Camp Information
January 13, 2022 - After careful consideration, KidsAbility has made the difficult decision not to offer any social and recreation summer camps in 2022 due to limited space and staffing resources as a result of COVID-19.
While KidsAbility will not offer these types of camps this year, we will continue to support clients and families in choosing the right social and recreation offering for their child in 2022 through a variety of upcoming Summer Camp Planning Workshops and Summer Camp Fairs. For details on these events, please find information below.
Summer Camp Planning Workshops:
These virtual workshops are designed to give parents and service providers the information they need to plan a successful summer camp experience for children with special needs. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of the workshop.
At these workshops, you’ll learn about:
- The different types of inclusion supports available and how to access them
- Funding options for camp fees and specialized supports
- Sharing information about your child
- Preparing your child for camp
- Municipal and YMCA camps and supports available
Cambridge Summer Camp Planning Workshop:
Date: Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting on Zoom
To Register: summerplanningworkshopcambridge.eventbrite.ca
Registration Deadline: January 10, 2022
Need assistance, or have questions? Contact Sheryl Dedman at sdedman@kidsability.ca or 519-886-8886, ext. 3260
Watch the 2022 Cambridge Summer Camp Planning Workshop video.
Kitchener/Waterloo Summer Camp Planning Workshop:
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting on Zoom
To Register: summerplanningworkshopkw.eventbrite.ca
Registration Deadline: February 14, 2022
Need assistance, or have questions? Contact Meg Shirley at mshirley@kidsability.ca or 519-886-8886 ext.1302
Watch the 2022 Kitchener-Waterloo Summer Camp Planning Workshop video.
Guelph-Wellington Summer Camp Planning Workshop
Date: Tuesday, February 15, 2022
Time: 7-9:00 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting on Zoom
To Register: summer-camp-planning-workshop-guelph-wellington.eventbrite.ca
Registration Deadline: February 14, 2022
Need assistance, or have questions? Contact Sheryl Dedman at sdedman@kidsability.ca or 519-886-8886 ext. 3260
Watch the 2022 Guelph-Wellington Summer Camp Planning Workshop video.
Summer Camp Fairs - Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington:
In partnership with the Waterloo Region Family Network, KidsAbility is hosting a series of Summer Camp Fairs to showcase available camps for families in 2022.
At these free virtual events, you’ll learn more about summer camp opportunities for children, youth, and young adults with special needs in Waterloo Region, Guelph-Wellington, and beyond.
Summer Camp Fair #1 – Overnight Camps in Waterloo Region and Beyond
Will focus on overnight camps that specialize in programming for individuals with special needs as well as overnight camps that have inclusion programs that provide additional supports for campers with special needs to participate in mainstream programs. Watch the
2022 Overnight Camp Fair video.
Date: Monday, January 10, 2022
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting on Zoom
To Register: campfair1overnightcamps.eventbrite.caNeed assistance, or have questions? Contact Meg Shirley at
mshirley@kidsability.ca or 519-886-8886 ext.1302
Summer Camp Fair #2 – Day Camps for Children, Aged 4-12 (Waterloo Region)
Will focus on day camps in Waterloo Region that specialize in programming for children with special needs as well as those that have inclusion programs to provide additional supports for campers with special needs to participate in mainstream programs. Watch the
2022 Day Camps Fair for Children video.
Date: Monday, January 24, 2022
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting on Zoom
To Register: campfair2daycamps.eventbrite.caNeed assistance, or have questions? Contact Meg Shirley at
mshirley@kidsability.ca or 519-886-8886 ext.1302
Summer Camp Fair #3 – Teens and Young Adults (Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington)
Will focus on camps and summer programs in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington that provide day programming or getaways for teens and young adults with disabilities. Watch the
2021 Camp Fair for Teens and Young Adults video.
Date: Monday, February 28, 2022
Time: 7-8:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Meeting on Zoom
To Register: eventbrite.ca/e/224088082487Need assistance, or have questions? Contact Meg Shirley at
mshirley@kidsability.ca or 519-886-8886 ext.1302
Watch the
2022 Summer Camp Fair Virtual Series - Teens and Young Adults video.
Summer Camp Planning 2022 Resources
COVID-19 safety at KidsAbility continues to be our first priority. We remain diligent with our strict health and safety protocols and are pleased to announce we have successfully completed the Greater Kitchener Waterloo and Cambridge Chambers of Commerce and the Region of Waterloo's COVID-19 Safe Ambassador Program.