Campers with Additional Needs
For campers with higher needs, Kettleby Valley offers support to help them integrate into camp life. Although we are unable to offer support at a one to one ratio, we will provide additional assistance to the best of our ability.
What does additional assistance look like? Prior to your child’s camp session, we will meet with our counsellors and provide them with information about your camper and offer strategies and techniques that will improve the chances of a successful camp experience. We may also assign a lead counsellor with prior experience or, in some cases, provide an additional counsellor to your child’s group.
We believe that everyone should be included in every aspect of summer day camp life. This means that campers with additional needs are given the same opportunities at Kettleby Valley Summer Camp. It also means that they are held to the same expectations when it comes to participation and behaviour. We cannot be selectively inclusive. If parents choose to apply to send their camper to Kettleby Valley, they should know and understand that their camper we be expected to abide by our Code of Behaviour. Campers are also expected to participate in activities and be part of their group throughout the week. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.