Recreation Inclusion Facilitator( RIF)
The RIF supports Partner Camp Leaders by providing tips and techniques to create an inclusive environment. Before the start of camp, the RIF will provide training to their designated partner facility to educate staff on the inclusion process and best practices. The RIF will also be monitoring the inclusion process throughout each day at camp and be available to all staff for support.
Who can Participate?
Between Friends I. C. A. N! Camp participants must be a Between Friends member. Members of all ages can participate as long as the partner camp offers programs for your age group. Members must have an interest and desire to participate in activities, and be comfortable with minimal support in a larger than typical ratio. It is recommended that members attend Camp Bonaventure if they need a higher level of guidance than inclusion camps provide.
Between Friends I. C. A. N! Camp Registration
Spaces are limited in each I. C. A. N! Partner Camp, so register early. Between Friends offers RIF services for 1-6 weeks of inclusion camps, based on availability. For more information, contact our Community Engagement Coordinator, Amanda Wilson at awilson @ betweenfriends. ab. ca or 403 540 1096.
To register for Between Friends I. C. A. N! Camps: 1. Choose the I. C. A. N! Partner Camp of your choice.
2. Register with the I. C. A. N! Partner Camp and pay fees accordingly. There is no cost for Between Friends RIF services.
3. Provide Between Friends with full details of your registration( this information is required to coordinate a RIF at the partner camp.)
4. A week prior to camp, the RIF will be in contact to discuss the inclusion process, the participant’ s abilities, and how to best meet their needs at camp.
Are you interested in a camp opportunity that is not listed above? Please contact Kelsey Claeys our Community Development Lead at 403 930 3850 to discuss the possible options.
Benefits of Participation in Between Friends I. C. A. N! services
• Provides an opportunity for your child to participate in community camps without the need for additional support.
• Challenges participants to develop new skills, increase self-esteem and selfconfidence.
• Creates awareness and acceptance of differing abilities.
• Educates staff and participants about inclusion, providing them with the knowledge that makes inclusion possible and fun.
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