Easter Seals Camp Horizon
Easter Seals Alberta’s Camp Horizon is a fully accessible camp located just outside of Bragg Creek, Alberta. Built in 1965, its mission is to provide children, youth, and adults with disabilities and medical conditions with life-changing outdoor recreation experiences.
Being included is not the same as finding a place where you truly belong. It’s a rare experience for people with disabilities to be just a person – to be “Joe” instead of ‘the guy in the wheelchair.”
At Easter Seals Camp Horizon, we focus on the person and their abilities. We offer an inclusive and accessible environment where everyone can feel at home. From our dormitories and pathways to our challenge courses, campers never have to worry about being able to participate in an activity. On-site, we have accessible high ropes, ziplines, a giant swing, backcountry campsites, yurts, and fireside adventures. Campers have the opportunity to explore the outdoors, build self-esteem, gain independence, have shared experiences with peers, develop leadership skills, and become advocates for themselves and others.
Registration for Summer Camp 2024 is Now Open
Camp Pricing
Easter Seals Camp Horizon requires adaptive and specialized equipment to ensure our activities and facilities are accessible to people of all abilities. The unique, individualized needs of our campers require a higher staff-to-camper ratio, on-site nurses, and medical staff. These accommodations allow us to host camps for many individuals who may not be able to attend summer camp.
At its core, Easter Seals Alberta advocates for accessibility, equity and inclusion. We understand that people with disabilities face a higher cost of living, and as a result, camp is subsidized by donations. We offer tiered camp pricing with a minimum subsidy of 45% and a maximum of 69%. If the reduced cost of camp is still unattainable, please reach out to camphorizon@easterseals.ab.ca for additional information on bursaries.
Easter Seals Overnight Summer Camps
For anyone ages 8-99 with a physical and/or cognitive disability or medical condition who wants to get outdoors and have fun with friends. This overnight camp is an opportunity to participate in a variety of activities such as rock climbing, hiking, karaoke, arts and crafts, and more! All programming at Camp Horizon is designed to be inclusive and accessible.
Overnight Summer Camp Pricing
The cost of the camp includes 3 meals a day and snacks, 24-hour care and supervision, personal care, specialty programming and a special Camp Horizon t-shirt. Pricing for Summer Camp is offered on a tiered system. It is up to you to decide which tier you feel is financially accessible.
- Tier 1 includes a 45% subsidy and is priced at $1,650
- Tier 2 includes a 55% subsidy and is priced at $1,350
- Tier 3 includes a 69% subsidy and is priced at $950
Easter Seals Leadership Programs
We are working behind the scenes to revamp our leadership camps! Please stay tuned for more information. At this time, we recommend you register in your designated age-related camp program to save your camp spot.
Partner Group Camps
Easter Seals Alberta works with the below organizations to host camps specifically for children and youth with their respective medical conditions. Please contact your Partner Group representative to ensure you/your camper qualify for camp.
AboutFace Camp Trailblazers
DATE: August 19 – 23, 2024
AGES: 7-17
PRICE: $1250
AboutFace’s vision is the elimination of the stigma and discrimination encountered by individuals with facial differences. Their mission is to cultivate equity and opportunity for individuals with a facial difference through supportive programming, advocacy, and education.
With support from AboutFace, Easter Seals will have funded camp spots available for children and youth with facial differences. To learn more, visit Trailblazers Training and Camp Fund – AboutFace.
Ostomy Canada Youth Camp
DATE: July 7 – 12, 2024
AGES: 9-18
PRICE: $1250
Easter Seals Alberta, in partnership with the Ostomy Canada Society, presents Ostomy Canada Youth Camp! For youth ages 9-18 with medical conditions related to ostomies or bowel/bladder diversionary surgery. This week provides an amazing time to find a sense of belonging among peers while experiencing all the joys of summer camp. Through a variety of outdoor adventures, kids come away with a new sense of self-confidence and independence. Please contact your partner group representative for information on funding and additional discounts on camper fees by emailing info1@ostomycanada.ca, calling 1-888-969-9698 or visiting www.ostomycanada.ca
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Camp Got2Go
DATE: July 7 – 12, 2024
AGES: 9-17
PRICE: $1250
Easter Seals Alberta, in partnership with Crohn’s and Colitis Canada, presents Camp Got2Go! A week-long, overnight camp for children and teens ages 9 -17 living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Camp Got2Go is an amazing week that will be sure to create lasting memories. The camp provides an opportunity where campers can interact with other kids facing similar challenges and have the chance to participate in a huge variety of fun activities. Please contact your partner group representative for information on funding and additional discounts on camper fees by applying through Crohn’s and Colitis Canada. Visit http://campgot2go.ca for details.
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Kidney Kamp
DATE: August 19 – 23, 2024
AGES: 7-17
PRICE: $1250
Easter Seals Alberta, in partnership with the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Southern Alberta branch, presents Kidney Kamp! If you are aged 7 to 17 and living with kidney failure or kidney disease, join us for a fun-filled week at Camp Horizon! There will be many different activities available suited to all interests and abilities, from exciting adventures like wall climbing and zip-lining, field games and archery and, of course, arts and crafts! This week will be a great opportunity for youth to meet new friends, challenge themselves and enjoy all of the joys of summer camp in a highly supported environment. Please contact your partner group representative for information on funding and additional discounts on camper fees by emailing Lorraine in Calgary and Southern Alberta at Lorraine.spencer@albertahealthservices.ca.
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Camp Fireworks
DATE: August 19 – 23, 2024
AGES: 7-17
PRICE: $1250
Easter Seals Alberta, in partnership with the Epilepsy Association of Calgary, presents Camp Fireworks! If you are aged 7 to 17 and living with epilepsy, join us for a fun-filled week out at Camp Fireworks! There will be many different activities available suited to all interests and abilities, from exciting adventures like wall climbing and zip-lining to water fights, field games and archery and, of course, arts and crafts! This week will be a great opportunity for youth to meet new friends, challenge themselves and enjoy life as a kid out at summer camp! Please contact your partner group representative for information on funding and additional discounts on camper fees by phoning Jennifer Labelle at the Epilepsy Association of Calgary at 403-230-2764 ext 105 or emailing jennifer@epilepsycalgary.com.
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Camp Everest South
DATE: August 19 – 23, 2024
AGES: 7-17
PRICE: $1250
Easter Seals Alberta, in partnership with Pediatric Neurosurgery at the Alberta Children’s Hospital, presents Camp Everest South! For youth ages 7-17 who have experienced neurosurgery. This week provides an amazing time to find a sense of belonging among peers while experiencing all the joys of summer camp. Through a variety of outdoor adventures, kids come away with a new sense of self-confidence and independence. Please contact your partner group representative for information on funding and additional discounts on camper fees by phoning 403-955-7774 or emailing kelly.bullivant@albertahealthservices.ca today.
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Camp Liberté
DATE: August 19 – 23, 2024
AGES: 7-17
PRICE: $1250
Easter Seals Alberta, in partnership with Société Camp Liberté Society, presents Camp Liberté! A week-long, overnight camp for children and teens ages 7-17 living with dermatological conditions. Camp Liberté is an amazing week that will be sure to create lasting memories. The camp provides an opportunity where campers can interact with other kids facing similar challenges and have the chance to participate in a huge variety of fun activities. Please contact your partner group representative for information on funding and additional discounts on camper fees by visiting https://campliberte.ca/.
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Alberta Fire Fighters Burn Camp
DATE: August 11 – 17, 2024
AGES: 7-17
PRICE: $1250
A camp for young burn survivors ages 7-17 (from all areas of Alberta and Western Canada) to experience a week of learning new skills in a safe yet challenging environment and leave with a sense of achievement and appreciation of their own abilities. Campers, counsellors, and volunteers participate in group activities such as swimming, hiking, challenge ropes, zip lining, field games, archery, and arts & crafts. They also learn about Alberta’s rich environmental resources and history.
However, camp is not all about fun and games. Camp helps to create a valuable network of friends and mentors that aid campers in their continued recovery as burn survivors. The friendships created here last a lifetime. Doctors, Nurses, and Fire Fighters donate their time as organizers, medical staff, and mentors. Burn camp can be a life-changing event for many of the kids who attend. If you have questions, please contact Burn Camp Director Laura Vey at camp@efbts.ca or call 780-691-0447.