1:1 Support Opportunities
Camp is for everyone. We are proud to offer in-house 1:1 support opportunities to families who need it at subsidized rates.
It should also be noted that we continue to offer the opportunity for any families who wish to provide their own support worker for their camper that they may do so at no charge for the support worker (There will be a small cost associated if food is to be provided for the worker). Please contact us if you wish to do this.
What 1:1 Support Services do we provide?
Camp Menesetung's Integration team is made up of our Inclusion Coordinator and a small team of 1:1 Support Counselors, enabling us to offer complete integration for 3 campers every week. Our goal is integration and inclusion - each of these campers will be paired with a 1:1 support staff for the week who has been specifically trained to meet your camper's needs.
One of the big perks of our programs is our commitment to choice and flexibility. Every camper has the ability to influence the activities that they participate in throughout their week. Every camper has the ability to visit our 'Rejuvenation Station' during any session time. Our 'Rejuvenation Station' is a constantly staffed 'cool-down' quiet space for campers who are feeling overwhelmed or over-stimulated throughout their exciting day at camp, giving them time to take a break, drink some water, participate in quiet activities, or take a nap.
What needs is Camp Menesetung best equipped to support?
We finishing hiring each season in March. Once our team has been hired we will be clear about what needs we are best equipped to support at camp this summer! In the meantime, please complete the form at the bottom of this page to declare your interest and reserve your spot!
For each summer session we have availability to accept 3 campers of the 3 options below:
Option 1: Overnight Camper - Ages 6-15 (Please note: The majority of our 2024 1:1 support team are women - overnight campers of any gender are welcome to apply so long as they are comfortable in a setting with a support counsellor who is a woman)
Spend your week with your cabin group, participating in camp activities/meals, and make great friends! Sleep in a cabin with 4-5 other campers + the Cabin Counsellor + your 1:1 support counsellor!
Option 2: Day/Bridge Camper -Ages 5-12 (The upper limit may be flexible depending on your camper) (available any week that we are running Day Camp or Bridge Camp)
Spend your week participating in camp activities and meals with our other day campers! Get dropped off and picked up daily (9-4) to spend your nights sleeping in your own bed.
Option 3: Camp Volunteer - Ages 16+
Spend your week helping out around camp! Complete important duties with your 1:1 support counsellor and join in with the camp during meal-times and big group activities!
This option could be an overnight or a day only opportunity.
What is the process to ensure my camper's needs are met?
Complete and submit the '1:1 Support Interest Form' below, this will help us determine whether we have availability and facilities to accommodate your request. Once we have hired our staff, we will confirm your weeks of camp in April-May.
Please wait until you hear back from us before registering for camp! Don’t worry, we reserve 1:1 support spots for each week, Early-Bird Discounts will be awarded based on the date that the interest form below is completed. Once you hear back from us. Register for your approved week of camp using our online registration portal.
In June, our Inclusion Coordinator will set up a meeting with you, your camper (and possibly your camper's current support worker) either in-person or otherwise to establish a comprehensive profile that we will use to train our 1:1 support counsellors and adapt our programs.
Come to camp! When you arrive our Inclusion Coordinator, Health Care Provider, and your camper's 1:1 Support Counsellor will all touch base with you to confirm that all the information we have is accurate and provide your camper with an orientation to camp life!
Enjoy a much deserved week off knowing that your camper is in good hands!
Accessibility?
As part of our Accessiblity strategy Camp Menesetung is committed to become more and more accessible. We have a fully accessible washroom/shower facility, dining hall, several buildings, and outdoor areas. At this time we do not offer fully accessible sleeping accommodations though we do have single bed options in several of our cabins.
How much does it cost for camp provided 1:1 support?
2024 Cost: $300 + the cost of the camp program being registered for.
Through the support of our generous donors we are pleased to offer families a subsidy on the cost of providing a trained 1:1 support worker. We humbly request $300 for your camper's 1:1 support for their week with us, this is around 50% of what will cost us an average of $600/camper/week to provide this service.
Overnight Camper Cost: for most classic & specialty camp weeks (Beginner's week will be less):
Your chosen price tier (what is tiered pricing?) + $300 = $830 For our most subsidized early-bird rate
Day Camper Cost:
Your chosen price tier + $300 = $550 for our most subsidized early-bird rate
Bridge Camper Cost:
Your chosen price tier + $300 = $610 for our most subsidized early-bird rate
Camp Volunteer Cost:
$300 total for the week.
If our subsidized cost remains a barrier for your family, we are willing to partner with your local family support agency to provide additional bursary funding as needed - please inquire at director@campmenesetung.ca