At Camp Acorn, we focus on helping children build trust and resilience, make connections, and reach their full potential, all while having fun!
Our trained staff build relationships with every child that walks through the door, understand that every individual has a different experience, and work together to create an environment where children feel safe, heard, and empowered to make choices through a variety of activities and group supports including:
- Outdoor adventure activities such as rock climbing, nature walks and team building exercises
- Creative arts such as music, drama and visual arts, which provide an outlet for self-expression and self-discovery
- Mindfulness and relaxation practices such as yoga and meditation
At camp Acorn, our goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where campers can build trust and resilience, make connections, and reach their full potential.
Camp Acorn is open to any children between the ages of 6 to 12 who will benefit from the program.
Every camper will receive a custom designed Camp Acorn T-shirt and reusable water* bottle as part of their registration, helping foster a sense of community, sustainability and style all summer long! Additional Camp Acorn apparel will be available for purchase!
Location: 8 Forster St. St Catharines.
Time: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Subsidy application available upon request. Lunches and extended care will be available at an additional cost. Offsite trips weekly.
Week 1 July 4 to July 7* (full)
Week 2 July 10 to July 14 (full)
Week 3 July 17 to July 21 (full)
Week 4 July 24 to July 28 (full)
Week 5 July 31 to August 4 (full)
Week 6 August 8 To August 11* (full)
Week 7 August 14 to August 18 (full)
Week 8 August 21 to August 25 (full)
Week 9 August 28 to September 1 (full)
*Closed on Canada Day & Civic Holiday
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 1, 2023!
Complete the form below to get started.
CAMPS STARTING AT $195 per week*
Our summer camp offers special pricing opportunities for families with early bird pricing and subsidized care, to help make experiences accessible for everyone. By offering these options, we aim to encourage families to join the Camp Acorn community and create memories that will last a lifetime.
Don’t miss out on this chance to save and sign up early for the best price!
Early Bird Pricing
Sign up between March 1 and April 19 to receive a 15% discount on registration! (on base price only).
*Cost does not include discounts or early bird pricing.
More information coming soon regarding extended care, lunches, subsidy and themes.
AM EXTENDED CARE
$4/day
7:30 to 8:30am
PM EXTENDED CARE
$5/day
5:00 to 6:00pm
WEEKLY LUNCH OPTION
$35/week
(the Lunch Lady)
Need help with the cost of camp? Click here to learn more.
The Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre believes community members should have the ability to take part in Summer Camp Programs despite financial circumstances.
The Camp Acorn Subsidy Program may be able to provide you, and your family, with financial assistance towards weekly camp fees, dependent on your annual family income.
Program Eligibility
To qualify for the subsidy program you must:
-
- Have a net family income not exceeding 25% above the Low-Income Cut-Offs Chart (L.I.C.O.) threshold (from Stats. Canada).
- Provide recent, official, documentation to support your net family income such as a recent Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.
| Family Unit | L.I.C.O. | 25% above L.I.C.O. |
| 2 persons | $33,140 | $41,425 |
| 3 persons | $40,742 | $50,927 |
| 4 persons | $49,466 | $61,832 |
| 5 persons | $56,104 | $70,130 |
| 6 persons | $63,276 | $79, 095 |
| 7 persons | $70,448 | $88,060 |
Program benefits include:
-
- A 50% discount on the base weekly day camp fee for applicants whose annual household income is below the L.I.C.O. threshold.
- A 35% discount on the base weekly day camp fee for applicants whose annual household income is not greater than 25% above the L.I.C.O. threshold.
Definitions and exclusions:
-
- A family is a maximum of two adult guardians and their immediate children, under the age of 18, living at the same address.
- Subsidy can be applied towards a maximum of 2 weeks per camper.
- Subsidy applied through the subsidy program cannot be combined with any other discount.
- The applicant must pay the remaining balance of program at the time of registration or enrollment.
- Subsidy does not apply to applicable taxes, lunch plans, or extended care.
Applying for Subsidy
Applicants are required to submit the following:
-
- A completed Camp Acorn Subsidy Application Form
- Proof of household income (2022 Notice of Assessment)
Applications for subsidy or any inquiries can be emailed to info@kristenfrenchcacn.org. Please note it could take up to five business days before you hear back on the status of your application.
Click here to register.
At Camp Acorn we strive to make the registration process quick and easy. Create an account below to get started, add campers, and select the weeks you need! After adding any additional products to your cart, including extended care or lunch, set up a payment plan or pay in full, all from wherever you are most comfortable!
If you have any questions please contact Program Coordinator Justine Lemaich today.
e. jlemaich@kristenfrenchcacn.org
t. 905-937-5435 ext. 7024