At Camp Acorn, we believe every child deserves the chance to experience camp.
Families may choose to pay in full at the time of registration or select a payment plan option. In addition, thanks to the generosity of our donors, community partners, and supporters, full camperships (covering 100% of fees) and partial subsidy options may be available for families who require financial assistance (coverage options vary by site/location).
Families must submit an application prior to registration for any financial assistance (with the exception of Beamsville and Grimsby where participants can register without an application). Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee approval. Once received, please allow up to two business days for a response, and a member of our team will follow up to confirm next steps.
Campership Program
Subsidy Program Eligibility
St. Catharines, Niagara Falls, Welland, Port Colborne, Fort Erie
To qualify for the subsidy program you must:
- Have a net family income not exceeding 25% above the Low-Income Cut-Offs Chart (L.I.C.O.) threshold (from Stats. Canada).
- Provide recent, official, documentation to support your net family income such as a recent Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.
| Family Unit | L.I.C.O. | 25% above L.I.C.O. |
| 2 persons | $33,140 | $41,425 |
| 3 persons | $40,742 | $50,927 |
| 4 persons | $49,466 | $61,832 |
| 5 persons | $56,104 | $70,130 |
| 6 persons | $63,276 | $79,095 |
| 7 persons | $70,448 | $88,060 |
Program benefits include:
- A 50% discount on the base weekly day camp fee for applicants whose annual household income is below the L.I.C.O. threshold.
- A 35% discount on the base weekly day camp fee for applicants whose annual household income is not greater than 25% above the L.I.C.O. threshold.
Definitions and exclusions:
- A family is a maximum of two adult guardians and their immediate children, under the age of 18, living at the same address.
- Subsidy can be applied towards a maximum of 2 weeks per camper.
- Subsidy applied through the subsidy program cannot be combined with any other discount.
- The applicant must pay the remaining balance of program at the time of registration or enrollment.
- Subsidy does not apply to applicable taxes, lunch plans, or extended care.
Applying for Subsidy
Applicants are required to submit the following:
- A completed Camp Acorn Subsidy Application Form
- Proof of household income (2024 or 2025 Notice of Assessment)
Applications for subsidy or any inquiries can be emailed to camp@kristenfrenchcacn.org.
Please note that 1:1 care is not offered at Camp Acorn. You may need to allow up to five business days to receive an update on the status of your application.