Camp is a wonderful place. For most campers it provides a special place to make new friends, do things unavailable in a traditional setting, and be outdoors during the summer. With over 120 campers and staff on site each week, it is also a busy, loud, and active environment.
For some campers, especially ones who have never been to a camp before, it can be a bit overwhelming.
Family camp sessions are designed to help a camper transition into the camp experience by providing the opportunity to bring familiar support workers with them. These camps are also open to campers living in a group environment and want to come to camp with there family at home.
Group home and Family camp sessions are operated in a similar way to our individual camp sessions. Camp Easter Seal provides the facility, the food and the fun (programming).
On Group home and Family camp weeks, Camp Easter Seal does not have Support Workers on site. All applicants will be asked to indicate that you understand that for this week of camp, families or group home operators must provide their own support people for campers, who will support campers in all of their needs (personal care, medication, day to day support) including sleeping in the cabin with campers.
Camp Easter Seal does not charge any fees to attend programs for campers, camper attendants, or families.
Our camp has a canteen is stocked with treats, beverages and souvenir items. Campers are supported by their family to ensure that their purchase is not in conflict with a special diet or an allergy.
During their time with us family groups go off-camp for activities such as trips into Watrous or to the ice cream store in Manitou Beach. Community trips will be in keeping with all health and safety guidelines and are subject to cancellation.
We accept cash, debit and credit cards at the Canteen counter.
All cabins have between 3-8 beds, with a mixture of hospital beds and camp bunks. Bedding is not provided. The cabins all have either individual toilet stalls, or a single washroom where the door can be closed for privacy. All cabins have a mechanical Hoyer lift to be used as needed. Other equipment can be requested if available. Call us prior to your visit to arrange.
Group homes with a mix of male and female residents can ask for 2 cabins (one for men, one for women) and split their staff across the cabins. We do our best to keep these cabins next door to another.
As demand grow for family camps we may ask smaller family groups if they would like to share with another small family group. Privacy screens are available as needed in each cabin.
You can watch our virtual tour HERE to check out what the cabins look like.
During family camps you get to experience our program areas each day. The schedule rotates twice each day. Once at camp there is a board in the Dining hall with your activities your family can chose from during each time period. Activities change based on camper needs and interests and are adjusted based on the age groups and abilities.
The week at Family camp looks a bit like this.
Monday
10:30 -11:30 – Arrivals
11:30 – 1:30 – Welcome Activities and Settle in
12:30 – 1:30 – LUNCH
1:30 – 3:30 – Activity Option
3:30 – 4:30 – Activity Option
4:30 – 5:30 – Activity Option
5:30 – 6:30 – SUPPER
7:00 – 8:00 – Campfire
Tuesday
8:30 – 9:30 – BREAKFAST
10:00 -12:00 – Activity Option
12:00 -1:00 – LUNCH
1:00 – 3:00 – Activity Option
3:30 – 5:00 – Activity Option
5:30 – 6:30 – SUPPER
7:00 – 8:00 – Carnival
Wednesday
8:30 – 9:30 – BREAKFAST
10:00 -12:00 – Activity Option
12:00 -1:00 – LUNCH
1:00 – 3:00 – Activity Option
3:30 – 5:00 – Activity Option
5:30 – 6:30 – SUPPER
7:00 – 8:00 – Banquet
Thursday
8:30 – 9:30 – BREAKFAST
9:30 -10:00 – Activity Option
10:30 – Departure
Camp Easter Seal is proud to offer an age-appropriate, nutritious camp menu. Camper eat their meals with friends in the dining hall.
Our property is completely nut-free and we can accommodate many food allergies and dietary restrictions. We have a specifically trained staff person who prepares meals for campers with special food requirements in a specially designated prep area in the kitchen.
Registration for Camp Easter Seal Family camp sessions is done online, through our website. We have a tutorial video, and as always, we are just a phone call away should you have questions or need assistance during registration.
Camper Registration is open from February 1st to 28th each year. If a camp session has availability, we will continue to accept registrations for that session beyond that date until the spaces are filled.
The following video will lead you through our application process.
Video will be posted prior to registration opening in 2026.
Every application is reviewed thoughtfully and thoroughly by our team to ensure we understand each camper’s needs and how we can best support them. If additional information is required, or if we feel a conversation would be helpful, our staff will reach out to you directly.
Once the review process is complete, any camp weeks that exceed capacity move to a waitlist system. For these weeks, available spaces are filled through a random selection process. This approach helps ensure fairness, as we receive far more applications than we are able to accommodate.
All applications will display a status of “waitlisted” until early to mid-May. At that time, families will receive an email notification advising whether the application has been updated to “registered,” meaning a spot has been secured, or if the application remains “waitlisted.”
Campers who remain on the waitlist may still be offered a space if cancellations occur or capacity changes.
Please note that we receive hundreds of applications beyond our available spaces each year.
If you need to cancel your camp session please notify our office as soon as possible. We have waitlisted campers hoping for a spot.
Everything you need to know about how to get to camp and what time to arrive and depart is in the document below:
All campers find their own way to camp we do not organize transportation for campers. Sometimes a local group home can provide bus service if you ask.
If you are a current client of CLSD, they may be able to provide money to aid in transportation – apply to them directly for this at least 1 month prior to your camp date.
Motion Transportation has provided transportation for several of our campers over the last few years. Camp Easter Seal is located on the west side of the Village of Manitou Beach, 7 km from Watrous, SK.
Family camp groups are responsible for giving the medications to the campers in their care while at camp. These medications are to be stored safely in your cabin. You are encouraged to bring a lockable box with you to keep your meds in at your cabin. You will be provided with a key to your cabin upon arrival if requested.
Families are required to bring sufficient medication and supplies for the duration of their stay. There is a local pharmacy in Watrous if anything else is required that you may need during your stay at camp.
Campers are required to disclose all allergies in their application information. All efforts will be made to prevent the chances of a severe allergic reaction. Camp Easter Seal is a scent aware and nut-free environment.
During the application process we ask for detailed information about dietary restrictions, food sensitivities and food-related allergies.
While we are able to meet a variety of meal routines and dietary plans. We will make food substitutes to meet special diet requirements, there may be occasions where you will be required to supply additional food products. Our staff can puree foods and provide other texture modifications.
Our kitchen is equipped to address the nutritional needs of vegetarians, vegans, celiac/wheat/gluten free diets, lactose, soy and egg allergies, but we do not offer dye-free diets, Kosher or Halal foods.
Keto diets are supported when prescribed by the camper’s medical professionals. We will work with your team to ensure your needs are met when you are with us.
Campers must supply their own specialty items. If you require specialized food (Tube Feeds, Boost, etc.) or specialty eating utensils, cups or plates please send those to camp, labelled with your full name (first and last name).
If you are unsure of whether or not your dietary needs will be met at camp, or have any questions about our food services, please contact us by sending an email to campeasterseal@saskabilities.ca.
Camp Easter Seal works closely with the Watrous Hospital and the doctors in Watrous. This resource is only 6 km from camp.
The Watrous Hospital is a rural hospital capable of dealing with typical emergency situations; hospital staff decide if an emergency should be referred to Saskatoon.
Watrous has a volunteer ambulance service with one vehicle. Related ambulance costs are the responsibility of the camper.
Smoking & Vaping at Camp
Adult campers who wish to smoke/vape tobacco will be asked to do so in the designated area only. There is absolutely no smoking inside any buildings at camp, on cabin patios or anywhere else on camp property.
Cannabis
Recreational cannabis use, in any form, while at Camp Easter Seal is not permitted. If you use medical cannabis and have a prescription, the medication and should appear on the MAR sheet accompanied by a copy of the prescription. If you have questions about your medications and camp please give our office a call.
Alcohol Policy
Consumption of alcohol on camp property is not permitted.
Drug Policy on Camp Property
The possession and/or use of illegal drugs is not permitted on the Camp Easter Seal property.
Take a look at our packing list for what to bring.
You will also need to fill out this form just before you come to camp and pack it with your bags.
Our camp has a canteen is stocked with chocolate bars, chips, other treats and beverages like pop and juice as well as small souvenir items. Campers are supported by their support worker to ensure that their purchase is not in conflict with a special diet or an allergy.
During their time with us campers go off-camp for activities such as trips into Watrous or to the ice cream store in Manitou Beach. Community trips will be in keeping with all health and safety guidelines and are subject to cancellation.
Our goal is to keep our canteen affordable to all campers so our items are priced at cost so each camper has an opportunity to purchase some souvenir item.
Most campers bring a between $25 and $50 dollars to camp. We accept cash, debit and credit cards at camp. Money not spent is sent home with the camper when they depart.
Campers deposit their cash into the canteen when they arrive to ensure a good flow of cash management for the campers and office staff.
What makes our camp so special to so many individuals? Check out these stories, we hope that the magic of Camp Easter Seal reaches you too!
