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CAMP MERRYWOOD

Easter Seals Camp Merry wood (opened 1948)

Easter Seals Camp Merrywood is located on a beautiful peninsula stretching out into Big Rideau Lake. The camp sits on 30 acres of property between Smiths Falls and Perth in Eastern Ontario.

Built in 1948, Camp Merrywood began as a summer camp for kids with polio. Six campers attended in its first year.

The site has 12 buildings including six camper cabins that can accommodate up to 72 campers per session, a health hut, a dining room and lodge, a music and theatre building, a nature building, specially adapted swimming pool. Merrywood offers a full waterfront program and activities such as sailing, kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.

At Easter Seals Camp Merrywood, campers expand their leadership abilities through a myriad of creative arts programs and multi-sports activities.

There is a camp staff of 70, which includes a team of 3 registered nurses and 3 healthcare assistants

Fully Accessible Activities Offered at Camp Merrywood

Sports

Archery

Canoeing

Kayaking

Sailing

Sports (basketball, badminton, lacrosse)

Sledge Hockey

Sit Volleyball

Swimming

General Camp Activities

Arts and Crafts

Beach Day

Campfires

Dances

Environmental Studies

Fishing

Leadership Skills

Life Skills

Media Arts

Music and Drama

Pontoon boat rides

Pottery

Dreamers Walk Canada – Programs and Support

Dreamers Walk Canada is committed to building a supportive, inclusive community for individuals with disabilities and their families. Through our Programs and Support Division, we offer a variety of services designed to uplift, connect, and empower our community. Our core offerings include:

👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Support Groups

Safe and welcoming spaces where parents and caregivers can come together, share experiences, and access emotional support, resources, and education. These groups are led by experienced facilitators and often include guest speakers, workshops, and open discussions.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Peer Support & Mentoring

We believe in the power of lived experience. Our peer support and mentoring programs match individuals with disabilities (or family members) with trained mentors who offer guidance, friendship, and encouragement.

🌈 Outreach Support

Our outreach team works directly in the community to support individuals and families where they are. This may include home visits, connecting people to local services, emergency referrals, and navigating systems like education, housing, or healthcare.

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