Camp Tidnish

Camp Tidnish Camp Tidnish is the only barrier-free and fully accessible summer camp for Nova Scotians living with disabilities.

In partnership with the Rotary Club of Amherst, Easter Seals Nova Scotia hosts and operates Camp Tidnish near Amherst, Nova Scotia. Camp Tidnish is a barrier-free and fully accessible summer camp for children, youth, and adults with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.

A summer of β€œyes I can” begins with removing barriers.Your support helps Easter Seals Nova Scotia provide accessible cam...
04/12/2026

A summer of β€œyes I can” begins with removing barriers.

Your support helps Easter Seals Nova Scotia provide accessible camp experiences!

Learn more: easterseals.ns.ca/camp-tidnish/

Fun morning at our final Learn to Sledge session of the winter! πŸ’Great energy, awesome skill-building, and so many smile...
03/22/2026

Fun morning at our final Learn to Sledge session of the winter! πŸ’

Great energy, awesome skill-building, and so many smiles to wrap up an incredible season. Thanks to everyone who made it such a fun and memorable program!

To learn more about Learn to Sledge, contact Annette at [email protected]

Registration for Voyageurs 1 & 2 opens today, February 24 at 1 PM!✨ Voyageurs 1: Adults ages 25-39 with an intellectual ...
02/24/2026

Registration for Voyageurs 1 & 2 opens today, February 24 at 1 PM!

✨ Voyageurs 1: Adults ages 25-39 with an intellectual disability
✨ Voyageurs 2: Adults ages 25-39 with physical and intellectual disabilities

We hope your camper is ready for connection, adventure, and unforgettable camp memories.

Learn more about our camp sessions:
πŸ”— www.easterseals.ns.ca/camp-sessions

Need help registering? View our CampBrain tutorial:
πŸ”— www.easterseals.ns.ca/how-to-register

Registration for NAVIGATORS 1 & 2 for Camp Tidnish 2026 opens today, February 17 at 1PM. βš“ Navigators 1 for youth ages 1...
02/17/2026

Registration for NAVIGATORS 1 & 2 for Camp Tidnish 2026 opens today, February 17 at 1PM.

βš“ Navigators 1 for youth ages 17 – 24 living with physical and intellectual disabilities
🌟 Navigators 2 for youth ages 17 – 24 living with intellectual disabilities

Learn more about our camp sessions: www.easterseals.ns.ca/camp-sessions

Need help registering? View our CampBrain tutorial: www.easterseals.ns.ca/how-to-register

Registration for WAYFARERS 1 & 2 for Camp Tidnish 2026 is now open 🌞πŸ₯Ύ Adults ages 40 – 65 with intellectual disabilities...
02/10/2026

Registration for WAYFARERS 1 & 2 for Camp Tidnish 2026 is now open 🌞

πŸ₯Ύ Adults ages 40 – 65 with intellectual disabilities
Wayfarers 1: June 14 - 19, 2026
Wayfarers 2: June 23 - 28, 2026

Learn more about our camp sessions: www.easterseals.ns.ca/camp-sessions

Need help registering? View our CampBrain tutorial: www.easterseals.ns.ca/how-to-register

Camp Tidnish 2026 registration opens TODAY (Feb 3) at 1:00 PM for Explorers, Commanders, and Mariners 🌞🌟 Explorers (ages...
02/03/2026

Camp Tidnish 2026 registration opens TODAY (Feb 3) at 1:00 PM for Explorers, Commanders, and Mariners 🌞

🌟 Explorers (ages 10-16): children with physical and/or intellectual disabilities
βš“ Commanders (ages 25-54): adults with a physical disability
🌊 Mariners (ages 55+): adults with a physical disability

Learn more about our camp sessions: www.easterseals.ns.ca/camp-sessions

Need help registering? View our CampBrain tutorial: www.easterseals.ns.ca/how-to-register

We're excited to share the registration opening dates for the 2026 Camp Sessions this summer: β˜€ Tuesday, February 3rd, a...
01/28/2026

We're excited to share the registration opening dates for the 2026 Camp Sessions this summer:

β˜€ Tuesday, February 3rd, at 1:00 pm is Commanders, Mariners, and Explorers.

β˜€ Tuesday, February 10th, at 1:00 pm is Wayfarers 1 and Wayfarers 2.

β˜€ Tuesday, February 17th, at 1:00 pm is Navigators 1 and Navigators 2.

β˜€ Tuesday, February 24th, at 1:00 pm is Voyageurs 1 and Voyageurs 2.

For more information on our Camp Sessions, visit www.easterseals.ns.ca/camp-sessions

For a tutorial on how to use CampBrain to register your camper, visit
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1wfSvH7i840uGfcswziLRywtkwTyHpc9H/view?usp=sharing

Today is  ! ❀✨Give the gift of inclusion today and make a donation in support of Camp Tidnish – a place where barriers d...
12/02/2025

Today is ! ❀✨

Give the gift of inclusion today and make a donation in support of Camp Tidnish – a place where barriers disappear! β˜€

Camp Tidnish is the province’s only fully accessible and barrier-free summer camp! Campers get to experience the joy of independence, friendship, and belonging.

When you donate today, your generosity goes even further thanks to our anonymous donors who will be matching donations up to $5,000, doubling your impact for Nova Scotians with disabilities and their families! πŸ€—

To donate, visit www.easterseals.ns.ca/donate

Give the gift of inclusion today, on and make a donation in support of Camp Tidnish – a place where barriers disappear! β˜€

Camp Tidnish is the province’s only fully accessible and barrier-free summer camp! Campers get to experience the joy of independence, friendship, and belonging.

When you donate today, your generosity goes even further thanks to our anonymous donors who will be matching donations up to $5,000, doubling your impact for Nova Scotians with disabilities and their families! πŸ€—

To donate, visit www.easterseals.ns.ca/donate

This  , give the gift of inclusion and make a donation in support of Camp Tidnish – a place where barriers disappear! β˜€C...
11/28/2025

This , give the gift of inclusion and make a donation in support of Camp Tidnish – a place where barriers disappear! β˜€

Camp Tidnish is the province’s only fully accessible and barrier-free summer camp! Campers get to experience the joy of independence, friendship, and belonging.

When you donate on Tuesday, December 2nd, your generosity goes even further thanks to our anonymous donor who will be matching donations up to $2,500, doubling your impact for Nova Scotians with disabilities and their families! πŸ€—

To donate, visit www.easterseals.ns.ca/donate

Did you know it actually costs over $2,100 to send one camper to Camp Tidnish! Thanks to our community partners and year...
11/18/2025

Did you know it actually costs over $2,100 to send one camper to Camp Tidnish! Thanks to our community partners and year-round fundraising, families are highly subsidized so that finances do not become a barrier to attending camp. Every dollar helps us keep camp accessible, inclusive, and full of unforgettable experiences for everyone.

πŸ’² Salaries (52%) – covers wages for summer and year-round staff who make camp possible, including counsellors, support staff, nursing and health care staff and leadership.

πŸ’» Administration (28%) – Supports year-round planning, registration, fundraising, insurance, communications, and coordination to keep camp running smoothly.

🍽 Food and Programming (11%) – Provides nutritious meals and engaging activities that bring the camp experience to life.

πŸ• Utilities, Rent and Cleaning (9%) – Keeps camp safe and operational through electricity, water, maintenance, and cleaning supplies.

We’re preparing for another amazing summer, and now we have the session dates for Camp Tidnish next summer!For Children ...
11/17/2025

We’re preparing for another amazing summer, and now we have the session dates for Camp Tidnish next summer!

For Children and Youth:
β˜€ Explorers is July 11 – 15, for children and youth ages 10 to 16 with physical and/or intellectual disabilities.
β˜€ Navigators 1 is July 30 – August 5, for youth ages 17 to 24 living with physical and intellectual disabilities.
β˜€ Navigators 2 is August 18 – 23, for youth 17 to 24 living with intellectual disabilities.

For Adults:
β˜€ Commanders is June 5 – 10, for adults ages 25 to 54 with a physical disability.
β˜€ Wayfarers 1 is June 14 – 19, for adults ages 40 to 65 with intellectual disabilities.
β˜€ Wayfarers 2 is June 23 – 28, for adults ages 40 to 65 with intellectual disabilities.
β˜€ Voyageurs 1 is July 2 – 7, for adults ages 25 to 39 with intellectual disabilities.
β˜€ Voyageurs 2 is August 9 – 14, for adults ages 25 to 39 with physical and intellectual disabilities.
β˜€ Mariners is July 22 – 26, for campers ages 55+ with a physical disability.

We will have more information available on how to register for Camp Tidnish in the new year, so make sure to follow us for the latest updates!

Address

130 Irwin's Point Road
Amherst, NS
E4M1H5

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

Telephone

+15065382823

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