Community Respite Partner Information

Agency :	Kinark Child and Family Services-Kinark Outdoor Centre
Address :	PO Box 730, Minden, ON K0M 2K0
Community Regions :	Central West
General Information :	: The Kinark Outdoor Centre offers a variety of funded and Fee For Service programming. It is recommended that families contact the office by email or phone to explore program options. Autism Summer Camp: This 5-day overnight recreational program is geared to children and youth on the autism spectrum aged 9 to 18+ years of age. Supported by a specialized team of outdoor educators, campers experience the joys of summer camp in a small group setting that focuses on individual strengths. As a strength-based recreational program, the KOC Autism Summer Camp builds on the interests and abilities of each camper, while encouraging campers to explore peer relationships, step out of their comfort zone, and learn about themselves by using the principles of challenge by choice. During the summer camp, our staff provide ongoing support facilitating personal growth through task completion, a secure learning environment in which to try new things and clearly defined expectations – all with an individualized focus. Autism Family Respite: This program is a two-night program for the whole family and is a mix of both respite periods and family time together. Your child with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) diagnosis will be paired with one of our staff during the respite periods. At this time, other members of your family have the opportunity to enjoy our sibling and parent programs respectively. As a parent, you have the opportunity to use your respite time however you feel it would benefit you most. You may choose to join the parent’s program to network and participate in fun activities with other parents, or you may want to use your respite time to sleep, read a book, or go for a drive. Autism Family Camp: Our Family Camp program is for the whole family. Families stick together as a family unit, and parents care for their children throughout the entire program. There is no one to one respite component to this program. The Family Camp program is a great opportunity for families to get away for a fun family vacation in a well-supported and inclusive environment. All families attending the program have at least one child diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Eligibility :	ASD Diagnosis General / Respite Service Description : The Kinark Outdoor Centre offers a variety of funded and Fee For Service programming. It is recommended that families contact the office by email or phone to explore program options.
Age Category(ies) :	School Aged, Adolescent, Young Adult
Type of Respite :	Camp
Respite Contact :	Mortell, Ryan
Contact Email :	ryan.mortell@kinark.on.ca
Phone :	705 286 3555
1-800 Number :	800 805 8252
Fax :
Website :	http://www.koc.on.ca

Provincial Respite Services Network 2018 Update