Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) Camp Alberta

Questions

Email: aaccamp@ualberta.ca

Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a set of tools and strategies that can help people who are unable to rely on verbal speech to communicate. AAC systems may include gestures or signs, picture/word boards, mobile devices with communication apps, and/or speech generating communication devices.

AAC Camp Alberta is a weekend family camp for children aged 6 - 19 years who use robust multimodal AAC systems and their families to enjoy fun camp activities while they practice social communication.

AAC Camp logo

AAC Camp Alberta 2025

We are pleased to announce our return to an overnight camp in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies for the 10th anniversary of AAC Camp Alberta!

Dates: July 4 - 6, 2025 (Friday 4 pm to Sunday 2 pm)
Location: Easter Seals Camp Horizon, 10 km SW of Bragg Creek, AB.

 

Space is limited and spots fill up quickly!
Registration Deadlines

Early bird deadline: April 1, 2025
Regular deadline: May 1, 2025
Registration Fees 
Early bird rate: $550 per family (up to 3 people); $125 per additional family member
Regular rate: $650 per family (up to 3 people); $175 per additional family member
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION on Registration Acceptance & Fee Payment
Registration submissions will be reviewed by camp organizers to ensure fit and space available. 
Early bird registrants will be notified of acceptance by April 5. 
Fees must be received by April 15 to qualify for early bird rate.
Regular registrants will be notified of acceptance by May 5. 
Fees must be received by May 15 to confirm registration.
Upon acceptance, families will be provided with a link to pay registration fees online (or if preferred, information on making payment by cheque). 
Late registrations (after May 1) and/or late payments (after May 15) will be considered on a case-by-case basis if space allows.

 

AAC CAMP Alberta FAQs

AAC Camp's accessible and inclusive activities include high and low ropes courses, archery, nature hikes, a splash park, fun games, music and movement, arts and crafts, and more, all designed to encourage communication and interaction between campers. Campers are supported by 1:1 counselors. There are also special sessions for siblings to connect and learn more about AAC. Parent/caregiver sessions include discussions led by AAC experts and opportunities for networking with other parents, plus time to relax and socialize with other parents.

Woman and child using pecs on tablet

Child using PECs to communicate

Child using PECs to communicate

Thank you to all the campers, family members, community members and volunteers who help make AAC Camp Alberta a great success!
Support AAC Camp Alberta

Financial Support: You can support AAC Camp Alberta financially by making a donation through the University of Alberta's Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine. Be sure to check the box to direct your donation to the "Alberta Augmentative and Alternative (AAC) Camp Fund."

Give now

About AAC Camp

AAC Camp Alberta is delivered through the University of Alberta’s Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders and has been offered every year since 2016 (including virtually in 2020 and 2021).

Group photo from AAC 2016

First Annual AAC Camp Alberta in 2016 (at Camp Horizon in Bragg Creek, AB)

AAC Camp group photo 2024

Annual AAC Camp Alberta in 2024 (at ACT Centre in Rundle Park in Edmonton, AB)