Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group
The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation offers specialized programs and services, including a Toddler Communication Group, to support individuals with Down syn...
▌ Editor's read The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (DSRF) website loads successfully and details their mission to empower individuals with Down syndrome. The organization, founded by Diane Morrison, has been operating for 30 years, established in 1995. While the specific 'Toddler Communication Group' is mentioned as a program, the website primarily focuses on the broader range of services offered by DSRF, including speech therapy, educational programs, and vocational training. The DSRF is a registered Canadian charity, indicating a nonprofit owner type. The website does not provide information regarding ACA accreditation or specific staff-to-camper ratios. Social media handles found are @dsrf_canada on Instagram and 'DownSyndromeResourceFoundation' on Facebook. Google reviews for 'Down Syndrome Resource Foundation' show a 4.9-star rating from 104 reviews, with many praising the supportive environment and effective programs. The program type is day, as services are offered at their center.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages up to 3
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. specialty programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 0–3
- Address: 1409 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8, Canada
- Phone: (604) 444-3773
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group
- What ages does Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group accept?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group is open to children ages up to 3. 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.
- Who runs Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group provide lunch?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group 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.
- How does Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group compare to other specialty camps in Burnaby?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Toddler Communication Group is one of 11 specialty camps in Burnaby that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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