The Londoner

Camp Woodeden received a giant boost to continue to provide world-class programs in a new world-class facility for children and youth with disabilities. 
A groundbreaking ceremony was held last week at Camp Woodeden, located on the outskirts of London, overlooking the Thames River. Together, the governments of Canada and Ontario are investing more than $2.6 million on this project.

For years, Camp Woodeden has been a special place where children and youth with disabilities can experience the fun and excitement of summer camp without being hindered by physical limitations," said Elgin-Middlesex-London MP Joe Preston. "This new centre will facilitate world-class athletic and cultural activities and will allow children and youth to take part in a variety of challenging programs that would otherwise not be available to them".
 “This new, year-round, fully accessible activity centre will be comprised of two buildings. It will include a full-size gym, an indoor climbing wall, amphitheatre, sports equipment storage areas, multi-purpose rooms, and washroom and shower facilities. As a result, Camp Woodeden can offer a wide range of athletic and cultural activities to individuals with varying physical abilities.   

"From the basketball court to the high ropes course, this new facility will be a place where youth with disabilities can have fun and lead active lifestyles," said London West MPP Chris Bentley.

Carol Lloyd, President and CEO of Easter Seals Ontario said,   "Children and youth with physical disabilities who attend Easter Seals camp, as well as individuals of all ages and levels of ability, will be able to take advantage of this new facility."