Programs for those with disabilities

Summer camps for youth with disabilities

There are two summer camps available for youth with disabilities. They are YOUth Sense and It’s All About YOUth Camp.

To sign up for this camp, you need to have an inclusion membership. If your youth requires 1:1 support, please register them for the corresponding week of inclusion support.

YOUth Sense (9-14 years)

YOUth Sense is a summer camp program that has been specifically developed for participants who have a special need and/or a disability and who do not require one to one support.

Youth with a disability who are between the ages of 9 and 14 years of age who thrive in a camp environment that includes a variety of activities including arts, sports, games, guest speakers and nature activities will be sure to enjoy this program. The “staff to participant” ratio is low allowing for increased opportunities to create a supportive camp environment that meets the sensory, emotional and physical needs of the participants. Participants will get the opportunity to help design the activities and our staff are specifically trained to work in a supportive camp environment.

It's All About YOUth Camp (13-17 years)

It’s All About YOUth Camp is designed for youth 13-17 years old with a special need and/or disability. Campers will participate in a variety of activities including sports, crafts and cooperative games in a supportive camp environment that meets the sensory, emotional and physical needs of the participants. Activities are designed with the interests and abilities of participants and will encourage building friendships, social skills and life skills.

Golf Fore Life

Golf Fore Life is a supportive golf program for those living with dementia.

Golfers will play Doon’s Classic 9-Hole course once a week over 10 weeks. Participants will receive one-to-one support from a trained caddy while enjoying golf, some exercise, and social time.

Participants will enjoy social time and refreshments in the Clubhouse after golfing.

• location: Doon Valley Golf Course
• dates:
  • Tuesdays from June 23 to August 25  
  • Thursdays from June 25 to August 27
• time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
• cost: Tuesdays (10 weeks) $159.75 +HST /  Thursdays (9 weeks) $143.78 +HST

Volunteer caddies needed

Share your passion for golf in a positive, supportive and encouraging way as a volunteer caddie for Golf Fore Life. Volunteers must be available on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings. Training will be provided. If you are interested, please email Melissa Bruce or call 519-783-8615.

Golf for people with disabilities

The program is designed to work on the basic skills of golf. No experience is needed. Time will be spent on the putting and driving range and the pitch n' putt course to work on basic skills. Golf clubs will be provided. You can also bring your own. Program location is at Doon Valley Golf Course.

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