Sunshine Day Camp - LDAO-C Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton

Sunshine Day Camp is back for another Summer of specialized care, providing low-ratio (5:1) recreational programming tailored to the needs of children with learning disabilities and/or ADHD in our community! With a focus on social skills development in a day camp setting, Sunshine Day Camp has proudly served over 500 families.

Our team of experienced and knowledgeable staff are ready to provide exceptional programming in our three session offerings this Summer. Their devotion to providing empathetic and understanding camper care, combined with their drive for delivering fun and accessible programs ensures another great Summer for campers!

For questions related to Sunshine Day Camp, contact sunshinedaycamp@ldaottawa.com.

Coming Soon! Stay tuned for our new FAQ section ahead of Summer 2025 applications.

COST

$800.00 for a two-week session, including HST Sessions that include statutory holidays are offered at a pro-rated cost of $720.00, including HST.

DISCOUNTS

Current members of the LDAO-C will receive a $50.00 credit applied to their camp fees. Please be prepared to produce proof of membership (by providing a receipt of purchase) or the email which is associated with your membership profile.

DATES

Session 1: July 2-12 (excluding July 4) Session 2: July 15-26 Session 3: August 5-15 (excluding August 7)

HOURS

Camp Hours: 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Pre- and Post- care is available in the mornings starting at 8:30 am and in the afternoons until 4:30 pm for an additional cost of $50.00 per week.

LOCATION

Connaught Public School, 1149 Gladstone Ave (Ottawa) We are thrilled to be operating out of Connaught Public School this Summer. Convenient for car commuters and transit riders alike — parking in the school lot for drop-off/pick-up and steps away from stop 1807 Gladstone/Rosemount (servicing OC Transpo routes 11, 14, 51, 80, and 114).

We kindly invite all families and prospective campers to submit an application form to be reviewed by our camp director. After review, the camp director will contact each family/caregiver on the status of their application. For campers who are deemed eligible for camp, they will be invited to set up an intake interview to gather additional information and determine suitability of the Sunshine Day Camp programming for the child.

Please remember that our program is unique and does not cover all disability or behavioural support needs. Once the application form has been received and an intake call has been completed, our camp director and LDAO-C staff will determine suitability for the program. Should Sunshine Day Camp not be the best fit, the camp provider can provide referrals to other Summer programming outside of our organization where possible.

Applications can be submitted using our protected, online form or by downloading the application form file and emailing a completed copy to sunshinedaycamp@ldaottawa.com. The application is extensive and covers medical, contact, and behavioural information for each camper. No payment will be received until registration has been confirmed.