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Please contact us if you have any questions (403.949.3818, ext 0) 

 

2013 SUMMER PROGRAMS

Youth Camps 

Camp Canada
July 1-6, 2013

This camp is offered in partnership with the Canadian Ostomy Association, and is for children ages 8 – 18 with ostomies from across Canada. Call 403-949-3818 ext 28, or %3Dgnou%21bnmns%3C%23%221161b1%23%3Fdl%60hm%3D.gnou%3F%21us for more information.

To register, please visit www.ostomycanada.ca/camp or contact Canadian Ostomy Youth Camp at 403-680-9551 to register and to apply for the Easter Seals Camp Horizon subsidy.

Camp Light Up A Life
July 8-13, 2013 

Camper Fee: $570 per participant

This camp is offered with the support of the Calgary Cerebral Palsy Association, and is for all children with disabilities ages 7 to 17. During this week campers will experience inclusive camp life at its finest.  Campers will participate in outdoor activities customized to their abilities. Sleeping under the stars, swimming in our fully accessible pool, and making smores and new friendships by the campfire are just a few of the highlights of your camper’s experience! Phone 403-949-3818 or %3Dgnou%21bnmns%3C%23%221161b1%23%3Fdl%60hm%3D.gnou%3F us for more information.

Camp Jean Nelson (3 sessions)

I - July 15-20, 2013
II - July 22-27, 2013
III - July 29-August 4, 2013

This camp is offered in partnership with Canadian Diabetes Association, and is for children ages 8 – 15 with diabetes. This camp offers children an emotionally and medically safe environment to have fun, play outdoors, learn about diabetes, and make new friends.

Contact the Canadian Diabetes Association 403-266-0620 to register and to apply for the Easter Seals Camp Horizon subsidy, or visit their website: To register, please visit www.diabetes.ca/get-involved/helping-you/camps

Camp Fun'zAmust - Between Friends
August 5-10, 2013

In partnership with Between Friends, this week is open to youth with disabilities ages 7-17. During this week campers will experience a sense of belonging and an enhanced quality of life through the new friendships they make and the adventures they experience.

Contact Between Friends to register and to apply for the Easter Seals Camp Horizon subsidy.  Phone 403-949-3818 or %3Dgnou%21bnmns%3C%23%221161b1%23%3Fdl%60hm%3D.gnou%3F us for more information. To register, please visit: www.betweenfriends.ab.ca

Camp Maltese Cross
August 11-17, 2013

This camp is offered in partnership with the Alberta Fire Fighters Burn Treatment Society, and is for youth ages 8 to 18 who are burn survivors. This camp offers children an opportunity to experience the magic of camp in a physically safe and emotionally supportive environment.

Contact AFFBC to register and to apply for the Easter Seals Camp Horizon subsidy. Call 403-949-3818 or %3Dgnou%21bnmns%3C%23%221161b1%23%3Fdl%60hm%3D.gnou%3F  us for more information. To register, please visit  www.firefighterbtu.net

Multiple Sclerosis Camp
August 17-24, 2013

The MS Society is partnering with Easter Seals Camp Horizon to host the 7th annual week-long camp for youth age 8-21 diagnosed with MS. Thanks to generous funders who cover the full cost of camp and travel, campers can enjoy a free week of great camp activities and a chance to relax and connect with other young people living with MS. Visit the MS Society website at www.mssociety.ca/camp to watch the camp video! Call 1-866-922-6065 x3170 or email jher%60oeuddorb%60lqAlrrnbhdux/b%60 for more information and for registration information.

Kidney Kamp

August 19-24, 2013

This camp is offered in partnership with Alberta Children’s Hospital and Stollery Children’s Hospital, and is for children ages 8 – 18 with kidney impairments. Contact the Alberta Children’s Hospital or the Stollery Children’s Hospital to register and to apply for the Easter Seals Camp Horizon subsidy.  Call 403-949-3818 or %3Dgnou%21bnmns%3C%23%221161b1%23%3Fdl%60hm%3D.gnou%3F us for more information. Please contact the Alberta Children’s Hospital or the Stollery Children’s Hospital to register.

Deaf & Hard of Hearing Camp

August 26-31, 2013

This camp is offered in partnership with Jade Coultman of the Canadian Hard of Hearing Association. It is for children ages 7-17 who are deaf or hard of hearing. Call 403-949-3818 or hearnowyouthcamp@gmail.com for more information.

Camp Encounter: Sibling Camp

August 26-31, 2013

Camper Fee: $450/participant

This camp is offered to siblings of campers who have a disability or special need. This adventure filled week will include white water rafting, camp fire, out trips, hiking, biking, high ropes, giant swing and so much more! Camp Encounter allows siblings to come together and create new friendships with other siblings as well as have fun and learn many new skills. This camp is open to children and youth aged 7-15 . Call 403-949-3818 or email us for more information. 

 Summer 2013

 Youth Leadership Programs

L.E.A.D

July 15-August 3, 2013

 

We are proud to announce the L.E.A.D. ( Leadership, Education, Adventure, Diversity) program. This new program is the product of our desire to grow the former Counselor In Training program to more clearly focus its scope and practice so as to produce real, tangible outcomes for our participants and their greater communities. Together with our partners, Easter Seals Camp Horizon is on the forward edge of leadership development for individuals with disabilities/special needs and/or serious illnesses.

 

The primary goal of L.E.A.D. is to train, educate, and develop leadership skills in an outdoor adventure centered environment. The final objective in not to train counselors to work at camp but to train leaders to go into their schools, their towns and communities as an advocate on behalf of individuals with special needs or medical circumstances, to educate those around them, to extend equality to all persons.

 

Young adults 16– 18 years old. Passionate about disability issues and willing to stretch their present paradigm in a fun camp atmosphere. Cost per participant is $1200.

 

All L.E.A.D. candidates will undergo a brief interview selection process to determine program/participant compatibility. This will be completed once the online application form has been submitted.

 

L.E.A.P

August 12-24, 2013

 

Easter Seals Camp Horizon is offering a ‘one-in-it’s kind leadership program; L.E.A.P. (Learn Experience Achieve Potential, a leadership program for people with physical and developmental disabilities). This two full week program in beautiful Kananaskis is base camped at Easter Seals Camp Horizon main site. L.E.A.P.er’s will be staying in comfortable heated Yurts and spending their days in specifically focused sessions on: Disability awareness, lifeskills, advocacy, leadership skills, and professional standards.

L.E.A.P.er’s will also experience creative, innovative, and dynamic adventure based programs. Activities include hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, and rafting to name just a few.

 

 

Young adults 15– 21 years old with a physical or developmental disability. Passionate about disability issues and willing to stretch their present  paradigm in a fun camp atmosphere.

*campers must be able to direct their own personal care

Cost: $700 

 

 

 

Adult Camps - Cost $540

(For all Adult Camps, please %3Dgnou%21bnmns%3C%23%221161b1%23%3Fbnou%60bu%21tr%3D.gnou%3F%21to ensure that your camper is a good fit for camp.) 

For more information, %3Dgnou%21bnmns%3C%23%221161b1%23%3Fdl%60hm%3D.gnou%3F or phone our Program Coordinator, at 403-949-3818 ext 26.

KanCamp I (ages 45+)  NOTE: NO LOWER BUNKS AVAILABLE
June 10-15, 2013

KanCamp II (ages 30-50) 
June 17-22, 2013

Young Adult KanCamp (ages 18-35) Currently Full, Please contact us for wait list information
June 24-29, 2013

For adults with physical or developmental disabilities 
All campers receive a Camp Horizon T-shirt, included in the registration cost. These camps are an opportunity for adults to enjoy high ropes, the giant swing, camp wide games and activities, pond rafting, and much more, surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Kananaskis Country.

Adult Adventure Camp- $555

Specifically designed for adults who are able to experience new levels of adventure. These camps are created for campers who are physically able to encounter outdoor adventure head on. Campers will be sleeping in tents/ tipis, heading off site for varied programs. Adventure camps are for campers aged 18-65, campers must be able to understand safety instructions and capable of varyings physical demands. 

KanAdventure Land

June 17th-22nd, 2013

This camp will encompass a variety of land based activities including hiking, biking, repelling, climbing, geocaching and orienteering. This camp is more activity based the traditional adult camps and will include campers sleeping in tipis/tents, heading off site and a larger variety and intensity of land based activities.

KanAdventure Water

June 24th-29th, 2013

This aquatic based camp will have adult campers sleeping in tipis/tents and exploring many different water based activities and sports. Adventures will include swimming, canoeing, white water rafting and water sports. This camp is more activity based and has a higher intensity of programming than traditional adult camps and the KanAdventure Land program.

KanAdventure Extreme

July 1st-6th, 2013

The most extreme of our KanAdventure camps! This week will entail ventures into white water rafting, river surfing, high climbs, caving and trekking. Campers will also be spending the week living in tipis/tents. This camp will have a higher physical demand from campers as well campers will need the ability to understand safety regulations and instructions.

 

Winter 2013

Christmas Camp

December 23-26, 2013

For Campers with physical/developmental disabilities ages 18 and up.
Camper Fee: $350 (we ask that you send 2 gifts labeled with camper's name to give out on Christmas morning)

Activities will include Christmas baking, karaoke, bowling, spa, crafts, bonfires, carolling, banquet and dance and, of course, a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus on Christmas morning. To find out more or to register, call 403-949-3818 or contact us by %3Dgnou%21bnmns%3C%23%221161b1%23%3Fdl%60hm%3D.gnou%3F.

REGISTERING FOR PROGRAMS

To register for any of our programs, please follow the links provided under each camp description or contact our Registrar by camphorizon@easterseals.ab.ca  call 403-949-3818, ext. 0 

CONTACT US

For more information about our camp programs, or to discuss what camp program(s) are best suited to your needs, please %3Dgnou%21bnmns%3C%23%221161b1%23%3Fdl%60hm%3D.gnou%3F us or call (403) 949-3818 Ext 21 or 26.

CAMP FEES

In order to provide the high quality, fun, and safe experience that parents expect and children deserve here at Easter Seals Camp Horizon, we invest in the very best staff, facilities, food, and equipment. Each program’s fee is determined by the length of the program, staffing requirements, and what activities are offered. Easter Seals Camp Horizon is committed to ensuring that every person who is eligible can access camp, and subsidizes the cost of each camper’s fee by 50%. As our programs are not eligible for government funding, annually we must raise over $380,000 to offer these subsidies. We are proud to partner with groups throughout the province and the country who are equally as committed to this experience, and who subsidize the cost even further for specific weeks of camps or specific campers. To inquire about the cost of our summer camps for children and youth, please contact us by e-mail or the partner group for that specific week of camp.

Easter Seals Camp Horizon
Box 540
Bragg Creek AB T0L 0K0
Phone: 403-949-3818
Fax: 403-949-3388