What is FLASH Camp?

FLASH Camp is a family camp in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, established to teach literacy and communication skills to individuals who use augmentative and alternative communication (AAC), alongside their families and support workers.
​By becoming immersed in an AAC environment with opportunities to engage in conversation, campers will develop their skills and confidence in using AAC to communicate. Parents and siblings will gain confidence in modelling communication using AAC, and be more able to advocate for literacy instruction at school. The camp setting will provide families with the chance to connect with each other and restore their mental health.

Camp Goals

  • To improve literacy and communication skills for individuals with who use AAC by providing parents and siblings with the skills and experience needed to be excellent communication partners.
  • To encourage campers to engage in more conversations using various forms of AAC.
  • To give parents, grandparents, support workers, and siblings support to practise modelling communication using AAC.
  • To give parents a clear understanding about next steps in learning for their children.
  • To relax, get some fresh air and exercise, connect with other families, and have some fun.

Camp Leaders

We are pleased to have four dynamic professionals leading this camp! They all met during a two-year certificate course through the University of Alberta: Teaching Students with Complex Communication Needs. They all live in Ontario.
Our core team of leaders will be supported by volunteers and camp counsellors to make sure you have a valuable camp experience.