Respite

Creative Arts March Break Respite Camp 2026:

Dates: Monday March 16th, 2026 - Friday March 20th, 2026

Time: 9:00am to 3:30pm

Fee: $350.00

Please indicate if you are interested in bus Transportation. If we are able to provide busing, Transportation Fee is $75.00

Eligibility requirements:

• Children and youth 4-18 years old who have complex physical disabilities and/or developmental delays.
• Priority is given to children and youth requiring medical support.
• Child must be comfortable and able to be successful in a group environment.
• Children must be able to be successful in a 1 staff to 1 participant ratio. There are a limited number of 1:1 Staff/Volunteer-supported spots available for children who require this level of support.
  • In collaboration with families, we work to support all participants with our collective resources to ensure success and safety for all.
  • Due to the large group nature of this group program, some children may not yet be ready to participate in this environment
  • If your child requires more support than we are able to provide, it may be necessary to pause or discontinue the program until arrangements can be made for appropriate supervision provision.

Important Dates:

• Wednesday October 29th, 2025 at 4:00pm – Pre-Registration OPENS
  • This is an opportunity to pre-enter your child’s information into the registration application before registration opens. (you will not be able to submit until November 3rd, 2025)
• Monday November 3rd, 2025 at 7:00pm – Registration OPENS and you can SUBMIT your registration
  • If you have pre-registered, you will be prompted to submit your final registration
  • If you did not pre-registered, start by entering all your child’s information
• Friday November 14th, 2025 (PA Day for most schools): Meet and Greet day for new registrants (see below)
• Monday December 1st, 2025 at noon - Registration CLOSES (additional registrants will be added to a waiting list)

Additional dates and information: 

• If your child is new to Holland Bloorview arts programming, you will be required to attend an in-person Meet and Greet visit with your child on November 14th, 2025. This is a chance for you and your child to become acquainted with the space and staff and for the staff to get to know you and your child a bit.
• Late registrations for new participants will be contacted ‘as available’ for a Meet and Greet pending position on the waitlist.
• Mid-December: Camp confirmations will be sent out. If your child does not receive a spot they will be placed on the wait list.

Pre-register now