Easter Seals BC/Yukon

05/30/2026

After a $10 million federal grant application was denied, Camp Shawnigan’s redevelopment faces a major hurdle. Lacking clarity and clear next steps are a cause for concern.

Zahida Jaffer says her eight-year-old daughter Shayna, who has autism, has attended the camp’s week-long overnight program for the past two years at Camp Shawnigan. Shayna was initially anxious about the experience but the camp quickly became a positive environment for her. This is the immeasurable impact of Camp Shawnigan.

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Because of you, we have some amazing stories to tell about our children, youth, adults and their families and how they’ve championed.

05/28/2026

Ella’s first time at Easter Seals Camp was also her first time away from home. Her parents worried about how she would settle in, communicate, and navigate camp life independently. What they discovered was a place where Ella could truly be herself, surrounded by a community that embraced her exactly as she is. 💙

Today, camp is the highlight of Ella’s year. It has helped build her confidence, strengthen her independence, and opened doors her family once thought were out of reach. Read Ella’s full story and see the impact camp can have on a child and their family: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0tPRG0

05/22/2026

Thank you to the Times Colonist for sharing the story of Camp Shawnigan and the importance of rebuilding this life-changing space for children and families across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Camp Shawnigan is more than just a camp, it is a place of belonging for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Rebuilding the camp means creating a safe and inclusive space where campers of all abilities can experience the magic of camp without barriers.

We remain deeply grateful to the donors, volunteers, advocates, Lions Clubs and other supporters helping make this vision possible. While setbacks can be challenging, the commitment to rebuilding Camp Shawnigan remains stronger than ever.
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Now we need your help to keep the conversation going. If Camp Shawnigan has helped you or someone in your life we encourage you to write a letter to the editor at letters@timescolonist.com. Every story helps demonstrate why this camp matters so deeply to families across our communities. 🏕️

Together, we can rebuild the camp where barriers fall, spirits rise, and every camper feels the unmistakable magic of belonging.

05/22/2026

Thank you to the Times Colonist for sharing the story of Camp Shawnigan and the importance of rebuilding this life-changing space for children and families across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Link to article: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0tttg0

Camp Shawnigan is more than just a camp, it is a place of belonging for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Rebuilding the camp means creating a safe and inclusive space where campers of all abilities can experience the magic of camp without barriers.

We remain deeply grateful to the donors, volunteers, advocates, Lions Clubs and other supporters helping make this vision possible. While setbacks can be challenging, the commitment to rebuilding Camp Shawnigan remains stronger than ever.
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Now we need your help to keep the conversation going. If Camp Shawnigan has helped you or someone in your life we encourage you to write a letter to the editor at letters@timescolonist.com. Every story helps demonstrate why this camp matters so deeply to families across our communities. 🏕️

Together, we can rebuild the camp where barriers fall, spirits rise, and every camper feels the unmistakable magic of belonging.

Easter Seals is scrambling to fund its Camp Shawnigan rebuild after an application for $10.1 million from the federal government was turned down.

05/22/2026

Thank you to the Times Colonist for sharing the story of Camp Shawnigan and the importance of rebuilding this life-changing space for children and families across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Link to article: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0ttlV0

Camp Shawnigan is more than just a camp, it is a place of belonging for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Rebuilding the camp means creating a safe and inclusive space where campers of all abilities can experience the magic of camp without barriers.

We remain deeply grateful to the donors, volunteers, advocates, Lions Clubs and other supporters helping make this vision possible. While setbacks can be challenging, the commitment to rebuilding Camp Shawnigan remains stronger than ever.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
Now we need your help to keep the conversation going. If Camp Shawnigan has helped you or someone in your life we encourage you to write a letter to the editor at letters@timescolonist.com. Every story helps demonstrate why this camp matters so deeply to families across our communities. 🏕️

Together, we can rebuild the camp where barriers fall, spirits rise, and every camper feels the unmistakable magic of belonging.

Easter Seals is scrambling to fund its Camp Shawnigan rebuild after an application for $10.1 million from the federal government was turned down.

05/21/2026

Thank you to the Times Colonist for sharing the story of Camp Shawnigan and the importance of rebuilding this life-changing space for children and families across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Link to article: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0trbk0

Camp Shawnigan is more than just a camp, it is a place of belonging for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Rebuilding the camp means creating a safe and inclusive space where campers of all abilities can experience the magic of camp without barriers.

We remain deeply grateful to the donors, volunteers, advocates, Lions Clubs and other supporters helping make this vision possible. While setbacks can be challenging, the commitment to rebuilding Camp Shawnigan remains stronger than ever.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
Now we need your help to keep the conversation going. If Camp Shawnigan has helped you or someone in your life we encourage you to write a letter to the editor at letters@timescolonist.com. Every story helps demonstrate why this camp matters so deeply to families across our communities. 🏕️

Together, we can rebuild the camp where barriers fall, spirits rise, and every camper feels the unmistakable magic of belonging.

05/21/2026

A huge thank you to the North Island Snowmobile Association (NISA) for another incredible Snowarama event in support of Easter Seals BC/Yukon. Held on March 8, this year’s event brought together 60 participants for a day filled with snowmobile rides, BBQ lunch, door prizes, and an amazing sense of community.

Thanks to the generosity of Club members, families, friends, and the local community, this year’s event raised an incredible $7,060. Over the many years NISA has hosted Snowarama, they’ve now contributed more than $200,000 to support Easter Seals programs and services across BC.

We are so grateful for your continued support and dedication. 💙

British Columbia Snowmobile Federation - BCSF

05/21/2026

Thank you to the Times Colonist for sharing the story of Camp Shawnigan and the importance of rebuilding this life-changing space for children and families across British Columbia and the Yukon.

Link to article: https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/feds-funding-rejection-sets-back-plans-for-25m-camp-shawnigan-rebuild-12307134

Camp Shawnigan is more than just a camp, it is a place of belonging for children and adults with disabilities and their families. Rebuilding the camp means creating a safe and inclusive space where campers of all abilities can experience the magic of camp without barriers.

We remain deeply grateful to the donors, volunteers, advocates, Lions Clubs and other supporters helping make this vision possible. While setbacks can be challenging, the commitment to rebuilding Camp Shawnigan remains stronger than ever.
⬇️⬇️⬇️
Now we need your help to keep the conversation going. If Camp Shawnigan has helped you or someone in your life we encourage you to write a letter to the editor at letters@timescolonist.com. Every story helps demonstrate why this camp matters so deeply to families across our communities. 🏕️

Together, we can rebuild the camp where barriers fall, spirits rise, and every camper feels the unmistakable magic of belonging.

05/19/2026

We are incredibly grateful to the Bendickson Memorial Fund through The Victoria Foundation for their generous $1000 grant in support of rebuilding Camp Shawnigan.

Your support helps us move closer to creating a new, purpose-built camp where children and adults with disabilities can experience connection, independence and belonging for generations to come.

Thank you for believing in the future of Camp Shawnigan and in the life-changing experiences that happen here every summer. Together, we are rebuilding a place where barriers fall, spirits rise and every camper feels the unmistakable magic of belonging

05/18/2026

"Building an Accessible Canada: Ideas, Impact, and Innovation" — a free half-day virtual conference on Tuesday, June 2, presented by Easter Seals Canada in celebration of National AccessAbility Week.

This informative online event, funded by the Government of Canada, and presented in partnership with CCRW and IDC/BCANDS, will bring together Canadians with lived experience and expertise in disability and accessibility for a series of panel discussions on topics including:

• Housing & Accessible Design
• Sport & Leisure
• Employment & AI
• Buy Canadian – Procurement

Easter Seals Canada Registration is now open: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0sW7w0