Senior Ace Summer Respite
Ages 9 to 12 with autism.

 

It’s time for an adventure!

Senior Ace Summer Respite focuses on building essential skills through play, fun, and social interaction. Participants are in store for a new adventure every day with our well-trained staff, innovative programming, and a safe, supportive environment. 

Themes: 

Science and Adventure | June 30 to July 4*, July 21 to 25, August 11 to 15
Engage in exciting science activities, hands-on building, and thrilling exploration adventures in a supportive environment.

Arts and Music | July 7 to 11, July 28 to August 1
Ignite your creativity with arts & music! Kids dive into painting, dancing, singing, and crafting their own instruments.

Big Movers | July 14 to 18 & August 5 to 8*
Get ready to move and groove this week through action-packed adventures, dynamic activities, and high-energy fun in an environment that celebrates movement and excitement.

 

Summer Respite General Info

  • 7-hour daytime sessions for 5 days (4 days for the weeks following the Canada Day and August long weekends).

 

  • Parents will be asked to keep children home if they are experiencing cold or flu-like symptoms.

 

  • Regular hand-washing is required of all participants and staff.

 

  • Participants are required to bring their own snack, lunch, full water bottle, and weather-appropriate clothing.

 

  • Participants should bring a swimsuit, towel, and change of clothes daily.

 

Senior Ace Summer Respite is an approved use of FSCD Respite hours. With an FSCD agreement in place, the parent registration fee is $100. Summer Respite will utilize 35 hours of respite per week/28 hours on a short week. Without FSCD, the cost of Summer Respite is $650 per week.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns regarding the funding process or pricing.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

  • When registering, please ensure you are using Google Chrome as your browser.

 

  • In order for Summer Respite to be a safe and fun experience for everyone, your registration will not be confirmed until our team contacts you. This will happen once you’ve completed the online registration and payment.

 

  • Maximum registration per child is two weeks until May 15, 2025. At that time, registrations will be open to families wishing to register for more than two weeks.

 

  • Summer Respite support is a 2:1 ratio. 1:1 support is available upon request, but spots are limited. Please email Cassidy at summerrespite@centreforautismab.ca if you would like a 1:1 spot.*1:1 spots ARE NOT AVAILABLE during the first week of Summer Respite.

 

  • Bursaries are available for those who qualify. Please contact our office at 780 488 6600 if finances present a barrier.

 

If you have questions, please contact Cassidy at summerrespite@centreforautismab.ca

dates

Camp Ace 2025

Science and Adventure:
June 30 to July 4*
July 22 to 25
August 11 to 15

Arts and Music:
July 7 to 11
July 28 to August 1

Big Movers:
July 14 to 18
August 5 to 8*

*These weeks only count for 28 Respite hours.

times

Monday through Friday
8: 30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

location

TBD