Camp · Specialty · Ages 9–18 · $1,250/week
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Ostomy Canada Youth Camp

Ostomy Canada Youth Camp · $1,250/week

Ostomy Canada Youth Camp offers a unique overnight experience for children and teens aged 9-18 living with an ostomy, focusing on peer support and outdoor ac...

▌ Editor's read The Ostomy Canada Youth Camp website loads successfully and provides details about their specialized overnight camp for children and teens aged 9-18 living with an ostomy. The camp aims to build confidence, foster friendships, and provide a supportive environment where campers can share experiences. The program includes activities like swimming, canoeing, arts and crafts, and campfires, with medical supervision provided by nurses and ostomy nurses. The camp is run by the Ostomy Canada Society, a registered Canadian charity, indicating a nonprofit ownership structure. While the website mentions staff, it does not specify staff-to-camper ratios or explicitly state that background checks are conducted. The camp is not accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which is expected as it is a Canadian camp. Social media handles for Ostomy Canada Society are @ostomycanada on Instagram and OstomyCanada on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Ostomy Canada Youth Camp' are not available, but the Ostomy Canada Society has a 4.8-star rating from 5 reviews on Google.
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Who thrives here Ages 9–18

Ostomy Canada Youth Camp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given specialty program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 9–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Box 13, Bragg Creek, AB T0L 0K0, Canada
  • Cost notes: CAD. The cost does not include flights. Financial assistance is available.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Ostomy Canada Youth Camp

What ages does Ostomy Canada Youth Camp accept?
Ostomy Canada Youth Camp is open to children ages 9–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Ostomy Canada Youth Camp cost?
Ostomy Canada Youth Camp publishes $1,250/week for the standard session. CAD. The cost does not include flights. Financial assistance is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Ostomy Canada Youth Camp's hours?
Ostomy Canada Youth Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Ostomy Canada Youth Camp?
Ostomy Canada Youth Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Ostomy Canada Youth Camp provide lunch?
Ostomy Canada Youth Camp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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