Camp Funding

Amici reviews each family’s unique situation on a case-by-case basis. Amici’s mission is to fund children whose caregivers would not otherwise be able to afford to send them to camp, i.e. those who can document financial need. Each family pays a Family Contribution Fee based on their household income and size. Families with a higher household income will be asked to pay a higher Family Contribution Fee. For more information, please contact Jodie at (416) 588-8026 x 203 or jodie@amicicharity.org.

All Amici partner camps meet or exceed standards set by the Ontario Camps Association (https://www.ontariocampsassociation.ca/). All camps are overnight summer camps in Ontario.

Check out Amici's 'Partner Camps' webpage. Amici will help families that don’t have a preferred camp find the camp that’s right for each child.

Yes. Amici strives to honour requests, but cannot guarantee placement in a specific camp or session. If we are not able to meet a request, we will suggest other camp options.

Amici aims to add new partner camps each year, but are not always able to expand the list, due to funding and budget limitations. If you are interested in a camp that is not currently an Amici partner camp, please contact us.

Please click here for more information on the application process for campers requiring additional support. Amici currently partners with several camps that can offer additional support to campers, including Camp Awakening, Camp Kennebec, Camp Kirk and Camp Winston.

Amici considers applications on a first-come, first-served basis, so the sooner a family sends in their application, the better. Amici recommends that families have their new camper application in before the end of January to be considered for the upcoming summer.

Amici is usually able to notify returning campers by the end of December and new campers in early spring.

The cost of camp is jointly covered by Amici, and the partner camp but also by the family through our Family Contribution Fee. The fee is assessed based on a family’s total income, the number of people in a family’s household, exceptional expenses and geographic location. The minimum fee is $75 per child. Amici informs families of the amount of their Family Contribution Fee once the application has been approved.

Families are responsible for transportation to and from camp. Many camps offer bus service for an extra fee. Families are also responsible for “tuck” charges (any candy, toiletries, etc. that a child chooses to buy at the camp tuck shop) and any clothing or equipment (e.g. sleeping bag) that a child may need for camp. The specific clothing and equipment requirements are different for each partner camp. Once an application is accepted, the partner camp will send an information package, including packing list, to help each family and child prepare for camp.

Yes. Please check out the 'Application Process' webpage for more information on Leadership Training Programs at partner camps.

Yes. Each camper who would like to return to camp submits a renewal application. Amici and its partner camps commit to supporting each camper to attend camp year after year until they have outgrown the program or until they are no longer eligible for support. 

Yes. Amici has more applicants than we have spaces available at our partner camps, however, due to last-minute cancellations and other unforeseen circumstances, there is always a chance that a spot may become available. If a child does not get a spot from the waiting list this year, Amici will try to prioritize the camper for spot the following summer. Families will be asked to complete a new application form. 

Amici campers are not singled out in any way once they are at camp. At most camps, only the Camp Director and administrative staff are aware of a camper’s Amici funding. If there is any special information that you would like to give the Camp Director or counselling staff to assist your child at camp, please contact the camp directly by phone or email.