Towhee Residential Summer Program

Record #: HAL0016

Last Modified: 22 Jun 2023

Last Full Update: 22 Jun 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone	Summer: 705-457-2741 Winter: 416-603-1827 ext 5230
E-Mail	hwenban@childdevelop.ca
Website	www.childdevelop.ca
Primary Contact	Harry Wenban, Camp Director; Phone: 416-603-1827 ext 5230; Email: hwenban@childdevelop.ca

Addresses and Location

Site Location	Approx 4km past West Guilford on Hwy 118 East
Located In Community	Haliburton
Address	Camp Towhee 1393 Camp Towhee Rd Haliburton, ON K0M 1S0
Mailing Address	46 St Clair Gdns Toronto, ON M6E 3V4

Description

Description (Service)

Towhee is a residential therapeutic program for children and adolescents with learning disabilities and co-occuring mental health concerns. Located in Haliburton, Ontario, the program provides an environment for making new friends, learning skills and experiencing success.

Service Details

Hours	Admin: Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm Dates: Camp: Jul, Aug
Areas Served	Central Ontario - within driving distance to Toronto ; Applications are welcome from throughout the province within driving distance from Towhee and as long as families are willing to travel to Toronto for the interview and assessment group.
Boundaries	Ontario
Eligibility	Ages: 10 year(s) - 18 year(s) Applicant must have a current psychological assessment that indicates the presence of a learning disability. Children and adolescents who experience social, emotional, mental health & behavioural problems. Suitability for the camp program will be reviewed on a case by case basis and the final decision rests with the Camp Towhee Director in consultation with the Clinical Team at CDI.
Application	Parents/caregivers can apply online at: camptowhee.campbrainregistration.com
Languages	English ; French ; Interpretive Services
Fees	Program ; A limited number of subsidies are available for qualified families. Please call for more information.

Administration

Established

1968