Summer Program

As the Autism Resource Centre begins to plan for the 2023 Summer Program, we look forward to returning to a structure that is more typical to what was implemented prior to the pandemic. In addition to a morning routine (individualized goals and life skill development interspersed with fun activities) at the rented facilities in the south end of Regina, campers will have the opportunity to go on regular community outings in addition to swimming every afternoon.

Summer Program provides a safe, structured, goal and recreation-based opportunity for autistic youth to learn new skills and maintain a regular, daily routine through the summer months. The program allows kids to be kids as we share in new experiences and a variety of day trips and activities. Youth are paired one-to-one with a support staff. Together they follow an individualized program plan and the staff member facilitates involvement in program activities.

The program is designed for school-aged youth that are 7 years of age or older by the start of July. To be able to register, participants must be returning to school in the fall after camp concludes

ARC Summer Program Registration Information

On April 15^th, program forms will go live on ARC’s website at 10:00 AM. There will be a temporary tab added to the top bar to access the online forms. If you want to make sure you get the weeks you are hoping for, it is important to begin filling out the forms as close to the release time as possible. All registration forms received between 10:00 AM and 10:30 AM will be placed in a randomized queue for week allocations. Registration forms received after 10:30 AM will be reviewed in order based on the time of submission.

Steps for Registration:

1. Prior to registration, ensure you have all the information you will need to complete the registration on hand when registration becomes available. You will be requested to provide the following information for each child attending camp:

• Health Card Number
• Doctor’s name and phone number
• Parent / Guardian contact information
• Day time contact / phone number for April 21 to set up registration meeting (see step 5 below)
• Name of Child and Youth Clinician/Social Worker (if applicable)
• Name of school and teacher
• Emergency contact information
• Preferred weeks for Summer Camp (see below)

Note: Information on medications will be collected during in-person meetings with directors.

2. On April 15^th at 10:00 AM the summer program registration forms will go live on the Autism Resource Centre website (http://autismresourcecentre.com). Forms will not be accessible prior to 10:00 AM.

• In the past, those registering after the first 30 minutes of forms releasing have not been able to get into camp, so ensure you pay close attention to the date and time.

3. You will find a tab on the top of the website page through which to access the online forms.

4. Complete these forms as quickly as possible and submit them online

5. On April 21^st, families will be contacted to confirm weeks and schedule a time to meet in-person with Summer Program Directors to discuss goals for the summer.

• To ensure a camper gets weeks, it is important to both complete the online registration form AND attend your in-person meeting

6. Family meetings will then be held between May 4-May 7 with daytime, evening and weekend options available

• Program fees must be paid, or a payment plan needs to be put in place, at this meeting.
• If you are from out of town, we can complete your final registration meeting over the phone. However, some forms must still be completed in person/scanned/faxed before your registration is considered complete.
• Camper weeks are not finalized until your in-person meeting. Therefore, it is important to attend as scheduled or provide adequate notice to re-book; if not, you may forfeit some of your weeks to other families.
• Once fees have been paid, a non-refundable $50 administrative fee applies if week(s) are dropped and/or full withdrawal from the program occurs.

The weeks available for the 2023 Summer Program are as follows:

• Week One: Monday, July 10- Friday, July 14 ($300)
• Week Two: Monday, July 17- Friday, July 21 ($300)
• Week Three: Monday, July 24- Friday, July 28 ($300)
• Week Four: Monday, July 31- Friday, August 4 ($300)
• Week Five: Tuesday, August 8- Friday, August 11 ($240)
• Week Six: Monday, August 14- Friday, August 18 ($300)
• Week Seven: Monday, August 21- Thursday, August 24 ($240)

Camp fees

Camp fees will remain at $60/day. Therefore a 5-day week at camp will cost $300 and the 4-day weeks (Weeks 5 and 7) will cost $240.

Note: ARC will be increasing camp fees in 2024. Next summer, fees will be set at $65/day.

Camp participants are also required to have a valid ARC Membership.

Camp Connect

This year, ARC is only offering Improv, in partnership with Globe Theatre, as part of one of the sessions to appeal to a wider variety of interests. In the other two sessions, another recurring activity will be chosen as a focus (see below).

Camp Connect is designed for autistic teens (ages 13-18) that will be able to participate successfully with a 1:3 staff to participant ratio and have a functional form of communication. The cost for the camp is $600 for a 2-week session, plus $30 for an ARC membership. Each day teens will learn social skills, participate in a recurring activity unique to the session chosen and engage in activities based around a stated theme as well as other community outings that will appeal to a wider variety of interests. Below you can find a description of what teens can expect from each session of the program.

Session 1- Monday, July 10- Friday, July 21 ($600)

Recurring Activity: Improv | Additional Theme: Cultural Ties

• Improv, offered in partnership with the Globe Theatre School, will be an activity incorporated regularly into this session (approximately 3 times each week). A safe environment will be created to try out improvisation and acting skills. The instructors place an emphasis on spontaneity and social skills development in the activities chosen.
• Within the theme of ‘Cultural Ties’, teens can expect to explore their own culture as well as those surrounding them. Activities may (or may not) include introductory language classes, listening to Indigenous storytelling, attending cultural events or exhibits and more.

Session 2- Monday, July 24- Friday, August 4 ($600)

Recurring Activity: Fieldhouse | Additional Theme: Fun with Food

• At the City of Regina Fieldhouse, participants will get to engage in a variety of activities that encourage physical literacy including stretching various muscle groups, introduction to an assortment of cardio/strength equipment, use of the indoor track, time to play badminton or basketball and trying movement-based classes. This will be incorporated into the session approximately 3 times each week.
• Within the theme of ‘Fun with Food’, teens can expect to try out various activities relating to food, including learning where various food comes from and following basic recipes Activities may (or may not) include cooking, baking, and tending to a small herb garden.

Session 3- Tuesday, August 8 - Friday, August 18 ($540)

Recurring Activity: Swimming | Additional Theme: Hobby-Based Crafts

• Swimming at various City of Regina facilities will be incorporated into the session approximately 3 times each week.
• Within the theme of ‘Hobby-Based Crafts’, teens can expect to move away from visual arts to focus more on practical crafting. Activities may (or may not) include the exploration of pastimes such as sewing, cross stitch, jewellery-making, pottery, woodworking, candle-making, macramé.

Camp Connect Registration Information

Registration Information

On April 22^nd, program forms will go live on ARC’s website at 10:00 AM. There will be a temporary tab added to the top bar to access the online forms. If you want to make sure you get your preferred session, it is important to begin filling out the forms as close to the release time as possible. Meeting times will be set up within a few weeks of your form being submitted.

Steps for Registration:

1. Prior to registration, ensure you have all the information you will need to complete the registration on hand when registration becomes available. You will be requested to provide the following information for each child attending Camp Connect:
   • Health Card Number
   • Doctor’s name and phone number
   • Parent / Guardian contact information
   • Name of Child and Youth Clinician/Social Worker (if applicable)
   • Name of school and teacher
   • Emergency contact information
   • Preferred session for Camp Connect (see below)

Note: Information for medications will be collected in the face-to-face meeting set-up.

2. April 22^nd at 10:00 AM the Camp Connect registration forms will go live on the Autism Resource Centre website (http://autismresourcecentre.com). Forms will not be accessible prior to 10:00 AM.
3. You will find a tab on the bar at the top of the website page through which to access the online forms.
4. Complete these forms as quickly as possible and submit them online.
5. Within a few weeks, families will be contacted to schedule a face-to face meeting to confirm the session and meet with the Camp Connect Director to discuss goals for the summer.

• Program fees must be paid, or a payment plan needs to be put in place, at this meeting.
• If you are from out of town, we can complete your final registration meeting over the phone. However, some forms must still be completed in person/scanned/faxed before your registration is considered complete.
• Session attendance is not finalized until your in-person meeting. Therefore, it is important to attend as scheduled or provide adequate notice to re-book; if not, you may forfeit your session to another families.
• Once fees have been paid, a non-refundable $50 administrative fee applies if a session(s) are dropped and/or full withdrawal from the program occurs.

The sessions available for Camp Connect 2023 are as follows:

• Session 1- Monday, July 10- Friday, July 21 ($600)

Recurring Activity: Improv | Additional Theme: Cultural Ties

• Session 2- Monday, July 24- Friday, August 4 ($600)

Recurring Activity: Fieldhouse | Additional Theme: Fun with Food

• Session 3- Tuesday, August 8 - Friday, August 18 ($540)

Recurring Activity: Swimming | Additional Theme: Hobby-Based Crafts

Camp fees

Camp fees will remain at $60/day for this year.  Note: ARC will be increasing camp fees in 2024; fees will be set at $65/day.

Participants are also required to have a valid ARC Membership.