Camp Inclusion Certification
Direct Camper support
This workshop is an introduction to the basics of how to include Neurodiverse/persons with disabilities into your camp program.
Laying the groundwork for how to think and talk about disability and building on an understanding of the AODA and how it impacts your camp.
Appropriate Language
Models of Disability
Disability Frameworks
Everyday Interactions
Basic understanding of support options
You will leave feeling more confident in your understanding of disabilities and neurodivergence and how to support campers in their camp experiences.
Who would benefit from this workshop?
Front line staff ( Counsellors, C.I.T’s, Program staff, operations team members).
ExploreAbility uses the full breath and depth of their experience to create a truly unique inclusive and accessible camp for campers and staff. By combining our Adaptive Training Modules, Accessibility solutions, inclusion policies and procedures etc. we create a ‘Turn key’ solution to accommodate your camps needs.
End to end support for Camp Leadership
End to end supports for Camp Staff
End to end supports for Campers and camper families
Accessibility solutions.
Sensory Space creation
Our team will assess your current policies and programs and will create new systems and programs. Our team will provide in-depth training and resources for your team. We will create registration supports and camper support plans. Our team will be available for ‘real time’ support during sessions for staff support
Who would benefit from this Program?
EVERY Summer/day camps, faith communities who see the need to offer inclusive supports for children and youth, yet struggle with where to start and how to make their camps open to all and able to support all.
Learn the hard-skills necessary to include people of varying abilities in your programs.
Peak
How to fully include people of all abilities in your camp, programs and activities.
Plan
An introduction to the basics of how to interact appropriately with people with varying abilities.
Path
Plan : Awareness Workshop (3 hours)
Organizational Level
Path: Inclusion/ Accessibility Core support
We provide the key tools needed for your leadership team to begin to include people of all abilities in your camp programs. Through multi points of contact, we assist in the creation of a solid accessibility and inclusion plan. From policy review to camper registration and camper support, we guide you on the path
Evaluate your facility for accessibility
Plan for inclusion in your activities and programs
Set accessibility and inclusion goals for your programs,
built environment, and organization.
Our consultation is 100% flexible and adaptive to your needs. We work with your team at your pace, providing real solutions. Our consultants create real action items and real tools
Who would benefit from this workshop?
Front line staff Camp Leadership, Board of Directors, Sr camp staff.
Package includes: Review of Policies, accessibility audits, training workshops, camper support plans, staff support plans
