About Camp Inukshuk

In 2004, the Family Speech Clinic held a contest to come up with a new name for the summer speech and language / reading and writing Camp. It was a huge success! We had many great submissions from parents, children and staff. After careful consideration, we decided that Camp Inukshuk was perfect! We loved the uniqueness of it and felt that it better represented what the Camp had to offer.

An Inukshuk is a stone structure that resembles a human. They were traditionally built by the Inuit to act in the place of messengers. They were often used as navigational aids to guide hunters in the right direction towards good hunting and fishing places, safe travel routes or a good resting spot. The Inukshuk has changed over time. Today, it is not uncommon to see these structures along roadways or in gardens. Each one is unique and the meaning depends on the intent of the person who builds it. It may be built as a marker to communicate with another person. It may give a message of friendship or joy. It may be a symbol of personal strength or it may guide people to a special place.

We believe that Camp Inukshuk will guide your child in the right direction in the areas of speech, language, social interaction, cognition and emotional development.

Since 1994, the Family Speech Clinic has been providing residents of York, Simcoe and Durham Regions with the best in speech and language services. The Clinic and therapists have earned a well respected reputation for their commitment to the special needs of children and adults with speech and language difficulties. Camp Inukshuk was developed in 2002 by Beth Cranmer-Smith and Tammy Delle Cese. It is a unique summer camp which provides children between the ages of 3 and 6 with the opportunity to practice their communication skills in a fun and exciting environment.


Choose the Speech and Language Camp if your child is between the ages of 3 to 6 and requires practice with specific speech and language skills, social interaction skills, or kindergarten readiness skills.


 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
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