WEYBURN – Inclusion Weyburn (INWEY) is gearing up for another summer of fun and inclusion with its 2025 Inclusive Summer Camps, running weekdays from July 2 to Aug. 29.
Each camp offers unique dates and times, providing engaging activities for children aged three to 12, as well as a dedicated teen camp for youth in the community.
“Camp activities are adapted or modified to meet the individual needs of each child. Strong communication with parents helps staff get to know the children,” said Jackie Wilson. “This, along with training and mentorship provided by INWEY board members helps our young staff provide good care of our campers.
A key feature of the Inclusive Summer Camps is the one-to-one support provided by trained staff, hired and mentored by INWEY, said Wilson.
These professionals help children with diverse abilities fully engage in camp activities.
Additionally, each camp location is equipped with a sensory room, offering specialized tools to help children self-regulate and manage anxiety, said Wilson.
“Many of our youth deal with high anxiety. They self-regulate to help relieve them of this stress and feel more calm in. The Family Place has its own Sensory Room.”
Youth with diverse abilities pay the same registration fees as their neurotypical peers, ensuring accessibility for all families.
Registrations for the Family Place Sunny Scholars have closed while the Teen Camp is still accepting registrations. There are two registration times for children with diverse abilities who want to go to camp at the Leisure Centre or the Credit Union Spark Centre. Parents must come to one of these to register their children. One is May 29 and the other is May 31.
“Our children and teens love coming to camp,” said Wilson. “Our registrations have been steadily increasing each year since our first inclusive summer camp in 2018, when six children attended camp at the Leisure Centre. Forty registered for camps in 2024, and we anticipate a higher number this summer.”
There is no existing summer camp for teens in Weyburn, so INWEY runs their own summer teen camp.
“Zion Lutheran Church gives us use of their facility for this,” said Wilson.
INWEY appreciates its partners.
“Partnerships with three existing local organizations have helped us to create inclusive summer camps for children aged three to twelve years,” said Wilson. “The City of Weyburn's Leisure Centre and the Credit Union Spark Centre along with the Family Place have worked with us to make their camps inclusive.”
Camps are held at Weyburn Leisure Centre or Weyburn Sparks Centre from 8:45 – 4 p.m.
Summer Funzone runs from July 7 to Aug. 29, while Spark Camp is from July 7 to Aug. 22.
Organizers say you can request as many weeks as you would like when applying, but spots aren’t guaranteed. Availability is based on the number of applicants and determined by Inclusion Weyurn.
To apply, fill out a registration form and attend either on May 29 or May 31 at the Spark Centre Mini Gym.
Registration forms will be posted in the INWEY What’s appp, INWEY Facebook group and sent to all Weyburn schools. Or you can email [email protected].
