Variety Village Reviews 

Our kids absolutely LOVE Variety Village. From the very first day, the camps have been incredibly well structured and offer a wide variety of activities that keep them busy, engaged, and happy. Before... Read full review

We originally chose this camp because friends and neighbours spoke so highly of it and consistently shared how wonderful their experiences had been. Hearing such positive feedback from people we trust made us feel confident th...

The camp itinerary aligned perfectly with both our children’s interests and our expectations when choosing the program. What we really loved is that there are so many different types of camps available, allowing both of our ...

Both our kids made lots of new friends through the camp and are already looking forward to seeing them all again in the summer. Our younger son is very shy and quiet by nature, so we were especially touched to see how quickly ...

Our children gained independence and confidence through attending this camp. Each child was challenged in ways that supported their personal growth. Our oldest worked on understanding boundaries, respecting others’ space and...

What really stood out to us about the staff and administration was how kind, warm, and patient they were with the children. You could truly feel how much they cared, and it made a big difference in our kids’ experience. C...

I would highly recommend Variety Village to anyone considering this camp. It is a truly special place where everyone has a place and is encouraged to be themselves. Through this experience, my children learned that we are all ...

My son is on his second session of the “Social Explorers” program. He absolutely loves attending and asks about it throughout the week. The staff are warm and welcoming, and he seems very comforta... Read full review

We are always looking for recreational programs that can accommodate our son’s disability while providing him with opportunities to socialize with peers. Based on their mission statement, we knew that Variety Village would b...

The staff have been wonderful at planning activities that align with our son’s interests. He especially loves art activities and obstacle courses in the gym. They are always happy to follow his lead and let him choose which ...

Our son still has difficulty with engaging in play with peers, and the staff have done a great job providing opportunities to engage with the other children in the program. There is one child in particular that he asks about a...

In the past, our son has had difficulty with community recreation programs. He has often shown separation anxiety and had difficulty engaging with the program. He seems to be doing much better with this program and is able to ...

We are very happy with the support he has received from the staff at this program. He looks forward to playing with them each week. We really appreciate hearing about how he did after each session. Staff encourages him to shar...

My advice would just be to give it a chance! I have always been nervous to try new programs because we have had a lot of bad experiences. It is not easy to find programs that are truly accommodating of disabled children, espec...

My four boys were extremely nervous about attending the PA Day camp. They are very familiar with the facility, but it was the first time I was leaving all four boys for the day in November, so natural... Read full review

We are members at Variety Village, so seeing the camp options pop up in the summer was intriguing - I had put my oldest son in a one-week camp as a test. He absolutely loved it. So when I needed childcare for a PA Day in Novem...

The boys love going to the pool at Variety Village, and their PA Day camp includes swimming opportunities. So I knew they would enjoy that, but my expectations were exceeded when they told me about everything they did in the d...

My boys stuck together as brothers, but also seemed to have a lot of fun with the other kids in the camp. The best news for me was to hear that they did not fight with each other while at camp, nor did they fight with anyone e...

The PA Day camp gave my sons a confidence boost and a sense of independence; being able to enjoy the day with other kids, trying new activities, without mom and dad. Each of them had their challenges with the different act...

The staff at Variety Village is so kind and helpful. They really make my boys feel part of the community. They really make the kids feel special; one of my boys absolutely lights up whenever one of the staff greets him by name...

My advice to someone considering the camp is to check out the facility with your children - get a tour, and ask questions. It's a great place to be with your family, and the camp experience has been amazing for us. I think a b...