Osanis Inclusion Services Inc.

Colour Your Summer with GVPL's 2025 BC Summer Reading Club!
2025-06-20 - 2025-09-06 | Greater Victoria Library
Join us for a summer of reading, creativity, and connection. The 2025 Summer Reading Club (SRC) runs from Friday, June 20 to Saturday, September 6, and is open to children aged 14 and under.

Pick up your SRC reading record starting Friday, June 20 at any GVPL branch.

How It Works

• Visit any GVPL branch to pick up your free SRC package, which includes your reading record and everything you need to get started.
• Read—or be read to—for 20 minutes or more each day. You can read in any format, in any language, and in any location.

• Track your progress on your reading record. One number equals one day of reading.

• Return to the library each week to collect your sticker and prize.

• Complete seven weeks of reading to earn a medal and celebrate your achievement.

Programs and Activities

Our goal this summer is to encourage kids and families to connect with their local branch and enjoy all the BC Summer Reading Club has to offer. Program highlights include:

Virtual Programs
Creative Colouring Workshop with Lauren Achtem
Tuesday, June 24 | 3:30–4:30 pm | Online via Microsoft Teams | Ages 8–13
Join this year’s BC SRC artist Lauren Achtem to design and draw a habitat for the SRC critters.

To register, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Lauren Achtem” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number. Registration closes June 23.

In-Person Programs
Magic Mango Monsters with Meneka Repka
Friday, July 25 | 11:00 am–12:00 pm | Juan de Fuca Branch | Ages 8–12
Create your own monster bookmark and learn about book illustration. Includes a reading of The Mango Monster by Derek Mascarenhas.
To register, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Meneka Repka” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number. Limited drop-in space may be available.

Comic Camp with Seraji
August 11–15 | Esquimalt Branch
• Kids’ Camp (Ages 8–12): 10:30–11:30 am
• Tween/Teen Camp (Ages 13–18): 1:00–3:00 pm
Join comic artist Seraji for a week-long workshop and create your own mini-comic.
To register, email programs@gvpl.ca with “Comic Camp” in the subject line. Include your child’s name and library card number.

Victoria Therapeutic Riding Association
2025-06-23 - 2025-08-18
VTRA offers Spring Break and Summer Camps to kids and teens with diverse abilities! As well as Adult Workshop in June.

Note: Participation in camps requires completing the regular intake process for VTRA programs, including completing the physician’s forms.

If you are not a current participant, please fill in an inquiry form HERE
For more information, visit here: https://www.vtra.ca/summer-programming

Zajac Ranch - Summer Camp
2025-06-23 - 2025-08-29
A fully inclusive summer camp where everything is accessible for children with medical conditions and disabilities.
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Please see below the list of our upcoming Camp schedule. Once application opens for each, a link will be included. Please note, if camp is full, you may request to be put on the waiting list by emailing info@zajacranch.com
YOUNG ADULT CAMP
Zajac Ranch created the Young Adult Camp after recognizing that many individuals, once past the age of 17, would not be able to experience our standard medical summer camps. Our Young Adult Camps, for campers 18-40 years of age, are open to a variety of chronic illnesses and disabilities and serve to continue to deliver summer camp activities and fun peer-oriented communication experienced in our standard summer camps.
Young Adult Camp #1 (June 23-27, 2025) – Camper applications now open
Young Adult Camp #2 (August 25-29, 2025) – Camper applications now open
MIXED MEDICAL CAMP
Our Mixed Medical Camps are structured for children aged 7-17 with various medical conditions. Applications will be reviewed and approved by the Nursing Director on a case-by-case basis.
Mixed Medical Camp #1 (June 30-July 4, 2025) – Camper applications now open
Mixed Medical Camp #2 (July 21-25, 2025) – Camper applications now open
Mixed Medical Camp #3 (August 10-15, 2025) – Camper applications now open

Community Living Victoria's Teen Community Connections (TCC)
2025-06-30 09:00 - 2025-08-22 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Teen Community Connection Summer Camps 2025

This program is run by Community Living Victoria and is subsidized through funding from the Supported Child Development Program. All activities are community-based and promote access, recreation, leisure, and FUN! Throughout the week, teens are in locations that may include local beaches and parks, recreation centres, local attractions, community events, and more. Activities may include nature walks, hiking, swimming, mini-golf, bowling, rock-climbing, physical literacy sessions (PISE), arts and crafts, cooking, theatre, movies, gardening, outdoor programs run by Power to Be, and time for leisure. Our goal is to provide a positive and welcoming environment that encourages personal growth, life-skills, and social interaction. Applicants can request up to 5 weeks of summer camp, depending on available space. All applicants must be MCFD-CYSN eligible.
Please contact Rachel Knoop at rknoop@clvic.ca for registration forms and further information.
5 day camps: $200
4 day camps:$160

Camp dates: June 30th to August 22nd, 2025
Weekly, Monday to Friday (excluding stat holidays).
9am – 4pm daily

Suitable for:
Teens with intellectual disabilities and autism.

AGES SERVED13-18 years

LOCATIONCamp will begin and end at 1st Douglas Scout Hall: 3266 Glasgow Avenue

PiSE - Summer Inclusion Support Service
2025-07-02 - 2025-08-22
PISE is happy to provide a variety of options for participants who require inclusion support. If your child requires inclusion support please read the instructions below on how to register and review our frequently asked questions. If you still have questions regarding our Inclusion Support Service email inclusion@pise.ca.
Registration for inclusion opens March 12 at 7:00am online and 7:30am in person/phone
Registering your Child for Inclusion Support:
At PISE we do our best to provide inclusion support to as many participants as possible, while still providing the opportunity for participants to have the best camp experience possible! Participants are eligible for up to TWO weeks of Inclusion Support services each summer, on a first come, first serve basis. Our staff are unable to provide personal care such as toileting or feeding.
STEP 1: Review our camp offerings, and decide on your desired dates for your child to attend a PISE camp.
STEP 2: Register your child in an Inclusion Support camp week. Please note you do not have to register your child in the actual camp, registration in an Inclusion Support camp will secure your childs spot in your desired camp. Our Inclusion Coordinator will reach out to you directly confirming your Inclusion Support, and will assist you with registration and payment in your desired camp.
If your desired week is full, add yourself to the waitlist or see if a different week is still available.
STEP 3: Once you have received confirmation, you will be requested to complete and submit our Intake Form. This must be submitted within 14 days of registration. If we do not receive the Intake Form we will be unable to support your child.
STEP 4: Attend camp with a PISE Inclusion Support Leader!
To register, visit here: https://www.pise.ca/summer-inclusion/

Little Steps Therapy Services - Summer Camp
2025-07-02 - 2025-08-29
Welcome to our exciting summer camp! We are thrilled to invite all registrants, whether they have a diagnosis or not, between the ages of 3-18 to come join us for a fun-filled summer adventure. Our camp is a place where children can explore and discover new things in a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment. We offer a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, crafts, games, and more that are designed to engage and challenge campers while encouraging them to make new friends and create lasting memories. For our teenage campers, we offer the opportunity to not only enjoy camp as a camper but also to take on minor leadership tasks within the camp setting to build their confidence and skills. If this interests you, simply state it in the comments section of the registration form. We can’t wait to see you at camp!
To register, please go here: https://mylittlesteps.net/summer-programs/

Sooke Options for Community Living Association
2025-07-07 09:00 - 2025-08-29 15:00 | Sooke Options for Community Living Association (SOCLA), 6816 Westcoast Road, Sooke, BC, V9Z 0V2, Canada
Summer Journeys Day Camp
SOCLA has operated this fun-filled summer day camp for many years now and every year it just gets better! Activities are carried out in an age appropriate manner and are flexible to allow for the different abilities of the participants in a way that ensures success. Our activities will take place in and around Sooke, with occasional outings to places in Victoria. The participants’ daily activities can include exploring local beaches and parks, working at arts and crafts and much more. Every participant will need sun hats, sunscreen, bathing suits, towels, as well as snacks and lunches every day. All activities are pre-planned in hopes to provide enjoyment, skill development and appropriate social involvement.

Program runs July 7th to August 29th, 2025 (9-3pm)
Please contact Nicole Meek executivedirector@socla.ca for registration information.

Suitable for:
Children and youth with developmental disabilities. Children who require 1:1 support may attend if prior arrangement is made for one of SOCLA’S staff to provide 1:1 supervision via other funding source (private, autism or respite funding, etc.). Camps are not wheelchair accessible.

COST$200/week

AGES SERVED6-18 (divided into two groups)

LOCATION6816 Westcoast Road,
Sooke

Summer of Love
2025-07-08 15:30 - 2025-08-26 17:30 | FNH Studio, 1240 Gladstone Ave, Victoria, BC, V8T 1G6, Canada
Calling all teens! Come to the Fernwood NH this summer on Tuesdays to make art- free of cost, with snacks and supplies provided! Contact us for any questions around age range or accessibility.This program was made possible by Zoë Cassidy’s creative legacy and the generosity of his friends and family.

Kindergarten Transitions
2025-08-12 12:30 - 14:30, 2025-08-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
Transitioning from preschool or childcare into school can be particularly challenging for parents and their children when extra supports are required.
Additional care is needed to ensure a smooth process and understand how to navigate the school system This workshop is designed for parents of preschoolers and kindergarteners to learn what to expect during those first months of Kindergarten.

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Family Support Institute of BC (FSI) is a provincial not-for-profit society committed to supporting families who have a family member with a disability. FSI is unique in Canada and the only grass roots family to family organization that has a broad volunteer base.
FSI SUPPORTS AND SERVICES ARE FREE TO ANY FAMILY

After the session you are encouraged to share your feedback. This helps FSI improve our content to better serve the needs of families.
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All FSI Zoom sessions can be accessed by telephone only if access to computers and/or internet is a barrier. If you need assistance registering for any session, please call our office at 1-800-441-5403.

You are invited to join FSI EARLY YEARS TRANSITIONS, this online forum was created by The Family Support Institute of BC aimed to support families navigate the journey of transitioning into Kindergarten for their loved ones through peer-to-peer support and shared experiences. https://www.facebook.com/groups/fsitransitiontok

Imprint, In Print
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary, 3873 Swan Lake Rd, Victoria, BC, V8X 3W, Canada
Design your very own nature-themed tote bag during this hands-on, evening workshop!
Participants are invited to learn how to identify the traces different plants and animals leave behind in their natural habitat. You will have the opportunity to decorate your very own tote bag using wax rubbings of natural materials found at the Nature Sanctuary.
Participants will join Nature Educators on a guided walk to learn about animal and human activity around the Nature House. Throughout this workshop, we will reflect on discuss what kinds of impacts humans leave on nature.
All materials, including the tote bags, will be supplied.
Where: Meet at the Teaching Shelter – Swan Lake Nature Sanctuary
When: Tuesday, August 12th, 6:00 PM – 7:00PM
Who: All ages welcome; Please have any participants under 14 accompanied by an adult.
Cost: $15

Deaf and Autistic - Affirming Intersections of Experience
2025-08-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event
This webinar will focus on people who are Deaf and
Autistic. The presenter will be Elle Livengood. Elle is
Deaf and Autistic herself and will share her journey to
understanding autism, being Hard of Hearing and
becoming Deaf, experience through a cochlear implant,
and about other parts of the life lived til now. Elle will
talk about understanding language, understanding
autism, affirming Deaf Autistic children, how to
navigate the systems that don’t always support
marginalized families, and more!

BIOGRAPHY

Elle is a professional educator of many years and many
hats. Elle has taught Deaf and hard of hearing students
across the country, in Deaf schools, mainstream settings
and now runs a DHH middle school center program in
Portland, Oregon. As well, Elle has hosted a variety of
workshops on the Disability experience for adults. They
are Deaf, Autistic and chronically ill and have a
plethora of lived and learned experience in the
Disability Community.
These days you can find Elle loving their little home and
family life filled with love, animals and nature.

Fed Family Chat
2025-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event
This virtual event is an opportunity to hang out with other youth in and from care and have fun. Together we can shape how we want to spend our time together.
This Fed Family Chat will be taking place on
Tues, Aug 12, 7-8 PM

Sign Up for Fed Family Chat

We are so excited to share space and connect with you!
