March Break Life Skills Camp: Supporting Brantford Children and Youth with Autism

Supervised by a Registered Behaviour Analyst, this unique Ontario Autism Program (OAP)-eligible half-day camp supports children and youth with building practical life skills, independence, emotional regulation and digital safety — all in a fun, safe and supportive environment.

If you’re looking for a meaningful, structured March Break experience for your child, you don’t want to miss out on this opportunity.

What is the March Break Life Skills Camp?

Our new March Break Life Skills Camp offers children and youth aged 9 to 18 years a welcoming space to learn meaningful skills they can use in everyday life — while still enjoying games, activities and social connection.

Throughout the week, participants will work on:

• Practical life skills: Following routines, completing age-appropriate tasks, problem-solving and building independence
• Emotional regulation: Recognizing emotions, practicing coping strategies, managing transitions and handling challenges in positive ways
• Internet and digital safety: Respectful online communication, understanding boundaries, responsible technology use and safe decision-making

Participants will be placed into small groups (based on individual needs), with learning woven into age and needs-appropriate activities and real-life scenarios so skills feel natural, relevant and enjoyable.

Supports are individualized, strengths-based and focused on helping each child feel confident and successful. Children requiring additional support will also receive one-on-one guidance from our team.

Who the Camp is For

While open to all children, our March Break Life Skills Camp is best suited for:

• Children and youth aged 9 to 18
• Individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
• Families enrolled in the Ontario Autism Program (OAP)

Willowbridge is proud to offer this new camp as part of its new autism services, designed to support OAP-enrolled families looking to use Core Clinical funding while accessing high-quality, structured programming close to home.

Program Details

Dates: March 16–20, 2026
Location: 54 Brant Ave., Brantford
Schedule: Half days*
Cost: $175 for the full week**
Group Size: Small groups (up to 8) with individualized supports available
Supervision: Led by Willowbridge’s Registered Behaviour Analysts (RBAs) and our Routes Respite team

*Children will be split into two groups (morning or afternoon) based on age as well as individual needs.

**This camp is OAP-eligible. Limited subsidies are also available, depending on need and availability.

Accessible, Affordable and OAP-Eligible

We believe cost shouldn’t be a barrier to accessing high-quality, evidence-informed support. Our March Break Life Skills Camp has been designed to be both accessible and affordable for families.

In addition to being OAP-eligible — allowing eligible families to use OAP funding toward participation — limited subsidies are also available, depending on need and availability.

For only $35 per day, families can access a cost-effective March Break option designed to provide individualized, specialized support for autistic children in a structured, supportive environment.

Why Families Choose Willowbridge

Families value Willowbridge’s focus on safety, evidence-based practice and individualized care. This camp offers:

• Led by Registered Behaviour Analysts, Clinical Therapists and experienced Respite support staff
• Small group sizes with one-on-one support available if needed
• A cost that’s lower than many comparable programs, especially for RBA-led programming
• Eligibility for Ontario Autism Program Core Clinical funding
• A supportive, inclusive environment focused on real-life skill development

How to Register

To create low-stimulation, supportive learning environments, group sizes are limited to a maximum of eight children. With limited space available, families are encouraged to register early.

To learn more or enrol your child, email [email protected] and a member of our team will follow up to complete the registration process and answer any questions you may have.

Supporting Growth Beyond the Classroom

Willowbridge’s March Break Life Skills Camp is part of the agency’s new autism services, supporting growth beyond the classroom by helping children and youth build real-world skills that strengthen independence, confidence and long-term success. This highly anticipated program gives families access to high-quality, accessible care in a safe, supportive environment — close to home.

We’re excited to welcome families to this meaningful March Break experience and look forward to seeing participants learn, grow and thrive.

If you’re interested in enrolling your child in other OAP-approved autism services, browse our website to learn more about our programs, fill out our online enrolment form, or contact us to chat.