This information is from 2024. For current details, check out Family Fun Toronto’s Summer Camp Guide!

Is your family looking for a fun summer camp experience for your child or teen with developmental disabilities, autism and special needs? Check out Surrey Place and its ABA Summer Programs, located in downtown Toronto, Scarborough, Etobicoke and North York! These camps offer various indoor and outdoor activities to work on developmental goals for kids and teens ranging in age from just 3 to 18 years old.

These camps use Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) to help the participants in their ongoing development. ABA therapy is based on the science of behaviour and learning, using positive methods to increase helpful behaviours and help decrease harmful behaviours. Effective learning methods include positive reinforcement and communication, which allow the young people to progress with their learning and social skills, motor and self-care skills, learning and academic skills, plus their ability to play.

Surrey Place helps people of all ages have fun over the summer with their Summer Compressed Groups. These programs are a great way for children and teens to experience shorter versions of their ongoing ABA Group Therapy sessions. Led by the expert team at Surrey Place, the campers have an unforgettable summer while continuing their personal development.

Surrey Place Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Summer Programs

Surrey Place offers numerous programs fit for your child’s unique talents this summer, in both one-week and two-week time slots. In addition, programs cater to various skill levels and age ranges.

Skill Levels

  • Summer Level 1 — May not have a functional communication system, may not tolerate groups, may risk injuring themselves or others
  • Summer Level 2 — Children at this level are learning to communicate using single words or two-word phrases and follow short instructions, but no do not yet speak in sentences or ask questions
  • Summer Level 3 — At this level, the campers speak in full sentences and develop their skills in back-and-forth conversation. Furthermore, they tolerate social environments and participate in short group activities.
  • Summer Level 4 — Lastly, at this level, your child works in both group and independent projects, and uses their language to solve problems. They have advanced technology skills and/or computer skills and can use a phone and/or computer for navigation.

Explore the options so you can decide on which summer program is the best fit for your child this summer:

  • Ages 3 and up
    • ABA Adventure Camp (Ages 3-18) — Summer Level 2
  • Ages 6 and up
    • Early to Intermediate Communication (Ages 6-18) — Summer Level 2
    • Coding & Robotics Foundations Camp (Ages 6-9) — Summer Level 3
    • Conversation Club (Ages 6-18) — Summer Level 3
    • Friendship Zone Camp (Ages 6-18) — Summer Level 3
  • Ages 10 and up
    • Kitchen Plus Camp (Ages 10-13) — Summer Level 2
    •  Healthy Living (Beginner) Camp (Ages 10-13) — Summer Level 4
    • Coding & Robotics Camp (Ages 10-13) — Summer Level 4
    • Working Together (Ages 10-18) — Summer Level 4
    • TTC Club Camp (Ages 10-18) — Summer Level 4
  • Ages 14 and up
    • Social Time (Ages 14-18) — Summer Level 3
    • Healthy Living (Advanced) Camp (Ages 14-18) — Summer Level 4

Funding Options

  • OAP/AccessOAP funding (childhood budgets, interim one-time funding, core clinical services)
  • Insurance
  • Charitable funds
  • Out-of-pocket

Find out more about Surrey Place Summer Programs and sign up today here!

Surrey Place Summer Programs

When: One and Two Weeklong Programs from July 8-12 to August 26-30, 2024
Where: Downtown — 2 Surrey Place, Toronto
North York – 2 Champagne Drive, Unit E6, North York
Etobicoke — 2150 Islington Avenue, Suite 102, Etobicoke
Scarborough — 10 Milner Business Ct., Suite 102, Scarborough
Mid-Scarborough Hub — 2660 Eglinton Avenue East, Scarborough
Phone: 416-925-5141
Website: www.surreyplace.ca

Don’t forget to check out our Summer Camp Guide for the Greater Toronto Area!