Summer Camp

COMMUNITY LIVING YORK SOUTH SUMMER CAMP 2022

CLYS successfully operated Summer Camp virtually and in 3 locations: Markham, Richmond Hill, and Vaughan. We had 100 campers who joined us at camps from July 4 - August 26. Campers had the opportunity to engage in various social, recreational, and life skill building activities. Special thank you to York Region District School Board (YRDSB) for their contributions to the success of this year’s in-person summer camps.

Campers were having fun with the photo booth at Toronto Zoo

Field trip to SkyZone

Staff and campers having a blast!

Summer Camp Staff Appreciation

CLYS summer camps would not have been a success without the hard work and dedication from our summer camp employees! On August 26, we celebrated together with a presentation of certificates of appreciation, fun games, and food.

Summer Camp Survey Results

Family and Caregiver Respite Services Evaluation— Sur veys continue to come in, so far 59 families have participated in the survey

97% said absolutely or yes when asked if the respite services they received provided a sense of relief.

92% said absolutely or yes when asked if camp provided them more time to do things that they wouldn’t have been able to do otherwise.

97% said absolutely or yes when asked if they would re-register their family member in the respite program.

98% said that they would recommend our respite program to their friends and family.

“I'm very happy to see my son get involved especially at this moment because he has been at home for 3 years” “I had relief as I am able to work. I am also glad she is able to enjoy outside and enjoy activities in a social (setting).”

“I think the camp was handled well and COVID protocols were really good, we felt confident that he was in a good environment”

“We've gone through the program before and it is the top programs. Activities are very organized, people are professional”

Ways to enhance CLYS Summer Camp:

“More outdoor program activities.”

“Communicate and provide even more information before camp starts.”

Supported Persons Respite Satisfaction Survey — Sur veys continue to come in, so far 61 campers have participated in the survey

92% of participants said very good or good when asked about their feelings about the program.

90% said they would come back to this program again.

When participants were asked what they liked the most about the program the top 3 responses were arts and crafts, field trips, and games.

When participants were asked what new things they learned from the program, the top 5 responses were how to make new friends, arts & crafts, science and nature, exercise skills and cultural diversity.