Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation offers educational programs, speech therapy, and summer camps specifically designed for individuals with Down syndrome ...
▌ Editor's read The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (DSRF) website loads as a legitimate site for a non-profit organization based in Canada, not the US as initially categorized. It was founded 30 years ago by Diane Morrison. DSRF offers various programs including summer camps, speech therapy, and educational support specifically for individuals with Down syndrome. The website details their mission to empower individuals with Down syndrome to reach their full potential. While the site mentions summer camps, specific details like staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies for staff are not explicitly stated. The organization has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @dsrf_canada and a Facebook page DSRFCanada. Google reviews for 'Down Syndrome Resource Foundation' show a 4.9-star rating from 100 reviews, with many praising the supportive environment and effective programs. The organization is not listed in the American Camp Association directory, which is expected given its Canadian location.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–21
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 13–21
- Address: 1409 Sperling Ave, Burnaby, BC V5B 4J8, Canada
- Phone: (604) 444-3773
- Cost notes: CAD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Down Syndrome Resource Foundation
- What ages does Down Syndrome Resource Foundation accept?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation is open to children ages 13–21. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- Who runs Down Syndrome Resource Foundation?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Down Syndrome Resource Foundation provide lunch?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Down Syndrome Resource Foundation compare to other specialty camps in Burnaby?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation is one of 11 specialty camps in Burnaby that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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