Cerebral Palsy Association of BC

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Spring Break Supports

Two Ways We Can Support Your Family This Spring Break

This year we are excited to offer two different ways to help support your child during the spring break! Whether you are looking to send your child to a spring break camp or having your child home with you, we have options for both!

Subsidy for Spring Break Camps

Spring break can be exciting for children—but it can also disrupt routines and place added pressure on families. CPABC is here to help. We are offering Spring Break Support to assist families of children with cerebral palsy to participate in local recreation and community programs during the break.

How to Apply

Applications will be open February 18, 2026 to March 27, 2026 – decisions to be shared by March 30, 2026.

Fill in the word document below or use our online form to apply.

  • Answer questions and fill out all required fields
  • Once completed, you may save the form for your records.
  • Print the form, sign and date it in the appropriate places, then  mail it to The Cerebral Palsy Association of BC OR email it to info@bccerebralpalsy.com The address is included in the application form.

Note:  Hand-written applications will not be accepted.  Please fill-in your information by typing in the answers directly onto the Campership application form.

Eligibility Guidelines

  • CPABC members (click here to become a member)
  • Families of children with cerebral palsy in elementary school
  • Child must be registered in a recognized spring break program or camp

If you require any assistance, please contact 604-408-9484 or email info@bccerebralpalsy.com

We appreciate you sending over any photos or stories of your child experience!

Download the 2026 Spring Break Camp Subsidy Application

OR

Apply Online

Other subsidies

Places in BC that may offer subsidies based on demonstrated financial need:

Spring Break Toy Giveaway!

Thanks to incredible volunteers and generous donors, these toys were made possible through the Hacking for the Holidays campaign!

Through 256 build events, Makers Making Change delivered over 4,200 adapted toys and devices to families with children with disabilities across Canada. Devices were also shared with rehab hospitals, children’s hospitals, and community organizations — supporting therapy sessions, lending libraries, and programs that help kids learn, play, and thrive.

Makers Making Change has donated the extra toys made through their initiative for our members! These toys have been modified with buttons and levers to make each toy more accessible so your child can play independently! These toys will be given away at no cost to you on a first come basis! A toy will be selected depending on age.

How to Receive Your Toy:

Applications will be open February 18th, 2026 and given out on a first come basis.

Email requests open Feb. 18, 2026
Notificaitons made once email is received.

Send us an email to info@bccerebralpalsy.com with:

• Your name:
• Your child’s name:
• Your childs age: 

Whale Bubble Blower

If you like bubbles, this toy is a Whale of a good time, and has been adapted for use with any 3.5 mm assistive switch.

Ms. Rachel Speak & Sing Doll

This plush Ms. Rachel toy has been adapted so it can be activated using two assistive switches. With a press of a switch, users can independently play a variety of Ms. Rachel’s songs and phrases.

Remote Controlled Cartoon Car

If you want an accessible remote-controlled car, the Switch Adapted Remote Controlled Cartoon Car is a colorful, cartoon car toy that is controlled by two assistive switches of your choice.

Climbing Duck Track

Plays a song and lights up as the ducks climb up the mountain and slide down. Uses one assistive switch.

Bluey Plush

This is Talking Bluey! This toy says a variety of phrases and songs when activated and is adapted via a mono cable. This toy uses 1 assistive switch.

Wake Up and Learn Coffee Mug

This cute coffee mug has two buttons reading ABC and 123. When pressed, the mug lights up and makes noises, like songs and counting. This toy is bilingual and uses 2 switches.

Dora The Explorer Bananas for Boots Plush

This toy is Boots from Dora the Explorer. When activated, Boots will say a phrase or sing a song. Uses one 3.5mm mono switch.

Yellow Ducky

This ducky can sing and dance!  Has USB charging and uses two switches.

Go Go Smart Wheels!

If you want an accessible remote-controlled car, the Switch Adapted Remote Controlled Cartoon Car is a colourful, cartoon car toy that is controlled by two assistive switches of your choice.

Baby Yoda

Baby Yoda makes all kinds of Yoda sounds. Has one switch.