Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Songwriters’ Studio
The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation offers a Songwriters' Studio program designed to foster musical creativity and expression for individuals with Down syn...
▌ Editor's read The Down Syndrome Resource Foundation (DSRF) website loads successfully and details various programs, including the Songwriters' Studio. The DSRF is a non-profit organization, founded by Diane Morrison, and has been operating for 28 years, indicating a strong history of service. While the website does not explicitly state ACA accreditation or staff-to-camper ratios, it provides comprehensive information about its mission and programs. The Songwriters' Studio is described as a day program focused on musical creativity. The DSRF has a strong social media presence with an Instagram handle @dsrf_canada and a Facebook handle DownSyndromeResourceFoundation. Google reviews for the Down Syndrome Resource Foundation show a rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the supportive environment and positive impact on individuals with Down syndrome.
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Since 199828+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 13–21
Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Songwriters’ Studio 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
- 1998 (28 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 - Songwriters’ Studio
- What ages does Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Songwriters’ Studio accept?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Songwriters’ Studio 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 - Songwriters’ Studio?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Songwriters’ Studio is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 28 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 - Songwriters’ Studio provide lunch?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Songwriters’ Studio 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 - Songwriters’ Studio compare to other specialty camps in Burnaby?
- Down Syndrome Resource Foundation - Songwriters’ Studio 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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