​Registration Timeline:

• Registration Opens: Wednesday, April 13th, 2026 

• Registration Closes: Sunday, April 19th, 2026 at 11:59:59

​

The online registration form will be available on this webpage beginning the morning of April 13, and will remain accessible until the end of day on April 19.

 

All forms submitted during the registration window will be placed into a randomized queue for week allocation. There is no priority given to earlier submissions. Families are encouraged to access the registration form at a time that works best for them to reduce website traffic.​

​

Historically, we have been able to adequately meet the demand for Camp Connect. However, based on current community trends and adjustments we’ve made to the program structure, we cannot guarantee this will be the case for the upcoming summer. Submitting a registration form or having attended camp in previous years does not guarantee you will receive any weeks in camp.

​

Camp fees:

Fees are $70/day

• 5-day weeks: $350

• 4-day weeks (Weeks 5 & 7): $280

 

A valid ARC Membership is required for participation and will be collected when camp payments are made. Because weeks are not guaranteed at the time of registration, returning families are advised not to renew their membership until camp fees are collected. The membership fee is $40 annually.

​

Important Payment Plan Update for 2026:

We’ve updated our payment plan process to support timely payments and to enhance overall efficiency. As a result, all 2026 camp fees must be paid in full before July 3, 2026. This ensures ARC has the funding needed to run a high-quality program and allows us to offer camp to as many participants as possible.

 

If you have received confirmation of camp weeks and cannot pay in full before July 3, 2026, you may request a financial assistance form by emailing morgan@autismresourcecentre.com before your coordinator meeting in May. Limited financial support may be available, and is not guaranteed until you have applied and received official approval for funds.

 

2026 Camp Weeks:

• Week 1 - July 6 - 10 ($350)

• Week 2 - July 13 - July 17 ($350)

• Week 3 - July 20 - July 24 ($350)

• Week 4 - July 27 - July 31 ($350)

• Week 5 - August 4 - August 7 ($280)*

• Week 6 - August 10 - August 14 ($350)

* No camp on Monday August 3rd

​

Camp hours are 9:00am - 3:00pm daily, Campers are responsible for bringing a picnic‑style lunch each day.

​

​

Registration Steps

​​

​

1. Gather required information for each child:

• Health Card Number

• Doctor’s name

• Parent / Guardian contact information

• Name of school and teacher

• Emergency contact information

• Dates for preferred weeks of camp

Note: Medication information will be collected later during in-person meetings with directors.

 

2. Complete registration form on ARC’s website between April 13th and 11:59:59 PM on Sunday, April 19th.

Access the program form on our website.

• The form will be linked in the morning on April 13th

• Registration remains open for 7 days and does not have a specific release time, allowing families to register at their convenience and helping to optimize website performance by avoiding peak periods and system congestion

Note: It is not a guarantee that all registering within this time frame are able to get into camp so ensure you pay close attention to the closing date and time above.

 

3. Watch for your camp allocation email and schedule your meeting with the camp coordinators.

You will receive an email update no later than Wednesday, April 29th stating whether you received any camp weeks based on the randomized queue, and, if applicable, which specific weeks were allocated.

• If you have been allocated camp weeks, the email will include a link to book an in‑person meeting with the Camp Connect coordinators

Note: Booking promptly provides more meeting time options. To minimize disruption to programming, families are asked to use  the scheduling link rather than calling to book a meeting time.

​

4. Attend Coordinator Meeting (May 1-5) & Pay Fees

Every family will meet with the camp coordinators. Daytime, evening, and weekend options will be available. During this meeting:

• Program fees must be paid, or a payment plan needs to be put in place

• Payment plan change: final payment must be completed by July 3rd, 2026

• Families from out of town may complete the meeting by phone, but some forms must still be completed in person or scanned/faxed before registration is considered complete

  • Delays may result in forfeiting weeks

• Camper weeks are not finalized until the in-person meeting

  • Missing the meeting or not giving adequate notice to re-book may forfeit your weeks

• After payment is made, a non-refundable $50 administrative fee applies per week dropped or for full withdrawal

• Refunds after June 3, 2026, are only given if the week can be filled by another participant

​