Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp
Canucks Autism Network offers specialized half-day summer sport camps for autistic individuals and their families, focusing on skill development and social c...
▌ Editor's read The Canucks Autism Network (CAN) website loads as a legitimate site for an organization dedicated to providing programs for autistic individuals and their families. While not an ACA-accredited camp (as it's in Canada), CAN explicitly states a 1:1 support ratio for participants in their programs, including summer camps, which is a significant strength for this population. They also mention that all staff and volunteers undergo criminal record checks. The organization was founded by Paolo Aquilini and has been operating for 15 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. Their summer sport half-day camps are clearly day programs. The organization is a registered non-profit. Google reviews for 'Canucks Autism Network' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 165 reviews, with many parents praising the supportive staff and positive impact on their children. Social media handles include @canucksautism on Instagram and CanucksAutismNetwork on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–13
Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2011 (15 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–13
- Hours: 9:00AM - 12:00PM or 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- Address: 1788 West 8th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V6J 1V6, Canada
- Phone: (604) 685-4049
- Cost notes: Costs are for 2025. All prices in CAD. Summer Sport Half-Day Camp: $150/week. Multisport Half-Day Camp: $325/week. STEM Half-Day Camp: $260-$285/week. Integrated Full-Day Camp: $380-475/week. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp
- What ages does Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp accept?
- Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp is open to children ages 6–13. 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.
- How much does Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp cost?
- Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp's hours?
- Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp runs 9:00AM - 12:00PM or 1:00PM - 4:00PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp?
- Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 15 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 Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp provide lunch?
- Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp 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 Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp compare to other specialty camps in Vancouver?
- Canucks Autism Network - Summer Sport Half-Day Camp is one of 24 specialty camps in Vancouver 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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