Special Needs Camps in Hamilton, Burlington and Oakville

July 22, 2022 / School Info

Children with special needs and exceptionalities benefit from a summer camp that caters to their special needs. Whether your child has a physical need or requires additional support servies, these camps are able to support your family. Each camp will have its own enrollment process, so we’ve linked you to each one to make finding that ideal summer camp easier.

Included in this list are all special needs summer camps in Oakville, Milton, Burlington, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Waterdown, Ancaster and Dundas. Did we miss one? Tell us in the comments below. We want to make sure every parent knows about every one of their camp options.

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Summer Camps That Specialize in Supporting Kids With Special Needs

Now What Support Services Camps
NowWhat is a vibrant family clinic in downtown Ancaster.  We offer counselling, ADHD support, speech therapy, OT, DBT groups and Executive Function support for people of all ages.  Our SkillBuilders camps and PA days combine a range of therapeutic disciplines into fun, active programs that encourage social, emotional, developmental and relational skill-building.  We enjoy our big backyard, veggie gardens, therapy animals, and community resources like the local splash pad, library, parks and forest trails, spending most of the day outside.  Snacks and lunch included!  Covered by most private benefit plans (MSW, OT, SLP). Weekly therapeutic themes help your kids: Build and maintain positive relationships Develop resilience & flexibility Cope with s …

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Ancaster
https://nowwhatsupports.ca/camps/
We Rock The Spectrum Oakville
“Finally a Place Where You Never Have to Say I’m Sorry”™ We Rock the Spectrum Kid’s Gyms was founded to provide a place for children of all ability levels to play and grow together. As the only kids' gym that offers an inclusive philosophy, we have found all children can benefit from our uniquely designed sensory equipment that is specifically designed to aid children with sensory processing disorders. However, in our experience, all children are able to benefit greatly from this equipment and by allowing children of all ability levels to play together they are able to learn a great deal from each other and become the best motivation for success on every level. Our Gym Includes: Suspended equipment with swings – for balance and vestibular treatment Crash mats and cr …

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245 Wyecroft Rd, Unit #3, Oakville, L6K 3Y6
905-337-0101
https://www.werockthespectrumoakville.ca/
Bloom Speech Therapy Nature Based Communication Camp
Get ready to get dirty! Bloom Speech Language Therapy (bloomspeech.ca) is marrying child-centered Speech-Language Pathology support with a love of nature, getting dirty, and having fun! This half-day week-long camp is organized for children ages 4-9 looking to build communication confidence through social play and nature exploration. We are equipped to support children who are toileting independently and have independent mobility in an outdoor space. Camp will run July 11-15 and July 18-22, from 8:30 am to 12:00 pm. We are so excited to host camp at the Grow for Change Urban Farm in southwest Burlington (bunchberry.org).
Burlington
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DKgFhPQ_JhGHnqngT1ZifB6j_lYgj53d/view
Bonds Autism Centre
Burlington
https://www.bondsautismcentre.ca/
Camp Marydale
Hamilton
https://www.campmarydale.ca/summer-camp
Hamilton Speech Services Camps
Hamilton
https://www.hamiltonspeech.com/services
LVW Creative Barracks
Creative Barracks is an art studio and party service provider that brings the fun to you! Whether you want an in-home art party to paint/sculpt, face painting or balloons!
Niagara Region
https://www.barracksbythegrand.ca
McMaster Sports Fitness School (SFS)
Ages 6-16
Hamilton
https://rec.mcmaster.ca/programs/camps/sport-fitness-school
Rankin Educational Services
Burlington
https://www.rankineducationalservices.com/
Red Tree Performance Academy
Hamilton
https://www.redtree.academy/
SkillBuilders Therapeutic Camp
Ancaster
https://nowwhatsupports.ca/camps/
YMCA
Multiple Locations
https://www.ymcahbb.ca/camp/day-camp

Summer Camp guides For Every Camper

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