Hinchinbrook Farm

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Summer Camp Program

Our free Summer Sensory Camp is once again fully funded, thanks to a grant we recently secured from Unity for Autism.

The camp is restricted to 3 families (10 children) and is open for registration now.  Use the form below or call the Farm at 902-624-0603.  Applicants will be interviewed by telephone or in person and may be asked to attend an assessment to ensure that this program is suitable for you.

 

The camp will take place from Friday after lunch on July 3 through to early afternoon Sunday, July 5.  The camp is for families — children MUST be accompanied by a parent or guardian.  You spend the night in tents or the barn on Friday and Saturday.  What a great way to spend a weekend under the stars!  program includes all of the activities we do at our “Ther-A-Playdates” on Wednesday and Saturdays throughout the summer, plus campfires, sing-a-longs and healthy meals together as a tribe.  Learn sensory-supportive recipes from Patty and join in with all the chores.

Activities include:

  • horses, horse, horses (riding & 2-wheel cart)
  • games
  • swimming
  • fishing (if swimming is not possible due to weather)
  • exploratory hikes
  • trampoline & zip line
  • hayloft

Start the process by filling and sending this Camp Application Form:

    Family Name:

    Parents Names:

    Number of children:

    Child One Name:

    Child One Date of Birth (DOB):

    Child Two Name:

    Child Two DOB:

    Child Three Name:

    Child Three DOB:

    Child Four Name:

    Child Four DOB:

    Complete civic/mailing address:

    Email:

    Home Telephone:

    What are the best times to speak on the phone?

    PLEASE READ. BY CLICKING "SEND", YOU AGREE TO THE FOLLOWING

    We would like to participate in the Hinchinbrook Farm Society program. I acknowledge the risks, and potential for risk, of horseback riding, driving, and all activities at the farm or at farm event. However, I feel that the possible benefits to myself / my son / my daughter / my ward are greater than the risk assumed. I hereby, intending to be legally bound, for myself, my heirs and my assigns, executors or administrators, waive and release forever all claims for damages against Hinchinbrook Farm, its Board of Directors, Instructors, Therapists, Aids, Volunteers and or Employees for any and all injuries and/or losses I / my son/ my daughter/ my ward may sustain while participating in Hinchinbrook Farm Activities.
    I agree

    Arrival at camp Friday 3:00 PM
    Departure Sunday 3:00 PM

    A telephone interview will be arranged

    This is a 100% sponsored camp by Unity for Autism and the Nova Scotia Summer Employment (LaMPSS)”.

    There is no charge to the families. Six meals and regular healthy snacks are provided.

    The family must bring camping gear, personal supplies and special diets. You or your extended family or friends can make a charitable donation by going to this link and clicking on the blue button.  If you do not have camping equipment, ask Patty about what is available at the Farm.