Summer Camp

At Camp Acorn, we focus on helping children build trust and resilience, make connections, and reach their full potential, all while having fun!

Our trained staff build relationships with every child that walks through the door, understand that every individual has a different experience, and work together to create an environment where children feel safe, heard, and empowered to make choices through a variety of activities and group supports including:

Outdoor adventure activities such as rock climbing, nature walks and team building exercises
Creative arts such as music, drama and visual arts, which provide an outlet for self-expression and self-discovery
Mindfulness and relaxation practices such as yoga and meditation

At camp Acorn, our goal is to provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where campers can build trust and resilience, make connections, and reach their full potential.

If you’re ready to get started, click the button below, or keep scrolling to learn more about Camp Acorn!

If your camper is a student with the Niagara Catholic District School Board, funding may be available on a first-come-first-served basis. Contact us by email at camp@kristenfrenchcacn.org to learn how the NCDSB may be able to cover the cost of your Camp Acorn fees in 2024. Let us know the name of the camper(s), school attended, current Principal, and Grade, also the weeks you’re interested in, and we will get back to you in the order your email was received.

If your camper is a student with the District School Board of Niagara, please contact your school principal to see if funding may be available to you.

We are not able to take registrations or hold spots over the phone. Space is limited.

Register

Camp Acorn is open to any children between the ages of 6 to 12 who will benefit from the program.

Every camper will receive a custom designed Camp Acorn T-shirt and reusable water* bottle as part of their registration, helping foster a sense of community, sustainability and style all summer long! Additional Camp Acorn apparel will be available for purchase!

TWO NEW locations | Subsidy available upon request | Lunches and extended care available | Offsite trips weekly | *Closed Canada Day and Civic Holiday

Week 1 July 2 to July 5* (FULL)

Week 2 July 8 to July 12 (FULL)

Week 3 July 15 to July 19 (NF ONLY)

Week 4 July 22 to July 26 (FULL)

Week 5 July 29 to August 2 (NF ONLY)

Week 6 August 6 To August 9* (FULL)

Week 7 August 12 to August 16 (FULL)

Week 8 August 19 to August 23 (FULL)

Week 9 August 26 to August 30 (FULL)

St. Catharines

Weeks 1 to 9

Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre

Location: 8 Forster St.

Welland

Weeks 1, 2, 8, 9

Niagara Safety Village

Location: 100 Niagara College Blvd.

Niagara Falls

Weeks 3 to 7

Niagara Falls Public Library

Location: 4848 Victoria Ave.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

CAMPS STARTING AT $195 per week

Our summer camp offers competitive pricing for families and subsidized care, to help make experiences accessible for everyone. By offering these options, we aim to encourage families to join the Camp Acorn community and create memories that will last a lifetime.

AM EXTENDED CARE

$4/day

7:30 to 8:30am

Weekly Lunch

$40/week

Provider TBD

PM EXTENDED CARE

$5/day

5:00 to 6:00Pm

Need help with the cost of camp? Click here to learn more.

The Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre believes community members should have the ability to take part in Summer Camp Programs despite financial circumstances.

The Camp Acorn Subsidy Program may be able to provide you, and your family, with financial assistance towards weekly camp fees, dependent on your annual family income.

Program Eligibility

To qualify for the subsidy program you must:

- Have a net family income not exceeding 25% above the Low-Income Cut-Offs Chart (L.I.C.O.) threshold (from Stats. Canada).
- Provide recent, official, documentation to support your net family income such as a recent Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.

Family Unit	L.I.C.O.	25% above L.I.C.O.
2 persons	$33,140	$41,425
3 persons	$40,742	$50,927
4 persons	$49,466	$61,832
5 persons	$56,104	$70,130
6 persons	$63,276	$79, 095
7 persons	$70,448	$88,060

Program benefits include:

- A 50% discount on the base weekly day camp fee for applicants whose annual household income is below the L.I.C.O. threshold.
- A 35% discount on the base weekly day camp fee for applicants whose annual household income is not greater than 25% above the L.I.C.O. threshold.

Definitions and exclusions:

- A family is a maximum of two adult guardians and their immediate children, under the age of 18, living at the same address.
- Subsidy can be applied towards a maximum of 2 weeks per camper.
- Subsidy applied through the subsidy program cannot be combined with any other discount.
- The applicant must pay the remaining balance of program at the time of registration or enrollment.
- Subsidy does not apply to applicable taxes, lunch plans, or extended care.

Applying for Subsidy

Applicants are required to submit the following:

- A completed Camp Acorn Subsidy Application Form
- Proof of household income (2023 Notice of Assessment)

Applications for subsidy or any inquiries can be emailed to info@kristenfrenchcacn.org. Please note it could take up to five business days before you hear back on the status of your application.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

At Camp Acorn we strive to make the registration process quick and easy. Create an account below to get started. add campers, select the weeks you need and complete your forms! After adding any additional products to your cart, including extended care or lunch, set up a payment plan or pay in full, all from wherever you are most comfortable!