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Welcome to the Autism Ontario Kids(A-OK) Co-op Camp web page

Autism Ontario - York Region Chapter
A-OK Co-op Camp

Providing a fun summer day camp experience for children and young adults (ages 4 to 21) with Autism Spectrum and Related Disorders in a caring, non-judgmental environment.

A-OK Camp is a co-op camp run by volunteers and the families of the campers. It was developed by members of Autism Ontario - York Region Chapter - to ensure that children with Autism Spectrum Disorders have a quality camp experience in a safe, supportive, non-judgmental environment.

Campers enjoy many community-based activities, such as:
• Swimming
• Community Outings
• Cooking
• Crafts

A significant part of the camp program is based on community outings, providing plenty of natural teaching opportunities for social skills and life skills. Other features of the camp include a work experience program - 1/2 day per week for senior campers, and an overnight camping experience for all campers at the end of the summer.

Staff ratios for the camp are one staff per every two campers. One-to-one is also available for a limited number of campers.

Camp Registration

 A-OK camp is a summer day camp for individuals with ASD, from ages 4-21, that reside in York Region. This year the camp will be held for eight weeks from June 30th, 2008 to August 22nd, 2008 in Richmond Hill or Thornhill (location to be determined). Strong preference is given to parent volunteers active in Autism Ontario-York Region Chapter, a preference is also given to parents who contribute volunteer hours to Autism Ontario as a whole.

Costs for A-OK Camp are $270 per week if your child requires 1:2 support, or $400 if your child requires 1:1 support. The camp director has the final say over the degree of counsellor support required for your child and if the child is able to be supported by the camp.

Please download the 2008 Camper Application Package from this website, print and complete the forms, and send together with cheques to the camp co-ordinator. The mailing address is in your package.

If you know of someone whose child may be suitable for A-OK Camp and they do not have access to email, please print out this e-mail and give to them.

Paul Kalmykow
A-OK Camp Coordinator
paulkalmykow@yahoo.ca

Staff Applications

We are also accepting staff applications for the following positions.

• Counsellors and Senior Counsellors
• Assistant Directors
• Director

Please email your resume highlighting relevant experience to paulkalmykow@yahoo.ca