Family Camp
Camp Wanna Get Down-Family Camp
What you need to know:
Date:
June 12 - June 14, 2026 - Arrival time is 6 pm on Friday (there will only be an evening snack on Friday).
or
June 13, 2026 - Saturday only - Arrival time after breakfast 9:00 - 9:30 am.
Arrival: 6:00 pm on Friday . Make sure you eat before arriving as supper is not included on Friday.
Departure: 1:00 pm on Sunday and a bagged lunch will be provided as you leave.
You are responsible for the care of your own family members as this is a family camp.
Cost:
Children 2 and under and people with Down syndrome are free for the weekend and Saturday.
Adults - $95/person
Ages 3-18 - $77/person
Saturday Only - $40/adult, $27/3-18 years
Due limited capacity (25 rooms), it will be a first come first serve basis and families of 3 or less may have to bunk with another 3 or less family.
Important note regarding Dietary needs!!
It is important that we know if your dietary restrictions are sensitivities, allergies or anaphylaxis in nature.
Registration Closes April 30, 2026 and your registration will not be processed until we receive your fees in full.
Young Adult Extended Camp
What you need to know:
When: June 10 - 12, 2026
Arrival: 6:00 pm on Wednesday. Make sure you eat before arriving as supper is not included on Wednesday.
Cost: $40 for participants and respite workers are free.
Campers must be 19 years of age or older.
Limit of 10 participants not including caregivers.
Full payment is due upon registration.
Is this camp suitable for me? In order to be successful in this program, campers should:
Be 19 years of age or older.
Be able to manage their own personal care independently (dressing, bathing, toileting, and other hygiene routines).
Be able to get ready for the day fairly independently.
Have some experience of staying overnight away from their families.
Be able to be successful in an environment which requires a 1:2 support ratio for prompts and reminders, help with emotional regulation, personal care, medical support, etc. If you require 1:1 support, you will need to come along with your own support person. Unfortunately for us to get this lower rate in the offseason, Brigadoon is not fully staffed so it falls on us to provide the supports. If you are applying to this camp and have questions, please email info@halifaxnsdss.ca.
We’ll make sure to adapt our programming and schedule to be the best possible fit for the population (simple and repeated instructions, lots of time to get to and from programs and to complete the activities in our programs).
There is a limit of 10 participants so it will be a first come first serve basis and your registration will not be processed until we receive your fees in full.