Community Events in BC

ACT lists workshops and conferences in BC related to autism and other diverse needs that are provided by local agencies and organizations.

Easter Seals Virtual Kids Camp@Home (Ages 6 - 18)

Easter Seals Virtual Kids Camp@Home (Ages 6 - 18)

Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Week 1 July 10-14, 2023 Week 2 July 24-28, 2023 Easter Seals Camp@Home is a unique camp experience that allows for children, youth and adults to have personal, genuine camp connections online. Through interactive, fun and social online activities and programs, campers of all ages and [...]
Summer Day Camp - Eco Adventure: South Fraser (Cloverdale)

Summer Day Camp - Eco Adventure: South Fraser (Cloverdale)

Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cloverdale
Eco Adventures Day Camp offers a fun outdoor pursuit each day of the week! Participants ages 8 to 14 will explore different locations and activities throughout their community in our small-group social skill building process. Each day, two staff meet the group of 6 to [...]
Summer Day Camp - Stories & Crafts: Chilliwack

Summer Day Camp - Stories & Crafts: Chilliwack

Monday, July 24 - Friday, July 28    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chilliwack
Stories & Crafts (Ages 8-14) This day camp is designed for those who prefer a quieter slower pace! Each day, two staff meet up to 8 participants on location for their chosen activity. Participants bring their own lunch to enjoy at the picnic, and will [...]
Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Squamish (Ages 6-18)

Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Squamish (Ages 6-18)

Tuesday, July 25 - Saturday, July 29    
All Day
Brackendale
Overnight Camp for Ages 6-18 Week 1 July 8-12, 2023 Week 3 July 25-29, 2023 and Week 5 August 11-15, 2023 Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since 1968. From day camps, to week [...]
Easter Seals Virtual Camp@Home (Ages 19 - 49)

Easter Seals Virtual Camp@Home (Ages 19 - 49)

Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Week 1 July 17-21, 2023 Week 2 July 31- Aug 4, 2023 Easter Seals Camp@Home is a unique camp experience that allows for children, youth and adults to have personal, genuine camp connections online. Through interactive, fun and social online activities and programs, campers of all [...]
Summer Day Camp - Eco Adventure: Chilliwack

Summer Day Camp - Eco Adventure: Chilliwack

Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chilliwack
Eco Adventures Day Camp offers a fun outdoor pursuit each day of the week! Participants ages 8 to 14 will explore different locations and activities throughout their community in our small-group social skill building process. Each day, two staff meet the group of 6 to [...]
Summer Day Camp - STEAM Challenge: South Fraser (Cloverdale)

Summer Day Camp - STEAM Challenge: South Fraser (Cloverdale)

Monday, July 31 - Friday, August 4    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts & Math. Our STEAM Challenge Day Camps bring together these five disciplines to create active and inclusive learning opportunities that challenge participants mentally, while inspiring them socially. Building water balloon catapults for a fortress battle royale in [...]
Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Shawnigan Lake (Ages 6-18)

Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Shawnigan Lake (Ages 6-18)

Friday, August 4 - Tuesday, August 8    
All Day
Shawnigan Lake
Overnight Camp for Ages 6-18 Week 1 July 1 - 5, 2023 Week 3 July 18 - 22, 2023 and Week 5 August 4 - 8, 2023 Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since [...]
Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Winfield (Ages 6-18)

Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Winfield (Ages 6-18)

Friday, August 4 - Tuesday, August 8    
All Day
Lake Country
Overnight Camp for Ages 6-18 Week 1 July 1 - 5, 2023 Week 3 July 18 - 22, 2023 and Week 5 August 4 - 8, 2023 Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since [...]
Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Squamish (Ages 6-18)

Easter Seals Overnight Kids Camp - Squamish (Ages 6-18)

Friday, August 11 - Tuesday, August 15    
All Day
Brackendale
Overnight Camp for Ages 6-18 Week 1 July 8-12, 2023 Week 3 July 25-29, 2023 and Week 5 August 11-15, 2023 Easter Seals has been offering summer camp experiences to children and adults with physical and cognitive disabilities since 1968. From day camps, to week [...]
Summer Day Camp - Stories & Crafts: South Fraser (Cloverdale)

Summer Day Camp - Stories & Crafts: South Fraser (Cloverdale)

Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cloverdale
Stories & Crafts (Ages 8-14) This group is designed for those who prefer a quieter slower pace and have an interest in stories and crafting! During each session, staff and participants read parts of a chosen novel, taking breaks to discuss the ideas as they arise. [...]
Summer Day Camp - Theatre Sports: Chilliwack

Summer Day Camp - Theatre Sports: Chilliwack

Monday, August 14 - Friday, August 18    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chilliwack
The Theatre Sports Day-Camp is all about imagination! Each day we integrate themes from Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft and other age appropriate adventure series into real life activities, where participants develop a story and act out the plot, or play out their choices on a [...]
Summer Day Camp - STEAM Challenge: Chilliwack

Summer Day Camp - STEAM Challenge: Chilliwack

Monday, August 21 - Friday, August 25    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chilliwack
STEAM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts & Math. Our STEAM Challenge Day Camps bring together these five disciplines to create active and inclusive learning opportunities that challenge participants mentally, while inspiring them socially. Building water balloon catapults for a fortress battle royale in [...]
Summer Day Camp - Theatre Sports: Cloverdale

Summer Day Camp - Theatre Sports: Cloverdale

Monday, August 21 - Friday, August 25    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Cloverdale
The Theatre Sports Day Camp is all about imagination! Each day we integrate themes from Dungeons and Dragons, Minecraft and other age appropriate adventure series into real life activities, where participants develop a story and act out the plot, or play out their choices on [...]
Summer Day Camp - Student Success: Chilliwack

Summer Day Camp - Student Success: Chilliwack

Monday, August 28 - Friday, September 1    
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Chilliwack
Student Success (Ages 5-8) Many families struggle to feel ready for the transition into Kindergarten and the early primary grades! This day camp creates a fun and safe way for small groups of young students to encounter the classroom environment, and the initial basics of structure [...]
Vancouver (Richmond) Autism Speaks Canada Walk 2023

Vancouver (Richmond) Autism Speaks Canada Walk 2023

Sunday, September 24    
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Richmond
Join the celebration with family, friends and colleagues! Registration is free. This is a family-friendly autism awareness fundraiser in support of the autism community and includes a Resources Fair to meet service providers and vendors, activities for all ages, performances, snacks, photo booth  and a [...]
Finding the Perfect Job!

Finding the Perfect Job!

Saturday, September 30    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Jacob Moriarty, from Thompson Community Services in Vernon, will be helping you to discover what type of job you would be good at and would enjoy. He will talk about interviews, resumes, and how to keep a good job. For people eligible for CLBC funding, [...]
Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention

Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention

Saturday, November 25    
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
An expert in her field, Holly Davis, from the Interior Savings Credit Union, will be presenting a very important workshop on Identity Theft and Fraud Prevention. You will learn about SPAM emails, phone calls and how to prevent them to keep your personal information safe. [...]
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