Summer Camp Planning Workshop (Guelph/Wellington)

To Join us live on Tuesday, February 15th at 7:00pm please click on the Zoom link below:

https://ca01web.zoom.us/j/64206227261?pwd=S0pUQzRPdi9abkxKY2JRUjBBRnp4QT09 Meeting ID: 642 0622 7261

Passcode: 516403

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Meeting ID: 642 0622 7261 Passcode: 516403

Find your local number: https://ca01web.zoom.us/u/gbLW1b0mTF

Are you thinking about a summer camp for your child?

Come join us for a summer camp planning workshop! This workshop is designed to give parents the information they need to plan a successful summer camp experience for a child with special needs.

In this free parent workshop, you will learn about:

• How to find inclusive and specialized camps in your community

• 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

• City of Guelph inclusion supports

• SKIC - Supporting Kids in Camp inclusion support

This workshop is intended for families who have children with special needs as well as service providers who support families to navigate camp and recreation opportunities. This workshop will be presented by Heather Granger (Recreation Program Coordinator- Inclusion for the City of Guelph), Jennifer Hughes Djaja (CMHA/SKIC Coordinator) and Sheryl Dedman (Recreation Therapist at KidsAbility)

Please join us for this live workshop over zoom. Registrants will receive a Zoom link via email the morning of the workshop.

FAQ:

This workshop is being offered live online on the Zoom platform through Eventbrite's online event page.

The following internet speeds are needed to connect to Zoom:

• 800kbps/1.0Mbps (up/down) for high quality video

• For gallery view and/or 730p HD video: 1.5Mbps/1.5Mbps (up/down)If you are unsure if your internet speed meets the requirements, please visit fast.com to test your internet speed. For more information on Zoom please visit their website here.

I have my children with me, can I still attend? Yes! We know this challenging time presents challenges with childcare options. When you log in to the session, your video and audio will be turned off. You will be able to see the presenters and the presentation and hear them speak but no one will hear or see you.

Will I be able to ask questions during the session? Yes! Zoom has a chat function and you will be able to message the facilitators privately with your question during the session. The facilitators will then read the questions and answer them throughout the presentation and there will also be a question-and-answer session at the end.

I am a service provider and would like to attend? Absolutely! The information presented is very relevant for service providers who help families to navigate recreation and camp opportunities. We welcome you to join us!

I am no longer able to attend this training. Who do I contact? No need to contact us, but if you would like to review a recording of the workshop, it will be posted at https://kidsability.ca/camp-info

How can I contact the organizer with any questions not answered here? Contact Sheryl Dedman at sdedman@kidsability.ca or 519-886-8886 x3260

I require an accommodation, who can I contact? Contact Sheryl Dedman at sdedman@kidsability.ca or 519-886-8886 x3260