Easter Seals BC/Yukon

02/17/2026

Camp registration is officially OPEN 🎉

Another unforgettable summer at Easter Seals Camp awaits. A place where confidence grows, friendships form, and campers discover just how capable they are.

Thanks to the generosity of our community, camp is also made possible for families who face financial barriers. Our subsidy program helps ensure more campers can experience the joy, independence, and belonging that camp offers.

Register here: https://www.eastersealsbcy.ca/overnight-summer-camp/

As families register today, we invite our community to stand with them. Your donation helps open doors, create memories, and make camp accessible to those who need it most. Together, we can make this summer one filled with possibility! Make a donation here: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0gnJZ0

02/15/2026

We’re excited to share that Dalyn Clarke has been recognized with the Lead Well Award for his outstanding volunteer contributions in our community.

A heartfelt thank you to First West Credit Union and Island Savings for honouring Dalyn’s impact, and to Dalyn for choosing Easter Seals BC/Yukon as the charity he wished to support through this recognition. His decision means even more children, youth, and adults with disabilities will have access to the programs and support that they need to thrive.

This gift will help ensure Easter Seals can continue providing programs and services that empower individuals with diverse abilities to build self-esteem, confidence, and independence.

We are deeply grateful to Dalyn, and to our community partners, for standing with us in creating more inclusive, accessible opportunities. Your support truly makes a difference.

02/13/2026

💘 Fall Hard for Drop Zone 💘

This Valentine’s Day weekend, commit to something impactful that lasts longer than roses.

💥 Special Valentine’s Promo:
Register for Drop Zone between February 13–15 and we’ll kickstart your fundraising with a $150 credit

Your big moment comes this September, when you’ll take the leap in one of four cities across BC. Plenty of time to train, fundraise, and talk yourself into it 😉

Ready to take the plunge?
Sign up this weekend: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0h07h0

02/12/2026

The Government of British Columbia has announced a $475 million investment over the next three years to expand support for children and youth with disabilities and their families. This game-changing initiative will create a new BC Children & Youth Disability Benefit that provides direct funding based on functional support needs (starting April 2026), introduce an income-tested Disability Supplement (starting in 2027) and expand eligibility beyond the old system so more kids, youth and families can access support.

This announcement is a positive step toward a more equitable and supportive BC, and we are excited to see the provincial government make meaningful progress to help children and youth with disabilities. At Easter Seals BC/Yukon, we are here to walk with you through this transition.

Read more: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0jHyb0

Stay up to date with Easter Seals events, programs and initiatives.

02/12/2026

Meet Chef James Walt 👨‍🍳

One of Canada’s leading chefs and a pioneer of farm-to-table cuisine, James Walt is known for creating inspired regional dishes rooted in local, sustainable ingredients. A Stratford Chefs School graduate, his career spans some of BC’s most celebrated kitchens, including Sooke Harbour House, Blue Water Cafe, and the Canadian Embassy in Rome. Today, he brings a modern take on Italian classics to Whistler as Executive Chef of Il Caminetto.

James is the only Whistler chef to cook at New York City’s James Beard House and has been named Best Chef in Whistler by Pique Newsmagazine. A BC Restaurant Association Hall of Fame inductee and acclaimed cookbook author, he continues to work closely with local farmers from his home in Squamish, shaping the award-winning menus at Araxi and beyond.

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Chef James Walt shares a deeply personal connection with Easter Seals House. Twenty-one years ago, complications during the birth of his son led to nearly four months spent in the hospital. During that difficult time, James and his wife stayed at the Easter Seals House on Oak Street for a short period so they could remain close to their son. That experience allowed James to witness firsthand the compassion, comfort, and stability Easter Seals provides to families facing some of life’s most challenging moments. ✨

Join us at Around the World, April 16th: https://na3.hubs.ly/y0jyG_0

02/11/2026

Our hearts are with the victims, families, and the entire Tumbler Ridge community during this devastating time. In moments like these, no one should have to worry about where they will stay while focusing on healing and being close to loved ones.
If anyone impacted by the Tumbler Ridge shooting needs to travel to Vancouver for medical care or to be close to their family during this incredibly difficult period, Easter Seals House is here to help. The Easter Seals House provides a safe, welcoming place to stay for individuals and their families who must travel to Vancouver for medical care.
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Easter Seals House is located in Vancouver, close to BC Children’s Hospital, offering comfort, privacy, and a supportive environment when it is needed most.
To make a reservation or learn more, please call 1-800-818-3666. 📲

Please share this information so it reaches those who may need it. Our thoughts are with everyone affected, and we stand with you in care and compassion.

02/03/2026

We’re proud to kick off a new giving campaign with Antonio and his businesses, Anima Innovation and Brasovan Technology 💙

Antonio has committed to donating 10% of his revenue from February to December 2026 to support Easter Seals BC/Yukon programs and services across BC.

“My motivation for supporting Easter Seals is personal, as my stepson has autism,” Antonio shares. “I am incredibly grateful for the programs Easter Seals provides to support children and their parents, including discounted hotel rates, summer camps, and various other essential services.”

Thank you, Antonio, for turning business success into meaningful impact.

Learn more about how you can support through Anima Innovation and Brasovan Technology:

Whether it’s an event organized by Easter Seals or by one of our many community supporters, you will have an amazing and fun experience when you join us to raise funds for persons with disabilities. Take a look at our list of events to see what’s coming up and how you can participate.

02/01/2026

Camp registration is opening soon 🎉

Island-focused registration opens February 10 for returning Camp Shawnigan campers and new campers with a Vancouver Island primary address.
Overnight camp registration opens February 17 at 9AM.

Spots fill quickly, so mark your calendar and get ready for an unforgettable camp season.

01/27/2026

Supporting camp means giving children the chance to grow, connect, and believe in themselves. Because of generous donors, kids can try new things, build independence, and form friendships that last far beyond the summer.

“My daughter was ready to try sleep-away camp and be more independent. She loved it and made new friends.”

Your support helps turn moments like this into life-changing experiences for families across BC and Yukon. Thank you for making camp possible 💛

Continue your support at:
https://na3.hubs.ly/y0f_yt0

01/25/2026

💙 Guardians of a Wishing Well 💙

Dakota and Tyson are launching this Guardians of a Wishing Well campaign with a heartfelt goal of raising $500 to purchase new medical lift slings for Easter Seals Camp Squamish.

These lift slings are essential equipment that help campers safely transfer, participate fully in camp activities, and experience the independence and joy that camp makes possible.

“At the heart of what we’re hoping to do is help create meaningful opportunities and experiences for others—particularly those that promote access, inclusion, and personal growth.

Supporting lift and accessibility equipment is one important way to remove barriers and make those experiences possible.”

- Dakota & Tyson

Donate and share using the link below and help make this wish a reality!

🔗https://na3.hubs.ly/y0gCpw0

01/24/2026

01/24/2026

Did you know many parents continue to be full-time caregivers for their children with disabilities, even into adulthood? While their love is endless, the need for rest and support is very real. That is another way camp makes a difference.

Easter Seals camps give children a safe, joyful place to build confidence, friendships, and independence, while parents get something just as important: time to rest, recharge, and breathe. As one parent shared, “We wanted to provide our daughter with a new experience while also giving our family some much-needed respite. She thoroughly enjoyed staying overnight.” 💝

When you support Easter Seals camps, you are helping children create unforgettable memories and giving families across BC and Yukon the respite they need. Make a donation today and help ensure camp is there for the families who rely on it ➡️🔗https://na3.hubs.ly/y0f_Zb0