receive funding and are asked to pay what they can, with a minimum payment of $150; Campers 19 years of age and older ar
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Application:
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- Applications can be found on the Easter Seals Camps website
- Online applications for Individual, Sport, Discovery, GEAR-UP, Out-Tripping Adventure, Family and Leaders in Training camps
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Children 6-26 years of age with physical disabilities
- Children must be registered with Easter Seals Ontario (Note: the Incontinence Supplies Program is a separate registry)
- Must be able to communicate a consistent yes/no (verbal or non-verbal)
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